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Reports: Commanders signing DE Drake Jackson to active roster
The Washington Commanders are signing free agent defensive end Drake Jackson to their active roster, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Jackson, 24, was a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by San Francisco. He sustained a torn patellar tendon in 2023 and missed the entire 2024 season before be...
WTA roundup: Top seeds enjoy 5-0 round at Japan Open
No. 3 seed Elise Mertens of Belgium never faced a break point in a 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over Spain's Cristina Bucsa in the first round of the Japan Open on Tuesday in Osaka.,On a day when seeded players finished 5-0, Mertens struck seven aces and converted four of five break points to win in one hour an...
Three NBA Teams Poised to Shock the League This Season
The NBA preseason is revealing surprise contenders. Here’s why the Celtics, Warriors, and Trail Blazers could actually shock the league in 2025....
NBA Preseason Best Bets October 14th: Lakers, Bucks, and Cavs Picks
NBA preseason action continues Tuesday, Oct. 14. See our expert picks for Lakers vs. Suns, Bucks vs. Thunder, and Cavs vs. Pistons with FanDuel odds....
Without Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics’ Championship Window Closed
Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury has derailed the Boston Celtics’ 2025-26 title chances. Even if he returns this season, the team lacks the depth to contend....
Major League Baseball Continues to Punish Small Markets, Even in MLB Playoffs
MLB’s playoff scheduling continues to punish small-market fans. The 5 PM ALCS start time between the Blue Jays and Mariners shows how baseball prioritizes big markets over growing the game....
Skidding Michigan State faces daunting challenge at No. 3 Indiana
Indiana left no doubt over the weekend that it is a legitimate playoff contender. Following that statement victory on the road over then-No. 3 Oregon, the Hoosiers now seemingly get a schedule break.,They will oppose reeling Michigan State on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind.,Indiana quarterba...
Bears WR DJ Moore hospitalized after win vs. Commanders
Chicago wide receiver DJ Moore was taken via ambulance to a nearby hospital in the Washington area for "precautionary medical attention" following the Bears' Monday night game against the Commanders.,Per the team, Moore was expected to remain there overnight, though no announcement was made regardin...
Wild eager to beat Stars' Jake Oettinger for first time in regulation
After winning two games on the road against division foes to start the season, the Dallas Stars play their home opener Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild, another Central Division foe.,The Stars last played Saturday when they beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in a shootout. Jason Robertson score...
Brewers confident Freddy Peralta will deliver in Game 2 vs. Dodgers
MILWAUKEE -- The Los Angeles Dodgers rode a great starting-pitching performance to a win in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series.,The Milwaukee Brewers hope ace right-hander Freddy Peralta can deliver a similar effort as they look to level the best-of-seven series in Game 2 on Tuesday.,...
Rookie Easton Cowan, Leafs pursue turnaround vs. Predators
The Toronto Maple Leafs intend to cut their losses at two straight Tuesday night when they host the Nashville Predators.,After winning their season opener against the Montreal Canadiens, the Maple Leafs dropped back-to-back contests to the Detroit Red Wings.,Toronto lost 3-2 at home on Monday aftern...
Wild weather Kings' late rally, prevail in shootout
Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy each scored to continue their torrid starts to the season, and the Minnesota Wild escaped with a 4-3 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,Jared Spurgeon also scored and Vladimir Tarasenko had two assists for Minnesota, which earn...
Last-second reversal: Bears flip '24 script, edge Commanders
Jake Moody kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired and the visiting Chicago Bears upset the Washington Commanders 25-24 on Monday night.,Moody, elevated from the practice squad Monday after Chicago ruled out Cairo Santos (quad injury), hit four of his five field-goal attempts in his first game o...
Dodgers barely preserve Blake Snell's win in NLCS opener
MILWAUKEE -- Blake Snell allowed just one hit over eight scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on for a 2-1 victory when Milwaukee Brewers left the bases loaded in the ninth inning of the National League Championship Series opener on Monday.,Freddie Freeman hit a solo homer in the sixth...
Wild weather Kings' late rally to prevail in shootout
Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy each scored to continue their torrid starts to the season, and the Minnesota Wild escaped with a 4-3 win in the shootout against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night in St. Paul, Minn.,Jared Spurgeon also scored for Minnesota, which earned its first win of the season ...
Titans fire Brian Callahan after 1-5 start; name Mike McCoy interim
The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan on Monday after a 1-5 start to the season. Senior offensive assistant Mike McCoy, who served as the San Diego Chargers' head coach for four seasons, was named interim coach.,"After extended conversations with our owner and general manager, we met ...
Dawson Mercer scores twice as Devils defeat Blue Jackets
Dawson Mercer scored two goals and the New Jersey Devils completed their season-opening three-game road trip with a 3-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.,Timo Meier also scored for the Devils, who have won two of three. Jake Allen made 23 saves over the first two periods before ...
NHL roundup: Red Wings earn last-minute win over Leafs
Mason Appleton scored with 45 seconds remaining to give the visiting Detroit Red Wings their second win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in three days, 3-2 on Monday afternoon.,Appleton, who was signed as a free agent to a two-year deal this offseason, recorded his first Red Wings goal. He fired a shot ...
Bears K Cairo Santos, Commanders WR Terry McLaurin on inactives list
Chicago Bears placekicker Cairo Santos is on the team's inactives list with a right thigh injury and former San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody will kick in his stead in Monday night's game versus the Washington Commanders.,Santos keyed the Bears' victory over Las Vegas on Sept. 28, hitting all fo...
Browns, city of Cleveland reach $100m deal for new Brook Park stadium move
After an extended legal battle, the city of Cleveland and the Haslem Sports Group, owners of the Cleveland Browns, announced Monday that they have reached an agreement that will allow the team to build a new domed stadium in nearby suburb Brook Park.,As part of the deal, HSG agreed to pay $100 milli...