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Canucks send D Tucker Poolman, pick to Avs for D Erik Brannstrom
The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Erik Brannstrom from the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, sending defenseman Tucker Poolman and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft in exchange.,Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said his team will retain 20 percent of the salary of Poolman, who is sc...
NHL season-preview capsules: Pacific Division
ANAHEIM DUCKS,Head coach: Greg Cronin (second season),Last season: 27-50-5, 59 points, seventh place in Pacific Division,This season: After bottoming out in 2021-22, the Ducks will continue to climb out of the throes of a rebuild, albeit likely with baby steps. Last season was a disaster in part due...
NHL season-preview capsules: Central Division
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS,Head coach: Luke Richardson (third season),Last season: 23-53-6, 52 points, eighth place in Central Division,This season: Now comes the attempt for the long climb out of the basement. After bottoming out two seasons ago and being rewarded with the "Next One" in Connor Bedard, the ...
Alex Verdugo, Yankees clip Royals to open ALDS
NEW YORK -- Alex Verdugo hit a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees opened the American League Division Series with a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.,Game 2 is Monday night in New York. ,Verdugo reached base three times, doing...
Panthers place LB Shaq Thompson on IR, rule out TE Ian Thomas, CB Dane Jackson
The Carolina Panthers on Saturday downgraded tight end Ian Thomas and cornerback Dane Jackson to out for Sunday's game against the host Chicago Bears, and as expected placed linebacker Shaq Thompson on injured reserve.,Thompson, 30, sustained a season-ending torn Achilles in the loss last Sunday to ...
Cowboys place WR Brandin Cooks (knee) on IR
The Dallas Cowboys placed wide receiver Brandin Cooks on injured reserve Saturday due to a knee issue.,The infection followed a medical procedure Cooks had on the knee while remaining in New York after the Cowboys' 20-15 victory over the Giants on Sept. 26.,The move will sideline Cooks for the next ...
Without star rookie Malik Nabers, Giants press on vs. Seahawks
The New York Giants had a couple of extra days to prepare for their Sunday road game against the Seattle Seahawks.,But that still will not be enough for Malik Nabers.,The rookie, who leads the NFL in receptions, missed practice this week because of a concussion sustained late in a 20-15 loss against...
Riders fighting through injuries, visit desperate Elks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be out to win their third consecutive game and move closer to a playoff spot when they visit the Edmonton Elks on Saturday night.,Saskatchewan (7-7-1) is coming off wins over the Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks. The Elks (5-10) have dropped two in a row, bot...
Patrick Ewing rejoins Knicks as basketball ambassador
Hall of Fame center Patrick Ewing has rejoined the New York Knicks as an ambassador to assist both basketball and business operations, the team announced Friday.,Ewing, the franchise's all-time leading scorer, will work directly with Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau and the team's front office.,"As I said...
Friday October 4 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions for College Football & WNBA
These are our top betting picks and predictions for October 4th's college football slate with a bonus WNBA pick....
College Football Week 6 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for Week 6 of the college football season, including bets for Clemson vs. Florida State and more....
Diamondbacks dismiss pitching coach Brent Strom
The Arizona Diamondbacks fired veteran pitching coach Brent Strom on Thursday, according to multiple reports.,Strom confirmed his exit to The Athletic.,"Appreciated the opportunity," Strom said. "Pitching held this team back this year. Did my best. End of story.",The Diamondbacks have yet to announc...
Julius Randle feels fortunate to be 'wanted' by Wolves
Once he got over the initial shock of being traded from the New York Knicks to the Minnesota Timberwolves last weekend, Julius Randle was excited to join another NBA title contender. ,"You want to be somewhere where you feel wanted. I feel wanted here," Randle said Thursday. "At this point in my car...
Giants WR Malik Nabers remains out of practice
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is making progress despite being scheduled to sit out practice on Thursday, head coach Brian Daboll told reporters.,Nabers remains in concussion protocol as New York continue its preparations for a road game against Seattle. The Giants (1-3) will tra...
With star rookie Malik Nabers in question, Giants ready for Seahawks
The New York Giants have had a couple of extra days to prepare for Sunday's game in Seattle.,But that still might not be enough for Malik Nabers.,The rookie, who leads the NFL in receptions, missed practice this week because of a concussion suffered late in a 20-15 loss against the visiting Dallas C...
October 3rd Best Sports Betting Picks for Thursday Night Football, College Football, MLB Playoffs
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for Thursday Night Football, college football, and the MLB Playoffs on 10/3/2024....
Sparks F Dearica Hamby wins Sportsmanship Award
Forward Dearica Hamby of the Los Angeles Sparks won the 2024 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, the WNBA announced on Wednesday.,Hamby, 30, is a first-time recipient of the award, named for the late Kim Perrot, who succumbed to cancer in August 1999 after helping the Houston Comets win the WNBA title i...
Frank Vogel joins Mavericks coaching staff as consultant
Four-time head coach Frank Vogel has joined Jason Kidd's coaching staff in Dallas as a consultant, the Mavericks head coach said. ,"It took a lot of begging," Kidd said, according to the SteinLine, "but he was talked into it and I'm happy he said yes.",Vogel was fired as head coach of the Phoenix Su...
Sharks' Macklin Celebrini, top overall pick, nursing lower-body injury
Top overall pick Macklin Celebrini did not participate in practice on Wednesday, one day after the San Jose Sharks rookie forward exited a preseason game with a lower-body injury.,Celebrini was injured in the second period after he slid hard into the boards following a trip from behind by Utah Hocke...
Mavericks star Luka Doncic nursing calf injury
Dallas Mavericks superstar guard Luka Doncic is nursing a left calf contusion and will be re-evaluated in one week, the team announced Wednesday.,Per the Mavericks, Doncic sustained the injury during workouts this week. ,Doncic, 25, is a five-time First Team All-Pro selection. In 400 career regular-...