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Report: Falcons expected to cut Kirk Cousins before $10M bonus due
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to release Kirk Cousins before the March 17 due date for the currently demoted quarterback's $10 million roster bonus, ESPN reported Saturday.,The Falcons announced Tuesday that Cousins was benched and Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 pick in the 2024 draft, would be the...
Report: Oleksandr Usyk's team requests Tyson Fury trim beard
Oleksandr Usyk's team filed a formal request with the Middle East Professional Boxing Commission to mandate Tyson Fury trim his beard prior to Saturday's unified heavyweight championship bout, ESPN reported.,A cleanly shaven Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) didn't fare well in his last encounter with Usyk (22-...
NBA fines Nets C Nic Claxton $25K for throwing ball into stands
Brooklyn center Nic Claxton was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Saturday for throwing a basketball into the stands during the Nets' 101-94 victory over the host Toronto Raptors on Thursday.,Claxton received a technical foul and was ejected from the game for the incident with 8:46 left in the second quar...
NBA fines Celtics' Joe Mazzulla $35K for actions toward official
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has been fined $35,000 by the NBA on Saturday for aggressively pursuing and directing inappropriate language toward a game official.,Mazzulla charged the court to voice his displeasure with official Justin Van Duyne near the conclusion of the Celtics' 117-108 l...
Rangers F Matt Rempe faces discipline for elbowing
New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe has been offered an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety and is facing discipline for his actions in the team's 3-1 win at Dallas on Friday.,An in-person hearing allows the NHL the ability to issue a suspension of six games or longer. ,The he...
After sluggish run, Rangers look to pick up steam vs. Hurricanes
The New York Rangers spent recent weeks dealing with trades, speculation and a lack of wins that dropped them well off the pace in the Metropolitan Division.,The Carolina Hurricanes also are experiencing a lack of wins recently, but their struggles are not as extensive as those for the team that bea...
Report: UCF hires ex-Appalachian State coach Shawn Clark as OL coach
Former Appalachian State head coach Shawn Clark has been hired as UCF's offensive line coach, ESPN reported on Saturday morning.,Clark, 49, was fired earlier this month after compiling a 40-24 record with the Mountaineers, including 5-6 in 2024 -- his first losing season. Clark had a 3-1 record in b...
Chiefs WR Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown active vs. Texans
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown will make his season debut on Saturday afternoon against the visiting Houston Texans.,Brown, who was listed as active for the game, has worked his way back after being placed on injured reserve on Sept. 13 with a sternoclavicular joint inju...
Lindsey Vonn, 40, finishes 14th in return to World Cup skiing
Lindsey Vonn returned to World Cup skiing after a six-year retirement and recorded a 14th-place finish in a super-G on Saturday in St. Moritz, Switzerland.,Vonn, 40, displayed a cautious approach and sailed across the line 1.18 seconds behind Austrian winner Cornelia Huetter.,Vonn, however, was plea...
Capitals place F Lars Eller (illness) on injured reserve
Washington Capitals placed Lars Eller on injured reserve due to illness on Saturday and have recalled fellow forward Henrik Rybinski from Hershey of the American Hockey League.,The move to injured reserve is retroactive to Dec. 17. The Capitals acquired Eller from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov. 12 ...
Ravens waive WR Diontae Johnson after 4 games, suspension
The Baltimore Ravens waived wide receiver Diontae Johnson following a short stint with the team. ,Johnson reeled in just one catch for 6 yards and received a one-game suspension for what the team said was refusing to enter a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1.,The Ravens activated fellow...
Liverpool, with shrinking lead in EPL, face Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool had a commanding lead in the Premier League only a few weeks ago but must win at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to guarantee keeping hold of the top spot through the weekend. ,After a 2-0 victory over defending champion Manchester City to begin the month, Liverpool (11-1-3, 36 points) have dr...
No. 6 Alabama keeps guard up for encounter vs. Kent State
Alabama just survived a scare from a mid-major program, and the No. 6 Crimson Tide hope they don't face another one on Sunday afternoon.,Alabama will seek its fourth straight win as it tries to avoid an upset from Kent State at Tuscaloosa, Ala.,The Crimson Tide (9-2) were pushed to the limit before ...
After 'flat' performance, Bucks look to bounce back vs. Wizards
The Milwaukee Bucks will look to shake off a blowout loss when they host the Washington Wizards on Saturday night in the second night of a back-to-back set.,In a 124-101 setback to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 33 points and 14 rebounds for Milwaukee, which t...
Wild look for elusive win vs. Jets
The Minnesota Wild will face a challenging task when they visit Winnipeg on Saturday evening to take on the Central Division-leading Jets.,While Winnipeg will be well-rested and awaiting the Wild after two days off, Minnesota will be coming off a game on Friday, arriving late in Winnipeg from Minnes...
League-best Cavaliers face improving Sixers
After recording another statement win, the Cleveland Cavaliers will look to avoid a letdown when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.,Cleveland improved to a league-best 24-4 with a 124-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The Bucks trailed by as many as 36 points in their ...
Anthony Duclair expected to return as Isles battle Leafs
The New York Islanders expect to have Anthony Duclair back in the lineup on Saturday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The forward was activated from injured reserve on Friday after being out with a lower-body injury since Oct. 19. He has two goals and an assist in five games.,The Islan...
Patrik Laine, Habs shoot for home-and-home sweep of Wings
Patrik Laine has been mighty productive, especially on the power play, since joining the Montreal Canadiens. He also remains particularly effective against the Detroit Red Wings during his career.,After notching the game-winner at Detroit on Friday, Laine looks to stay hot and help the host Canadien...
Bruins attempt to extend Sabres' 12-game losing streak
Just two nights after completing a 2-2-1 Western Conference trip, the Boston Bruins return to the comforts of home for the first time in two weeks to battle the free-falling Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.,The time away started poorly for Boston with blowout losses in Winnipeg and Seattle last week, but...
Heat, Magic face injury-riddled matchup
Looking to end a three-game skid, the injury-ravaged Orlando Magic continue a seven-game homestand on Saturday when they host their in-state counterparts, the Miami Heat.,Miami, playing the second leg of a back-to-back set, comes into Orlando on a two-game losing streak after falling 104-97 to the O...