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Commanders vying to 'sharpen' play vs. lowly Panthers
Despite a 4-2 start, the Washington Commanders believe they have yet to display their true potential.,Their next chance to elevate their play comes Sunday against the visiting Carolina Panthers in Landover, Md.,"The focus is on us," Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. "We've got plenty to work on. We a...
Giants WR Malik Nabers edges closer to return as injuries hit NY
Waylaid by injuries entering Week 7, the New York Giants received a smattering of good news on the medical front with the qualified return of rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers. ,Nabers participated in Wednesday's practice after missing the past two games with a concussion. But head coach Brian Dabol...
Giants LT Andrew Thomas undergoes foot surgery, likely ending '24 season
New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas underwent surgery to repair a Lisfranc foot injury and is unlikely to be recovered by the end of the regular season.,"I feel terrible for him," Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday.,Thomas said Sunday night after the Giants (2-4) lost to the Cincinn...
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks ready to practice
Positive news hit the Carolina Panthers' backfield on Wednesday with the practice debut of second-round rookie running back Jonathon Brooks. ,Brooks was deemed ready to roll by head coach Dave Canales, and the Panthers officially activated him from the non-football injury list on Wednesday. Carolina...
Giants LT Andrew Thomas undergoes foot surgery, likely out for season
New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas underwent surgery to repair a Lisfranc foot injury and is unlikely to be recovered by the end of the regular season. ,Thomas said Sunday night after the Giants (2-4) lost to the Cincinnati Bengals that he fought through considerable pain. He briefly met with...
Late Johnny Gaudreau honored, but Blue Jackets fall to Panthers
Sam Reinhart scored one goal and had two assists as the Florida Panthers defeated the Blue Jackets 4-3 in an emotional home opener for Columbus on Tuesday night.,Florida also got goals from Anton Lundell, Dmitry Kulikov and Eetu Luostarinen and 35 saves from Spencer Knight, who recorded his first NH...
Reports: Giants OT Andrew Thomas (foot) could miss rest of season
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas has a serious foot injury that could require season-ending surgery, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday night. ,NFL Network reported that Thomas went to Charlotte, N.C., to meet with a foot expert as he determines how to best treat the injury. ,Thom...
Davante Adams Trade Probably Won’t Save New York Jets Season
The New York Jets pulled off a trade for Davante Adams, but unless the Jets figure out some other things, it's hardly enough to save their season....
Reports: Jets finalizing trade to acquire Davante Adams
Davante Adams will be catching passes from Aaron Rodgers once again.,Multiple media outlets reported the New York Jets are acquiring Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a conditional third-round pick. That pick could be elevated to a second-round selection based on his individual perfor...
Blue Jackets ready to honor Johnny Gaudreau in home opener
Emotions will run high when the Columbus Blue Jackets play their home opener on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers.,It will be the first game in Columbus since the death of star forward Johnny Gaudreau. On Aug. 29, Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed while cycling as they were hit ...
Boise State's Ashton Jeanty trying to run away with Heisman - and records
If Ashton Jeanty keeps up his current pace much longer, Boise State's star running back can start turning his focus to bigger historical achievements because the Heisman Trophy may already be in the bag.,After amassing more than 200 rushing yards for the third time in six games this season, Jeanty's...
Panthers find scoring touch, hold off Bruins
Anton Lundell and Sam Reinhart each scored two goals as the visiting Florida Panthers beat the Atlantic Division-rival Boston Bruins 4-3 on Monday.,The linemates each scored once during a 3:20 span in the second period to break a 2-2 tie and lift the Panthers, who had been on a two-game skid since h...
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks nearing return to practice
The Carolina Panthers are opening the 21-day practice window for rookie running back Jonathon Brooks, head coach Dave Canales said Monday.,Brooks, 21, was the first running back selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, going to the Panthers in the second round with the 46th overall pick out of Texas.,He open...
Mets' Brandon Nimmo reveals plantar fasciitis condition
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo intends to keep playing in the National League Championship Series, despite dealing with painful plantar fasciitis, he told The Athletic.,Nimmo told the outlet he has had the condition in his left foot since May, and it flared up again in Game 3 of the NL Divis...
Panthers F Matthew Tkachuk (illness) to miss a week
The Florida Panthers will be without forward Matthew Tkachuk for about a week due to illness.,The team said Monday they are targeting Oct. 22 as the return date for the 26-year-old veteran.,Tkachuk has recorded two assists in two games this season. He missed Saturday's 5-2 loss at Buffalo.,The two-t...
Anthony Edwards is Starting to Bite Off More Than He Can Chew
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards talks a big game, but the youngster better live up to the hype that he brings upon himself and deliver an NBA Title....
Bengals' defense comes through late to turn back Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had the longest touchdown run of his career and the Cincinnati defense came up with a late stop on fourth down for a 17-7 win over the New York Giants on Sunday night. ,Up 10-7, Cincinnati (2-4) forced New York's Daniel Jones to throw an incomp...
Falcons top Panthers for third straight NFC South victory
Bijan Robinson ran for two touchdowns, Tyler Allgeier gained 105 yards on the ground and the Atlanta Falcons fended off the Carolina Panthers to win 38-20 on Sunday in Charlotte, N.C.,Kirk Cousins threw for 225 yards and a touchdown without an interception as the Falcons (4-2) won their third game i...
Sam Bennett, Panthers look to topple Bruins again
Six days after their season-opening meeting in Sunrise, Fla., the Boston Bruins host the Florida Panthers in a Monday matinee resumption of their building Atlantic Division rivalry.,The Panthers lost all four regular-season meetings between the teams in 2023-24 before their six-game playoff series w...
Sabres end three-game skid with victory over Panthers
Devon Levi -- playing against the franchise that drafted him -- made 23 saves to lead the host Buffalo Sabres to their first win of the season, a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.,Buffalo had lost its first three games this season, scoring just one goal in each contest.,On Sat...