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Saints QB Derek Carr (oblique) formally inactive vs. Broncos
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is among his teams inactives for Thursday night's home game against the Denver Broncos.,Carr (oblique) is missing his second straight game. He was listed as doubtful to play.,Denver star cornerback Patrick Surtain II (concussion) is among the Broncos' inacti...
'Job's not finished': Liberty near first title, face Lynx in Game 4
MINNEAPOLIS -- Breanna Stewart understands the stakes. So do all of her teammates.,The New York Liberty are one win away from clinching their first WNBA championship. They will try to bring it home when they tip off against the Minnesota Lynx on Friday night in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.,"Just knowi...
Bucs star WR Mike Evans (hamstring) misses practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro wide receiver Mike Evans missed practice on Thursday because of a hamstring issue.,Head coach Todd Bowles said that Evans "tweaked his leg" and it was a "nagging" issue before the team's 51-27 victory over the host New Orleans Saints on Sunday. ,Evans had left the game i...
Ducks out to hand Avalanche fifth straight loss to start season
The Anaheim Ducks were one of the worst teams in the NHL last season, finishing with 59 points and out of the postseason. Things are going better for Anaheim early this season -- much better, compared to the Colorado Avalanche.,The Ducks have won two out of three to begin this campaign, including We...
Jets WR Mike Williams (personal reasons) misses second practice
New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams sat out for the second straight day of practice for what the team is calling personal reasons.,Williams, 30, signed with the Jets for one year and $10 million during free agency but has seen few opportunities in the passing game. That's likely to continue to...
Giants star WR Malik Nabers clears concussion protocol
New York Giants star rookie receiver Malik Nabers cleared concussion protocol after fully participating in Thursday's practice, the team announced.,Nabers was evaluated by an independent neurologist after practice and deemed healthy.,However, Nabers experienced groin tightness during practice and th...
Eagles DT Jalen Carter, CB Darius Slay miss practice
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter and cornerback Darius Slay missed Thursday's practice with injuries.,Carter was out with a shoulder injury one day after being healthy. Slay was limited with a knee injury Wednesday prior to missing Thursday's workout.,Tight end Dallas Goedert and of...
Reports: Saints WR Rashid Shaheed (knee) done for season after surgery
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed is out for the season after undergoing meniscus surgery Thursday, ESPN and NFL Network reported.,Shaheed's surgeons reportedly decided the 26-year-old's meniscus needed a full repair rather than a "trim." Shaheed will be placed on injured reserve and m...
Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman (ankle) not in Game 4 lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman will not be in the starting lineup for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday, on the road against the New York Mets.,Freeman, who has been playing on a sprained right ankle since the postseason began, will be replaced at first...
Virginia coach Tony Bennett to announce retirement Friday
Virginia head coach Tony Bennett will announce his retirement in a press conference Friday morning, the program confirmed in a social media post Thursday afternoon.,Bennett, 55, won the 2019 national championship with Virginia and is retiring less than three weeks from the start of the new season.,N...
Browns plan to leave Cleveland, build domed stadium in suburbs
The Cleveland Browns plan to leave their lakefront stadium in the city for a domed field in suburban Brook Park, Cleveland mayor Justin Bibb said Thursday.,Bibb called a news conference to announce that Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam informed him Wednesday night of their intention to locate the ...
Sale of San Diego Wave finalized at $120M
Arthur Levine and Lauren Leichtman completed the purchase of the NWSL's San Diego Wave on Thursday for a reported $120 million, with a cash outlay of $113 million, from former principal owner Ron Burkle, The Athletic reported.,Burkle, who founded the club in 2021 after paying a $2 million expansion ...
Reports: White Sox owner 'open' to selling franchise
The Chicago White Sox are exploring avenues for a possible sale of the franchise, according to multiple reports, after just completing a 121-loss season that was the worst in the modern era.,According to the Chicago Sun-Times, chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is "open" to finding a buyer for the club and on...
Report: Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) out indefinitely
Kawhi Leonard continues to be bothered by inflammation in his right knee and will be sidelined indefinitely by the Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN reported Thursday.,The Clippers announced earlier this week that Leonard would miss the remainder of the preseason because of the lingering knee issue. Now, h...
Bulls G Lonzo Ball back at practice after emotional return
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball participated in a light team practice Thursday, one day after he took the court for the first time in 2 1/2 years when he played in a preseason game.,Ball played 15 minutes off the bench against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, scoring 10 points on 4-of-6 shoot...
Lions return to QB Vernon Adams Jr. as starter vs. Alouettes
The B.C. Lions are back where they started.,For their regular-season finale Saturday night against the visiting Montreal Alouettes, the Lions have re-installed Vernon Adams Jr. at quarterback.,Adams got B.C. off to a 5-1 start before the team hit the skids. Since then, the Lions are 3-8, including a...
Argos look to clinch home playoff game with win vs. Redblacks
The Toronto Argonauts will aim to clinch second place in the East Division and home-field advantage in the opening round of the CFL playoffs on Saturday afternoon when they host the Ottawa Redblacks.,Winners of two in a row, the Argonauts (9-7) reside a half-game ahead of the reeling Redblacks (8-7-...
Stampeders, Tiger-Cats playing out season with no playoffs ahead
The Calgary Stampeders take an eight-game winless streak into Hamilton on Friday night for their first meeting with the Tiger-Cats since the season opener. ,It's the penultimate game of the season for the Stampeders (4-11-1) and Tiger-Cats (6-10), who both will miss the playoffs as the last-place te...
Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) returns to practice
Arizona Cardinals rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is expected to return to practice Thursday, five days after he was removed from a game against the Green Bay Packers with a concussion.,"Marvin is going through the (concussion) protocol, but you'll see him out there today," Cardinals coach Jonat...
Hurricanes open long road trip against productive Penguins
Special moments already have come for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes this season., ,Each team will be looking for more when they meet Friday night in Pittsburgh., ,The Penguins split their first four games before defeating the visiting Buffalo Sabres 6-5 in overtime Wednesday night ...