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Canucks send D Tucker Poolman, pick to Avs for D Erik Brannstrom
The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Erik Brannstrom from the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, sending defenseman Tucker Poolman and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft in exchange.,Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said his team will retain 20 percent of the salary of Poolman, who is sc...

Bengals lose CB Dax Hill to knee injury vs. Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals starting cornerback Dax Hill sustained a right knee injury midway through the first quarter Sunday against the visiting Baltimore Ravens and was ruled out for the rest of the game.,Hill attempted to stay with Ravens receiver Zay Flowers on a third-and-8 when his right knee buckled...

Phillies bench Alec Bohm for NLDS Game 2
Seeking a new "energy," Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson will sit slump-ridden All-Star Alec Bohm for Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the New York Mets on Sunday.,Edmundo Sosa will take over at third base and bat eighth Sunday in place of Bohm, who hit .170 in Septembe...

Dolphins RB De'Von Achane injured, ruled out vs. Patriots
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots after sustaining a head injury in the first quarter.,Quarterback Tyler Huntley flipped the ball to Achane on an end-around, with the latter rushing for a gain of 12 on the...

Austin FC fire coach Josh Wolff
Josh Wolff was relieved of his dutires on Sunday after missing the MLS Cup Playoffs for the third time in his four seasons as Austin FC coach.,Wolff, 47, compiled a record of 45-60-30 as the first coach of Austin FC. This season, Austin FC have a 10-14-9 record heading into their season finale. ,"As...

Colts QB Anthony Richardson inactive vs. Jaguars
Veteran Joe Flacco will be under center on Sunday against the host Jacksonville Jaguars after the Indianapolis Colts ruled fellow quarterback Anthony Richardson inactive for the game.,Richardson was a limited participant in practice all week after sustaining an oblique injury in the Colts' 27-24 vic...

Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hip) out for rest of game vs. Jets
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones sustained a right hip injury and was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the New York Jets in London.,Jones had seven carries for 29 yards and one catch for 24 yards before he left the game. The 29-year-old entered this weekend with 464 yar...

Bruins G Jeremy Swayman signs 8-year, $66M contract
Restricted free-agent goaltender Jeremy Swayman signed an eight-year, $66 million contract with the Boston Bruins on Sunday morning.,The deal comes on the heels of Swayman declaring that he wants to "be a Bruin for a long time." It also comes two days before Boston plays its season opener on the roa...

After breaking playoff winless streak, Dodgers look to take 2-0 lead on Padres
LOS ANGELES -- Longing for their regular-season success to carry into the playoffs after multiple postseasons of disappointment, the Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves on track -- for one day, at least. ,The host Dodgers will head into Game 2 of their best-of-five National League Division Series ag...

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez aims to beat Mets, add to big week
PHILADELPHIA -- It already has been a big week for Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez. But it is about to get even bigger.,The 27-year-old left-hander will be tasked with helping to draw the Phillies even with the New York Mets when he starts Game 2 of the teams' National League Divisi...

With sights set on future, Nashville SC set to face playoff-bound NYCFC
While New York City FC know they will reach the playoffs, Nashville SC are simply hoping to start building some momentum for 2025 when the teams convene on Sunday in Harrison, N.J.,NYCFC (13-11-8, 47 points) enter the match sitting at sixth in the East, one point behind fifth-place Charlotte FC and ...

Behind Cucho Hernandez's 2 goals, Crew top Union to clinch 2nd place in East
Cucho Hernandez scored twice off Dylan Chambost corner kicks and the host Columbus Crew held off the Philadelphia Union 3-2 on Saturday to clinch second place in the Eastern Conference.,The second Hernandez goal put the Crew (17-6-9, 60 points) ahead 3-1 in the 76th minute before Jack McGlynn respon...

NC State QB Grayson McCall carted off after fierce hit
North Carolina State quarterback Grayson McCall was taken off the field on a stretcher and transported to a hospital after a hard hit knocked off his helmet during the first quarter of the Wolfpack's 34-30 loss to visiting Wake Forest on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.,McCall was involved in a collision w...

Broncos place RB Tyler Badie (back) on injured reserve
The Denver Broncos placed running back Tyler Badie on injured reserve Saturday because of a back injury, and he will miss at least four games.,Badie, 24, was hurt in last Sunday's victory against the host New York Jets. He lost a fumble with 2:07 left in the opening quarter after getting drilled in ...

Rocco Mediate, Bob Estes share lead at Furyk & Friends
Rocco Mediate shot a 6-under-par 66 on Saturday to join Bob Estes atop the leaderboard after two rounds at the Constellation Furyk & Friends in Jacksonville, Fla.,Mediate birdied three of his first six holes and finished with seven on the day, overcoming a bogey on the par-4 No. 10 as he seeks his f...

Michael McDowell captures fifth consecutive superspeedway pole for Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Front Row Motorsports and driver Michael McDowell continued a superspeedway qualifying mastery with McDowell claiming the pole position for Sunday's YellaWood 500 at the Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.,McDowell's No. 34 FRM Ford turned a lap of 183.063 mph in Saturday's final qual...

Panthers place LB Shaq Thompson on IR, rule out TE Ian Thomas, CB Dane Jackson
The Carolina Panthers on Saturday downgraded tight end Ian Thomas and cornerback Dane Jackson to out for Sunday's game against the host Chicago Bears, and as expected placed linebacker Shaq Thompson on injured reserve.,Thompson, 30, sustained a season-ending torn Achilles in the loss last Sunday to ...

Five Saints players ruled out for MNF game vs. Chiefs
On Saturday, the New Orleans Saints ruled five players out for their Monday Night Football road game against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.,Utility player/tight end Taysom Hill (rib) was one of the more notable names on the list, after Hill was a heavy contributor for the bang...

NFL fines Chargers' Denzel Perryman for hit on Kareem Hunt
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman received the NFL's largest fine of the season for his hit on Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt last Sunday. ,A 10-year veteran, Perryman was fined $66,666 on Saturday for "unnecessary roughness (use of the helmet)," per the NFL.,On the play, ...

Timbers inching toward playoff berth with Dallas on deck
The Portland Timbers look to clinch a spot in the playoffs and spark a move up the standings when they host FC Dallas on Sunday evening in the teams' penultimate match of the regular season.,The Timbers (12-11-9, 45 points) begin the weekend in ninth place and are all but assured of a berth in at le...