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Magic shoot for a little history at Nets' expense
Expectations are rising for the Orlando Magic.,After the winningest season in well over a decade, Orlando's first game of the season went exceedingly well, especially in the third quarter.,Now, the Magic attempt to start 2-0 in consecutive seasons for the first time in over 30 years on Friday night ...

Veteran MLB ump named World Series crew chief
Veteran umpire Mark Carlson will serve as the crew chief of the World Series, which begins Friday in Los Angeles as the Dodgers meet the New York Yankees.,This will be the third World Series and first as crew chief for Carlson, who has more than 25 years' experience as a Major League Baseball umpire...

Chiefs welcome WR DeAndre Hopkins, target Sunday debut
Three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is in a rush to get acclimated to the Kansas City Chiefs.,Hopkins' acquisition from the Tennessee Titans became official Thursday with the Chiefs parting with a conditional fifth-round draft pick to land the 32-year-old. NFL Network reported the compe...

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (rib) absent again from practice
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is recovering from a rib injury, was not spotted at practice on Thursday in the portion open to media.,Daniels and rookie offensive tackle Brandon Coleman (concussion) did not participate in the first practice of the week on Wednesday.,Hea...

Dodgers to wear patch in memory of Fernando Valenzuela
The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor franchise great Fernando Valenzuela with a jersey patch in the World Series and during the 2025 season.,The team unveiled the patch on Thursday -- a circular design with a black background, his name in white and a large No. 34 in Dodger blue.,Valenzuela, who sparke...

Inter Miami commence Cup chase vs. gritty Atlanta United
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami begin their MLS Cup Playoff campaign on Friday night when they open their Round One series against Atlanta United.,Messi and Miami come into the postseason in strong form as the Supporters' Shield winners and top playoff seed.,The Argentine star is healthy and productive...

Dynamo's 'Coco' Carrasquilla named 2023-24 Concacaf POY
Houston Dynamo FC midfielder Adalberto "Coco" Carrasquilla was named the 2023-24 Concacaf Men's Player of the Year on Thursday.,Carrasquilla, 25, converted the decisive penalty in the shootout to lift Panama to a victory over the United States in the semifinals of the 2023 Concacaf Golf Cup. He was ...

Week 8 TNF: Preview, Props & Prediction
The Los Angeles Rams host Minnesota on Thursday night seeking consecutive victories for the first time this season, while the Vikings try to rebound from their first loss of the campaign.,Los Angeles (2-4) snapped a two-game losing streak by beating the visiting Las Vegas Raiders 20-15 last weekend....

Islanders F Anthony Duclair (lower body) out 4-6 weeks
New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair will be sidelined four-to-six weeks due to a lower-body injury, the team announced Thursday.,Duclair sustained the injury in the third period of the Islanders' 4-3 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.,Duclair, 29, has two goals and one assi...

Chiefs welcome WR DeAndre Hopkins
Three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is in a rush to get acclimated to the Kansas City Chiefs.,Hopkins' acquisition from the Tennessee Titans became official Thursday with the Chiefs parting with a conditional fifth-round draft pick to land the 32-year-old. NFL Network reported the compe...

Browns OC Ken Dorsey takes play-calling role: 'No magic pill'
Browns offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey goes from listening on the headset to calling plays this week, one of the numerous moving parts in Cleveland entering Week 8.,Jameis Winston will start with Deshaun Watson out for the season and the Browns (1-6) searching for answers to their poor output on of...

QBs headline Bears' visit to Washington, matchup of top picks in peril
The top two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft -- quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels -- are scheduled to meet Sunday when the Chicago Bears visit the Washington Commanders.,If they both actually take the field is yet to be determined. It's a homecoming for top draft pick Williams, who grew up ...

WTA roundup: Top seed Qinwen Zheng reaches Tokyo quarters
No. 1 seed Qinwen Zheng of China swept the last nine games against Japan's Moyuka Uchijima on Thursday to move into the Toray Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals in Tokyo.,Trailing 5-4 in the first set, Zheng rolled to a 7-5, 6-0 victory in 77 minutes. The reigning Olympic gold medalist will next face No...

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs put unbeaten streak on line vs. Raiders
The Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL's sole remaining unbeaten team, will try to continue that streak Sunday on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders.,The reigning Super Bowl champions, the Chiefs (6-0) haven't lost since last Christmas Day -- 20-14 to the Raiders., ,And it's likely the Chiefs will take...
Ken Dorsey Will Call Plays for Cleveland Browns, Damage Already Done With Deshaun Watson’s Contract
Ken Dorsey will take over as the Cleveland Browns new play caller, but at 1-6, the damage is already done for Cleveland because of Deshaun Watson's contract....
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Can They Finish What They Started?
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers have a ton of history, but which club will remain victorious in the 2024 World Series?...
World Series Best Sports Betting Picks for New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
The much-anticipated New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers World Series gets started on Friday October 25th, these are our top betting picks and predictions....

Dolphins excited at prospect of Tua Tagovailoa returning vs. Cards
The Miami Dolphins own the least productive offense in the NFL, but they feel one player could make a big difference.,The Dolphins have their eyes set on a sudden increase in points as they count on standout quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returning to action on Sunday when they battle the Arizona Cardin...

HEROIC book playoff spot at Thunderpick World Championship
HEROIC earned consecutive victories on Wednesday to finish atop Group C and claim a quarterfinal berth at the Thunderpick World Championship in Berlin.,Following a 2-1 victory over Legacy, HEROIC thrashed Ninjas in Pyjamas 2-0 to advance.,In the other opening-round Group C match, Ninjas in Pyjamas d...

NBA roundup: Damian Lillard, Bucks win opener over 76ers
Damian Lillard scored 30 points while leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 124-109 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.,Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 25 points on 8-of-11 shooting to go along with 14 rebounds and seven assists for Milwaukee. Bo...