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Dolphins hope to weather loss of Tyreek Hill vs. slumping Panthers
There's regrouping going on for the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers for entirely different reasons.,The teams meet Sunday afternoon in Charlotte as they seek a better start to the second month of the season.,The Dolphins (1-3) are fresh off a victory, but looking to retool a bit after losing st...

Bengals TE Noah Fant clears concussion protocol, set to return Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning will get a weapon back this week with tight end Noah Fant out of the concussion protocol and cleared to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions, head coach Zac Taylor said Friday.,Fant, 27, was a full practice participant on Thursday for the first time sinc...

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo joining team after COVID-19 quarantine
After missing the start of Milwaukee's training camp due to testing positive for COVID-19, Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to join the team in Miami this weekend.,Bucks coach Doc Rivers told reporters Friday that Antetokounmpo was set to fly in from Greece Friday night and would be repo...

Panthers' Rico Dowdle in line for bigger role with Chuba Hubbard out
The Carolina Panthers will turn to Rico Dowdle to handle the bulk of the ground attack after ruling out fellow running back Chuba Hubbard for Sunday's game against the visiting Miami Dolphins.,Signed to a one-year, $2.75 million contract in the offseason, Dowdle will make his first start with Caroli...

Longtime Talladega boss Grant Lynch dies at 71
Longtime Talladega Superspeedway leader Grant Lynch died on Thursday at 71, NASCAR officials announced.,Lynch was president and later chairman of the iconic Alabama track for 26 years before retiring in 2019.,"Grant Lynch's leadership, vision and larger-than-life personality helped make Talladega Su...

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (calf) misses another practice
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) sat out his second straight practice on Thursday, putting his status for Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins in doubt.,Two other starters, tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) and defensive end Tershawn Wharton (toe), along with cornerback...

Braves remove OF Jarred Kelenic from 40-man among 5 moves
In their first step toward lining up personnel for the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves removed five players from the 40-man roster, including outfielder Jarred Kelenic and right-hander Dane Dunning.,The Braves also removed right-hander Alexis Diaz, catcher Sandy Leon and utility man Luke Williams fr...

Panthers D Niko Mikkola inks 8-year contract extension
Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola agreed to an eight-year contract extension on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, but TSN reported the deal was worth $40 million.,Mikkola would have become a free agent at the end of the season. He will play the final season of his thre...

Dolphins aim to keep momentum going vs. slumping Panthers despite loss of Tyreek Hill
There's regrouping going on for the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers for entirely different reasons.,The teams meet Sunday afternoon in Charlotte as they seek a better start to the second month of the season.,The Dolphins (1-3) are fresh off a victory, but looking to retool a bit after losing st...

Giants' QB Jaxson Dart, passed on by Saints, to face them in second start
The New York Giants are coming off their first victory of the season.,They visit a New Orleans Saints team still in search of its first victory Sunday afternoon.,The Giants (1-3) were successful in rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart's debut when they defeated the visiting and previously undefeated Los A...

Buster Posey: Giants would welcome Bruce Bochy, just not as manager
San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said his former skipper Bruce Bochy is welcome to slide into a position in the organization -- just not the vacant managerial job.,"The door's always open here for some sort of role," Posey said on Wednesday. "I don't see us going th...

Pitt riding with QB Eli Holstein against Boston College
It appears that Eli Holstein will remain Pitt's starting quarterback Saturday when the Panthers host Boston College in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup.,Holstein was benched for Cole Gonzales in the fourth quarter of last week's 34-27 loss to Louisville. Holstein completed 14 of 26 passes for 22...

Ducks QB Dante Moore newest Heisman favorite
Five official weeks of the 2025 college football season have now produced a half dozen Heisman Trophy favorites.,The new leading candidate is Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, who rose to the top spot at most sportsbooks following the Ducks' 30-24 win at Penn State on Saturday. Moore completed 29 of 3...

Giants owner John Mara announces cancer diagnosis
New York Giants co-owner John Mara announced his cancer diagnosis on Monday.,The 70-year-old team president and chief executive officer said he is feeling "strong and optimistic.","I have recently been diagnosed with cancer and have been following the treatment plan recommended by an outstanding tea...

Rockets F Kevin Durant open to contract extension with new team
During his first media day with the Houston Rockets, star forward Kevin Durant said he is open to signing a contract extension with his new team.,On the occasion of his 37th birthday, it was Durant who brought the presents to his new home city, saying he is willing to make the stay longer than the o...

Giants fire manager Bob Melvin after two seasons
The San Francisco Giants fired manager Bob Melvin on Monday after two seasons and a 161-163 record.,Melvin, 63, missed the playoffs both years and was let go with one year remaining on his contract.,General manager Buster Posey picked up Melvin's 2026 option on July 1 but opted to shift gears after ...

Reports: Giants WR Malik Nabers believed to have torn right ACL
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was carted off the field in the second quarter of the Giants' 21-18 victory Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers with what is believed to be a torn right ACL, according to multiple reports.,Nabers was injured as he jumped for a downfield pass fr...

Logan Webb, three relievers blank Rockies as Giants finish with .500 record
Willy Adames launched McCade Brown's first pitch for his 30th home run of the season, Rafael Devers added his 35th and the San Francisco Giants, getting a combined shutout from Logan Webb and three relievers, completed a season-ending sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies with a 4-0 victory Sunday ...

Oklahoma State fires DC Todd Grantham after blowout loss
Less than a week after firing head coach Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State announced on Sunday that it has also relieved defensive coordinator Todd Grantham of his duties.,In his fourth game with the Cowboys (1-3, 0-1 Big 12) since taking over the role, Grantham's defensive unit was gashed for 612 total ya...

Jaxson Dart wins 1st start as Giants hold off Chargers
Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart ran for a 15-yard touchdown on the opening drive of his first career start and the New York Giants finished off a 21-18 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at East Rutherford, N.J., ,Dart was 13-of-20 passing for 111 yards and another touchdown as the Giant...