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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard expects knee to be chronic issue
Even though he continues to deal with right knee inflammation, Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard doesn't intend to miss the team's season opener against the Phoenix Suns on Oct. 23. ,Speaking to reporters at the Clippers' media day on Monday, Leonard indicated that his knee issues won'...
NFL has ‘insufficient’ evidence to punish ex-Jags K Brandon McManus
The NFL said Monday that it has concluded its investigation into former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus and would not be disciplining him at this time.,McManus is the subject of a lawsuit that alleges he sexually assaulted two women working on a team flight last year.,"There was insuffic...
Week 4 MNF: Seahawks-Lions Preview, Props, Prediction
The Detroit Lions haven't moved to the NFC West; their early season schedule just makes it seem that way.,Detroit (2-1) edged the Los Angeles Rams in overtime in its opener. The Lions topped Arizona 20-13 in their first road test last weekend.,They'll now host undefeated Seattle on Monday night, wit...
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer
Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died Monday from brain cancer, the NBA announced. He was 58. ,Known for both his shot-blocking and finger-wagging in addition to a pronounced gravelly voice, Mutombo provided a dominating presence at Georgetown before playing for six NBA teams. ,The 7-foot-2 center also...
Report: No surgery for Cowboys’ DeMarcus Lawrence (foot)
The Dallas Cowboys have a good news, bad news situation with injured defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. Per a report on Sunday from ESPN, the Lisfranc injury in Lawrence's right foot won't require surgery, but he is still looking at being out four to eight weeks.,The four-time Pro Bowl selection has r...
Report: No surgery for Cowboys’ DeMarcus Lawrence (Lisfranc)
The Dallas Cowboys have a good news and bad news situation with injured defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. Per a report on Sunday from ESPN, the Lisfranc injury in Lawrence's right foot won't require surgery, but he is still looking at being out four to eight weeks.,The four-time Pro Bowler has record...
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, F Napheesa Collier win key WNBA awards
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve won a pair of top WNBA awards and forward Napheesa Collier was named the Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced Sunday.,Reeve was honored as Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year after leading the Lynx to a 30-10 regular season and a sweep of the P...
Josh Hoover, big plays push TCU past Kansas
Josh Hoover threw for 356 yards and three touchdowns as TCU picked up its first Big 12 win of the season 38-27 against Kansas Saturday afternoon in Kansas City, Mo.,The Horned Frogs playmakers were explosive as JP Richardson had an 89-yard punt return for a touchdown, Jack Bech had 10 receptions for...
Report: Caitlin Clark wins Rookie of the Year, Napheesa Collier DPOY
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is the WNBA's Rookie of the Year, The Athletic reported Friday night.,The Athletic also reported that Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier won the league's Defensive Player of the Year award.,Clark's honor was widely expected after she set multiple records in he...
Redblacks aim to clinch playoff spot against host Roughriders
The Ottawa Redblacks take a third swipe at clinching a playoff berth when they visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday afternoon in Regina.,Ottawa (8-5-1) lost to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Week 15 and the Montreal Alouettes last week in its first two opportunities.,Jeremiah Masoli will be th...
Cowboys' Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence headed for MRIs
The Dallas Cowboys were awaiting word on two defensive stalwarts who got injured in their 20-15 win over the New York Giants on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J.,Linebacker Micah Parsons hurt his left ankle in the fourth quarter. Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence injured his right foot in the third qu...
Shohei Ohtani 50/50 ball heads to auction despite ownership dispute
The ball that Shohei Ohtani hit for his 50th home run will be up for auction beginning Friday despite a lawsuit filed Thursday by a Florida man who claims the souvenir was wrested from him.,Max Matus sought an injunction to stop the auction, scheduled to be conducted by Goldin Auctions beginning Fri...
Lions tired of losing to Seahawks, their opponent on Monday night
The Detroit Lions haven't moved to the NFC West. Their early-season schedule just makes it seem that way.,Detroit (2-1) edged the Los Angeles Rams in overtime in its opener. The Lions topped Arizona 20-13 in their first road test last weekend.,They'll now host undefeated Seattle on Monday night.,Lio...
Reports: Air Force, UNLV, 4 others staying in Mountain West
The Mountain West has received binding commitments from UNLV, Air Force and four other full members of the conference following the latest dominoes of conference realignment, Yahoo Sports and NBC Sports reported Thursday.,After Utah State became the fifth Mountain West school to agree to join the Pa...
Lawsuit filed over ownership of Shohei Ohtani 50/50 ball
A Florida man filed a lawsuit Thursday aimed at stopping the planned auction of the ball Shohei Ohtani hit for his 50th home run, claiming it was wrested from him and that he is the owner.,Max Matus is seeking an injunction to stop the auction, scheduled to be conducted beginning Friday by Goldin Au...
UFC reaches $375M settlement with fighters
The UFC has agreed to pay $375 million to settle an antitrust lawsuit, pending court approval.,TTKO Group -- the UFC's parent company -- reached an agreement with the plaintiffs of Le v. Zuffa, a case in which former fighters allege the promotion violated antitrust laws. The lawsuit, which goes back...
Driver Daniel Ricciardo out at RB, replaced by Liam Lawson
Daniel Ricciardo's rumored exit from RB is now a done deal.,RB, the sister team of Red Bull, announced Thursday that Ricciardo is being dropped from the roster effective immediately and won't race in the final six Formula One events of the season. The 35-year-old Australian, who has eight wins and 3...
Jaguars keeping the faith despite troublesome 0-3 start
The Jacksonville Jaguars were humiliated on Monday Night Football, but coach Doug Pederson isn't ready to wave the white flag.,The Jaguars (0-3) are one of three remaining winless teams as they enter Sunday's road game against the Houston Texans.,The 47-10 road loss to the Buffalo Bills represented ...
Guardians activate All-Star OF Steven Kwan from IL
Gearing up for the postseason after clinching the American League Central last week, the Cleveland Guardians activated All-Star and Gold Glove left fielder Steven Kwan from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday.,Kwan, 27, has not played since Sept. 12 due to a sore back. Myles Straw, another Gold Glo...
Host Kansas, TCU clash in critical early conference game
Kansas and TCU both really need a win when they meet in Saturday's conference game in Kansas City.,The loser drops to 0-2 in the 16-team Big 12 and would have to stack wins in the second half of their schedule to ensure postseason bowl eligibility.,With Kansas' home stadium under construction, the t...