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NWSL sees 6 percent increase in setting new attendance record
The NWSL set a new attendance record in 2024, according to a report from Sports Business Journal, as clubs averaged 11,250 fans in attendance, a six percent increase compared to the previous year.,This year, the league expanded to 14 teams, up from 12 in 2023, giving it an even bigger boost in overa...
Report: Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell in line to start vs. Chiefs
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell is expected to be under center to start Friday's game against the host Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Network reported.,O'Connell is eligible to return from injured reserve in time for the game for the Raiders (2-9), who saw fellow quarterback Gardner Minshew s...
Dan Hurley Let UConn Down With Tantrum in Overtime Loss
UConn head coach Dan Hurley picked up a technical foul after throwing a temper tantrum on the sideline, letting his team down and costing them the game....
Raiders confirm QB Gardner Minshew out for season, look to Aidan O'Connell
Las Vegas quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the season due to a broken collarbone, head coach Antonio Pierce confirmed on Monday, leaving the Raiders with a short week to determine their starter.,Minshew suffered the injury when he was sacked and landed on his left shoulder late in the fourth q...
Daniel Jones Released From New York Giants: Where Will He Sign Next?
The New York Giants have released quarterback Daniel Jones who is expected to clear waivers and become a free agent, these four teams could show interest in him....
Report: Michael Jordan invests in sports-focused VC
Former Chicago Bulls star and Basketball Hall of Fame member Michael Jordan has become an investor in Courtside Ventures, a venture capital fund that focuses on sports-related assets, Sportico reported Tuesday.,According to the report, Jordan is joining a fourth round of funding intent on raising $1...
NASCAR opposes Michael Jordan's request for expedited appeal
NASCAR urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Monday to deny an appeal filed by Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports requesting an accelerated review of their recently denied motion for a preliminary injunction.,A U.S. District judge denied 23XI Racing and Front ...
Florida QB DJ Lagway (hamstring) to return vs. No. 22 LSU
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is expected to start against No. 22 LSU on Saturday, recovered from the hamstring injury he sustained two weeks ago.,Coach Billy Napier made the announcement Thursday on his radio show.,Lagway was injured in the second quarter of the Nov. 2 loss to then-No. 2 Georgia an...
Eagles activate LT Jordan Mailata from injured reserve
The Philadelphia Eagles activated left tackle Jordan Mailata from injured reserve on Wednesday, clearing the way for his return Thursday night against the Washington Commanders.,The team opened Mailata's 21-day practice window Monday. He has not played since Week 6 due to a hamstring injury.,"I'm fe...
Panthers activate WR Adam Thielen from IR
The Carolina Panthers activated veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen from injured reserve on Tuesday.,Thielen was activated on the final day of his 21-day practice window, which was opened on Oct. 23. Had the Panthers not done so, the wideout would have to remain on injured reserve for the remainder o...
New York Giants Should Put Brian Daboll and Daniel Jones on Hot Seat
It's time for the New York Giants to start over, and that means moving on from head coach Brian Daboll and quarterback Daniel Jones after an ugly loss to the Carolina Panthers....
Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team denied injunction for chartered status
A federal judge denied Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing team and one other team a preliminary injunction in their antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR on Friday.,23XI and Front Row Motorsports asked to continue to be recognized as chartered teams while they pursue legal action against NASCAR.,The two racing...
Pelicans G Jordan Hawkins (back) out 1-2 weeks
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins will be sidelined one-to-two weeks with a low back strain, the team said Friday.,The second-year player is averaging 16.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in eight games (three starts) this season.,Hawkins, 22, did not take the court in Monday's 118-100 setback to Po...
Out on A Lim: Kim leads at Lotte Championship
South Korea's A Lim Kim, four years removed from her lone LPGA victory, shot a 6-under-par 66 on Wednesday and holds a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Lotte Championship at Ewa Beach, Hawaii.,Five players are tied for second after carding a 5-under 67 at Hoakalei Country Club: the Phili...
Bills sign DTs Jordan Phillips, Quinton Jefferson
The Buffalo Bills signed defensive tackles Jordan Phillips and Quinton Jefferson to one-year contracts on Wednesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Bills.,Phillips, 32, will be making his third stint with Buffalo. He made one tackle in two games this season with the Dallas Cowboys before ...
Reports: Packers QB Jordan Love expected to start vs. Lions
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is expected to start Sunday's game against the visiting Detroit Lions, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday.,Love was listed as questionable with a groin injury he sustained in the Packers' 30-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday. Fell...
Report: D-backs LHP Jordan Montgomery exercises player option
As anticipated, left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery exercised his $22.5 million player option to remain with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB.com.,A free agent after the 2023 season, Montgomery remained unsigned past the start of spring training but at the end of March, the Diamondbacks ...
Packers QB Jordan Love (groin) 'realistic' to not practice, then play vs. Lions
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love gives himself a "realistic" chance to play Sunday against the visiting Detroit Lions, even if he doesn't practice all week because of a groin injury.,Love didn't practice on Wednesday, when he was limited to being a spectator and rode an exercise bike during...
Hawks G Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) out at least a month
The Atlanta Hawks will be without a valuable offensive player for about a month as guard Bogdan Bogdanovic is dealing with a hamstring injury, the team announced on Tuesday.,Bogdanovic, 32, hasn't played since the season opener and underwent a non-surgical procedure on Tuesday. He will be re-evaluat...
Report: Packers QB Jordan Love (groin) could play vs. Lions
An MRI confirmed that Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love strained his groin in the Packers' win at Jacksonville, the NFL Network reported Monday.,Love's status is day-to-day and he has a chance to play in Week 9 at home against the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions (6-1), per the report.,The Packers im...