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Report: Nets acquire G Kobe Bufkin from Hawks
The Brooklyn Nets acquired shooting guard Kobe Bufkin from the Atlanta Hawks for cash considerations, ESPN reported Monday.,Bufkin, who turns 22 on Sunday, has played in 27 NBA games over the past two seasons while battling injuries, including a partially dislocated shoulder.,Bufkin averaged 5.3 poi...
Racing’s Savannah DeMelo in good spirits after collapse; match rescheduled
Racing Louisville said in a statement Monday that midfielder Savannah DeMelo is "awake and in good spirits" one day after experiencing a medical emergency on the field during a game at the Seattle Reign.,The match was suspended at halftime Sunday night as DeMelo was attended to. Racing Louisville sa...
Louisville LB Stanquan Clark has leg surgery, likely done for year
Louisville coach Jeff Brohm said Monday that linebacker Stanquan Clark underwent surgery for a lower leg injury and was "more than likely" out for the remainder of the season.,Brohm said there was a small chance Clark could return "late in the process" this year depending on his recovery time.,Clark...
Falcons, Aurora clinch first berths into FISSURE Playground 2 playoffs
Team Falcons and Aurora Gaming were the first two teams to punch their tickets to the playoffs at the $500,000 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive FISSURE Playground No. 2 event on the strength of 2-0 sweeps during Monday's action in Belgrade, Serbia.,Falcons defeated FaZe Clan, and Aurora swept FURIA ...
Mariners shoot for 10th straight win against limping Royals
A little more than a week ago, Seattle's visit to Kansas City had the potential to be important for both teams in the American League wild-card race.,However, with the Mariners aiming for a 10th straight victory and the Royals mired in an untimely rough stretch, this three-game set that begins Tuesd...
Why Terence Crawford’s Win Over Canelo Alvarez Changes the Boxing GOAT Conversation
After dominating Canelo, Terence “Bud” Crawford is no longer underappreciated. He’s an all-time great in the boxing GOAT debate....
Sounders, Inter Miami set for rematch of fiery Leagues Cup final
The last time the Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami faced each other, things got ugly.,A postgame scuffle in the Leagues Cup championship match Aug. 31 led to sanctions on both teams from both the tournament and Major League Soccer, most notably a three-game MLS suspension for Inter Miami superstar L...
Week 2 MNF: Chargers-Raiders Preview, Props, Prediction
Old rivals renew acquaintances when Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles Chargers travel to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders and new coach Pete Carroll on Monday night to close out Week 2 of the NFL slate.,Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert outplayed Patrick Mahomes in the opener by passing for 318 yards and...
Wild-card candidates Padres, Mets up for battle
Neither the New York Mets nor San Diego Padres are exactly sprinting towards the playoffs.,But both teams will be looking to build on some much-needed momentum Tuesday night, when the Mets host the Padres in the opener of a three-game series between the teams occupying the final two National League ...
AL Central foes Tigers, Guardians clash with playoffs on horizon
A Detroit Tigers division title seemed inevitable most of the season. With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Cleveland Guardians have changed that narrative, ramping up the importance of their three-game series in Detroit this week.,Cleveland (78-71) has won nine of its last 10 games to...
Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado (shoulder) activated off IL
Nolan Arenado is back in the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup after missing 40 games with a right shoulder injury.,The Cardinals activated the veteran third baseman prior to Monday's game against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. He is batting sixth and playing at the hot corner.,Arenado played a four-game r...
Valkyries G Veronica Burton named Most Improved Player
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton was named WNBA Most Improved Player by a landslide margin on Monday.,Burton received 68 of 72 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters after posting career highs of 11.9 points, 6.0 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals while starting ...
Rams place CB Ahkello Witherspoon (clavicle) on IR
The Los Angeles Rams placed cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon on injured reserve Monday after he suffered a broken clavicle Sunday in a win over the Tennessee Titans.,The veteran starter will have to miss a minimum of four games, though his timeline to return is likely longer as collarbone injuries tak...
Report: Jayden Daniels' (knee) Week 3 status in doubt
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' status for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders is in doubt after he sustained a knee sprain last week, per an NFL Network report.,Daniels appeared to be limping near the end of Thursday's 27-18 loss at the Green Bay Packers. Despite...
Week 2 MNF: Bucs-Texans Preview, Props, Prediction
The Houston Texans face a critical home opener on Monday night as they attempt to avoid falling to 0-2 before beginning a three-game stretch that includes two divisional games and a trip to Baltimore.,It's the first game of Monday night's doubleheader to conclude Week 2, and Tampa Bay arrives in Hou...
Indiana loses RB Lee Beebe Jr. (knee) for rest of season
Indiana junior running back Lee Beebe Jr. will miss the rest of the campaign with a right knee injury, Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti told reporters Monday.,Cignetti said Beebe "sustained a non-contact knee injury," during a running play in Friday's game against Indiana State. Beebe gained 9 yards on ...
Hall of Fame Rangers G Ed Giacomin dies at 86
Hall of Fame goalkeeper Ed Giacomin, a six-time All-Star who played the majority of his 13-year NHL career for the New York Rangers, died on Monday. He was 86.,Giacomin won 290 games with 54 shutouts, 267 and 49 of which came in New York. He shared the 1970-71 Vezina Trophy with fellow Rangers goali...
Chucky's Return? UCLA's candidate list topped by marquee names
UCLA got a very early jump on the coaching cycle by parting ways with DeShaun Foster just three games into its season, and a pair of names fit for Hollywood have quickly emerged as the favorites to take over the Bruins program.,Jon Gruden, who has not coached since resigning from the Oakland Raiders...
Getting late, Red Sox turn back to LHP Connelly Early vs. A's
If the Red Sox were to meet the New York Yankees again in 2025, it would mean that the final two weeks of the regular season went Boston's way.,Boston (82-68) is chasing its first postseason spot since 2021 -- and a possible rematch with New York -- with a three-game set with the Athletics (70-80) s...
Revolution fire head coach Caleb Porter
The New England Revolution fired head coach Caleb Porter in his second season on Monday.,The Revolution are 8-14-8 (32 points) and in 11th place in the MLS Eastern Conference. They are 10 points out of the final playoff position in the conference and also failed to qualify for the postseason in Port...