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After losing late lead, Islanders get OT goal from Bo Horvat to top Devils
Bo Horvat scored the game-winner in overtime and Ilya Sorokin made 33 saves to lift the visiting New York Islanders to a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Friday.,Horvat one-timed a cross-ice feed from Mathew Barzal past Jake Allen at 1:08.,With Allen pulled for the extra attacker late in the th...
Hornets' Brandon Miller (glute) sidelined for at least one week
Charlotte Hornets swingman Brandon Miller missed Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks and will be out at least one week due to a strained left glute.,Miller will miss at least three games before being evaluated in a week, according to the team. He played just 11 minutes before exiting in Wednesda...
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) slated to return vs. Texans
Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor is expected to play against the Houston Texans on Sunday after missing three games with an ankle injury.,Taylor was a full practice participant on Friday and wasn't given an injury status.,Standout defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (ankle) sat out...
Golden Knights score 3 late goals to rally past Senators
Tomas Hertl, Keegan Kolesar and Ivan Barbashev all scored with less than four minutes remaining in the third period Friday to rally the Vegas Golden Knights past the visiting Ottawa Senators 6-4.,Nicolas Roy and Nicolas Hague also tallied goals for the Golden Knights, while Adin Hill stopped 35 of t...
After close call, Jets bid to remain unbeaten vs. Flames
The Winnipeg Jets put their perfect record on the line when they visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday.,Winnipeg, the NHL's last unbeaten squad, has won all seven games this season. The Jets' current win streak is one shy of matching a franchise record, set twice last season.,But as Winnipeg prepares...
Steven Alker matches career-best round to lead Simmons Bank Championship
New Zealand's Steven Alker carded a bogey-free, 10-under-par 62 to secure the first-round lead at the inaugural Simmons Bank Championship on Friday in Little Rock, Ark.,Alker matched his lowest 18-hole score on the Champions Tour by racking up eight birdies before finishing the round with an eagle o...
Seahawks WR DK Metcalf (knee) doubtful vs. Bills
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is listed as doubtful to play against the visiting Buffalo Bills on Sunday.,Metcalf sustained a Grade 1 strain of the medial collateral ligament in his knee last Sunday in the Seahawks' 34-14 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. ,Seattle head coach Mike Macdona...
Team Falcons move on to grand final at Betboom Dacha Belgrade
Team Falcons recorded a 2-1 victory over Tundra Esports on Friday to advance to the grand final of the $1 million Betboom Dacha Belgrade event in Serbia.,Team Falcons sandwiched 51- and 40-minute wins on red around a 53-minute victory on red by Tundra Esports. ,The 12-team Dota 2 tournament began on...
Kings hope to keep out of penalty box vs. Utah HC
The Los Angeles Kings will seek their second win in as many games on Saturday afternoon when they host the Utah Hockey Club at their newly renovated home rink.,After playing their first seven games on the road, the Kings finally made their home debut Thursday and posted a 3-2 victory over the San Jo...
Capitals hot on offense entering tussle with Lightning
Through their first six games, the Washington Capitals have been offensive when it comes to opposing defenses. ,The Metropolitan Division club matched its season high with six goals in the last outing and will look to continue the puck-shooting prowess when it travels to face the Tampa Bay Lightning...
Dolphins DE Zach Sieler out with freak eye injury, surgery possible
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler suffered a freak eye injury in practice Thursday that will keep him out of Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, at a minimum, according to multiple reports Friday.,A poke in the eye during Thursday's practice left Sieler, 29, with a fractured orbit...
Blues having to step up play without star, face Canadiens next
The absence of No. 1 center Robert Thomas will challenge the St. Louis Blues during the next several weeks.,The Blues passed their first test Thursday while defeating the Maple Leafs 5-1 in Toronto. Their next challenge comes against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night as they continue their fo...
Cowboys' Dalvin Cook could play vs. 49ers; Micah Parsons out
Dallas Cowboys running back Dalvin Cook appears in line to make his season debut against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night in Santa Clara, Calif.,Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy noted the four-time Pro Bowl selection is now up to speed after the latter signed with the team's practice squad on Aug....
After one game, Clippers, Nuggets see huge room for improvement
A loss to start the season isn't a reason to panic, but it does give teams a chance to quickly assess what needs to be fixed.,The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers are in that situation after dropping their season openers at home this week. One thing is certain -- one of them will get a victor...
Saints' Chris Olave, Taysom Hill expected to play vs. Chargers
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave cleared concussion protocol on Friday, putting him in line to play in Sunday's host game against the Los Angeles Chargers.,Olave was injured in New Orleans' 51-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 13 and sat out the Saints' 33-10 setback to the Den...
Bruins aim to change attitude, end slide in clash vs. Leafs
Something has to give when the Boston Bruins cross paths with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time this season on Saturday. ,The two Original Six rivals enter their matchup in Boston having lost consecutive games in regulation, keeping them separated by just one point in the Atlantic Division....
After squandering top seed, Galaxy open playoffs vs. Rapids
The Los Angeles Galaxy beat Colorado twice in the regular season and rate as significant favorites to advance deep into the MLS Cup Playoffs.,But the Rapids aren't about to lay down despite a dismal stretch to end the regular season.,Seventh-seeded Colorado looks to improve on its recent play while ...
Reports: Rangers, Alexis Lafreniere finalizing 7-year extension
The New York Rangers and forward Alexis Lafreniere are close to finalizing a seven-year contract extension, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,TSN reported the deal is worth $52.15 million for Lafreniere, who signed a two-year, $4.65 million contract in August 2023 and is set to become a res...
Bengals WR Tee Higgins (quad) questionable vs. Eagles
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is listed as questionable to face the visiting Philadelphia Eagles this weekend after sustaining a quad injury in practice on Friday. ,Higgins was the lone member of the Bengals (3-4) listed as limited during Friday's practice session on the injury report...
Liverpool anticipating 'difficult' challenge at Arsenal
League leaders Liverpool face their second stiff test in as many weekends when they travel to London to face Arsenal on Sunday.,The Reds (7-1-0, 21 points) earned a gutty 2-1 home win over Chelsea last Sunday, with Curtis Jones' 51st-minute answer to Nicolas Jackson's 48th-minute equalizer standing ...