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Saints QB Derek Carr (oblique) practices, expected to play vs. Panthers
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr, who hasn't played since suffering an oblique injury on Oct. 7, returned to practice on Wednesday and is expected to play Sunday against the host Carolina Panthers.,Carr, who was limited at practice, was expected to miss multiple weeks after the left oblique...

Kraken, Maple Leafs look to build on offensive fireworks
The visiting Seattle Kraken and Toronto Maple Leafs have already been tricking and treating this week before their game on Thursday night.,Both teams have treated their fans to high-scoring victories sparked by hat tricks.,Center John Tavares scored three goals -- his 12th career regular-season hat ...

Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt (rib) to return vs. Oklahoma State
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt is slated to return from a rib injury to start Saturday's game at Oklahoma State, coach Kenny Dillingham said on Wednesday.,Leavitt was injured during a 27-19 win against Utah on Oct. 11. He missed the following week's 24-14 loss to Cincinnati. ,The Sun Devils (...

Louisville debuts new coach, new roster vs. Morehead St.
Pat Kelsey will make his debut as Louisville's coach on Monday when the Cardinals host in-state foe Morehead State for both teams' season opener.,The former College of Charleston coach replaces Kenny Payne, whom the Atlantic Coast Conference school fired in March after two seasons. ,Kelsey had to es...

Sawyer Robertson, Baylor bid to subdue TCU
Something has to give when longtime rivals Baylor and TCU square off on Saturday evening in a Big 12 Conference game in Waco, Texas.,Both the Bears (4-4, 2-3) and Horned Frogs (5-3, 3-2) carry two-game winning streaks into the clash. ,Saturday's meeting will be the 120th all-time in the series, maki...

Skidding Oklahoma looks to keep focus in meeting vs. Maine
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables wasn't asked much directly about his team's matchup with FCS opponent Maine during his Tuesday press conference.,"I could brag on Maine," Venables said. "They've got 17 graduates. What does that mean? They've got a lot of experience. Nobody cares. We're focused on Oklah...

Minnesota United takes 1-0 series lead on Real Salt Lake
Dayne St. Clair made six saves during normal time and Minnesota United benefitted from two Real Salt Lake misses during a seven-kick penalty tiebreaker to secure Game 1 in their Western Conference playoff series following a 0-0 draw on Tuesday night in Sandy, Utah.,Salt Lake's Justen Glad and Braian...

Liquid, Falcons have strong days at DreamLeague Season 24
Team Liquid rose into a tie for first in Group A by winning both their matches on Tuesday, while Team Falcons went 2-0 for the second straight day to strengthen its hold on first place in Group B as Group Stage 1 action continued at the DreamLeague Season 24 event.,Liquid defeated Nouns Esports and ...

Jimmy Butler Heat's catalyst as they face uneven Knicks
The New York Knicks arguably won the offseason, acquiring stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.,It's still early, but things haven't gone smoothly for the Knicks, who play the host Miami Heat on Wednesday night.,Depth has been an issue for New York, which is missing center Mitchell Robinson an...

76ers fined $100k for misleading statements on Joel Embiid status
The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 on Tuesday for public statements that "were inconsistent with Joel Embiid's health status and in violation of NBA rules, including the league's Player Participation Policy.",After Embiid was held out of the 76ers' season-opening showdown with the Milwauk...

Reign D Ryanne Brown signs extension for 2025 season
The Seattle Reign signed defender Ryanne Brown to a contract extension for the 2025 season on Tuesday.,Brown played in 10 matches (four starts) this season before undergoing surgery for a torn ACL in August.,Drafted 21st overall in 2022 by the Reign out of Wake Forest, she was due to become a free a...

Reloaded No. 3 UConn opens three-peat quest vs. Sacred Heart
UConn begins a quest for a third straight national championship when the Huskies open the season at home against Sacred Heart. , ,The Wednesday (Nov. 6) tip-off game for UConn is one of four games on the schedule before the Huskies hit the islands for the Maui Invitational and a first-round matchu...

Jimmy Butler puts up 23 as Heat keep Pistons winless
Jimmy Butler scored 23 points and dished out seven assists as the host Miami Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons 106-98 on Monday night.,The Heat got plenty of support from their backcourt, as Terry Rozier scored 20 points and Tyler Herro added 19 as Miami earned its first home win of the season in tw...

Heat turn away Pistons for first home win
Jimmy Butler scored 23 points and dished out seven assists as the host Miami Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons 106-98 on Monday night.,The Heat got plenty of support from their backcourt, as Terry Rozier scored 20 points and Tyler Herro added 19 as Miami earned its first home win of the season -- in...

Behind John Tavares' hat trick, Leafs hand Jets first loss
John Tavares recorded a hat trick while Max Pacioretty and William Nylander combined for six points as the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs handed the Winnipeg Jets their first defeat of the season, a 6-4 decision on Monday.,With the Jets pressing while trailing 5-4 in their quest to go 9-0-0, Tavares n...

Tundra Esports, Team Falcons catch fire at DreamLeague Season 24
Tundra Esports and Team Falcons each picked up a pair of 2-0 wins on Monday to move into a tie for first in the Group B standings as Group Stage 1 action continued at the DreamLeague Season 24 event.,Both teams entered Monday tied for second after playing to a 1-1 head-to-head draw on Sunday, the fi...

No. 15 Boise State, 'warrior' Ashton Jeanty meet San Diego State
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty will try to continue his push for the Heisman Trophy when the No. 15 Broncos host San Diego State in a Mountain West game on Friday evening.,Jeanty has rushed for a nation-leading 1,376 yards and is second in the country with 18 touchdowns while averaging 196.6...

Real Salt Lake, Minnesota surge into playoff opener
Round 1 playoff opponents Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United may both believe they are peaking at the right time as they head into Tuesday's series-opening clash in Sandy, Utah.,Western Conference third seed Salt Lake boasts a six-match unbeaten run and home field for two matches (if necessary) in ...

Small sample of success has Canadiens upbeat with Kraken up next
A two-game winning streak for a legendary franchise such as the Montreal Canadiens, 24-time winners of the Stanley Cup, might not seem like much.,But the Habs will take it.,The Canadiens, who play host to the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night, snapped a four-game skid over the weekend, defeating visit...

Broncos’ Sean Payton irked by turnovers despite comfortable win
At the halfway mark of the 2024 season, the Denver Broncos sit in a playoff position.,Denver's 28-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday marked its fifth win in the last six games after an 0-2 start. The Broncos sit second in the AFC West and currently hold a wild-card position.,But coach S...