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Sidney Crosby (1,600 points), Evgeni Malkin (500 goals) hit milestones
Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby, after reaching the 1,600-point plateau earlier in the Penguins' Wednesday game, fittingly assisted on longtime teammate Evgeni Malkin's 500th goal against the visiting Buffalo Sabres.,Crosby then capped the historic night by scoring an overtime goal -- his first goa...
Pair of 1-5 teams seek better fate as Pats, Jags meet in London
The Jacksonville Jaguars are desperate for a victory, while the New England Patriots are looking to end a losing streak while overseeing the continued development of their rookie quarterback.,Each team will look to further those goals in their matchup Sunday in London, England, at Wembley Stadium.,T...
Quarterbacks' health a major issue for Dolphins, Colts
The Miami Dolphins remain in a holding pattern as they await word on the future availability of standout quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.,In the meantime, Tyler Huntley will again guide the league's lowest-scoring offense when the Dolphins (2-3) battle the host Indianapolis Colts (3-3) on Sunday.,Tagovai...
QB Sam Leavitt hurt, Jeff Sims to start for Arizona State vs. Cincinnati
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt will miss Saturday's road game against Cincinnati due to injured ribs, coach Kenny Dillingham said Wednesday.,Jeff Sims will start for Arizona State against the Bearcats.,Leavitt injured his ribs in the second quarter of last Friday's 27-19 victory over Utah but...
Angel City D Merritt Mathias retires after 12-year run in NWSL
Angel City defender Merritt Mathias, who was one of 11 active players to have played in the National Women's Soccer League for its entire 12-year history, announced her retirement this week.,Mathias, 34, is a three-time winner of both the NWSL championship and the Supporters' Shield.,She spent the p...
Padres batting champ Luis Arraez (thumb) undergoes surgery
National League batting champion Luis Arraez of the San Diego Padres said he underwent surgery on his left thumb Wednesday to repair a torn ligament.,Arraez said he played through the injury for the entire second half of the season. He injured it June 25 against the Washington Nationals on a headfir...
Pens C Sidney Crosby 10th player to reach 1,600 points
With his assist on Bryan Rust's first-period goal against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby became just the 10th player in NHL history to reach the 1,600-point plateau. ,Crosby, 37, achieved the milestone in the 1,277th game of his illustrious care...
Ryder Cup director defends ticket prices: 'On par with a World Series'
In the wake of a social media uproar over ticket prices for the next Ryder Cup, the championship director at the PGA of America, who will oversee the event at Bethpage Black in September 2025, noted the increased demand and likened the event to a Game 7 of the NBA Finals.,"We view ourselves as a Tie...
Sam Reinhart leads Panthers' solid start vs. winless Canucks
The Florida Panthers, led by red-hot center Sam Reinhart, are set to return home for Thursday night's game in Sunrise against the Vancouver Canucks.,Florida was 2-2-0 on its four-game road trip, and the Panthers will enter Thursday looking for a third straight win.,Reinhart, who finished second in t...
Busy Devils right back at it, face Senators on the road
The New Jersey Devils have played more games than any other NHL team this season, but they're still learning about themselves.,The Devils will try to get back to their winning ways when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday in their seventh game in 14 days since opening the season Oct. 4 in Pra...
Guardians tab Matthew Boyd for Game 3 start vs. Yankees
The Cleveland Guardians are turning to left-hander Matthew Boyd for the crucial Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees on Thursday.,The Guardians lost each of the first two games in New York and are hoping to turn around the series, beginning with Thursday's f...
Matt McCarty aims to continue sudden success at Shriners Children's Open
Matt McCarty's sudden success has stunned plenty throughout the golf world, including himself.,The 26-year-old has won four of his last 10 starts to soar from obscurity into three major PGA Tour championships next year. ,After notching his first PGA Tour victory at last week's Black Desert Champions...
Report: Caitlin Clark in pro-am pairing with World No. 1 Nelly Korda
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's foray into golf will include another young superstar athlete in Nelly Korda, Golfweek reported on Wednesday.,Clark, the WNBA Rookie of the Year and All-WNBA first-team selection, had earlier this month committed to play in the pro-am competition at The Annika driv...
Soaring NFL ratings suffer second straight dip in Week 6
The NFL's streak of sky-high ratings to begin the season suffered its second consecutive setback in Week 6 with almost all key network windows down year-over-year, according to Sports Media Watch.,Week 6 opened with an NFC West showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, but the r...
Angel City D Merritt Mathias retires as 12-year run in NWSL
Angel City defender Merritt Mathias, who was one of 11 active players to have played in the National Women's Soccer League for its entire 12-year history, announced her retirement this week.,Mathias, 34, is a three-time winner of both the NWSL championship and the Supporters' Shield.,She spent the p...
Report: Tropicana Field won't be ready by Opening Day
The Tampa Bay Rays may have to find a temporary home to start the 2025 season.,Hurricane Milton left the Tropicana Field roof in tatters and the stadium won't be totally repaired by Opening Day, the Tampa Bay Times reported.,"About the only thing that seems certain is that the team won't be able to ...
Caitlin Clark named All-WNBA first team
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named to the All-WNBA first team on Wednesday, becoming the first rookie in 16 years to earn the honor. ,Clark joined Napheesa Collier, league MVP A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces, Breanna Stewart and Alyssa Thomas on the first team. Wilson and Collier, the 202...
Flyers, rising star Matvei Michkov wrap road trip at Seattle
Before the season started, Matvei Michkov was considered one of the leading contenders for the Calder Memorial Trophy that goes to the league's top rookie.,The 19-year-old Philadelphia Flyers forward has done nothing to dissuade voters thus far.,Michkov scored his first two NHL goals, both on the po...
Commanders vying to 'sharpen' play vs. lowly Panthers
Despite a 4-2 start, the Washington Commanders believe they have yet to display their true potential.,Their next chance to elevate their play comes Sunday against the visiting Carolina Panthers in Landover, Md.,"The focus is on us," Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. "We've got plenty to work on. We a...
Report: Vikings LB Blake Cashman (turf toe) expected out vs. Lions
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman is expected to miss Sunday's home game against the Detroit Lions and could be out longer because of turf toe, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported on Wednesday.,Cashman, 28, leads the Vikings (5-0) with 40 tackles and 334 defensive snaps (94 percent). He h...