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Red Wings carry winning streak into matchup vs. reigning Panthers
Free-agent additions Mason Appleton and James van Riemsdyk made a big impact in the Detroit Red Wings' last game. The duo will look to continue that success when Detroit hosts the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers on Wednesday night.,Appleton, who signed a two-year contract, scored the go...
Mariners up 2-0 on Blue Jays but wary of letdown in Seattle
SEATTLE -- If the Seattle Mariners -- up 2-0 in the American League Championship Series after wins in Toronto -- need a dose of perspective, they can turn to backup catcher Mitch Garver.,Garver knows the seven-game series, which switches to Seattle for Game 3 on Wednesday, isn't over.,In 2023, Garve...
Game for the ages when Steelers' Aaron Rodgers, Bengals' Joe Flacco meet
CINCINNATI -- For just the third time in NFL history, two starting quarterbacks at least 40 years of age will square off against each other when Aaron Rodgers, 41, and the Pittsburgh Steelers visit 40-year-old Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.,The previous two times occurred i...
No. 14 Oklahoma, South Carolina need to get back on winning track
Oklahoma and South Carolina both enter Saturday's Southeastern Conference game in Columbia, S.C., with a need to bounce back.,The 14th-ranked Sooners (5-1, 1-1 SEC) are coming off their first loss of the season, a 23-6 loss to Texas, where quarterback John Mateer struggled for the first time all sea...
Silver: WNBA game in China could happen 'very soon'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said a WNBA game in China is likely to happen "very soon," but the league must first address the expiring collective bargaining agreement.,Talking with CNBC during the first of two NBA preseason games in Macao over the weekend, Silver was asked when a WNBA game in the co...
No. 1 Ohio State embraces road mentality for clash vs. Wisconsin
Top-ranked Ohio State has dominated in recent years against Wisconsin, and there is little to suggest a change when the undefeated Buckeyes visit Madison, Wis., for a Big Ten matchup on Saturday afternoon.,The Buckeyes (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) defeated then-No. 17 Illinois 34-16 on Saturday, the first tim...
Falcons OT Jake Matthews (ankle) day-to-day
Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris said on Tuesday that starting left tackle Jake Matthews is day-to-day with a left ankle injury.,Matthews hurt the ankle in the third quarter of the Falcons' 24-14 home win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. The 33-year-old was replaced by second-year lineman ...
Golf Glance: LPGA continues Asia swing, Champions begin playoffs
With the PGA Tour off this week, the eyes of the professional golf world are focused on the LPGA Tour's annual visit to the Republic of Korea and the start of the three-leg Charles Schwab Cup playoffs.,LPGA TOUR ,LAST TOURNAMENT: Buick LPGA Shanghai (Jeeno Thitikul),THIS WEEK: BMW Ladies Championshi...
Spire Motorsports parting ways with driver Justin Haley
Spire Motorsports will dismiss Justin Haley, driver of its No. 7 Chevrolet, at the end of the NASCAR Cup Series season.,The announcement on Tuesday came with Haley ranking 31st in the series standings, with two top-10 finishes -- third at Daytona International Speedway on Aug. 23 and 10th at Homeste...
Falcons out to prove they're 'legit' after signature win over Bills
It took the Atlanta Falcons just two games to go from hapless to possible NFC contender.,It's likely that few Atlanta fans believed on September 21 - following a 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers - that the team could confuse and dominate the Buffalo Bills and reigning league MVP Josh Allen just a ...
Report: Penn State can avoid hefty James Franklin buyout
Penn State could end up paying recently fired coach James Franklin much less than his full buyout, which is in the neighborhood of $50 million, according to a report from Front Office Sports.,The terms of Franklin's 2021 contract extension, obtained by FOS, include a "duty to mitigate" clause which ...
Report: Twins want to interview Boston's Ramon Vazquez
The Minnesota Twins are seeking permission to interview Boston Red Sox bench coach Ramon Vazquez for their managerial opening, MLB Network reported on Tuesday.,The Twins parted ways with skipper Rocco Baldelli on Sept. 29 after finishing 70-92 and fourth in the division in his seventh season. ,Vazqu...
Dan Campbell, Lions set sights on Bucs, 'move forward' with Branch banned
Dan Campbell sported a black tee shirt with the Lions logo and the word "SALTY" scripted across the chest, appropriate attire for the fiery head coach replying to questions about playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week without suspended safety Brian Branch.,"My job is to move forward here. I know...
Dodgers vs. Brewers NCLS Game 2 Best Betting Picks, Prop Bets
Brewers ace Freddy Peralta faces the Dodgers in Game 2 of the postseason. Our expert picks include strikeout and outs props for tonight’s Game 2 between Milwaukee and Los Angeles....
WTA roundup: Top seeds enjoy 5-0 round at Japan Open
No. 3 seed Elise Mertens of Belgium never faced a break point in a 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over Spain's Cristina Bucsa in the first round of the Japan Open on Tuesday in Osaka.,On a day when seeded players finished 5-0, Mertens struck seven aces and converted four of five break points to win in one hour an...
NBA Preseason Best Bets October 14th: Lakers, Bucks, and Cavs Picks
NBA preseason action continues Tuesday, Oct. 14. See our expert picks for Lakers vs. Suns, Bucks vs. Thunder, and Cavs vs. Pistons with FanDuel odds....
Heat is on Bill Belichick, North Carolina in visit to Cal
Bill Belichick, seemingly catching heat from all directions, hopes to cool the temperature of his seat when he leads North Carolina into a game against Cal on Friday in Berkeley, Calif.,The legendary NFL coach's five-game college football tenure has been disappointing and reportedly dysfunctional.,T...
Prolific Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. faces reeling Michigan defense
While it has been overshadowed by Penn State's collapse, the first half of Michigan's season hasn't exactly gone to plan.,The Wolverines' 31-13 loss last week at Southern California dropped them to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten, which means they'll probably have to win their last six regular-se...
Wild weather Kings' late rally, prevail in shootout
Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy each scored to continue their torrid starts to the season, and the Minnesota Wild escaped with a 4-3 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,Jared Spurgeon also scored and Vladimir Tarasenko had two assists for Minnesota, which earn...
Wild weather Kings' late rally to prevail in shootout
Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy each scored to continue their torrid starts to the season, and the Minnesota Wild escaped with a 4-3 win in the shootout against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night in St. Paul, Minn.,Jared Spurgeon also scored for Minnesota, which earned its first win of the season ...