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Chargers open practice window for WR DJ Chark
The Los Angeles Chargers designated DJ Chark for return from injured reserve, opening the wide receiver's 21-day practice window.,Chark was back at practice Wednesday after missing the team's first five games with a hip injury. ,Chark signed a one-year contract worth $3 million with the Chargers in ...
Saints rule out Chris Olave for TNF; surgery for Rashid Shaheed
The New Orleans Saints will play without their top two wide receivers Thursday night -- and possibly beyond.,On Wednesday, the team ruled Chris Olave out against the visiting Denver Broncos due to a concussion and announced that Rashid Shaheed will undergo knee surgery.,The short week made it tough ...
Blackhawks host skidding Sharks in home opener
After struggling to just one victory in a season-opening four-game road trip, the Chicago Blackhawks will aim to regroup on home ice against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.,Chicago went 1-2-1 in its journey to Utah, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Calgary. The Blackhawks showed competitiveness throughout th...
Report: Kings sign F Doug McDermott to one-year deal
The Sacramento Kings signed free agent sharpshooter Doug McDermott to a one-year deal on Wednesday, ESPN reported. ,McDermott, 32, takes the roster spot that opened up when the Kings traded Jalen McDaniels on Monday. The Kings are McDermott's seventh NBA team. ,McDermott averaged 5.5 points and 14.1...
Oilers visit winless Predators in battle of slow-starting squads
The Edmonton Oilers will aim for back-to-back wins when they travel to Nashville to face the Predators on Thursday.,The Oilers snapped a three-game skid with a 4-3 overtime victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, concluding a four-game homestand. Edmonton had dropped three straight...
Yankees LHP Nestor Cortes tracking for World Series return
Left-hander Nestor Cortes is on track to rejoin the New York Yankees if they make it to the World Series.,Cortes landed on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 25 with a flexor strain in his pitching elbow. He has not pitched in a game since Sept. 18.,Cortes, 29, was scheduled to throw batting practice ...
Blues look to snap two-game skid, host Islanders
The New York Islanders added speedy winger Anthony Duclair and KHL winger Maxim Tsyplakov this past offseason, giving coach Patrick Roy the ability to form two potent forward lines.,The Islanders will test that newfound depth when they visit the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night.,Duclair (two goals,...
Luka Doncic joins Mavericks in first practice since Oct. 2
Luka Doncic participated in his first practice in two weeks on Wednesday, but the forward is unlikely to play when the Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks meet in a preseason game on Thursday. ,Head coach Jason Kidd said Wednesday afternoon that Doncic did "really, really well" and is rebounding fr...
Rangers look to keep piling up goals vs. Red Wings
The goals have been flowing consistently for the New York Rangers through their first three games, but until the final minutes on Monday, Mika Zibanejad was not included in the scoring barrage.,After scoring his first goal, Zibanejad looks to enjoy another productive showing Thursday night when the ...
Red Bull 'desperately need answers' about driver lineup
Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner said his Formula One team "desperately needs answers" regarding its unbalanced driver lineup.,Three-time world champion Max Verstappen once again leads the standings with six races left, but teammate Sergio Perez is a distant eighth.,By comparison, the top two d...
Crew sign M Max Arfsten to multi-year extension
The Columbus Crew announced a multi-year contract extension with Max Arfsten on Wednesday.,The 23-year-old midfielder is signed through the 2027 MLS season with a club option for 2028.,"As our team prepared for the 2023 season, we identified Max as a talented player who could develop into a key cont...
Stars shoot for first 5-0-0 start in 18 years vs. Capitals
After the Washington Capitals handed one perennial NHL power its first loss of the young season, they'll look to do it again.,The Capitals will try to keep the visiting Dallas Stars from starting 5-0-0 for the first time in 18 years on Thursday night.,On Tuesday, Vegas brought a 3-0-0 mark into Wash...
Jets WR Davante Adams to make debut vs. Steelers
Star wide receiver Davante Adams is expected to make his debut with the New York Jets in Sunday night's game against the host Pittsburgh Steelers, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich announced.,Adams sat out the Raiders' last three games due to a nagging hamstring injury.,When the six-time Pro Bowl sele...
Scottie Scheffler eyes same menu for 2025 Masters dinner
Scottie Scheffler didn't have to think too hard when pondering what would be on the menu for the traditional Champions Dinner during Masters week. ,If you're curious, it's cheeseburger sliders served "Scottie style," firecracker shrimp, tortilla soup, and Texas ribeye steak or blackened red fish ser...
Reign D Shae Holmes signs through 2026 season
Seattle Reign FC defender Shae Holmes signed a contract extension with the team through the 2026 season.,The 24-year-old would have become a free agent after the 2024 season.,A 2023 NWSL Draft pick (19th overall), she has played in 23 games (14 starts) with the franchise.,"Over the past two seasons,...
Giants WR Malik Nabers edges closer to return as injuries hit NY
Waylaid by injuries entering Week 7, the New York Giants received a smattering of good news on the medical front with the qualified return of rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers. ,Nabers participated in Wednesday's practice after missing the past two games with a concussion. But head coach Brian Dabol...
3 QBs sit atop 247Sports' revamped list of 5-stars
Three quarterbacks sit atop 247Sports' revised list of top prospects in the Class of 2025, released Wednesday.,LSU commit Bryce Underwood retained his No. 1 spot, followed by Ohio State commit Tavien St. Clair and Keelon Russell, who has chosen Alabama.,The list of 32 five-star players was developed...
Dan Campbell: Lions 'not done' shopping after Aidan Hutchinson injury
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson connected with head coach Dan Campbell on Tuesday and while the physical pain of surgery to repair leg fractures subsided, the 24-year-old is still dealing with a recovery of 4-6 months.,"He's doing good. Now, he's trying to process everything. It's still...
Giants LT Andrew Thomas undergoes foot surgery, likely ending '24 season
New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas underwent surgery to repair a Lisfranc foot injury and is unlikely to be recovered by the end of the regular season.,"I feel terrible for him," Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday.,Thomas said Sunday night after the Giants (2-4) lost to the Cincinn...
Knights bring potent top line into clash with Lightning
It's no secret which line the Vegas Golden Knights will rely on when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday evening.,The top line of Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel and Mark Stone has combined for seven goals and 16 assists through the first four games, helping the Golden Knights win three.,"The...