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Raiders make QB change to spark offense vs. Steelers
In an attempt to jump start their offense, the Las Vegas Raiders will change quarterbacks this weekend to someone new., ,As for their disgruntled star wideout? Same old, same old. , ,Davante Adams is likely to remain out and second-year signal-caller Aidan O'Connell will step in for veteran quarterb...

QBs in focus as Commanders make short trip to play Ravens
Two of the NFL's best dual-threat quarterbacks -- one a well-established star, the other a rookie -- will battle when the host Baltimore Ravens renew their regional rivalry with the Washington Commanders on Sunday.,Lamar Jackson, the NFL's reigning and a two-time MVP, has led the Ravens to three str...

Hurricane Milton destroys Tropicana Field's roof
Hurricane Milton rampaged through the Tampa Bay area Wednesday night, and it tore the roof off the Tampa Bay Rays' home stadium, Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The view from our window as we ride out the storm. The roof of Tropicana F...

Reports: Owners to discuss Tom Brady's ownership bid next week
After nearly a year and a half, Tom Brady may soon find out if he will become a member of the Las Vegas Raiders' ownership group.,According to reports from Sports Business Journal and The Athletic on Wednesday, the NFL's financial committee will discuss Brady's bid to purchase a part of the Raiders ...

Away from Milton, Bucs focus on Saints, rookie QB Spencer Rattler
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot more on their minds besides an NFC South showdown against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon.,The Bucs (3-2) arrived in New Orleans on Tuesday to avoid the danger from Hurricane Milton and to prepare for the game. They began practicing at Tulane University...

Defensive-minded Broncos, Chargers square up for slugfest
Back in Denver days after breaking the long-running hex of the rival Raiders, the Broncos attempt to catch lightning in a bottle once more when another division foe rolls into town Sunday afternoon. ,The Broncos (3-2) catapulted into second place in the AFC West with a 34-18 win over the visiting Ra...

Colts, Titans battling key injuries ahead of divisional clash
Who's in and who's out?,That might determine the outcome of Sunday's game when the Indianapolis Colts travel to Nashville, Tenn., for an AFC South clash with the Tennessee Titans.,Indianapolis (2-3) played without quarterback Anthony Richardson (oblique) and running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) in l...

Patriots rookie Drake Maye set for NFL debut vs. Texans
A new era will begin in New England when the Patriots welcome the Houston Texans to Foxborough, Mass., on Sunday afternoon., ,No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye is scheduled to make his first career start for New England (1-4), which sputtered with Jacoby Brissett under center., ,Maye was able to get his...

Confident Cardinals seek to keep momentum in visit to Packers
The Arizona Cardinals were looking like a team en route to a dismal season before posting a startling victory over the San Francisco 49ers last week.,Now the Cardinals (2-3) have a chance to reach the .500 mark when they battle the host Green Bay Packers (3-2) on Sunday afternoon.,Arizona recovered ...

Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman, SS Miguel Rojas out for Game 4
First baseman Freddie Freeman and shortstop Miguel Rojas are out for the Dodgers on Wednesday as Los Angeles aims to stave off elimination against the host San Diego Padres in Game 4 of the National League Division Series.,Both 35-year-olds exited early during the Dodgers' 6-5 Game 3 loss on Tuesday...

Jackets carry memory of Johnny Gaudreau into season opener at Wild
The Columbus Blue Jackets will open the season with heavy hearts when they face off against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in St. Paul, Minn.,It will be the Blue Jackets' first game since Johnny Gaudreau, a beloved teammate and star forward, was killed by a suspected drunk driver this offseaso...

Broncos' Payton touts rookie QB Bo Nix's processing skills
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been sacked seven times through his first five NFL games, but coach Sean Payton knows that total would be higher if not for the rookie's ability to evade pass rushers.,Nix was sacked three times in the Broncos' Week 5 win over Las Vegas, but that followed two ga...

Reports: Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) out multiple weeks
Already dealing with injuries to two of their top offensive players, the Indianapolis Colts were dealt another blow Wednesday as wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is expected to miss multiple weeks with a back injury, according to multiple reports.,Pittman was likely injured during the Colts' 37-34 ...

Grizzlies PG Ja Morant has mild ankle sprain
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has a mild left ankle sprain, coach Taylor Jenkins said Wednesday.,Jenkins said an MRI exam detected the seriousness.,Jenkins said the team will be cautious with Morant but is hopeful he will be available for the season opener against the host Utah Jazz on Oct...

Saints rookie QB Spencer Rattler to start vs. Buccaneers
Rookie Spencer Rattler will start at quarterback when the New Orleans Saints host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, coach Dennis Allen said Wednesday.,Rattler will start in place of Derek Carr, who is expected to miss multiple weeks after sustaining an oblique injury in Monday's 26-13 loss to the ...

Former No. 1 overall picks duel as Jags, Bears clash in London
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles feels rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is "right where he should be and continuing to get better.",To be sure, Williams has helped Chicago to two straight wins entering Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, although Jaguars defensive end ...

Former UConn stars in focus as Lynx, Liberty begin WNBA Finals
The top two seeds entering this year's WNBA playoffs are still standing. Now, they'll go head-to-head for the league title.,Game 1 of the best-of-five WNBA Finals tips off Thursday, when the top-seeded New York Liberty host the second-seeded Minnesota Lynx.,Both teams are powered by former UConn sta...

U.S. beach volleyball star April Ross calling it a career
Longtime American beach volleyball star April Ross is retiring and the three-time Olympic medalist will be honored Nov. 9 at the Association of Volleyball Professionals league championship in Los Angeles.,Ross, 42, won an Olympic gold medal with Alix Klineman at Tokyo in 2021. She also won silver in...

In season opener, Isles host Utah Hockey Club's first road game
The Utah Hockey Club will begin their first road trip by visiting the only other NHL team that has some understanding of the unique nature of their 2024-25 season.,Utah will look to build off a successful opener when it visits the New York Islanders on Thursday in the latter's season debut in Elmont...

Sharks' 'special' No. 1 pick to debut against Blues
The Macklin Celebrini era begins Thursday when the San Jose Sharks host the St. Louis Blues.,Celebrini, the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, will make his regular season debut for the Sharks in their season opener.,He is the key component in the Sharks' ongoing rebuild, which also includes ...