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Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill has season-ending knee surgery
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill underwent a "major knee procedure" Tuesday to repair his torn ACL and other ligament damage, coach Mike McDaniel confirmed.,Hill will miss at least the rest of the 2025 season after dislocating his left knee and suffering the ligament tears during Monday's 27...

Texas lands 4-star F Bo Ogden, son of team’s general manager
Small forward Bo Ogden, a high-four-star recruit in the Class of 2026, committed to Texas on Tuesday.,Ogden grew up in Austin and is the son of former Texas player and current general manager Chris Ogden, who was also an assistant coach for the Longhorns from 2008-15. The younger Ogden had Tennessee...

No. 16 Vanderbilt confident, hoping for 'fun time' at No. 10 Alabama
Diego Pavia delivered Vanderbilt's biggest victory ever when he guided the Commodores past then-No. 1 Alabama last season in a monumental upset.,Pavia's next task is producing another mammoth triumph in the rematch to continue the program's best start since 2008.,Pavia looks to excel once again when...

Dodgers C Will Smith to return from IL for wild-card series
All-Star catcher Will Smith will be activated from the injured list by the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in advance of Tuesday night's wild-card opener against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.,Smith, 30, has played just one game since Sept. 4 because of a right hand injury that finally was dia...

NCAA moving '28 Women's Final Four to Colts' stadium
The 2028 Women's Final Four shifted from Gainbridge Fieldhouse to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, allowing for a larger crowd as the sport surges in popularity.,"Moving the 2028 Women's Final Four to Lucas Oil Stadium will allow for more access for our fans, and it represents the continued growth...

Wild F Mats Zuccarello (lower-body injury) out 7-8 weeks
Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello is expected to miss a minimum of seven to eight weeks due to a lower-body injury, the team announced on Tuesday.,Wild general manager Bill Guerin said on Sept. 18 that "something came up," and he did not know if Zuccarello, 38, would require surgery.,Minnesota ...

No. 22 Illinois brings high-powered offense into Purdue showdown
Even with a high-profile hiccup, No. 22 Illinois keeps clicking behind an explosive offense entering Saturday afternoon's game against Big Ten Conference rival Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind.,The Fighting Illini (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) are averaging 35.8 points a game, and yes, that includes the 63-10 los...

Angel City FC captain Ali Riley to retire at end of season
Angel City FC captain Ali Riley announced Tuesday that she will retire at the conclusion of the 2025 NWSL season.,Riley, who turns 38 in October, has been dealing with injuries for much of the last two years. A chronic nerve injury forced her to miss the 2024 Olympics for New Zealand and delayed the...

Wild F Kirill Kaprizov ready to celebrate $136M extension
The Minnesota Wild signed star forward Kirill Kaprizov to an NHL-record eight-year, $136 million contract extension on Tuesday.,The deal, which begins in the 2026-27 season, carries a $17 million annual cap hit for the Wild and comes on the heels of Kaprizov reportedly rejecting an eight-year, $128 ...

With both teams in a 'bad mood,' No. 12 Georgia battles Kentucky
Looking to begin a new home winning streak, No. 12 Georgia will try to overcome a disappointing loss ahead of a Southeastern Conference matchup with Kentucky on Saturday afternoon in Athens, Ga.,Georgia (3-1, 1-1 SEC) fell 24-21 to then-No. 17 Alabama last week to snap the Bulldogs' FBS-best 33-game...

Phillies favored ahead of Dodgers, Mariners as MLB postseason begins
The Philadelphia Phillies are favored to win the World Series as the Major League Baseball postseason begins Tuesday, although who their biggest threat may be is varied among sportsbooks.,After winning the National League East by 13 games and posting 96 victories during the regular season, the Phill...

Daniil Medvedev has another run-in with official in Beijing
Daniil Medvedev accused a chair umpire on Tuesday of trying to intimidate him during his semifinal match at the China Open in Beijing on Tuesday.,The fiery Medvedev, who memorably battled with an official at the U.S. Open before his shocking first-round loss to Benjamin Bonzi last month, was accused...

Wild star Kirill Kaprizov signs record 8-year, $136M extension
The Minnesota Wild signed star forward Kirill Kaprizov to an NHL-record eight-year, $136 million contract extension on Tuesday.,The deal, which begins in the 2026-27 season, carries a $17 million annual cap hit for the Wild and comes on the heels of Kaprizov reportedly rejecting an eight-year, $128 ...

Report: Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill tore ACL, other ligaments
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill remained in the hospital overnight and will undergo left knee surgery to address a dislocation, torn ACL and other ligament damage suffered in Monday's 27-21 victory over the New York Jets, ESPN reported early Tuesday morning.,Hill's injuries are expected to ...

Baylor, Kansas State hope to show their physical identities again
Baylor and Kansas State know that seasons can turn around in an instant.,After the Wildcats and Bears notched their first Big 12 Conference wins of the season, they head into the new week with slightly higher spirits and prepare to face off Saturday in Waco, Texas.,Baylor (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) outlasted...

PIF, Jared Kushner’s firm lead $55B buyout of Electronic Arts
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners and Silver Lake agreed to a $55 billion takeover of videogame maker Electronic Arts on Monday.,Should the sale go through, it would be the largest leveraged buyout ever, according to multiple media reports.,EA is the company be...

Rangers captain J.T. Miller hurt in practice, day-to-day
New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller exited practice on Monday with a non-contact injury and appeared to be in pain.,The team did not provide an official update, but the New York Post reported that Miller was considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury and could practice again as soon as Tuesday....

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill out after gruesome knee injury vs. Jets
Miami Dolphins standout receiver Tyreek Hill was carted off the field early in the third quarter of Monday night's game against the New York Jets with a potentially serious left knee injury.,The Dolphins quickly ruled Hill out and announced he was being transported to a local hospital for imaging an...

Report: Vikings RT Brian O'Neill suffers sprained MCL
The Minnesota Vikings' beleaguered offensive line was dealt another blow, as starting right tackle Brian O'Neill suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee, according to an ESPN report.,O'Neill suffered the injury while blocking on a field goal attempt in the first quarter. He did not return to the g...

High-priced arms take ball as Red Sox-Yankees rivalry crashes wild-card round
NEW YORK -- Max Fried and Garrett Crochet lived up to expectations in sparkling debut seasons as No. 1 starters for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.,Now it gets real. ,Crochet (Red Sox) and Fried (Yankees) delivered after being acquired in the offseason to become staff aces at the center of ...