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Flyers, rising star Matvei Michkov wrap road trip at Seattle
Before the season started, Matvei Michkov was considered one of the leading contenders for the Calder Memorial Trophy that goes to the league's top rookie.,The 19-year-old Philadelphia Flyers forward has done nothing to dissuade voters thus far.,Michkov scored his first two NHL goals, both on the po...
Happy National Boss’s Day: Three Worst Bosses in Sports
It's National Boss's Day on Wednesday October 16th, and these are the worst three bosses in sports right now....
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...
Saints rule out Chris Olave for TNF; surgery for Rashid Shaheed
The New Orleans Saints will play without their top two wide receivers Thursday night -- and possibly beyond.,On Wednesday, the team ruled Chris Olave out against the visiting Denver Broncos due to a concussion and announced that Rashid Shaheed will undergo knee surgery.,The short week made it tough ...
Oilers visit winless Predators in battle of slow-starting squads
The Edmonton Oilers will aim for back-to-back wins when they travel to Nashville to face the Predators on Thursday.,The Oilers snapped a three-game skid with a 4-3 overtime victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, concluding a four-game homestand. Edmonton had dropped three straight...
Blues look to snap two-game skid, host Islanders
The New York Islanders added speedy winger Anthony Duclair and KHL winger Maxim Tsyplakov this past offseason, giving coach Patrick Roy the ability to form two potent forward lines.,The Islanders will test that newfound depth when they visit the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night.,Duclair (two goals,...
Rangers look to keep piling up goals vs. Red Wings
The goals have been flowing consistently for the New York Rangers through their first three games, but until the final minutes on Monday, Mika Zibanejad was not included in the scoring barrage.,After scoring his first goal, Zibanejad looks to enjoy another productive showing Thursday night when the ...
Red Bull 'desperately need answers' about driver lineup
Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner said his Formula One team "desperately needs answers" regarding its unbalanced driver lineup.,Three-time world champion Max Verstappen once again leads the standings with six races left, but teammate Sergio Perez is a distant eighth.,By comparison, the top two d...
Jets WR Davante Adams to make debut vs. Steelers
Star wide receiver Davante Adams is expected to make his debut with the New York Jets in Sunday night's game against the host Pittsburgh Steelers, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich announced.,Adams sat out the Raiders' last three games due to a nagging hamstring injury.,When the six-time Pro Bowl sele...
WNBA Finals Game 3: Liberty-Lynx Preview, Odds & Prediction
The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty will battle for a 2-1 edge in the WNBA Finals when they tip off in Game 3 on Wednesday night. The teams will remain in Minneapolis for Game 4.,The Lynx erased an 18-point deficit on their way to posting a 95-93 overtime win in Game 1. The Liberty bounced back ...
3 QBs sit atop 247Sports' revamped list of 5-stars
Three quarterbacks sit atop 247Sports' revised list of top prospects in the Class of 2025, released Wednesday.,LSU commit Bryce Underwood retained his No. 1 spot, followed by Ohio State commit Tavien St. Clair and Keelon Russell, who has chosen Alabama.,The list of 32 five-star players was developed...
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...
Knights bring potent top line into clash with Lightning
It's no secret which line the Vegas Golden Knights will rely on when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday evening.,The top line of Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel and Mark Stone has combined for seven goals and 16 assists through the first four games, helping the Golden Knights win three.,"The...
2024 Shriners Children's Open: Preview, Prop Picks, Best Bets
The PGA Tour's eight-event fall schedule rolls into Las Vegas for its fourth event at this week's Shriners Children's Open, which begins Thursday at TPC Summerlin.,While the event lacks the unique storyline that Lexi Thompson brought to last year's field, it does feature Tom Kim gunning for a rare t...
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...
NFL owners OK Jaguars' $1.4B stadium renovation
NFL owners have given the go-ahead to the Jacksonville Jaguars' planned $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium, its home field since 1995.,The Jaguars intend to build the "Stadium of the Future," with construction set to start in February and be finished before the 2028 season.,The plan envisio...
Red Sox OF/DH Masataka Yoshida has shoulder surgery
Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida is recovering from surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder.,The team announced Wednesday that Yoshida, 31, underwent successful surgery on Oct. 3. Dr. Evan O'Donnell performed the procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital. The...
WTA roundup: Unheralded Aoi Ito upsets Italian at Japan Open
Aoi Ito, ranked No. 188 in the world, thrilled her home-country fans Wednesday at the Japan Open by upsetting eighth-seeded Elisabetta Cocciaretto of Italy 6-4, 6-3 in Osaka.,For the 20-year-old Ito, it was her first Top 50 win to advance to her first WTA Tour quarterfinal. She notched the victory b...
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...
2024 NBA Western Conference Predictions: Denver Nuggets No. 1 Seed, Dallas Mavericks Regress
These are our official 2024 NBA Western Conference predictions, with the Denver Nuggets finishing as the top seed, and several teams, including the Mavericks, regressing....