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U.S. heads joint bid to host 2031 Women’s World Cup
The United States is expected to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup in a joint effort with Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica.,The presidents of the four nations' soccer federations revealed the details of their bid plans at a press conference Monday in New York.,The joint bid is uncontested, leaving ...
Ducks, Predators looking for more consistency ahead of early-season clash
The Anaheim Ducks are showing signs of turning the corner in their quest to become a playoff-caliber NHL team again, but they remain a work in progress for the time being.,The Ducks will try to take another step in their development when they visit the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night in the sec...
Oakland PD confirm Doug Martin unresponsive in custody
Former NFL All-Pro running back Doug Martin died while in police custody during a weekend incident, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) confirmed on Monday.,The OPD described Martin, 36, as being "involved" in a break-in at a residence in Oakland, with responding officers "attempting to detain him."...
Blues put revitalized defense up against sputtering Kings
The St. Louis Blues reestablished their team defense to get a four-game homestand back on track. The Los Angeles Kings have embarked on a five-game road swing in search of last season's form.,These teams will come from different directions Tuesday night when the Blues host the Kings.,After losing th...
Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw suspended 1 game for chasing down ref
The National Football League suspended Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw without pay for one game Monday for chasing and verbally threatening an official.,The incident occurred Sunday after a game in which the Broncos stormed back from a 19-0 fourth-quarter hole to topple the New York Giants 33...
Former Bruins captain Brad Marchand expects 'weird' Boston return with Panthers
A moment that many Boston Bruins fans could never imagine is about to become a reality.,Former captain Brad Marchand will skate at TD Garden for the first time as an NHL opponent when the Florida Panthers visit their Atlantic Division rival on Tuesday night. Both teams are 3-4-0, having lost four st...
Hot Kirill Marchenko leads Blue Jackets into tilt with Stars
The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to replicate the effort from their most recent outing when they visit the Dallas Stars on Tuesday.,Unhappy with their play in a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, the Blue Jackets responded with a 60-minute effort that resulted in a 3-2 victory agains...
Devils pursue first 5-game win streak in years vs. Maple Leafs
The New Jersey Devils can complete their first five-game winning streak in more than two years Tuesday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.,They made it four in a row Saturday afternoon with a 5-3 home victory over the Edmonton Oilers in which Jack Hughes scored twice.,The Devils last won ...
Michael Penix Jr. dealing with bone bruise as Falcons look to move past 49ers disappointment
The roller coaster that has been the 2025 Atlanta Falcons season took another sharp turn Sunday night and the downward trend continued into Monday.,After Atlanta (3-3) beat reigning conference finalists in consecutive weeks in the Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills, a surprisingly lethargic off...
Islanders await frustrated Sharks, who hope enemy ice is the cure
Macklin Celebrini, the first pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, has a unique understanding of what Matthew Schaefer, the top selection in this year's draft, is experiencing this season.,On Tuesday night, Celebrini and his San Jose Sharks teammates would like to experience what Schaefer and every other NHL ...
Mariners alter lineup; Jays stay with Game 6 starters for ALCS decider
The Toronto Blue Jays produced six runs, 11 hits and four extra-base hits in Game 6 while tying the ALCS on Sunday night. Hence, manager John Schneider's lineup card will look exactly the same for tonight's Game 7.,In the other dugout, to aid the Seattle Mariners' quest to reach in the World Series ...
Reigning champion Thunder open with upbeat Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder open the defense of their first NBA title Tuesday night when they host the Houston Rockets.,The Thunder return almost all of their roster from last season's team that won 68 games in the regular season, posted the best scoring margin in league history and ultimately beat In...
Bama's Ty Simpson leads QB trio of Heisman favorites
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is alone atop the Heisman Trophy race, but he has stiff competition nipping at his heels.,Simpson emerged from the weekend as the +300 favorite at BetMGM, followed by fellow quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza (+325) of Indiana and Ohio State's Julian Sayin (+400). Simpson a...
Cowboys start return clock for Cooper Beebe, DeMarvion Overshown
The Dallas Cowboys are planning to open the 21-day practice window for linebacker DeMarvion Overshown.,The pass-rusher broke the news Monday by posting the message "T-21" on X, as in a countdown of T-minus 21 days.,Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed later in the day that Overshown, ce...
Roundup: Alex de Minaur records 300th tour-level win in Vienna
Third-seeded Alex de Minaur of Australia produced his 300th tour-level win, rolling past native son Jurij Rodionov 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, Austria.,Rodionov, a wild-card entry, hung with de Minaur through the first nine games but faltered at 4-5. He had one ad p...
Bucs WRs Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka active at Detroit
Ailing Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka received a green light to play Monday night at Detroit. ,The participation of Egbuka was in greater doubt than the return of Evans, who last played four weeks ago in the Buccaneers' 29-27 triumph over the New York Jets on Sept. 21.,Head co...
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels avoided long-term injury, questionable for Chiefs game
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn's Monday update on starting quarterback Jayden Daniels' status was a good news and bad news situation.,The good news, Quinn said, is that an MRI exam showed the hamstring injury Daniels sustained in the third quarter of Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys ...
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone (wrist) out week-to-week
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone is sidelined on a week-to-week basis with a wrist injury, head coach Bruce Cassidy told reporters Monday.,Stone, whose 13 points through six games rank second in the NHL, exited in the late stages of Vegas' 6-1 blowout win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday n...
Seattle Sports Fans Should Feel Lucky for How Good They Have It Right Now
The Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Mariners both play critical games on Monday night. Seattle sports fans should be appreciative of their current sports landscape....
Reports: Hawks G Dyson Daniels receives four-year, $100M extension
Reigning NBA steals leader Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks agreed on a four-year, $100 million extension, according to multiple reports on Monday.,The extension keeps Daniels under contract through the 2029-30 season.,Daniels was named the NBA's Most Improved Player last season and was runner-up...