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Capitals F Ryan Leonard (shoulder) out 3-4 weeks
Washington Capitals forward Ryan Leonard will be sidelined three to four weeks with a shoulder injury, the team announced Thursday.,Leonard was injured by a hit from Anaheim defenseman Jacob Trouba during the Capitals' 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks last Friday. He was placed on injured reserve two ...

Spain still No. 1 ahead of USWNT in FIFA Women's World Rankings
The U.S. women's national team remains hot on the heels of No. 1 Spain in the FIFA world rankings for December, released Thursday.,Spain stayed on top after clinching the UEFA Women's Nations League title. After falling to Spain in the final, Germany jumped two spots to No. 3 behind the Americans. ,...

Ravens DT Travis Jones agrees to 3-year extension
Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Travis Jones agreed to a three-year contract extension on Thursday that ties him to the team through the 2028 season.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple media outlets reported the deal is worth $40.5 million. NFL Network added that the contr...

Philadelphia signs GK George Marks to new contract
The Philadelphia Union announced a new contract with goalkeeper George Marks on Thursday.,Marks, 26, is signed through 2026 with two club options: the first through June 2027, the second through 2027-28.,"Since joining the Union in August, George has proven to be a strong, reliable component of our ...

Report: NWSL board voting on higher salaries for stars
The NSWL Board of Governors is in "advanced discussions" on a proposal that would allow higher salaries for star players, ESPN reported.,Team owners and league commissioner Jessica Berman are deciding whether to install a new roster mechanism that would allow teams to pay their best players amounts ...

Authorities: Sherrone Moore remains in police custody during assault investigation
Sherrone Moore is not scheduled for an arraignment and charges have not been filed, but the fired Michigan coach remained in police custody Thursday, more than 12 hours after being taken to jail. ,"The matter involving Mr. Moore remains under active investigation by law enforcement," the Washtenaw C...

Devils' Timo Meier takes personal leave, Evgenii Dadonov goes on IR
New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier began a leave of absence from the team to address "a family health matter.","The entire organization supports Timo and his family and appreciates everyone respecting their privacy at this time," the Devils said in a statement Thursday.,The team was unclear how lo...

Warriors G Stephen Curry (thigh) expected to return Friday
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to return from his thigh contusion on Friday night against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.,The 37-year-old guard has missed the past five games since sustaining the injury in a 104-100 home loss against the Houston Rockets on Nov. 26. The War...

Boise State, Washington kick off bowl season in LA Bowl
Boise State plays in a bowl game for the 22nd time in the past 27 seasons when it battles Washington on Saturday night in the LA Bowl at Inglewood, Calif.,It marks the second time in three seasons that the Broncos (9-4) are competing in the LA Bowl. Boise State lost 35-22 to UCLA in the 2023 edition...
Why Oklahoma City Thunder Could Own the Next Decade of the NBA
A historical look at NBA dynasties and why the Oklahoma City Thunder are positioned to dominate the next decade. From a 24-1 start to unmatched draft capital, OKC may be building the league’s next great powerhouse....

Revenge on table as Army braces for Navy
In a somber press conference last year after Army lost to Navy, a reporter asked how long it would take for the Black Knights to get ready for their bowl game in two weeks.,Coach Jeff Monken had a swift and pointed answer.,"This game is going to take 365 days to get over," he said. "And probably a l...

No. 5 UConn brings balanced attack into showdown vs. Texas
No. 5 UConn is at full strength and will bring plenty of momentum into play when it faces Texas on Friday night in Hartford, Conn.,The Huskies (9-1) head home after a 77-73 win over No. 18 Florida on Tuesday in the Jimmy V Classic in New York City. Solo Ball scored 19 points to lead UConn to its fif...
Why Kalen DeBoer Should Replace Sherrone Moore at Michigan
Michigan fires Sherrone Moore amid off-field controversy, creating a major program crisis. Rumors point to Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer as a potential replacement. Here’s what it means for the Wolverines and the college football landscape....

Avalanche intent on igniting sputtering power play vs. Panthers
The Colorado Avalanche have just two regulation losses through 30 games yet hold a slim lead in the Central Division.,As hot as Colorado has been -- a 16-1-3 record in its last 20 games -- it has just a two-point lead over the Dallas Stars in the division heading into Thursday night's matchup agains...

Red Wings take lessons learned into encounter vs. Oilers
The Detroit Red Wings will continue their season-long six-game road trip on Thursday night in Edmonton having received reminders of both how well they can play and how much they can't afford to let up when in control of a game.,The Red Wings, who are riding a three-game winning streak, arrive in Edm...

Cowboys, Vikings cling to playoff hopes in crucial NFC tilt
The Philadelphia Eagles are singlehandedly keeping the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East race.,That's fine with the Cowboys, who can apply more pressure on the Eagles if they can knock off the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night in Arlington, Texas.,Philadelphia (8-5) has lost three consecutive games. Da...

Cam Ward, Brock Purdy face off as Niners host Titans
Two quarterbacks at the opposite end of the draft spectrum go head-to-head for the first time when Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans visit Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon in Santa Clara, Calif.,The game matches teams coming off wins in Cleveland a week apart, with the Tit...

Colts could turn to Philip Rivers in battle vs. Seahawks, Father Time
Philip Rivers didn't sound like a guy coming out of retirement to sit on the bench.,Rivers, 44, an eight-time Pro Bowl participant and Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist, was signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis on Wednesday, and coach Shane Steichen didn't rule out the possibility River...

Panthers' Dave Canales sees Saints game as 'championship opportunity'
The Carolina Panthers had a very productive bye week.,While they were resting and recharging for the final four games of the season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were losing to the New Orleans Saints and dropping into a tie with the Panthers (7-6) for first place in the NFC South.,Carolina can stay in f...

On hot stretch, Texans out to avoid letdown vs. lowly Cardinals
Riding a five-game winning streak built mainly against fellow AFC playoff contenders, the Houston Texans enter the trap-game portion of the schedule when they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.,The Texans (8-5) are inside the playoff bubble as a wild-card team entering Week 15 after beating Jacks...