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Leafs G Joseph Woll might return to face Blue Jackets
Toronto goaltender Joseph Woll could make his first start of the season Tuesday night when the Maple Leafs visit the Columbus Blue Jackets.,"It's possible, yes," Toronto coach Craig Berube said on Monday before the Leafs' 5-2 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning.,Woll has missed the first s...
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...
3DMAX first team into Thunderpick World Championship quarters
3DMAX swept through its two matches on Monday and became the first team to advance to the quarterfinals of the Thunderpick World Championship in Berlin.,After beating Team Falcons 13-10 on Anubis and 13-9 on Nuke, 3DMAX took down OG in the Group A winners match 13-10 on Ancient and 13-11 on Inferno....
49ers' Brandon Aiyuk out for season, Deebo Samuel hospitalized
The San Francisco 49ers were hit with a double dose of rough health news regarding two wide receivers on Monday.,First, the team learned that Brandon Aiyuk tore his ACL and MCL on Sunday in San Francisco's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and is done for the season.,Later, coach Kyle Shanahan announce...
Ducks look to beat winless Sharks a second time
The Anaheim Ducks will aim for another early-season win over the Sharks when they host San Jose on Tuesday.,The Ducks opened their season by blanking the Sharks 2-0 on Oct. 12. Isac Lundestrom and Trevor Zegras scored for Anaheim, and Lukas Dostal made 30 saves for his second career shutout.,However...
Lights on LeBron, Bronny James as Lakers open vs. Wolves
Two teams with every expectation that they will be in the mix come the spring will open the season against each other Tuesday when the Los Angeles Lakers play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves.,The Lakers will try to squeeze another quality season out of a veteran duo in LeBron James and Anthony Da...
Reports: Rockets give Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green lucrative extensions
The Houston Rockets had a bounce-back year in 2023-24 thanks in large part to their 2021 draft class. Now, the Rockets are locking up their core for the immediate future.,The Rockets awarded center Alperen Sengun with a five-year, $185 million rookie extension and signed guard Jalen Green to a three...
Finally on track, Avs go for third straight win vs. Kraken
After an 0-4-0 start, it would seem the Colorado Avalanche are back on track.,The Avalanche will look to post a third consecutive victory Tuesday when they travel to Seattle to face the Kraken.,Colorado got its first victory Friday, defeating visiting Anaheim 4-3 on Nathan MacKinnon's overtime goal....
Canucks' Kevin Lankinen goes for 3rd straight win vs. Blackhawks
Kevin Lankinen watched from the Vancouver Canucks' bench on opening night but has since made his case as the club's top goaltender amid transition at the position.,With Thatcher Demko still recovering from a knee injury sustained early in last season's playoffs, Lankinen has shined, entering Tuesday...
Hawks extend F Jalen Johnson, reportedly for $150M
The Atlanta Hawks signed forward Jalen Johnson to a multi-year contract extension on Monday.,The team did not disclose the deal's terms, but ESPN reported the extension is for five years and $150 million -- fully guaranteed.,"Jalen Johnson embodies the characteristics we look for as an organization,...
Reports: 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) out for the season
San Francisco 49ers standout wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk tore his ACL and MCL in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and is done for the season, according to multiple media reports on Monday.,NFL Network reported that an MRI on Monday confirmed the ACL and MCL injuries to the right knee, which o...
Reports: Rockets G Jalen Green inks 3-year, $106M extension
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green signed a three-year rookie contract extension worth $106 million on Monday, ESPN and The Athletic reported.,The third year of the extension features a player option. Per ESPN, Green, 22, is the first NBA player to land a 2-plus-1 rookie extension worth at least $100...
Report: Seahawks WR DK Metcalf has sprained MCL
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is week-to-week with a Grade 1 MCL sprain, ESPN reported Monday.,Metcalf departed Sunday's 34-14 win over the Atlanta Falcons with a knee injury in the fourth quarter after catching four passes for 99 yards and a touchdown.,He was seen briefly attempting to ...
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...
Flyers D Nick Seeler (leg) to make season debut vs. Capitals
Philadelphia defenseman Nick Seeler, who has yet to play this season because of a nerve issue in his right leg, is expected to make his 2024-25 debut on Tuesday when the Flyers host the Washington Capitals.,Seeler, 31, injured his leg when he slid to block a pass during an Oct. 1 preseason game agai...
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...
Nestor Cortes likely for Yankees roster; Gerrit Cole to start G1
The New York Yankees expect to have left-hander Nestor Cortes on the roster when the World Series begins Friday against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.,Cortes has not pitched in the postseason because of an elbow flexor strain, last taking the mound Sept. 18 in the regular season when he pitched six sco...
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. ...
Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig resigns
Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig resigned Sunday, one day after the Utes lost their third straight game.,Head coach Kyle Whittingham announced Ludwig's resignation Sunday night.,"Andy is the consummate professional and we want to thank him for his complete dedication to our program during his ...
Giants coach: Daniel Jones remains QB1
New York Giants coach Brian Daboll confirmed Monday that Daniel Jones will remain the starting quarterback in Week 8 despite benching him in Sunday's loss.,Daboll said after Sunday's 28-3 setback against the NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles that he removed Jones in the fourth quarter to "create a ...