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Northwestern pulls away from error-prone Maryland
Jack Lausch threw for 203 yards and ran for a touchdown, helping Northwestern to a 37-10 Big Ten victory over Maryland on Friday night in College Park, Md.,In the fourth start of his college career, Lausch completed 10 of 18 passes without an interception as the Wildcats (3-3, 1-2) beat the Terrapin...
Robert Kraft: Jabril Peppers "gone" if domestic violence allegations are true
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said that if the domestic violations allegations against safety Jabril Peppers are true, Peppers has played his last game for the team, according to reports.," . . . If what has been reported is true, he's (Peppers) gone," is what was reported that Kraft said ...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers blank Padres, advance to NLCS
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched five shutout innings, Enrique Hernandez and Teoscar Hernandez hit home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the National League Championship Series with a 2-0 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Friday.,By claiming Game 5 of the best-of-five NL Division S...
Macklin Celebrini questionable as Sharks host Ducks
After a historic NHL debut, Macklin Celebrini simply hopes to be on the ice when the San Jose Sharks host the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.,Celebrini, the No. 1 overall pick by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL Draft, had a goal and an assist against the visiting St. Louis Blues on Thursday night, but S...
Islanders brace for early road trip, starting at Stars
The New York Islanders didn't have to look far for an idea of how to handle their first road trip of the season.,After a difficult loss, the Islanders will embark on a three-game trek Saturday night when they visit the Dallas Stars in the second contest of the season for both teams.,New York and Dal...
Senators aim to extend winning streak against rival Canadiens
A new season presents another opportunity for the Ottawa Senators to continue their recent dominance of the Montreal Canadiens.,Vying to start 2-0-0 for the first time in eight seasons, the visiting Senators eye a 10th consecutive victory over the Canadiens on Saturday night.,Ottawa hasn't made a pl...
Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman (ankle) set to go in Game 5
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is in the starting lineup for Los Angeles' crucial Game 5 against the visiting San Diego Padres in Friday's National League Division Series.,Freeman's injured right ankle was heavily taped as he went through pregame warmups at Dodger Stadium.,Los Angeles manager...
Red Wings, Predators aim to rebound from season-opening losses
The Detroit Red Wings faltered in their season opener on Thursday. They'll try to smooth things out in their second game when they host the Nashville Predators on Saturday night.,Detroit allowed five goals in the last two periods of a 6-3 home loss to Pittsburgh. The Penguins had been shut out in th...
Billy Andrade shoots 65 to lead SAS Championship
Billy Andrade used a late string of birdies to shoot a 7-under-par 65 and secure the first-round lead at the SAS Championship on Friday in Cary, N.C.,Andrade's bogey-free card stood as the best round by afternoon's end. Ireland's Padraig Harrington checked in at 6-under 66, and Jerry Kelly birdied h...
For Tigers and Guardians in ALDS Game 5, 'everything's on the table'
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch is planning to leave no stone unturned when Detroit collides with the host Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Saturday afternoon.,Hinch will be trying to rally the troops after pinch hitter David Fry smacked a go-ahead two-run homer on T...
Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) out vs. Texans
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson did not participate in practice all week due to a foot injury and was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass.,Stevenson sustained the injury during New England's 15-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins last Sunday.,He...
Roughriders hope to clinch home playoff date in clash with Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and BC Lions have wrapped up West Division playoff berths, but Saturday's clash still has significant ramifications.,The Roughriders (8-7-1) can guarantee themselves a home playoff game if they defeat the visiting Lions (8-8) in Regina.,"With the game against BC coming u...
For Tigers and Guardians in ALDS Game 5, everything on table
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch is planning to leave no stone unturned when Detroit collides with the host Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Saturday afternoon.,Hinch will be trying to rally the troops after pinch hitter David Fry smacked a go-ahead two-run homer on T...
New Christian McCaffrey Injury Update Isn’t Great
The San Francisco 49ers won't be activating star running back Christian McCaffrey off of the injured reserve, and he is unlikely to play against the Kansas City Chiefs next week....
Elks aim for season sweep of rival Stampeders
The Edmonton Elks visit the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday afternoon with little more than bragging rights at stake.,The CFL West Division rivals already have been eliminated from playoff contention, marking the first time since 1945 that both Alberta teams have missed the postseason in the same yea...
Falcons rule out LB Troy Andersen (knee) vs. Panthers
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen will miss his second consecutive game because of a knee injury, coach Raheem Morris said Friday.,Andersen, 25, did not practice this week for the Falcons (3-2), who face the host Carolina Panthers (1-4) on Sunday. He also missed Atlanta's 36-30 overtime victo...
Avalanche claim G Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers
The Colorado Avalanche claimed veteran goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Friday.,Kahkonen, 28, played last season with the San Jose Sharks and New Jersey Devils, posting a 7-24-3 record, .898 save percentage and 3.64 goals-against average in 37 games (33 starts). ,The J...
Steelers QB Russell Wilson expected to be active vs. Raiders
Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson is likely to be active for his first game of the season Sunday when the Steelers visit the Las Vegas Raiders, coach Mike Tomlin said Friday.,Justin Fields is expected to start with Wilson as his backup. Wilson, who entered training camp as the starter, has been ...
Padres-Dodgers: Game 5 Preview, Props & Prediction
The contentious National League Division Series between San Diego and Los Angeles comes down to a winner-takes-all Game 5 clash in L.A. on Friday night.,ODDS AND TRENDS,The Dodgers are consensus 1.5-run favorites at home. The Padres have drawn 62 percent of the spread-line money wagered at BetRivers...
Weather issue pushes Tigers-Guardians to earlier Game 5 start
The decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series between the Detroit Tigers and host Cleveland Guardians has been moved to 1:08 p.m. ET on Saturday because of a forecast for inclement weather, Major League Baseball announced Friday.,The game initially was scheduled for 8:08 p.m. It will be...