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With Bobby Petrino back, Arkansas seeks another upset of No. 12 Tennessee
The Arkansas Razorbacks put a slight dent in Tennessee's College Football Playoff positioning last season, so coach Josh Heupel's No. 12 Volunteers will try to avoid a repeat of that game on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville, Tenn.,Holding a 13-7 all-time series edge, the Volunteers (4-1, 1-1 SEC) wil...

Miami's Carson Beck joins Oregon's Dante Moore atop Heisman race
The Miami Hurricanes have knocked off three ranked opponents through their first five games of the season, helping quarterback Carson Beck vault to the forefront of the Heisman Trophy race.,A co-favorite at one point earlier this season, Beck drifted back a few spots before leading a convincing win ...

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley appears on injury report with knee issue
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley appeared on the team's estimated injury report Monday, sitting out with a knee injury.,NFL Network reported that Barkley was feeling "general soreness" after the Eagles' loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, but he expects to play this Thursday against...

Panthers start 3-peat quest down 2 stars vs. Blackhawks
When the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers open their season Tuesday, they will be missing two of their biggest stars: Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk.,The Panthers, who will play host to the Chicago Blackhawks in Sunrise, lost Barkov during practice Sept. 25. One of the...

Facing elimination, Yankees out to cool off Jays' bats
NEW YORK -- Through two games, the New York Yankees have been unable to get Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and most of his other Blue Jays teammates, out.,Because of New York's pitching woes, Toronto is on the verge of sweeping the first postseason series between the teams.,However, the Yankees hope they ca...

Vikings' Carson Wentz ailing, J.J. McCarthy set to practice next week
One day after Carson Wentz led the Minnesota Vikings to a comeback victory in London, coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that the veteran quarterback is being evaluated for a sore left shoulder.,Meanwhile, injured quarterback J.J. McCarthy is expected to resume practicing following the team...

Raiders TE Brock Bowers (knee) week-to-week
Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is week-to-week after missing his first game of the season Sunday, head coach Pete Carroll told reporters Monday.,Bowers had been playing through a PCL injury and bone bruise on his left knee, according to ESPN. He sustained the ailments during...

Oilers lock up D Jake Walman with 7-year, $49M deal
Defenseman Jake Walman signed a seven-year, $49 million extension with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.,Walman, 29, joined the Oilers at the trade deadline last season from the San Jose Sharks following previous stints with the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues.,Walman finished with a career-high ...

Reports: Oilers lock up D Jake Walman with 7-year, $49M deal
The Edmonton Oilers agreed to a seven-year, $49 million extension with defenseman Jake Walman, according to multiple reports Monday.,Walman, 29, joined the Oilers at the trade deadline last season from the San Jose Sharks following previous stints with the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues.,Walm...

Wayne Gretzky to remain NHL analyst for Turner Sports
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky has reached agreement on a multi-year contract extension to remain as an NHL analyst with Turner Sports.,The news was announced Monday on the NHL on TNT official account on X. No contract details were provided.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">?? L...

Packers WR Christian Watson returns from PUP list
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson was on the practice field Monday for the first time since tearing his right ACL in Week 18 last season.,The Packers have designated Watson to return from the physically unable to perform list and opened his 21-day practice window, according to multipl...

Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez charged with felony battery
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge in addition to three previously announced misdemeanors in connection with a weekend altercation in Indianapolis that led to his stabbing, officials in Marion County, Ind., announced Monday.,Prosecutor Ryan Mears said Sanchez, a Fox Sp...

Katerina Siniakova scores early upset in Wuhan
The Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova scored the first upset of the Wuhan Open on Monday with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over 15th-seeded Diana Shnaider of Russia.,Siniakova, who entered the tournament as a qualifier, converted four of five break chances to advance to the second round of the final WTA 100...
Chiefs vs. Bills Jaguars Monday Night Football Week 5 Betting Predictions
Kansas City Chiefs visit Jacksonville in a key Monday Night Football matchup. Analyze the Chiefs’ offense, Jaguars’ defense, and find the best betting pick....

Arthur Rinderknech dumps No. 3 Alexander Zverev in Shanghai
Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech knocked out No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Monday to reach the fourth round at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.,Rinderknech, who defeated Zverev in a five-setter at Wimbledon this year in their first meeting, won 24 out of 29 points at the net in the ...

Daria Kasatkina hits 'breaking point,' ends season early
WTA Tour veteran Daria Kasatkina said she is ending her season early to focus on her mental health after reaching a "breaking point.",Ranked No. 19 in the world, the 28-year-old Russian-born Australia resident has compiled a 19-22 singles record this year with nearly $1.5 million in prize money but ...

4-star C Davion Adkins commits to 'connected' Kansas
Kansas landed a commitment Sunday night from four-star center Davion Adkins, the fourth recruit to choose the Jayhawks in the past week.,The 6-foot-9 senior from Prolific Prep in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., picked head coach Bill Self's program over Houston and Rutgers after visiting all three schools la...
MLB Playoff Game 2 Best Bets: Dodgers vs Phillies, Cubs vs Brewers
Get free MLB playoff picks and predictions for Monday, October 6. Breaking down Dodgers vs Phillies, Cubs vs Brewers, and a Jesus Luzardo prop bet for NLDS Game 2....

Driver claims self-defense in stabbing of ex-QB, current analyst Mark Sanchez
A 69-year-old delivery driver alleged to have stabbed former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez said he feared that "this guy is trying to kill me" so he acted in self-defense, according to court records filed on Sunday.,The altercation early Saturday morning in an alley in downtown Indianapolis led to Sa...
Why Baker Mayfield Should Be Early Frontrunner for 2025 NFL MVP Award
Baker Mayfield has revitalized his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leading them to a 4-1 start and building a strong MVP case with clutch performances, efficient passing, and leadership....