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Steelers starting LT Broderick Jones (neck) placed on injured reserve
Pittsburgh Steelers starting left tackle Broderick Jones, already ruled out for Sunday's game against the visiting Buffalo Bills, was placed on injured reserve on Saturday and will miss at least the next four games.,Jones injured his neck in Pittsburgh's 31-28 road loss to the Chicago Bears on Nov. ...

Josh Allen, Bills feel 'high sense of urgency' vs. Steelers
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen understands the reality at hand.,Buffalo (7-4) faces a tough test against the host Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) on Sunday afternoon. The game carries significant implications for both teams as they try to boost their playoff hopes.,Some players might deflect the imp...

Thunder C Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out at least 10-14 days
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein was diagnosed with a right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days, per a team announcement on Saturday.,The Thunder have gotten off to a blazing 19-1 start, and Hartenstein has been an integral part of that success.,The big man is averaging...

Tadeo Allende's hat trick powers Inter Miami past NYCFC to title match
Tadeo Allende scored a hat trick to reach eight goals in the MLS Cup Playoffs and tie a league record, Lionel Messi contributed his seventh assist and Inter Miami routed visiting New York City FC 5-1 in Saturday night's Eastern Conference Final in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,Jordi Alba had three assists f...

Kevin Durant set to return as red-hot Rockets visit Jazz
The Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz both come into Sunday's matinee in Salt Lake City riding some positive momentum.,Houston, powered by one of the best offenses in the league, continued to show why they came into the season with high expectations, winning seven of their last eight games, including a ...

Stars' blistering power play ready for Senators
Dallas seeks its fourth straight win on Sunday when the second-place squad in the Central Division hosts Ottawa.,The Stars won 4-3 Friday over the Utah Mammoth despite allowing their guests to go up 2-0 less than 13 minutes into the contest. Dallas' power play keyed the comeback as it went 2-for-5, ...

Kings look to avenge blowout loss against Grizzlies in rematch
The Sacramento Kings get a chance to avenge their most lopsided loss of the season when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.,Santi Aldama and Jock Landale combined for 50 points when the Grizzlies, playing without Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., thumped the road-weary Kings 137-96 on No...

Dolphins activate TE Darren Waller, OL Austin Jackson off IR
The Miami Dolphins activated tight end Darren Waller and offensive lineman Austin Jackson off injured reserve on Saturday, one day before a home game against the New Orleans Saints.,Waller (pectoral) and Jackson (toe) are both listed as questionable for Sunday's game.,Miami also waived tight end Hay...

Lava-hot Thunder look to avenge lone loss in return trip to Blazers
The Oklahoma City Thunder have exploded out of the gate with a lava-hot 19-1 start.,The lone blemish came in Portland on Nov. 5 when the Thunder blew a 22-point lead and lost 121-119 to the host Trail Blazers.,Oklahoma City returns to the scene of that defeat on Sunday afternoon when it plays Portla...

Resilient Ducks look to keep rolling vs. slumping Blackhawks
The Anaheim Ducks have been difficult to put away this season, even after falling behind by multiple goals.,The Ducks have won five games this season after trailing by two goals or more, the most in the NHL.,"On the bench, we never feel like we're out of a game," Ducks coach Joel Quenneville said. "...

On 9-game win streak, Patriots face Giants in Jaxson Dart's return
The New England Patriots haven't dealt with a tremendous amount of adversity this season, but they'll be dealing with some when they face the New York Giants on Monday night in Foxborough, Mass., ,New England (10-2) enters the matchup on a nine-game winning streak, but its offense will be without st...

Giants LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) out vs. Patriots
Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux will miss his third straight game with a shoulder injury, New York interim head coach Mike Kafka said Saturday.,Thibodeaux was injured in a 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Nov. 9 and didn't practice last week leading up to New York's 34-27 overtime loss to the ...

Reports: Orioles sign closer Ryan Helsley to 2-year contract
Veteran right-handed closer Ryan Helsley has signed a two-year, $28 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, multiple sources reported on Saturday afternoon.,The contract reportedly includes a player opt-out clause after the 2026 season.,Helsley, 31, is a two-time National League All-Star (2022,...

Oscar Piastri edges out Lando Norris for pole position in Qatar
Oscar Piastri edged out McLaren teammate Lando Norris to take pole position in Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday in Doha, Qatar.,Piastri, who led the World Drivers' Championship standings for much of the season, trails Norris by 22 points entering the penultimate race of the season. The 24-year-...

Hawks PG Trae Young (knee) to be re-evaluated in two weeks
Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young is progressing from his right knee injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team said Saturday.,Young sprained the MCL in the knee during a victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 29. He has missed the past 15 games.,Young was forecasted to miss at l...

With Jalen Johnson peaking, Hawks look for more vs. 76ers
Jalen Johnson's fifth NBA season is turning into his best one yet., ,Johnson hopes to lead the Atlanta Hawks to their fourth win in five games Sunday when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers., ,After averaging career highs in most major categories last season, Johnson is at it again this year. His sco...

With Jalen Johnson peaking, Hawks look for more vs. 76ers
Jalen Johnson's fifth NBA season is turning into his best one yet., ,Johnson hopes to lead the Atlanta Hawks to their fourth win in five games Sunday when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers., ,After averaging career highs in most major categories last season, Johnson is at it again this year. His sco...

West Virginia out to 'take accountability' against Mercyhurst
West Virginia looks to snap a two-game losing streak when it hosts Mercyhurst on Sunday in Morgantown, W. Va., ,The Mountaineers dropped both games in the Shriners Children's Charleston Classic, 70-67 last Friday to Clemson and the latest setback a 78-68 loss to Xavier last Sunday., ,Treyson Eaglest...

Rams activate CB Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve
The Los Angeles Rams activated cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve and the veteran will be available for Sunday's road game against the Carolina Panthers.,Witherspoon came away from a Week 2 victory over the Tennessee Titans with a broken scapula and has missed the past 2 1/2 months ...

Rams activate CB Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve
The Los Angeles Rams activated cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve and the veteran will be available for Sunday's road game against the Carolina Panthers.,Witherspoon came away from a Week 2 victory over the Tennessee Titans with a broken scapula and has missed the past 2 1/2 months ...