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Broncos WR Josh Reynolds wounded twice in shooting
Denver Broncos receiver Josh Reynolds was shot early last Friday morning in Denver, the team said Thursday.,Reynolds was one of two people shot during the incident, according to police.,"Josh Reynolds was a victim of a shooting Friday in Denver and received treatment for minor injuries," the Broncos...

Unrivaled announces team names ahead of inaugural season
Unrivaled, a new three-on-three basketball league headlined by top WNBA players, revealed the names of its six teams Thursday.,The Laces, Lunar Owls, Mist, Rose, Phantom and Vinyl will compete in the league, which has pledged to become the highest-paying league in the history of women's professional...

Dodgers rule out pitching Shohei Ohtani in World Series
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani will remain a one-way star in the World Series.,Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who earlier this month raised the possibility of Ohtani pitching should the team reach the Fall Classic, ruled out that option on Thursday.,Ohtani hasn't pitched in a game since under...

Vikings' Christian Darrisaw exits game with knee injury
Minnesota left tackle Christian Darrisaw was ruled out for the remainder of the Vikings' Thursday road game against the Los Angeles Rams because of a left knee injury.,Darrisaw got hurt late in the first half. He was blocking a defender when another Rams player inadvertently rolled into his left kne...

Dodgers' Jack Flaherty expresses calm ahead of World Series start
Jack Flaherty will cap a whirlwind 15-month stretch that has seen him pitch for four teams by starting Game 1 of the World Series on Friday.,The Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander will oppose the visiting New York Yankees as the Fall Classic opens.,Flaherty, 29, is trying to treat it like just another...

One star in, another out of Pelicans' lineup vs. Blazers
The New Orleans Pelicans will get one star back Friday night but another will be out for an indefinite period as they open a two-game set against the host Portland Trail Blazers.,Zion Williamson will be back in the lineup after an illness prevented him from playing in the seasoning-opening 123-111 h...

Elks aim to finish season strong vs. playoff-bound Argonauts
The Edmonton Elks close a fourth consecutive non-playoff season on Friday when they host the Toronto Argonauts.,Edmonton (6-11) hasn't finished above .500 since going 12-6 in 2017 and was quickly eliminated from contention this season by losing its first seven games of the season.,Toronto (10-7) sta...

Warriors' spread-out attack goes up against Jazz
The Golden State Warriors seek to ride the momentum of a record-breaking opener when they go for a second consecutive season-opening road win against the Utah Jazz on Friday night in Salt Lake City.,The Warriors set franchise records for points in a road opener and margin of victory in any season de...

Lakers, Suns tangle after winning in coaches' debuts
Longtime Pacific Division counterparts renew their rivalry for the first time in the 2024-25 season on Friday when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Phoenix Suns.,Both Los Angeles and Phoenix won in their regular-season openers. Kevin Durant's 25 points paced all five Suns starters scoring in double f...

Redblacks try to get right before playoffs vs. Tiger-Cats
The Ottawa Redblacks will try to snap a five-game losing streak and build momentum for the playoffs when they host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Friday night's regular-season finale.,The Redblacks (8-8-1) woke up to score 25 points in the fourth quarter last weekend at Toronto, but the rally fell short...

Oilers, Penguins eager to put surprisingly poor starts behind them
A pair of struggling teams desperate to change their fortunes will hit the ice when the Edmonton Oilers play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.,Both the Oilers and Penguins are on a quest to rebound from disappointing extra-time setbacks in their last outing.,The Penguins arrive after surren...

Steelers march into Monday matchup with misfiring Giants
A change at starting quarterback didn't slow down the Pittsburgh Steelers, who delivered their highest-point total in almost three years last week in Russell Wilson's team debut., ,Now, Pittsburgh welcomes a New York team in prime time for the second straight week when the Giants visit on Monday nig...

Predators, Blackhawks aim to dig out of Central cellar
The two teams at the bottom of the Central Division will try to shake their early-season blues when the Nashville Predators visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.,Nashville dropped five straight before surprising the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, while the Blackhawks have lost three of four.,The ...

Bucks, Bulls happy to have stars healthy ahead of divisional clash
A pair of Central Division foes with varying expectations meet on Friday as the Milwaukee Bucks host the Chicago Bulls.,The Bucks hope their window as a contender can be extended for another season, as the franchise vies to return to the playoffs for a ninth consecutive season. Milwaukee's current e...

Knicks, Pacers set for rematch of Eastern Conference semis
The New York Knicks responded to a seven-game loss to the Indiana Pacers in last spring's Eastern Conference semifinals by going all-in while pursuing the team's first NBA championship in more than 50 years.,The initial returns were not promising for the Knicks, who will look to get back on track Fr...

Yankees, Dodgers have something to prove in star-studded Series
LOS ANGELES -- A World Series from Major League Baseball's wildest dreams is set to begin Friday when the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers take the field for Game 1.,The best-of-seven series for the Commissioner's Trophy is also a matchup of expected MVP winners in Aaron Judge of the Yankees...

South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43
South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died Thursday due to complications during a medical procedure, the school announced. He was 43.,Abdur-Rahim underwent the procedure at a Tampa-area hospital. He was viewed as a rising star in college basketball circles after going 25-8 during the 2023-24 campaign...

Golden Knights lock up Shea Theodore with 7-year, $51.975M extension
The Vegas Golden Knights signed defenseman Shea Theodore to a seven-year, $51.975 million extension on Thursday.,The contract has an average annual value of $7.425 million. It starts next season and runs through the 2031-32 campaign.,Theodore, 29, is in eighth season with the Golden Knights. Theodor...

Pacers C James Wiseman (Achilles) seriously hurt in opener
Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman tore his left Achilles tendon during the first quarter of Wednesday's season-opening win against the Detroit Pistons.,According to the Pacers, Wiseman underwent an MRI exam on Thursday that confirmed the tear. The team is still evaluating treatment options.,Indian...

‘That’s for another day’: WS-bound Yankees not talking Juan Soto’s future
The New York Yankees gave up a small fortune to the San Diego Padres to secure one year of Juan Soto.,Now, Soto has helped the Yankees reach their first World Series in 15 years, but he also remains a looming free agent whether they win or lose.,On the eve of a blockbuster World Series between the Y...