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Utah G Connor Ingram enters player assistance program
Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram entered the NHL/NHL Players' Association player assistance program, it was announced Sunday.,Ingram, who last played in an NHL game on Feb. 22, will be unavailable to the team for an indefinite period of time.,Under the terms of the program, Ingram will retu...
Oilers find groove ahead of clash vs. struggling Sabres
The Edmonton Oilers carry the momentum of two consecutive wins into a road matchup with the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.,While the Oilers are pointing in the right direction, the down-on-their-luck Sabres come into the clash sporting a six-game skid (0-5-1).,After securing a 3-2 overtime victory over t...
Mets C Francisco Alvarez (hand) to miss 6-8 weeks
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez fractured a hamate bone in his left hand and will be out six to eight weeks, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Sunday.,The 23-year-old suffered the injury during batting practice on Saturday.,Alvarez quickly established himself as one of the exciting backs...
Report: Eddie George agrees to become Bowling Green's coach
Former Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George is heading back to Ohio after agreeing to a five-year contract to become the head coach at Bowling Green, ESPN reported on Sunday.,George, 51, has posted a 24-22 record over the past four seasons as the head coach at FCS Tennessee State. He led the Tigers to...
Reports: Cardinals re-sign Baron Browning
The Arizona Cardinals re-signed edge rusher Baron Browning on a two-year, $15 million contract, NFL Network reported on Sunday.,Per the report, the deal that could reach up to $19 million with incentives.,In November, the Cardinals traded a 2025 sixth-round pick to acquire Browning. He appeared in e...
Trade off: Browns star Myles Garrett agrees to record extension
Myles Garrett's trade request from the Cleveland Browns has been canceled.,The Browns said Sunday they have agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2030 season. While the Browns did not disclose his salary, multiple outlets reported he will earn an average of $40 million a year and that...
Bills part ways with former All-Pro Von Miller
The Buffalo Bills released three-time All-Pro pass rusher Von Miller on Sunday.,The move clears $8.4 million in salary cap space for the Bills, who reportedly are open to bringing back Miller for the upcoming season.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you, <a href="https:...
NC State fires coach Kevin Keatts year after Final Four run
Kevin Keatts was dismissed Sunday as head coach at North Carolina State, a year after leading his team on a magical run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament.,In a statement, athletic director Boo Corrigan said a national search for Keatts' successor would begin immediately.,"I want to thank Coac...
Rio Takeda fires 64 at Blue Bay, captures second LPGA Tour title
LPGA Tour rookie Rio Takeda carded an 8-under-par 64 on Sunday to cruise to a six-stroke victory at the Blue Bay LPGA on Hainan Island, China.,Takeda, 21, captured her second LPGA Tour title after recording a bogey-free round to finish 17-under 271 at the Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course. The Japanese...
Sergio Garcia (63) wins individual, team championships in Hong Kong
Sergio Garcia carded a 7-under 63 to capture a double victory on Sunday at LIV Golf Hong Kong, winning both the individual and team titles. ,In a three-way tie for the lead entering the final round, Garcia started fast with an eagle on the 551-yard No. 3, recorded four consecutive birdies on holes 8...
We're Running Out of Time to Appreciate LeBron James
LeBron James could be out for extended time due to a groin injury, and we're running out of time to appreciate his longevity and greatness....
Islanders could vault in standings with win over Ducks
By trading only Brock Nelson this week, general manager Lou Lamoriello committed to the challenge of trying to retool the New York Islanders while keeping them in contention.,The Islanders have a chance to make the task look a little more manageable Sunday night, when they continue a three-game Cali...
Pistons look to snap losing streak, visit road-weary Blazers
The Detroit Pistons will look to avoid their first three-game losing streak since January when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.,The contest is the finale of a four-game road swing for the Pistons. They routed the Utah Jazz to start the trip before losing to the Los Angeles Clip...
Kings out to cool off hot Golden Knights amid battle for postseason
The Vegas Golden Knights have turned things around after a rough stretch and will look to keep rolling when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.,Vegas was in a rut from Jan. 9 to Feb. 4, managing just three wins in 14 games during that stretch (3-8-3). The team snapped a four-game slide on Feb...
Blue Jackets, Rangers jostle for position with postseason in view
The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers will become well-acquainted with each other over the next week, and how those games unfold eventually could determine which Metropolitan Division team reaches the postseason.,Two teams tied with 68 points get together Sunday night when the Blue Jackets ...
Cavaliers, in charge in the East, visit Bucks
Two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference will face off for the final time this season when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.,It's the second night of a weekend back-to-back at home for Milwaukee, which fell to the Orlando Magic 111-109 on Saturday night. The los...
'Playing for something,' Grizzlies look for season sweep of Pelicans
The Memphis Grizzlies are just two games out of second place in the Western Conference., ,And they're just four games above the top play-in spot., ,In the jam-packed West, every game matters, and the Grizzlies will try to gain a win Sunday night against the lowly Pelicans in New Orleans., ,The Grizz...
Capitals look to extend win streak at expense of Kraken
The Washington Capitals and Seattle Kraken both are coming off a win entering their game Sunday afternoon in the nation's capital.,Washington has answered a three-game losing streak with three straight victories, including Friday night's 5-2 home win over the Detroit Red Wings.,The Kraken, in turn, ...
No. 4 UCLA seeks redemption against No. 2 USC in Big Ten final
Can there be too much of a great thing? For the third time in 25 days, No. 2-ranked Southern California will play No. 4 UCLA. ,Only this time, they'll battle nearly 2,100 miles from their usual Los Angeles stomping grounds in the championship game of the Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis. ,Big Ten ...
No. 5 South Carolina seeks third straight SEC title, faces No. 1 Texas
South Carolina, ranked No. 5 in the nation, has rolled through its first two games in the Southeastern Conference women's tournament in Greenville, S.C.,The top-seeded Gamecocks (29-3) routed No. 8 seed Vanderbilt by 21 points Friday and handled No. 5 seed Oklahoma by 18 on Saturday. ,Next up is a d...