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Florida State RB/KR Jaylin Lucas out for season
Florida State running back and kick returner Jaylin Lucas is out for the season, coach Mike Norvell announced on Monday.,Lucas sustained an undisclosed injury during the Seminoles' 28-13 loss to Boston College on Sept. 2. Florida State had an open date this past weekend following a disastrous 0-2 st...

Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson (knee sprain) to miss time
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson will miss time after sustaining an MCL sprain during Sunday's game but avoided a more serious injury, NFL Network reported Monday.,Ferguson exited Sunday's 33-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter due to a knee injury.,Ferguson left the game...

Report: Rams starting LG Steve Avila has MCL sprain
Los Angeles Rams starting left guard Steve Avila is dealing with an MCL sprain, NFL Network reported Monday.,Avila left Sunday night's overtime loss at Detroit with a knee injury in the second quarter and did not return.,Avila, 24, will have an MRI and further testing Monday to determine the severit...

No Victory Mondays: Patriots turn page, not hiding run-first plan
Run the ball and stop the run, those are the foundation stones for the New England Patriots in 2024.,Head coach Jerod Mayo credited his maligned front for setting a tone for toughness that carried the Patriots to a 1-0 start in a 16-10 victory over the Bengals in Cincinnati.,"I've been saying it for...

Report: Panthers DL Derrick Brown (knee) could be out for season
Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Derrick Brown reportedly sustained a potentially season-ending knee injury during Sunday's season-opening loss at New Orleans.,NFL Network reported Monday that Brown's meniscus injury will require surgery, with his timeline determined during that procedure.,It was...

PWHL reveals team names, logos for 'original six'
The Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled the team names and logos for its "original six" franchises on Monday.,The league launched on Jan. 1, 2024, with the three Canadian clubs and three U.S. teams named after their locations: Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Boston, Minnesota and New York.,Moving...

Pitt parts ways with athletic director Heather Lyke
Pitt moved to replace athletic director Heather Lyke on Monday, with chancellor Joan Gabel saying the program needs a "new vision and a new leader.",Lyke, 53, took over the Panthers' athletic department in March 2017 after working as the AD at Eastern Michigan from 2013-17.,"Today, I informed Univer...
Cincinnati Bengals Were NFL Week 1's Biggest Disappointment
The Cincinnati Bengals were upset by the New England Patriots to start their season, and they were the biggest disappointment from NFL Week 1....

Shohei Ohtani continues 50-50 pursuit as Dodgers face Cubs
The Chicago Cubs will be the next team to get an up-close look at Shohei Ohtani when they open a three-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday., ,Ohtani hit his 46th home run of the season Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. He also has 46 stolen bases as he closes in on the f...

With division lead shrinking, Guardians take on White Sox
A recent slide coupled with a surge from the Kansas City Royals has the Cleveland Guardians' lead in the American League Central shrinking.,After losing two of three at the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, Cleveland enters the game at the Chicago White Sox on Monday with a 2 1/2-game edge in th...

Twins begin crucial 6-game homestand vs. Angels
The Minnesota Twins will open a crucial six-game homestand on Monday night when they begin a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Minneapolis.,Minnesota (76-67) was on the wrong end of a three-game series sweep over the weekend, getting roughed up by Kansas City. The Twins dropped five g...

With both teams looking to regain footing, Red Sox host O's
After disappointing finishes to the weekend for both teams, the Baltimore Orioles visit the Boston Red Sox as the American League East rivals open their final head-to-head series on Monday. ,Baltimore (82-62) lost back-to-back games to conclude a weekend series against Tampa Bay, including a 2-0 los...

Cowboys hopeful TE Jake Ferguson (knee) avoided serious injury
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson is expected to be OK after exiting Sunday's 33-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter due to a knee injury. ,Ferguson left the game after hauling in a 2-yard reception with 6:11 remaining in the third. He tried to leap out of a tackle but lan...

Reports: Browns TE David Njoku could have high ankle sprain
The Cleveland Browns believe that tight end David Njoku could be dealing with a high ankle sprain, multiple media outlets reported Sunday night. ,Njoku was injured with 10:37 left in the third quarter of Cleveland's season-opening 33-17 loss to the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The Browns liste...

With winning streak over, Mets hit road to face Blue Jays
The New York Mets will seek to start another winning streak when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night for the opener of a three-game series.,The Cincinnati Reds ended the Mets' nine-game winning streak on Sunday with a 3-1 victory.,That left the Mets (78-65) tied in the National League w...

Paul Skenes seeks 10th win as Pirates take on Marlins
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes looks to win his fourth straight decision when the Pirates open a three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday.,The Pirates (67-76) and the Marlins (54-89) enter Monday coming off series-finale wins against the Washington Nationals and Philadel...

With both jockeying for playoff position, Yankees face Royals
Two teams battling for playoff position meet as the New York Yankees begin a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Monday.,New York (82-61) took two of three from the Chicago Cubs over the weekend and the team holds a half-game lead for first place in the American League East ...

Phillies hoping Cristopher Sanchez can spark turnaround vs. Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies experienced polar opposite weekends heading into their first matchup of the season Monday in Philadelphia.,The Rays (71-72) lost their series opener in Baltimore on Friday before winning the final two games in decisive fashion. They pounded the Orioles 7-...

Rams WR Puka Nacua (knee) leaves game vs. Lions
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua exited Sunday night's game against the Detroit Lions and will not return due to a knee injury. ,Nacua was originally listed as questionable after sustaining the injury after a 6-yard catch with 6:36 left in the second quarter. He was not hit on the play and ...

After helping Atlanta, Reds take aim at Braves
The Cincinnati Reds did the Atlanta Braves a favor on Sunday. Now the Reds will try to turn the tables on the Braves when they meet in a makeup game in Atlanta on Monday.,The Reds (69-75) beat the Mets 3-1 on Sunday with a two-run ninth-inning rally that ended New York's nine-game winning streak. Th...