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JGR signs rookie William Sawalich to '25 Xfinity seat
William Sawalich will be a full-time driver during the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, with Joe Gibbs Racing announcing Monday that the 18-year-old is set to be behind the wheel of the team's No. 18 Toyota.,Sawalich, an Eden Prairie, Minn., native, has made 13 career starts in the Craftsman Truck...
Bucs lose WRs Mike Evans, Chris Godwin to injuries vs. Ravens
Two of the Buccaneers' best playmakers sustained injuries on Monday night during Tampa Bay's 41-31 loss to the visiting Baltimore Ravens, as Mike Evans hurt a hamstring before fellow wide receiver Chris Godwin had to be carted off the field because of an apparent ankle issue.,Evans was the first one...
Cardinals top Chargers on Chad Ryland's walk-off FG
Chad Ryland kicked a 32-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the Arizona Cardinals a 17-15 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night at Glendale, Ariz.,James Conner broke a tackle attempt by Daiyan Henley near the line of scrimmage during a 33-yard reception on the decisive dri...
William Nylander's 3-point night powers Leafs past Lightning
William Nylander scored two goals and added an assist and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Monday night.,Auston Matthews, Max Pacioretty and Matthew Knies also scored for the Maple Leafs, who completed a 3-1-0 homestand. Mitch Marner added two assists.,Toronto...
Knights, back from disappointing trip, aim to recover vs. Kings
After managing just one point during a three-game eastern road trip that featured back-to-back blown third-period leads, the Vegas Golden Knights look for a positive reset as they open a four-game homestand Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Kings.,The three-game trek, which started with a 4-2 lo...
Penguins hope to be less porous against Flames
The cause of the Pittsburgh Penguins' recent struggles is easy to spot. ,As the Penguins look to Tuesday's road clash with the Calgary Flames, they are on a two-game losing skid, the latest a 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday to open a four-game Western Canada road swing.,At the root of Pittsb...
Bruins, Predators dealing with adversity in different doses
After recording points in 10 straight games to begin last season, the Boston Bruins are weathering more early ups and downs than they have become used to in recent years.,The finale of a three-game Western Conference road trip brings the Bruins up against the lone NHL team without a point in the ban...
Islanders search for answers to Duclair injury, host Red Wings
The New York Islanders' rebuilt first line lasted fewer than five games.,The Islanders will be without left winger Anthony Duclair Tuesday night when New York hosts the Detroit Red Wings in Elmont, N.Y.,Both teams have been off since winning Saturday night, when the Islanders outlasted the Montreal ...
Reports: Saints sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling
The scuffling New Orleans Saints signed veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, NFL Network and ESPN reported Monday.,Valdes-Scantling, 30, joins a Saints squad that has lost five straight games since a 2-0 start. He was released by Buffalo last week after the Bills acquired receiver Amari C...
Raheem Morris takes ownership of Falcons' 'flat' loss to Seahawks
As exciting as the Atlanta Falcons' three-game winning streak was entering Week 7, Sunday was a reminder that it's easy to be humbled in the NFL.,Atlanta (4-3) had won three in a row over NFC South foes before a lackluster showing in a 34-14 home defeat to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Falcons...
Wizards F Corey Kispert agrees to 4-year, $54M extension
Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert agreed to a four-year, $54 million rookie contract extension.,Agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports confirmed the details Monday with ESPN.,Kispert, 25, is heading into his fourth season since the Wizards drafted him 15th overall in 202...
Road-warrior Wild set to visit champion Panthers
The NHL schedule-makers have given the Minnesota Wild a tough challenge.,After going 1-0-1 at home to start the season, the Wild embarked on a seven-game road trip that will continue Tuesday night with a game against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla.,So far, the Wil...
Austin FC sign F Jader Obrian to 2-year extension
Austin FC agreed to a two-year contract extension with Colombian forward Jader Obrian.,The deal, announced Monday, runs through the 2026 season and includes an option for 2027.,Obrian, 29, recorded seven goals and four assists in 34 MLS matches (30 starts) in his first season with Austin.,"Throughou...
Heisman Trophy Odds: Miami's Cam Ward slices into Ashton Jeanty's cushion
Ashton Jeanty was effectively helpless in watching a big chunk of his edge in the Heisman Trophy race evaporate over the weekend.,With Boise State (5-1) and its star running back idle in Week 8, Miami quarterback Cam Ward took advantage by throwing for 319 yards and fourth touchdowns in a 52-45 vict...
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (rib) labeled week-to-week
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is "week-to-week" with a rib injury suffered early in Sunday's victory over the Carolina Panthers, head coach Dan Quinn said Monday.,Quinn said of the injury, which he did not describe in specifics, "It's not going to be something that's going ...
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa 'willing to play the odds' in return
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to return from his latest concussion, ushered back from injured reserve after clearing NFL protocol for head injuries. ,Neurologists and head injury experts were sounding boards for Tagovailoa to "effortlessly make this decision," Dolphins coach Mike McDani...
WNBA players vote to opt out of CBA after 2025 season
One day after the WNBA ended its most successful season with the New York Liberty winning their first title, the league's players' association announced Monday it will opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement.,In a season of record attendance and television ratings that already have st...
Capitals out to sustain momentum vs. Flyers
Just over one week into the season, the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers are quickly trending in opposite directions., ,The Capitals eye their fourth consecutive victory Tuesday when they pay a visit to the slumping Flyers., ,Washington opened its season with a home loss to the New Jersey...
Sharks F Macklin Celebrini out at least 2 more weeks
San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, will miss at least two more weeks with a lower-body injury.,General manager Mike Grier provided the timeline update for the 18-year-old forward on Monday. Celebrini has not played since tallying a goal and an assist in t...
NFL flexes Colts-Vikings to 'SNF' in Week 9
The NFL on Monday announced that it has flexed the Indianapolis Colts-Minnesota Vikings game in Week 9 to the Sunday night slot on NBC, bumping the Jacksonville-Philadelphia game to Sunday afternoon.,The Nov. 3 game between the host Vikings and Colts was originally scheduled as a 1 p.m. ET kickoff. ...