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Celtics set to face Clippers with adjusted rotation
Third-year forward Jordan Walsh will attempt to build on what is starting to look like a breakout season Sunday afternoon when the Boston Celtics take on the visiting Los Angeles Clippers.,After coming off the bench and turning in strong defensive performances against Orlando's Paolo Banchero and Ph...
Devils star Jack Hughes out 8 weeks after finger surgery
Devils star Jack Hughes is expected to be out eight weeks after undergoing surgery on a finger injured in a non-hockey incident, the team announced Saturday.,The anticipated surgery recovery time is eight weeks, but Hughes will be reevaluated in six weeks, the team said.,Multiples outlets reported F...
Rams elevate K Harrison Mevis for second consecutive week
The Los Angeles Rams elevated kicker Harrison Mevis to the active roster for the second consecutive week, and he will be active against the visiting Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.,Mevis, who was signed to the Rams' practice squad earlier this month, made all six of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's ...
Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez has elbow surgery, will miss WBC
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Enrique Hernandez, whose offense and defensive versatility were a key during the Dodgers' World Series run, underwent left elbow surgery for an injury he played through during the postseason.,Hernandez underwent a procedure to repair an elbow extension muscle and took...
Sabres D Rasmus Dahlin returns from personal leave
Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is back with the team after traveling to Sweden to check on his fiancee, who is recovering from a heart transplant this summer.,He departed Nov. 7. The Sabres lost all three games they played without him as their record dropped to 5-8-4 (14 points).,Dahlin, 25, i...
After heartbreaker, Wake Forest set to face UMass-Lowell
Wake Forest will try to turn disappointment into something to build on when it takes on visiting UMass-Lowell on Sunday afternoon at Winston-Salem, N.C.,Wake Forest (2-1) won two home games prior to Tuesday night's 85-84 overtime loss to No. 6 Michigan in Detroit.,The Demon Deacons turned a 10-2 run...
Report: Patriots DT Milton Williams out 'multiple weeks'
New England Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams could miss "multiple weeks" with a high ankle sprain, ESPN reported Saturday.,Williams, 26, suffered the injury Thursday night in New England's 27-14 win over the Jets. The sprain occurred on the sixth play of New York's opening drive.,He went to...
Unbeaten Notre Dame, Ohio State face first real test
The preliminaries are out of the way for Notre Dame and Ohio State as the undefeated and untested teams meet on Sunday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio.,Neither the Fighting Irish (3-0) nor the Buckeyes (3-0) faced a major conference opponent while compiling some gaudy stats.,Notre Dame is averaging 12.3...
Report: Bengals DE Shemar Stewart (knee) lands on IR
Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is going on injured reserve with a knee injury, NFL Network reported on Saturday.,The first-round draft pick (17th overall) missed four games earlier this season with an ankle injury and now must sit out at least four more games.,Stewart, who tu...
Report: Texas A&M finalizing extension with Mike Elko
Texas A&M is finalizing a contract extension with Mike Elko that would make him one of the five highest-paid coaches in college football, ESPN reported Saturday.,The third-ranked Aggies (9-0, 6-0 Southeastern Conference) are off to their best start since 1992 heading into Saturday afternoon's clash ...
Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom in World Cup opener
Mikaela Shiffrin won the first slalom race of the 2025-26 World Cup season on Saturday, her record-extending 102nd overall career victory on the circuit.,Shiffrin held a one-second lead after the first run in Levi, Finland, and turned in a flawless second run for the victory.,"It's really important ...
Report: UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava out vs. No. 1 Ohio State
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava will miss Saturday night's game at No. 1 Ohio State because of a concussion, ESPN reported.,Redshirt sophomore Luke Duncan will make his first career start for the Bruins (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten) against the unbeaten Buckeyes (9-0, 6-0) in Columbus. Duncan never has attempt...
Report: Virginia Tech in talks with James Franklin
Virginia Tech is in the "early stages" of talks with former Penn State coach James Franklin, ESPN reported Saturday.,There is "mutual interest between the parties" and a decision could be made in the coming days, per the report.,Virginia Tech fired head coach Brent Pry on Sept. 14 after an 0-3 start...
Pelicans fire coach Willie Green following 2-10 start
The New Orleans Pelicans fired coach Willie Green on Saturday following a 2-10 start to his fifth season on the job.,Associate head coach James Borrego, who coached the Charlotte Hornets from 2018-22, was named interim coach.,"After careful evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to make a c...
No. 1 Houston braces for stern test from No. 22 Auburn
No. 1 Houston has dominated every challenge so far this season.,Now comes the Cougars' first game away from home. It's against a ranked opponent, no less.,Houston (3-0) will take on No. 22 Auburn (3-0) on a neutral court -- perhaps more accurately described as a semi-neutral court -- on Sunday after...
NYCFC confirms knee injury for F Alonso Martinez
New York City FC forward Alonso Martinez sustained a knee injury while on duty with Costa Rica's national team on Thursday, the MLS club confirmed Saturday.,Multiple reports indicated that Martinez, 27, tore his ACL during a training session.,"Martinez has returned to New York City for further evalu...
Kyle Kuzma, Bucks bid to build momentum vs. Lakers
Milwaukee's Kyle Kuzma geared up for a matchup against his former team by turning in his best outing of the young season.,Kuzma will look to build on his standout performance when the Bucks host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Milwaukee is aiming to win back-to-back games for the first tim...
Undermanned Nuggets take aim at Timberwolves
Almost nothing has slowed the Denver Nuggets this season.,Now, Denver must show it can persevere despite injuries to key players.,The Nuggets learned Friday that they will be without forward Christian Braun for approximately six weeks because of a sprained left ankle. Denver will play its first game...
The Patriots Are Back and They Might Be the AFC's Most Dangerous Team
Drake Maye’s breakout, Mike Vrabel’s leadership and the NFL’s best run defense have New England rolling into December....
Golden Knights search for offense in encounter vs. Blues
After stalling offensively during a disappointing 1-3-2 homestand, the Vegas Golden Knights will try to regain momentum while playing five of their next six games on the road.,Their journey will begin Saturday night when they visit the St. Louis Blues.,After scoring 14 goals in their last six games,...