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Hurricanes out to regain form as Sharks visit
The Carolina Hurricanes have gone about two weeks without a feeling that the pieces are all fitting together.,It's an unusual stretch for a team that has excelled for most of the past few seasons.,Another chance to sort through glitches comes Tuesday night when the San Jose Sharks visit Raleigh, N.C...
Avalanche, Sharks swap goalies in four-player deal
The Colorado Avalanche traded goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, forward Nikolai Kovalenko and two draft picks to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, forward Givani Smith and one draft selection on Monday.,Colorado's 2025 fifth-round draft pick and 2026 second-round pick ...
Dolphins LT Terron Armstead to rest knee, 'cool down'
Largely unable to practice because of injuries this season, Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead could be headed for the bench.,He left Sunday's win before the sixth snap and was visibly emotional on the bench during the first quarter, leading to speculation he might need knee surgery.,"We wil...
Georgia Tech WR Eric Singleton enters portal, plans Georgia visit
Georgia Tech sophomore wide receiver Eric Singleton entered the transfer portal on Monday, eyeing a rival known for dealing the Yellow Jackets losses. ,Singleton had a team-high 56 catches for 754 yards and three touchdowns in 2024 after delivering 48 receptions for 714 yards and six touchdowns as a...
LIV Golf announces 93-player field for Promotions event
LIV Golf on Monday announced the 93-player field for its second-ever Promotions event, set for this Thursday through Saturday at Riyadh Golf Club in Saudi Arabia.,Branden Grace of South Africa is the most recognizable name in the field, and he'll attempt to re-qualify for the league after being rele...
After ACC win, No. 4 Duke set to face Incarnate Word
Fourth-ranked Duke has played some tough teams in the early going so excuse the Blue Devils if they are looking forward to a relative breather.,Battled-tested Duke looks to stretch its winning streak to four games when it hosts Incarnate Word on Tuesday night at Durham, N.C.,The Blue Devils (7-2) ha...
Solid at home, Blue Jackets welcome skidding Flyers
After ending their latest road slide, the Columbus Blue Jackets return home where things have gone quite well this season. ,Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers have yet to win anywhere in December. ,Riding a five-game home point streak, the Blue Jackets look to hand the Flyers a fourth consecutive d...
After bump in road, Maple Leafs set to visit Devils
The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to avoid matching a season-high losing skid on Tuesday when they visit former head coach Sheldon Keefe and the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.,The Maple Leafs, who lost three in a row (0-2-1) from Oct. 22-26, dropped a 3-1 decision to the Washington Capitals on Friday a...
Raiders (2-11) hand QB1 to Desmond Ridder with Falcons up next
Another week, another loss and a new starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders. ,Desmond Ridder becomes the QB1 for the Raiders (2-11) in Week 15 as Las Vegas prepares to host his former team, the Atlanta Falcons (6-7), next Monday night.,Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said Monday an officia...
Saints QB Derek Carr (hand, concussion) week to week
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr suffered an injury to his left hand and has also entered concussion protocol, according to interim coach Darren Rizzi.,Rizzi's Monday news conference came shortly after NFL Network reported that Carr broke his left hand in Sunday's win over the New York Gian...
Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks set for another ACL surgery
Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks will see his season end after just three games and nine total carries after he tore the ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.,On a first-quarter run, Brooks planted his right foot in an attempt to cut to the...
Tennessee takes new No. 1 ranking into matchup with Miami
With five nonconference games still remaining on his team's schedule, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has the newest No. 1-ranked team in the country primed for the rigors of Southeastern Conference competition. ,The Volunteers (8-0) return to action Tuesday night when they take their top ranking to New...
Reports: Phillies signing RHP Jordan Romano
The Philadelphia Phillies and two-time All-Star Jordan Romano are in agreement on a one-year deal worth $7.75 million, ESPN and The Athletic reported Monday. ,The 31-year-old right-hander was non-tendered by Toronto earlier this offseason. The Phillies bolster their bullpen after Jeff Hoffman and Ca...
Tennessee No. 1 while Kansas tumbles in Top 25 shakeup
Tennessee is No. 1 in the Top 25 for the first time in six seasons while Iowa State reached its highest ranking since the 1950s after a tumultuous week in the AP poll.,Kansas, which had been No. 1 since the preseason poll, dropped nine spots to No. 10 after suffering consecutive losses to Creighton ...
Bucs S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) to miss several games
Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. sustained a sprained knee Sunday that will sideline him for multiple games, head coach Todd Bowles said Monday. ,Winfield was injured in the second quarter of Sunday's 28-13 win over the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. He exited the game two plays...
Angel City FC part ways with head coach Becki Tweed
Angel City FC parted ways with head coach Becki Tweed, the team announced Monday.,The team named Eleri Earnshaw to act as interim head coach, and the team will immediately begin the search for a new head coach.,Tweed was named head coach ahead of the 2024 season after being elevated to interim head ...
Predicting the Entire College Football Playoff, Start To Finish
The College Football Playoff bracket is officially set. So we gave our entire prediction of how the entire playoff will unfold, with the Oregon Ducks as an early favorite....
Tulane extends contract of head coach Jon Sumrall
Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall has reached an agreement with the school on a contract extension after leading the Green Wave to the conference championship game in his first season.,Sumrall had been linked to multiple Power 4 coaching openings but informed Tulane on Sunday night of his decision to st...
Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards fined $25K for profanity
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star guard Anthony Edwards was fined $25,000 by the league on Monday for using profane language during a media interview.,The incident occurred during the postgame media availability after the Timberwolves' 107-90 win over Golden State on Friday night. He scored 30 points ...
Report: Talks between Bill Belichick, UNC continue
Six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick is continuing to explore the head coaching opportunity at North Carolina, ESPN reported Monday, with a resolution expected by the end of this week.,Multiple outlets previously reported that Belichick interviewed with the Tar Heels last week in New York, an...