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Report: Wofford fires head coach Dwight Perry
Wofford has parted ways with head coach Dwight Perry after three seasons, The Field of 68 reported on Friday.,A reason for Perry's dismissal was not listed in the report, which comes less than two months shy of the beginning of the basketball season. The Terriers open the season against Milwaukee on...

Short-handed Crew aim to boost playoff positioning at Atlanta
The Columbus Crew will look to overcome the loss of Sean Zawadzki when they return to action against the host Atlanta United on Saturday.,The Crew's group of defenders took a hit after Zawadzki sustained a right MCL injury while training with the United States men's national team. He is expected to ...

Charlotte FC have win streak, playoff spot on mind vs. Inter Miami
It could be a historic night for Charlotte FC when they host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Saturday night in a match with major playoff implications.,Charlotte (16-11-2, 50 points) has soared into third place in the Eastern Conference while on an eight-match winning streak, and can clinch a postse...

Lions remain cautious with LT Taylor Decker (shoulder)
Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker was not expected to practice on Friday, putting his availability in question for Sunday's game against the visiting Chicago Bears.,Lions coach Dan Campbell, however, said Decker wants to play against the Bears (0-1) and is leaving the door open for the Pro Bow...

Bills DT Ed Oliver (ankle) ruled out vs. Jets
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the host New York Jets, head coach Sean McDermott announced Friday.,The decision was expected after Oliver wore a walking boot and did not participate in practice Thursday due to a left ankle injury. Multiple report...

Sabres assistant coach on leave after DWI arrest
The Buffalo Sabres have placed assistant coach Adam Mair on administrative leave following a felony DWI arrest.,Multiple reports said Mair, 46, had three children in his car when he was arrested on Sept. 4 after allegedly rear-ending another vehicle in suburban Rochester, N.Y.,Mair, who played seven...

Penguins sign G Marc-Andre Fleury to professional tryout
Marc-Andre Fleury is returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins -- on a professional tryout contract, that is.,The Penguins announced Friday morning that Fleury will suit up with the team to participate in a practice on Sept. 26. The 40-year-old is then expected to play in Pittsburgh's exhibition game aga...
Green Bay Packers Look Like Super Bowl Contenders After 2-0 Start
Green Bay’s “five-headed dragon” offense and dogged defense have the Packers looking like true Super Bowl contenders after a 2-0 start....
College Football Week 3 Picks: Ohio State, Miami, Notre Dame, and More Predictions
Get the best college football Week 3 picks and predictions, including Ohio State vs Ohio, Oklahoma vs Temple, Georgia vs Tennessee and more....

Whitecaps sign 17-year-old homegrown F Rayan Elloumi
The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed 17-year-old forward Rayan Elloumi through 2028, the club announced Friday.,The deal includes options for 2029 and 2030 for the homegrown player from Alberta.,Elloumi has tallied 11 goals and seven assists in 18 matches for MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Whitecaps FC 2.,"(...

Tiger-Cats GM Ted Goveia passes away after battle with cancer
Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia has died following a battle with cancer.,The Tiger-Cats announced his passing on Friday morning, just hours before he was to be honored at his club's game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in what had been billed as "Team Ted Night.","Ted was a highly r...

Report: Season over for Rockies RHP Chase Dollander
The Colorado Rockies reportedly will place right-hander Chase Dollander on the 15-day injured list, effectively ending the rookie's season.,The Denver Post reported Friday that the 2023 first-round pick (ninth overall) is dealing with a knee injury. He had been in line to start Saturday's game at Sa...

Dash add Anna Heilferty, part ways with Ramona Bachmann
The Houston Dash signed defender Anna Heilferty to a short-term contract on Friday that spans through the end of the 2025 season.,Heilferty, 26, recorded two assists in 42 matches (26 starts) with Washington since being selected by the Spirit with the 19th overall pick of the 2021 NWSL Draft.,Also o...

Sounders seek to continue good fortune vs. Galaxy
The Seattle Sounders have been a thorn in the side of the Galaxy of late and now may get a chance to effectively end Los Angeles' season.,Seattle could eliminate the defending-champion Galaxy from the postseason if it defeats visiting Los Angeles for the third time in 35 days on Saturday night.,Resu...

Agent: Malcolm Brogdon agrees to 1-year contract with Knicks
The New York Knicks are signing free-agent guard Malcolm Brogdon to a one-year contract, his agent told ESPN on Friday morning.,A former Sixth Man of the Year winner, Brogdon spent the past two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards. Injuries limited his availability over the...

Offensive-minded Earthquakes host LAFC in NFL stadium
A pair of teams out to help their playoff prospects will meet Saturday when the San Jose Earthquakes host Los Angeles FC in a super-sized venue at Santa Clara, Calif.,The match will be at the home of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers, with soaring ticket sales of more than 45,000 allowing the Earthquake...

Revolution seek spirited play at home vs. Toronto FC
The New England Revolution will look to avoid a third consecutive loss when they host Toronto FC on Saturday night in Foxborough, Mass.,The Revolution (8-14-7, 31 points) have lost three of their last four matches.,New England sits 11th in the Eastern Conference table, 11 points back of the playoff ...
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CF Montreal aim to stay hot in matchup vs. St. Louis City
It's too late for CF Montreal to make a playoff run, but they finally have found their best form of the season.,Unbeaten in its last five MLS matches, Montreal will try to keep its surge going Saturday night when it hosts St. Louis City SC.,CF Montreal (5-15-9, 24 points) are 2-0-3 in their last fiv...

Orlando City look to regain form vs. upstart D.C. United
Orlando City SC will return to league play for the first time in three weeks when they visit a D.C. United side suddenly looking more dangerous under new manager Rene Weiler.,Orlando City (13-7-8, 47 points) enter the weekend in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with six matches to play in MLS. ...