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Jaguars owner on Doug Pederson, GM: 'I still believe in them'
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan said he still has faith in his team, and that includes general manager Trent Baalke and head coach Doug Pederson.,The Jaguars limped out of the blocks with four losses before they posted a 37-34 victory over the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday. ,That win prevented...
Bills coach: RB James Cook (toe) to be questionable vs. Jets
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook will be a limited participant in practice on Saturday and listed as questionable for Monday's game versus the host New York Jets with a toe injury, coach Sean McDermott said.,Cook sustained the injury during the Bills' 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans last Sunda...
Report: Giants to sign P Matt Haack as injury sub
The New York Giants are signing veteran punter Matt Haack as an insurance policy ahead of their Sunday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals, ESPN reported Saturday.,Punter Jamie Gillan is listed as questionable for the Giants (2-3) against the Bengals (1-4) with a left hamstring injury.,Haack, ...
49ers WR Ricky Pearsall returning to practice after shooting
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will return to practice next week for the first time since he was shot in the chest in a robbery attempt.,Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Friday that Pearsall would be activated from the non-football injury list and have his 21-day practice windo...
Tigers' Kerry Carpenter out of lineup in Game 5 vs. Guardians
Detroit Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter was left out of the starting lineup for Saturday's Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the host Cleveland Guardians.,Carpenter is nursing a left hamstring injury sustained after he rounded third and scored a run in the sixth inning of Game 4 t...
Flames, Flyers aim to build on tight opening wins
Over the course of a long season, the Calgary Flames know there will be ups and downs. However, it took only one game for the Flames to demonstrate the resiliency that they hope to carry with them throughout the campaign.,Fresh off an exciting win in their season opener, the Flames look to ride the ...
Oilers, routed in opener, turn attention to Blackhawks
The Edmonton Oilers will look to rebound from their lopsided opening-night loss when they host the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.,The Oilers were thumped 6-0 by the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. Edmonton goaltender Stuart Skinner allowed five goals on 13 shots before Calvin Pickard replaced ...
Matt Boldy, Wild shoot for 2-0 start vs. Kraken
Joel Eriksson Ek had a feeling since last spring that his young teammate, Matt Boldy, would take a leap forward this year as an offensive playmaker.,Only one game has passed, but so far Eriksson Ek's prediction is looking good.,Boldy tallied a goal and two assists in the Wild's season-opening, 3-2 w...
Dodgers open as solid favorites to win NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the top seed in the National League playoffs, and the New York Mets are the sixth and final seed.,Bookmakers believe the regular-season results accurate depict the teams' relative strength, establishing the Dodgers as a comfortable favorite to win the NL Championship Seri...
NFL, NFLPA back Josh Allen's concussion check
Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen was properly evaluated for concussion symptoms before being allowed to re-enter the Bills' game against the Houston Texans last week, the NFL and NFL Players Association announced Friday in a joint statement.,Allen's head hit the ground while being tackled on an incomp...
Robert Kraft: Jabril Peppers "gone" if domestic violence allegations are true
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said that if the domestic violations allegations against safety Jabril Peppers are true, Peppers has played his last game for the team, according to reports.," . . . If what has been reported is true, he's (Peppers) gone," is what was reported that Kraft said ...
Macklin Celebrini questionable as Sharks host Ducks
After a historic NHL debut, Macklin Celebrini simply hopes to be on the ice when the San Jose Sharks host the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.,Celebrini, the No. 1 overall pick by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL Draft, had a goal and an assist against the visiting St. Louis Blues on Thursday night, but S...
Avalanche eye stronger goalie play as Blue Jackets aim to rebound
The Colorado Avalanche aren't panicking about their goaltending after one poor performance, but they're not waiting to fix a potential problem ahead of Saturday night's home opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Denver.,Colorado lost its season opener at the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday n...
Former No. 1 picks duel as Jags, Bears collide 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 ...
Islanders brace for early road trip, starting at Stars
The New York Islanders didn't have to look far for an idea of how to handle their first road trip of the season.,After a difficult loss, the Islanders will embark on a three-game trek Saturday night when they visit the Dallas Stars in the second contest of the season for both teams.,New York and Dal...
Senators aim to extend winning streak against rival Canadiens
A new season presents another opportunity for the Ottawa Senators to continue their recent dominance of the Montreal Canadiens.,Vying to start 2-0-0 for the first time in eight seasons, the visiting Senators eye a 10th consecutive victory over the Canadiens on Saturday night.,Ottawa hasn't made a pl...
Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman (ankle) set to go in Game 5
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is in the starting lineup for Los Angeles' crucial Game 5 against the visiting San Diego Padres in Friday's National League Division Series.,Freeman's injured right ankle was heavily taped as he went through pregame warmups at Dodger Stadium.,Los Angeles manager...
Red Wings, Predators aim to rebound from season-opening losses
The Detroit Red Wings faltered in their season opener on Thursday. They'll try to smooth things out in their second game when they host the Nashville Predators on Saturday night.,Detroit allowed five goals in the last two periods of a 6-3 home loss to Pittsburgh. The Penguins had been shut out in th...
Penguins, Leafs clash after improving on season openers
New Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will be hunting his first goal of the season in the team's home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.,The league's leading goal-scorer last season with 69 does not have a point after the Maple Leafs split their first two games of th...
Alex Ovechkin, Capitals welcome Devils to open 50th season
The New Jersey Devils began the 2024-25 season with a pair of victories in Prague before returning home to play in Newark, N.J.,With three games already under their belt, the Devils will visit the nation's capital on Saturday and serve as the season-opening opponent for superstar captain Alex Ovechk...