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Jazz F Lauri Markkanen (hip, ankle) out vs. Pelicans
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans due to a right hip impingement and a right ankle sprain.,Markkanen initially was listed as questionable after sustaining his injuries during practice on Wednesday.,He scored 29 points i...
Bills GM: Owner Terry Pegula acted alone in firing Sean McDermott
Bills general manager Brandon Beane had no input on the coaching change in Buffalo, he said at the NFL Scouting Combine this week.,Beane and head coach Sean McDermott were "equals" reporting independently to owners Terry and Kim Pegula, according to the GM. The Pegulas retained Beane and had him lea...
Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) to miss WBC for Japan
San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui will not pitch for Japan in next month's World Baseball Classic due to a groin injury.,The 30-year-old left-hander was ruled out Thursday, about a week after experiencing tightness in his left groin in a batting practice session at spring training.,"It's pretty ...
Reports: Colts agree to let QB Anthony Richardson seek trade
The Indianapolis Colts have granted quarterback Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Richardson lost the starting role to Daniel Jones in 2025 before later sustaining a season-ending injury in which he broke his orbital bone. ESPN reported that ...
LAFC star Denis Bouanga signs extension through '28
Los Angeles FC signed high-scoring forward Denis Bouanga to a contract extension through 2028.,The deal, announced Wednesday, includes an option through the 2029-30 season for the 31-year-old veteran.,An MLS All-Star and Best XI selection in each of the past three seasons, Bouanga has tallied a fran...
Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy recovered from torn ACL
Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy is ready to fight his way back into the debate among candidates to be the first cover man off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft.,McCoy said Thursday at the NFL Scouting Combine that he's fully recovered from the torn ACL in January 2025 that required him to sit out th...
Dispute threatens World Cup matches in Foxborough
The seven World Cup matches scheduled to be played this summer at the home of the New England Patriots continue to hang in the balance as town leaders in Foxborough, Mass., wait to find out who will cover nearly $8 million in projected security costs.,The Select Board in Foxborough will not approve ...
Will Zalatoris withdraws before start of Cognizant Classic
Will Zalatoris withdrew from the Cognizant Classic before beginning his first round on Thursday.,He was replaced in the field by Ben Silverman playing alongside Brooks Koepka and Daniel Berger.,Per PGATour.com, Zalatoris withdrew due to a left ankle injury. The 29-year-old was scheduled to make his ...
Reports: Andrea Pavan injured after falling down elevator shaft
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan, a two-time winner on the DP World Tour, is hospitalized after reportedly falling down an elevator shaft in Cape Town, South Africa.,The news initially was reported by Monday Q Info and confirmed by Golf Channel.,Pavan reportedly was unaware that an elevated cab was missi...
Reports: Yankees signing OF Randal Grichuk to minors deal
The New York Yankees are signing outfielder Randal Grichuk to a minor league deal, multiple outlets reported on Thursday.,The reported deal includes an invitation to major league spring training and is worth $2.5 million if he makes the team.,Grichuk, 34, split 2025 with Arizona and Kansas City and ...
Banned from NBA, Jontay Porter joins USBL's SuperHawks
Jontay Porter is returning to professional basketball.,On Wednesday, the Seattle SuperHawks of the United States Basketball League signed Porter to their 2026 roster.,Porter is returning to the court after being banned for life by the NBA in 2024 for gambling. The league determined that the power fo...
Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton ready to swing, can't open bag of chips
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton can swing a bat, but don't count on his help opening that bag of Doritos. ,Stanton enters a third year of fighting through pain and discomfort from epicondylitis -- commonly referred to as tennis elbow -- in both arms and has yet to make an appear...
Ronaldo buys 25% stake in Spanish club UD Almeria
Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25% ownership stake in second division Spanish club UD Almeria.,Financial terms were not disclosed, but Ronaldo said the investment through his CR7 Sports Investments company is part of his long-term goals following his playing career.,"I have long had the ambition t...
Reports: Texans part ways with QBs coach Jerrod Johnson
The Houston Texans and quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson have parted ways, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,A reason for the move was not publicly disclosed. The change occurred two days after Texans general manager Nick Caserio said that he hasn't lost confidence in quarterback CJ Strou...
Reports: Titans acquiring Pro Bowl DE Jermaine Johnson from Jets
The Tennessee Titans are acquiring former first-round pass rusher Jermaine Johnson from the New York Jets in exchange for defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,The reported trade cannot become official until the first day of the new league year on March 11.,Jo...
Auston Kim cards a 66, takes early lead at HSBC Women's World Championship
Auston Kim recorded an opening-round 66 to sit atop a packed leaderboard at the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore on Thursday.,Her seven birdies, mixed with one bogey, gave the American a one-shot lead over Liu Yan of China. She is two shots in front of a five-player group tied for third ...
Reports: Max Scherzer returning to Blue Jays on 1-year deal
Veteran Max Scherzer is rejoining the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year, $3 million deal, multiple outlets reported early Thursday.,The contract contains incentives totaling $10 million and a no-trade clause, per The Athletic.,Despite bolstering the starting rotation with Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce in...
Oilers, Kings eager to salvage split of respective back-to-back sets
The Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers knew the importance of starting strong following the teams' return from the Olympic break.,That's a big reason why none of the Los Angeles or Edmonton players who appeared in the gold-medal game on Sunday in Milan missed any NHL games upon their return.,Both...
Completing a back-to-back set, Avalanche brace for test vs. Wild
The Colorado Avalanche jumped back into the NHL season on Wednesday night, while the Minnesota Wild had an extra day to recover from the three-week Olympic break.,Colorado recorded a 4-2 victory against the Utah Mammoth in its first game since Feb. 4. The Avalanche, who have won two straight contest...
As trade rumors swirl, Blues hope to change fortune vs. Kraken
The St. Louis Blues return from their Olympic break as a team in transition.,The Blues have lost eight of nine games (1-7-1) heading into their game against the visiting Seattle Kraken on Thursday.,Trade rumors are swirling around the Blues as contending teams show interest in center Robert Thomas, ...