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Panthers accruing wins, injuries as Senators arrive
More adversity for the Florida Panthers, but it's still no problem.,The Panthers, who are hoping to make it a perfect three-game homestand on Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators, are suffering through a rash of injuries.,The latest case is defenseman Dmitry Kulikov, who suffered an apparent r...
Panthers rule out RB Chuba Hubbard; Rico Dowdle ready for Cowboys
Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will miss his second straight game when Carolina hosts the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.,Hubbard (calf) didn't practice this week and was ruled out on Friday's injury report. He last played on Sept. 28 against the New England Patriots.,Hubbard's services weren't misse...
K'Andre Miller whets Canes' appetites as they await Flyers
The old and the new resulted in a good blend when the Carolina Hurricanes began the season.,They'll be happy to see the same mix when the Philadelphia Flyers come to town Saturday night.,Defenseman K'Andre Miller enjoyed a stellar Carolina debut when he scored two goals in Thursday night's opener as...
Blackhawks take 'winning habits' into home opener vs. Canadiens
First-year Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill sees progress in his young team after two games.,Of course, Blashill also spots two losses on the Blackhawks' ledger entering Saturday's home opener against the Montreal Canadiens.,Chicago will aim to reverse course as it begins a stretch with four o...
Islanders F Jonathan Drouin suspended one game for cross-check
New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin was suspended one game by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday, one day after he cross-checked Connor Dewar of the Pittsburgh Penguins.,Drouin was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct with 15 seconds left in the third period Thursday....
Ranking Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Slugger Kyle Schwarber
Kyle Schwarber’s Phillies future is uncertain after a heartbreaking playoff loss. Here are the top five potential landing spots for the slugger this offseason....
Browns elevate QB Shedeur Sanders to backup role
Shedeur Sanders will back up fellow rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel when Cleveland visits the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Friday.,Sanders, the son of Colorado head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, ascended to the No. 2 spot following ...
NFL, NFLPA launch review of Jaxson Dart concussion protocol
The NFL has initiated a review of the concussion protocol applied in the evaluation of New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart during Thursday's win over the Philadelphia Eagles.,The league announced Friday that the review will be conducted jointly with the NFL Players Association.,Giants hea...
Report: Bucs WR Chris Godwin (fibula) to sit out vs. 49ers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. is not expected to play in Sunday's home game against the San Francisco 49ers because of a fibula injury, ESPN reported Friday.,Godwin, 29, has six catches for 52 yards over the past two games after missing the first three weeks of the season while...
Islanders F Jonathan Drouin facing player safety hearing
New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday, one day after he cross-checked Connor Dewar of the Pittsburgh Penguins.,Drouin was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct with 15 seconds left in the third period Thursday. ...
Report: OF Cody Bellinger to opt out of Yankees' contract
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of his contract and enter free agency next month, ESPN reported Friday.,Bellinger, 30, has a $25 million player option for 2026 but reportedly is looking for a more lucrative, long-term deal coming off a strong season.,Bellinger batted .272...
Jessica Pegula rallies to reach loaded Wuhan semifinals
No. 6 seed Jessica Pegula overcame a slow start and advanced to the Wuhan Open semifinals with a 2-6, 6-0, 6-3 win on Friday against Czech qualifier Katerina Siniakova.,Pegula evened the match by pitching a 23-minute shutout in the second set and finished the comeback in one hour and 36 minutes. It ...
Max Greyserman claims sole possession of lead in Japan
Max Greyserman carded an 8-under 63 in the second round Friday to secure a four-stroke lead at the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama, Japan.,He sprinkled six birdies around an eagle on the par-5 fourth hole to reside at 12-under 130 at Yokohama Country Club. He was in a three-way tie for first place fo...
North Carolina Football Becomes a Sideshow Under Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick’s North Carolina experiment has turned into chaos as the Tar Heels fall to 2-3 and the program becomes a full-blown circus....
Arthur Rinderknech joins cousin in Shanghai semifinals
Unseeded Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech advanced to the Rolex Shanghai Masters semifinals Friday with a decisive 6-3, 6-4 win against No. 12 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada.,It was the third top-20 win for Rinderknech en route to his first appearance in a Masters 1000 final foursome. Auger-Aliass...
Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo Revive New York Giants With Statement Victory
Rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo led the Giants to a 34-17 win over the Eagles, sparking new life in a franchise desperate for hope....
Minami Katsu sets course record, takes 2-shot lead in Shanghai
Minami Katsu carded a course-record 11-under 61 on Friday to seize a two-stroke lead after the second round at the Buick LPGA Shanghai event.,Katsu moved to 13-under after collecting 12 birdies against one bogey at the Qizhong Garden Golf Club. The 27-year-old Japanese golfer capped her scintillatin...
MLB Best Bets: NLDS Game 5 Tigers vs. Mariners
It's an elimination game for the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners in Game 5 in Washington. These are the best betting picks and predictions....
Famed Loyola-Chicago chaplain Sister Jean dies at 106
Longtime Loyola-Chicago men's basketball chaplain Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt died on Thursday at age 106, the school announced.,Known simply as Sister Jean, she gained international fame in 2018 when she was the spiritual leader of an underdog Ramblers squad that advanced to the Final Four. She was...
Nathan MacKinnon's 3rd-period goal pushes Avs past Mammoth
Nathan MacKinnon scored a go-ahead goal early in the third period, Ross Colton also had a goal, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Utah Mammoth 2-1 in their home opener in Denver on Thursday night.,Scott Wedgewood turned away 32 shots for Colorado.,Dylan Guenther scored and Karel Vejmelka made 25 s...