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2025-26 NBA Preview: Atlantic Division capsules
1. New York Knicks,2024-25 record: 51-31, second in the Atlantic,Head coach: Mike Brown, first season with the Knicks,Coming and going: New York has more depth this season than a year ago thanks to the offseason acquisition of Jordan Clarkson, a former Sixth Man of the Year who averaged 16.2 points ...

2025-26 NBA Power Rankings: Thunder repeat talk more than noise
Even before the first bogus "back spasms" show up on an injury report, it's already the Year of Barely-Walking Wounded in the NBA.,Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard and Fred VanVleet are missing more than the season-opener next week. They're done for the year. ,Optimistic fans are counting the days ...

Status of Cardinals' Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr. remains unclear
The status of Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers may receive more clarity when Arizona releases its injury report on Friday afternoon.,Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon didn't offer much insight during his Friday press co...

Wild acquire F Oskar Olausson in trade, send D Kyle Masters to Sharks
The Minnesota Wild acquired forward Oskar Olausson and sent defenseman Kyle Masters to the San Jose Sharks in exchange on Friday.,Olausson, 22, will report to the Iowa Wild of the AHL.,He recorded 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) in 61 games with the AHL's Colorado Eagles last season. He originally ...

Canes' Jackson Blake fined for slashing Ducks' Jacob Trouba
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake was fined $2,358.94 on Friday for slashing Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba.,The fine issued by the NHL's Department Player of Safety was the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement.,The incident occurred midway through the third per...

Panthers coach mum on starting running back vs. Jets
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales wasn't showing his hand in terms of how he envisions to distribute the workload between running backs Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle for Sunday's game at the New York Jets.,Hubbard participated in practice on Friday and will not carry an injury designation in...

Devils hunting more big game with Oilers in town
There's no better way for the New Jersey Devils to test themselves early in the season than against the NHL's top teams.,They'll get another opportunity on Saturday afternoon when they host the Edmonton Oilers in Newark, N.J.,The Devils are coming off a 3-1 victory on Thursday against the Florida Pa...

Time ticking as title quest continues at tricky Talladega
With a hat tip to New York Yankees great Yogi Berra, the Round of 8 NASCAR Cup Series playoff is getting late early.,Only three races are left in a 2025 season that has been filled with highs and lows, including a tearful Denny Hamlin after career win No. 60 at Las Vegas last Sunday.,That could be d...

Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs out Sunday after accident at home
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs sustained a concussion in an "accident at his home" on Thursday and has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the visiting Washington Commanders, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said.,Schottenheimer told reporters Friday that the team is gathering additional ...

2025-26 NBA Preview: Central Division capsules
1. Cleveland Cavaliers,2024-25 record: 64-18, first in the Central,Head coach: Kenny Atkinson, second season with the Cavaliers (64-18 record),Coming and going: Lonzo Ball jumped from the division cellar to the penthouse, arriving in a trade from Chicago, but won't suit up for back-to-backs amid a r...

Islanders, Senators clash after breakthrough victories
Bo Horvat waited nearly six years to collect his second career hat trick on Thursday night, when he helped the New York Islanders avoid a far less noble bit of history.,The Islanders will look to build on the momentum of their first win Saturday afternoon, when they visit the Ottawa Senators in a ba...

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin won't play at Dallas
Washington wideout Terry McLaurin will miss his fourth straight game with a quad injury on Sunday when his Commanders visit the Dallas Cowboys.,Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed Friday that the five-time 1,000-yard receiver will not suit up for the Commanders (3-3) against the NFC East rival Cowboys (2...

Sabres ride offensive uprising into clash vs. Panthers
The Buffalo Sabres are hoping they have hit their stride, while the Florida Panthers are looking to find theirs again.,The Sabres will host the Panthers on Saturday afternoon in the first of four meetings between the Atlantic Division clubs.,After dropping their first three games of the season, Buff...

Stage set for dramatic F1 showdown at U.S. Grand Prix
Some rare drama surrounds Sunday's 54th edition of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.,After the last three editions had little to offer in terms of title implications, this race very well could serve as one of the defining moments in determining t...

No Puka Nacua, Rams run with replacements vs. Jaguars in London
Pursuing a fifth playoff appearance in six seasons, the Los Angeles Rams are off to a strong start and in a three-way tie atop the NFC West.,The Rams (4-2) will be without one of their key players this week after star receiver Puka Nacua sustained an ankle injury in a win at Baltimore last week and ...

Clemson extends AD Graham Neff's contract
Clemson athletic director Graham Neff received a six-year, $9 million contract extension Friday from the school's board of trustees.,The new deal runs through 2031 and includes an annual base salary of $1 million, increasing $100,000 each year. There are also bonuses up to $250,000 each year and a r...

F1 announces 5-year U.S. broadcast deal with Apple TV
Formula 1 has agreed to an exclusive five-year partnership with Apple TV to broadcast racing content in the United States.,The deal with the streaming service announced by F1 on Friday is reportedly worth $160 million per year and takes effect with the 2026 season.,The agreement follows the success ...

San Francisco AD, former NFL player Larry Williams dies
University of San Francisco athletic director and former NFL player Larry Williams died on Thursday. He was 62.,Williams, who had guided the Dons' athletic department since 2022, died during a workout at a campus gym.,"Our prayers go out to Larry's wife, Laura, their children, Kristin, Sean, Scott, ...

Rams WR Puka Nacua ruled out in London vs. Jaguars
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was ruled out on Friday for a matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in London.,Head coach Sean McVay delivered the expected verdict on the status of Nacua on Friday.,Nacua sustained a sprained left ankle in the second quarter of Sunday's 17-3 victory over the ...

Commanders add WR Treylon Burks to practice squad
The Washington Commanders signed former first-round draft pick Treylon Burks to the practice squad on Friday and released fellow wide receiver Tay Martin.,The Commanders are looking to bolster their depth at the position with Terry McLaurin working his way back from a quadriceps injury and fellow wi...