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Devils C Jack Hughes being evaluated for lower-body injury
New Jersey Devils star center Jack Hughes is being evaluated for a lower-body injury sustained on Thursday night and his availability is unclear for Saturday's game at Ottawa.,"The only update is that he's still getting evaluated," Devils coach Sheldon Keefe said on Friday. "In the next little bit, ...
Wake Forest wants better execution, seeks marquee win vs. NC State
Wake Forest might be running out of time to secure notable wins, so the Demon Deacons will want to take advantage of North Carolina State's visit Saturday afternoon in Winston-Salem, N.C.,NC State (15-6, 6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) has put together a three-game winning streak for its best eight-g...
Packers extend contracts of coach Matt LaFleur, top executives
The Green Bay Packers signed head coach Matt LaFleur, general manager Brian Gutekunst and Russ Ball, the director of football operations, to multi-year contract extensions, the team announced Friday.,No contract lengths or financial terms were released.,"We are excited to extend our commitment to Br...
Report: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic set to return vs. Clippers
Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic plans to return to the court on Friday for the Denver Nuggets' game against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN reported.,Jokic, who officially is listed as questionable for Friday's game, has been sidelined for one month after sustaining a bone bruise in his hype...
Patriots QB Drake Maye sits out practice due to illness
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye missed practice Friday due to illness, coach Mike Vrabel announced.,"He would have been at practice today if not for the illness," Vrabel said of Maye, who also has been limited by a sore right shoulder.,The team is preparing for Super Bowl LX against the ...
Managers urge Grand Slam Track to pay athletes before scheduling '26 events
An organization that represents a majority of the world's leading track and field athletes wants Grand Slam Track to pay its 2025 debts before planning any 2026 events.,The Association of Athletics Managers warned commissioner Michael Johnson's embattled league that to do so "undermines trust across...
President Trump signs order to bring IndyCar race to D.C.
Indy cars will roar through the streets of Washington, D.C., this summer after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to place a race in the nation's capital.,Called the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the race will be part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration.,...
Vikings fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday.,The move comes exactly eight months after Adofo-Mensah signed a multi-year contract extension with the Vikings.,It also comes one day after Adofo-Mensah acknowledged that he has endured sleepless nights since allowing quarterb...
Reports: Steelers set to hire Patrick Graham as DC
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to finalize an agreement with Patrick Graham to be their new defensive coordinator, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,Graham effectively will replace Teryl Austin, whose contract expires at the end of this season.,Graham, 47, spent the past four seasons ...
Twins part with president of baseball ops Derek Falvey
The Minnesota Twins mutually parted ways with president of baseball operations Derek Falvey on Friday.,Falvey, 42, joined the Twins in 2016 as an executive vice president and chief baseball officer and was promoted in 2019.,The front office change comes during an ownership transition period for the ...
Lindsey Vonn: 'Olympic dream not over' after hurting knee in crash
Lindsey Vonn said her "Olympic dream is not over" after she injured her left knee while crashing on Friday during the final downhill race before the Milan Cortina Olympics.,The opening ceremony for the Olympics is one week away, with the women's downhill event two days later.,Vonn, 41, lost her bala...
Novak Djokovic stops Jannik Sinner, to play for 25th slam
Novak Djokovic capped a thrilling night -- and early morning -- of marathon men's semifinals in Melbourne with a five-set victory against two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner.,In an epic semifinal that ended after 1:30 a.m. local time on Saturday, Djokovic outlasted the second-s...
Why San Antonio Spurs Is the Best Trade Partner for Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Spurs have the assets and opportunity to land Giannis Antetokounmpo. Pairing him with Victor Wembanyama could make San Antonio a title contender immediately....
Lindsey Vonn crashes, limps away at final pre-Olympics run
Lindsey Vonn crashed on Friday during the final downhill race before the Milan Cortina Olympics, injuring her left knee exactly one week before the opening of the Winter Games.,Vonn, 41, lost her balance coming off of a jump in a downhill World Cup event in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, couldn't recov...
Dillon Brooks, Suns seek to cool down streaking Cavaliers
The Phoenix Suns distributed "Dillon the Villain" T-shirts to fans on Thursday. ,Dillon Brooks turned it into more than just a fashion statement.,Brooks scored a career-high 40 points and made four 3-pointers as the Suns opened a back-to-back set with a 114-96 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thu...
Motivated Blue Jackets intent on adding to Blackhawks' woes
The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to continue their hot stretch when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.,Columbus has won three games in a row and seven of its last eight.,The Blackhawks will play the second game of a back-to-back set after falling 6-2 at the Pittsburgh Penguins on ...
Lakers' Luka Doncic in question as road trip continues at Wizards
The Los Angeles Lakers continue a season-long eight-game road swing on Friday when they take to the nation's capital to face the Washington Wizards.,Los Angeles fell to 3-2 on its eight-game, 14-day odyssey with a 129-99 blowout loss at Cleveland on Wednesday. The 30-point margin of defeat marked th...
Nikita Tolopilo (32 saves), Canucks shut down Ducks
Nikita Tolopilo made 32 saves in his seventh NHL start to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 2-0 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.,Tolopilo moved up the depth chart this week after Thatcher Demko underwent hip surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.,Drew O'Connor and ...
Shane Wright's 2-goal effort steers Kraken past Maple Leafs
Shane Wright scored twice as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 Thursday night.,Brandon Montour and Jared McCann had a goal and an assist apiece and Matty Beniers also tallied for the Kraken, who won their third game in a row and wrapped up a 4-2-0 homestand. Goaltender...
After scoring 3 in 3rd, Oilers cap rally with OT goal to stun Sharks
Zach Hyman scored 1:06 into overtime, after Leon Draisaitl recorded a goal with two assists to fuel Edmonton's three-score, third-period rally, for a 4-3 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.,Down 3-0, Edmonton got on the board 1:34 into the third period. San Jose goaltender Yaros...