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QBs headline Bears' visit to Washington, matchup of top picks in peril
The top two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft -- quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels -- are scheduled to meet Sunday when the Chicago Bears visit the Washington Commanders.,If they both actually take the field is yet to be determined. It's a homecoming for top draft pick Williams, who grew up ...
Bills' Amari Cooper looks to make impact vs. Seahawks
Just think what Amari Cooper could do for the Buffalo Bills with a full week of practice.,Cooper, acquired in the middle of last week from Cleveland, had four catches for 66 yards and a touchdown in his debut with Buffalo last Sunday.,He will look to improve on those numbers after a full week of wor...
Dolphins excited at prospect of Tua Tagovailoa returning vs. Cards
The Miami Dolphins own the least productive offense in the NFL, but they feel one player could make a big difference.,The Dolphins have their eyes set on a sudden increase in points as they count on standout quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returning to action on Sunday when they battle the Arizona Cardin...
Buddy Hield, Warriors blow out Blazers in season opener
Buddy Hield made five 3-pointers and scored 22 points off the bench in his Golden State debut to help the Warriors notch a convincing 139-104 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers in the season opener for both teams.,Andrew Wiggins dropped in 20 points and Stephen Curry added 17 points, 10 as...
Pelicans star F Zion Williamson (illness) scratched from opener
New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson missed Wednesday night's season opener against the visiting Chicago Bulls due to illness.,Williamson was scratched prior to the game when his illness didn't display improvement.,New Orleans coach Willie Green told reporters that Williamson was not at...
Minnesota seeks to continue Wild start, faces Lightning
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes would probably like to expound on how resilient his club is and how it battles back from a goal or two down.,Problem is, he can't so far.,Hynes and the Wild will complete the two-game Florida portion of their seven-game road trip with a chance to equal NHL history Thu...
Devils dismayed by their defense, take on surging Red Wings
A leaky defense has led to consecutive losses for the New Jersey Devils, wasting some solid offensive work in the process. They'll strive to play a more complete game when they visit the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.,The Devils dropped a 6-5 overtime decision to Washington on Saturday, then a...
Report: NBA to investigate 76ers over Joel Embiid's playing status
Joel Embiid's planned absences for the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener and their next two games has the attention of the NBA, which will likely begin an investigation this week, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Embiid, a former league Most Valuable Player with a history of injuries, missed the preseason d...
Thunder exercise options for Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams
The Oklahoma CityThunder exercised their fourth-year contract options Wednesday on Chet Holmgren, Ousmane Dieng and Jalen Williams and their third-year option on Cason Wallace.,Holmgren (second overall), Dieng (11th) and Williams (12th) were all drafted in the first round in 2022. Wallace was the 10...
Lions back WR Jameson Williams with suspension looming
Days after ESPN reported Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams faces a two-game suspension, he practiced on Wednesday with Detroit preparing to welcome the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. ,The NFL has not confirmed the suspension of Williams for reportedly testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs...
Union sign M Quinn Sullivan to extension
The Philadelphia Union announced a contract extension for Quinn Sullivan on Wednesday.,The 20-year-old homegrown midfielder's deal runs through 2027 with an option for 2028.,Sullivan enjoyed a breakout season in 2024 with five goals and 11 assists in 34 matches (25 starts).,"He stepped up with versa...
Jets' Aaron Rodgers nursing ailing hamstring among other injuries
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has added another ailment to his growing list of injuries.,Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Wednesday that Rodgers is dealing with a hamstring injury sustained during the team's 37-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. Per Ulbrich, Rodge...
Struggling Auburn aims to halt slide at Kentucky
Auburn and Kentucky sit near the bottom of the 16-team Southeastern Conference standings.,Prospects of a late-season turnaround don't look great.,But one of the teams will end their losing streak this Saturday night when the Tigers visit the Wildcats in Lexington, Ky.,The Tigers (2-5, 0-4 SEC) are t...
No. 22 SMU takes high-powered offense on road vs. Duke
If No. 22 SMU is going to contend for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship, there obviously are going to be big games along the way. ,Count Saturday night against host Duke at Durham, N.C., among those. ,SMU (6-1, 3-0) is riding a four-game winning streak and is trying to stay unblemished in l...
No. 25 Vanderbilt marks return to rankings by facing No. 5 Texas
Coming off a tough loss to one of the nation's top teams, No. 5 Texas might well have its hands full again when it tangles with No. 25 Vanderbilt in Nashville on Saturday.,The Longhorns (6-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) stumbled out of the gate last weekend against visiting Georgia. Texas gained ju...
Hurricanes rally past Oilers in overtime
Sebastian Aho scored with seven seconds left in overtime and the visiting Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday night.,The Hurricanes trailed 2-0 entering the third period.,Aho scored on a one-timer off a pass from Martin Necas moments after Carolina goalie Frederik ...
Hurricanes rally past Oilers in OT
Sebastian Aho scored with seven seconds left in overtime and the visiting Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday night.,Aho scored on a one-timer off a pass from Martin Necas moments after Carolina goalie Frederik Andersen had stopped Leon Draisaitl at the other end. ...
Boston College, Louisville try to brush off recent losses
Boston College will host Louisville in a matchup of Atlantic Coast Conference teams hoping to return to the winning track on Friday in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,The Eagles (4-3, 1-2 ACC) have had peaks and valleys throughout their back-to-back losses at Virginia and Virginia Tech, including turning the b...
New-look Warriors, minus a 'Splash Brother,' open against Blazers
The Golden State Warriors have undergone a major change to their dynasty dynamic as they open the season on Wednesday night against the host Portland Trail Blazers.,Klay Thompson departed the club in the offseason for the Dallas Mavericks. That leaves Stephen Curry and Draymond Green without their l...
Brandon Hagel's natural hat trick powers Lightning past Devils
Brandon Hagel had a natural hat trick in a 6:28 span of the second period and later contributed an assist for the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning in an 8-5 win against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday evening in Newark, N.J.,Victor Hedman scored two goals, Janis Moser had a goal and two assists, Anthon...