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Canucks, Blues battling through injuries as they seek a turnaround
The St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks have much in common these days.,Both teams are losing ground in the Western Conference standings during their October struggles, and both teams are depleted by injuries.,Players on both sides will be seeking a turning point when the Blues host the Canucks Th...
Magic pick up team options on F Tristan da Silva, G Anthony Black
The Orlando Magic exercised the team options on the contracts of forward Tristan da Silva and guard Anthony Black, keeping the duo under contract through the 2026-27 season.,The Magic, in making the announcement on Wednesday before Friday's league deadline, did not disclose terms. The Orlando Sentin...
Mayweather-Pacquiao potential rematch could nix Mayweather-Tyson bout
A prospective exhibition match between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be impacted by another potential mega-payday -- a rematch between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.,The long-anticipated rematch from their May 2015 "fight of the century," which Mayweather won after 12 roun...
Missouri QB Beau Pribula's timetable TBD after ankle injury
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula's timeline to return from an ankle injury is undetermined, head coach Eli Drinkwitz announced on Wednesday.,Pribula sustained the injury in the second half when the then-No. 15 Tigers lost 17-10 to Vanderbilt on Saturday. The Penn State transfer sustained the injury...
Chiefs bring back DL Mike Pennel
Defensive lineman Mike Pennel signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday.,Terms of the deal were not announced by the Chiefs for Pennel, who was granted his request for release by the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday after recording 15 tackles in eight games this season.,Pennel, 34, will be playin...
White Sox 1B Tim Elko has surgery for torn ACL
Chicago White Sox first baseman Tim Elko is recovering from surgery Tuesday to repair a torn right ACL.,An estimated eight-month rehabilitation timeline means Elko, 26, will miss at least half of the 2026 season.,Elko made his major league debut in May and batted .134 with four homers and eight RBIs...
Report: Skattebo sustained multiple leg injuries vs. Eagles
New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo's season-ending injuries included not only a dislocated ankle but also a fibula fracture and deltoid ligament rupture, NFL Network reported Wednesday.,Skattebo sustained the injuries to his lower right leg midway through the second quarter in Sunday's...
Falcons coach on Michael Penix Jr.: 'Feel really good about him'
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix and wide receiver Drake London are both making progress as they bid to return from injuries, coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday.,Penix, who is nursing a bone bruise on his knee, was a spectator this past Sunday and watched as Kirk Cousins and the Falcons str...
Wednesday NBA Betting Picks: October 29th Best Bets, Player Props
Wednesday’s NBA betting guide: Best prop bets and predictions for Jokic, Morant, and Mitchell as the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Cavs hit the floor....
Cincinnati D Nick Hagglund wins Comeback Player of Year
FC Cincinnati defender Nick Hagglund was named the 2025 MLS Comeback Player of the Year on Wednesday.,Hagglund, 33, sustained a fractured fibula, torn ligaments and tendons, and significant cartilage damage in his ankle in a June 2024 match. It was his third season-ending injury in four seasons.,Aft...
Defense at forefront as No. 16 Iowa State faces Fairleigh Dickinson
It's a new season but the same mentality for No. 16 Iowa State and coach T.J. Otzelberger.,Make defense the priority, Otzelberger said, and success will follow.,Iowa State will get a chance to show off its tenacity on defense when it opens the season against Fairleigh Dickinson on Monday night in Am...
Vikings sign QB John Wolford with Carson Wentz out
The Minnesota Vikings signed John Wolford to the practice squad on Wednesday, one day after fellow quarterback Carson Wentz was ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury.,Wolford adds depth for the Vikings (3-4) behind returning starter J.J. McCarthy and rookie backup Max Brosmer going into Su...
World Series Game 5 Betting Picks: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Player Props
The Blue Jays and Dodgers are back for a pivoral Game 5, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr headlines today’s top MLB player props with four double bets offering solid value....
No. 23 USC puts potent passing game on line vs. Nebraska
No. 23 Southern California will carry its high-powered offense into Saturday night's game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb.,The contrast of styles will shape a crucial matchup for two teams looking to stay in the upper half of the Big Ten race.,Nebraska (6-2, 3-2) avoided falling on the wrong side o...
Leafs eager to find success on road in matchup vs. Jackets
After playing eight of their first 10 games at home, the Toronto Maple Leafs will look to record their first road victory of the season on Wednesday night when they face the Columbus Blue Jackets.,"It's good to get on the road again, for sure," Toronto coach Craig Berube said after the Maple Leafs p...
Freshman QB leads Kentucky into Auburn with Tigers at crossroads
Auburn re-opened a quarterback competition thought to be wrapped in August when Oklahoma transfer Jackson Arnold took the reins. ,Ashton Daniels tagged in for Arnold as the Tigers (4-4, 1-4 Southeastern Conference) dispatched Arkansas last week, prompting head coach Hugh Freeze to open the competiti...
Ground games on display as No. 16 Louisville faces Virginia Tech
Although No. 16 Louisville has been anchored by its defense all season, coach Jeff Brohm is hoping that unit can get off to a better start this Saturday when his team faces Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.,That defense ranks second in the conference and 14th nationally by giving up just 286.3 yards ...
Brandt Clarke nets winner as Kings hold off Sharks
Brandt Clarke scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:40 left to help the visiting Los Angeles Kings recover after blowing a three-goal lead and hold on to win 4-3 against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.,Clarke, a defenseman, scored with a wrist shot from the right circle off a rush to give the Kin...
Habs' Cole Caufield caps 2-goal night with OT winner to top Kraken
Cole Caufield had two goals -- including the winner 44 seconds into overtime -- and an assist as the Montreal Canadiens responded after blowing a three-goal lead to defeat the host Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Tuesday.,Juraj Slafkovsky and Alex Newhook also scored for Montreal while goaltender Jakub Dobes ...
Rangers' Jonathan Quick logs 23-save shutout vs. Canucks
Mika Zibanejad scored a first-period goal and Jonathan Quick stopped 23 shots for his first shutout of the season as the New York Rangers snapped a three-game losing skid with a 2-0 victory over the host Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.,Quick continued his mastery of the Canucks, earning his sixth shut...