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Report: Eagles 'look forward' to White House visit
The Philadelphia Eagles gladly would accept the invitation to the White House traditionally extended to Super Bowl champions, multiple outlets reported.,That refutes rumors that reached a crescendo Monday that Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie would decline to visit with President Donald Trump.,Front Offic...
Spirit acquire Mexican D Rebeca Bernal
The Washington Spirit acquired defender Rebeca Bernal from Mexico's C.F. Monterrey on Tuesday.,The amount of the transfer fee was not disclosed. Bernal, 27, signed a three-year deal with the Spirit and will occupy an international roster slot.,"Rebeca is an exceptional talent in both the defending a...
Red Wings F Andrew Copp (pectoral) out for season
Detroit Red Wings forward Andrew Copp has been ruled out for the remainder the season after undergoing surgery on his left pectoral tendon. ,Copp, who is expected to be sidelined four-to-six months, was injured in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild.,He has 23 points (10 goals, 13 ass...
Titans begin road to No. 1 pick with board set; GM calls Travis Hunter 'special player'
INDIANAPOLIS -- Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi worked a no-daylight schedule for most of February to arrive at the NFL Scouting Combine with his draft board set. ,"Phase 1," Borgonzi said Tuesday morning at the Indianapolis Convention Center of the first step in a long road to deciding how -- ...
Tundra handle HEROIC at DreamLeague Season 25
Tundra Esports edged HEROIC 2-1 on Monday and grabbed sole possession of third place in Group Stage 2 play of DreamLeague Season 25.,Tundra improved to 3-1, one game behind PARAVISION (4-0) and Chimera Esports (4-0). PARIVISION swept Team Liquid 2-0, and Chimera Esports rallied past BetBoom Team 2-1...
Ducks acquire veteran G Ville Husso from Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings traded veteran goaltender Ville Husso to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday for future considerations.,Husso, 30, has not played for Detroit since a 6-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Jan. 14. He was 1-5-2 with a 3.69 goals-against average and an .866 save percentage.,The Red Wings se...
Red Wings' depth at center to be tested against Wild
The Detroit Red Wings will be without two key centers when they face off against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,Andrew Copp and Michael Rasmussen will not make the trip because of injuries, Detroit coach Todd McLellan said. Copp was placed on IR because of an undisclosed in...
Red Wings place C Andrew Copp (undisclosed) on IR
The Detroit Red Wings placed center Andrew Copp on injured reserve on Monday because of an undisclosed injury with no timeline given for his return.,In a corresponding move, the Red Wings recalled center Sheldon Dries from AHL affiliate Grand Rapids,Copp, 30, was injured in the second period of the ...
Alex Ovechkin guides red-hot Capitals against Flames
Alex Ovechkin and the league-leading Washington Capitals will strive to keep their runaway-train momentum going when they play host to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.,Capped by a 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, the Capitals scored 15 goals in a pair of outings over the weekend and have ra...
Guardians owner Larry Dolan dies at 94
Cleveland Guardians owner Lawrence J. "Larry" Dolan died at age 94, the club said Monday.,Guardians senior vice president for public affairs Bob DiBiasio said in a statement that Dolan passed on Sunday night. A cause of death was not given.,"We are saddened by the loss of our dad, but lucky to have ...
Utah fires basketball coach Craig Smith
Utah fired basketball coach Craig Smith on Monday, effective immediately.,Assistant coach Josh Eilert will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the 2024-25 season.,Smith had a 65-62 record with the Utes, with the team at 15-12 (7-9 Big 12) following a 76-72 loss at UCF on Sunday. That defeat ...
Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Al Trautwig dies at 68
Emmy-winning sportcaster Al Trautwig, known for his work at 16 Olympics Games and throughout the New York sports scene, died Monday. He was 68.,His death was announced by Alan Hahn, his former broadcast partner with the MSG Network.,"I'm sad to share the news that we lost a legendary voice in sports...
Georgia Tech, Pitt bid to bounce back from losses
Georgia Tech will try to pause its road slump when it visits Pitt for an Atlantic Coast Conference game on Tuesday night.,Both teams are in a four-way tie with Florida State and Virginia Tech for eighth place in the conference. The top nine teams will get a first-round bye in the ACC Tournament in C...
Report: Broncos assistant accused of assaulting officer
Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was accused of assaulting a police officer over the weekend in Denver, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Wilhoite, 38, was booked in the Denver jail on Sunday on a no-bond hold. He has a court appearance Monday on a charge of suspicion of second-deg...
Sam Darnold Free Agency Landing Spots: Five Possible Team Fits
Sam Darnold is set to hit free agency, and these five NFL teams including the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns are expected to be the top fits for him....
Jayden Nelson (goal, 3 assists) powers Whitecaps past Timbers
Jayden Nelson had a goal and three assists as the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps defeated the short-handed Portland Timbers 4-1 in the Major League Soccer season opener for both clubs on a rainy Sunday afternoon.,Ryan Gauld, Pedro Vite and Sam Adekugbe also scored for the Whitecaps and Antony tallied ...
Alex Ovechkin's hat trick powers Caps past Oilers
Alex Ovechkin continued his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's scoring record with his 32nd career hat trick as the Washington Capitals cruised to a 7-3 victory over the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Sunday afternoon.,Ovechkin netted the 880th, 881st and 882nd goals of his career to close within 13 of passing...
NYCFC sell M Santiago Rodriguez to Brazilian side
New York City FC sold midfielder Santiago Rodriguez to Brazilian side Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas.,NYCFC said Saturday that it received the second-highest transfer fee in club history but didn't disclose an amount. New York also will retain a sell-on percentage if Rodriguez is sold in the future.,...
Let Dick Vitale Wind Down Broadcasting Career in Peace
Legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale returned to the broadcast booth a few weeks ago and fans have been critical, let the man call these games in peace....
Oilers tasked with stopping high-flying Capitals
Any thoughts that a 13-day break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament might cool down the Washington Capitals were quickly dismissed on Saturday when the Eastern Conference leaders blew out the host Pittsburgh Penguins, 8-3. ,The win extended Washington's point streak to seven games (4-0-3) and the...