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Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov injured in practice
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov sustained an apparent right leg injury during training camp on Thursday morning.,Per the Miami Herald, Barkov remained on the ice for several minutes and put very little weight on his leg while receiving assistance to the locker room. It is not immediately ...

Austin FC G Brad Stuver signs 2-year extension
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver signed a two-year contract extension on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed on the deal that is guaranteed through the end of the 2027 season and features a club option for 2028.,"For me, Austin has become like home," Stuver said. "The way that this communit...

Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton have evolved as Ryder Cup, LIV teammates
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton were both Ryder Cup rookies at Paris' Le Golf National in 2018. They weren't exactly fast friends, barely speaking until Team Europe had the trophy in hand on Sunday.,"I don't think Tyrrell and I said a word to each other in Paris till Sunday night," ...

ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz avoids injury in Tokyo win
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz weathered a rain delay and an injury scare to defeat Argentina's Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the Japan Open on Thursday in Tokyo.,The top-seeded Spaniard stumbled to the court in the first set, clutching his left leg. After having his heel and ankle taped...

Rory McIlroy: Europe playing for history, legacy at away Ryder Cup
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Rory McIlroy has made his home in the United States for the better part of 15 years. Most of his top golfing achievements have come in the country. His wife and daughter are Americans.,But McIlroy has won just one Ryder Cup on U.S. soil in three chances, and he recognizes what i...

Bears bidding for another fast start in encounter vs. Raiders
Starting 1-2 under a first-year head coach may not be optimal, but beginning games more aggressively bodes well for the Chicago Bears.,That's how the Bears see things to start the Ben Johnson Era entering Sunday's game versus the host Las Vegas Raiders, who also are 1-2 under new coach Pete Carroll....
2025 Ryder Cup Best Betting Picks: Cameron Young, Rory McIlroy Among Best Value Bets
Get the best Ryder Cup 2025 betting picks, including Day 1 foursomes, top rookie Cameron Young, and Rory McIlroy as top point scorer....
Sam Darnold’s Hot Start Has Seahawks Looking Like NFC West Contenders
After years of struggles, Sam Darnold has found his rhythm in Seattle. Inside how he’s leading the Seahawks to early-season success....
Lionel Messi Contract Extension Highlights Flaws in MLS Salary Structure
Messi is still dominating MLS at 38, but Miami’s lopsided roster reveals the limits of the league’s salary structure. Will his extension push reform?...
MLB to Implement Automated Ball-Strike System in 2026: What It Means for Baseball
Major League Baseball will roll out the Automated Ball-Strike System in 2026. Learn how the challenge-based system works and what it means for players, umpires, and fans....

Patriots QB Drake Maye clashes with confident Panthers in game with hometown feel
The Carolina Panthers haven't been in this position much in recent years -- coming off a dominant winning performance.,So they'll face the New England Patriots with a new-found energy and enthusiasm on Sunday at Foxborough, Mass.,"There's a level of confidence to show the guys the work works," Carol...

As Blue Jays jockey for playoff position, Red Sox yet to clinch
The visiting Boston Red Sox could double their impact on the American League playoff race Thursday night as they go for a sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays,They could be in a position to clinch a postseason berth with a win in the finale of the three-game series. And they could knock the Blue Jays out ...

George Valera, Guardians ride momentum into finale vs. Tigers
On Jan. 21, 2023, injured minor leaguer George Valera went on his social media accounts and posted, "I can't wait to bring a championship to Cleveland.",His teammate at the time was Brayan Rocchio, who immediately replied, "I'll be there with you. We will brother.",Fast forward to the present as Val...

Aaron Rodgers, Steelers excited for Irish excursion vs. Vikings
Aaron Rodgers has accomplished nearly everything in his NFL career, but he has never played a regular-season game in Ireland.,Nobody has. At least, that will be true until Sunday.,The Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) and Minnesota Vikings (2-1) will make history when they square off in Dublin.,The Steelers...

D-backs opt for bullpen game in series finale vs. Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers broke out a new bullpen mix on Wednesday, and it helped them move within one game of another National League West title.,Clayton Kershaw, Roki Sasaki and Jason Wrobleski each threw a scoreless inning in relief as the Dodgers earned a 5-4, 11-inning victory over the Arizona Di...

Reds can't afford another slip-up against Pirates
The Cincinnati Reds will try to salvage the finale of a three-game home series against the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates and keep pace in the National League wild-card race in a Thursday matinee.,The contest will serve as the final home finale for the Reds (80-78) before they close the season with t...

MLB roundup: Cal Raleigh hits 60th homer as Mariners clinch AL West
Cal Raleigh hit two home runs, giving him a major-league-leading 60 this season, as the Seattle Mariners clinched their first American League West title since 2001 with a 9-2 victory against the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.,Julio Rodriguez, Jorge Polanco and Eugenio Suarez also went...

11-inning win over D-backs leaves Dodgers on verge of NL West title
Tommy Edman hit a go-ahead singled in the 11th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers moved closer to their 12th National League West title in 13 seasons with a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Wednesday.,The Dodgers (89-69) own the tiebreaker over the second-place San Diego Padre...

Andrew Knizner's first triple leads Giants past Cardinals
Andrew Knizner lashed his first major league triple past a diving Victor Scott II in center field, scoring Christian Koss with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and allowing the San Francisco Giants to outlast the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Wednesday night.,The loss in the series finale...

Pirates hurt Reds' playoff hopes with 11-inning victory
Spencer Horwitz had three hits and drove in Bryan Reynolds three times as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates outlasted the Cincinnati Reds, 4-3, in 11 innings Wednesday night, dealing a critical blow to Cincinnati's postseason hopes.,Tyler Stephenson tied the game with his fourth hit, a solo homer in t...