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Report: Jags QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) doubtful
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is unlikely to play Sunday against the visiting Minnesota Vikings due to a shoulder injury, NFL Network reported Thursday.,Lawrence, 25, is considered day-to-day as he continues to get treatment on his left shoulder, per the report. He is said to be w...

Cardinals chase rare four-game win streak, wary of revived Jets
One month before Aaron Rodgers celebrates his 41st birthday, the New York Jets are holding onto flickering hope they'll play beyond the regular season.,At 3-6, New York hits the road to take on the Arizona Cardinals (5-4) attempting to further repair its playoff chances dented by a five-game losing ...

Saquon Barkley, Eagles soar into Dallas set on extending Cowboys' misery
Saquon Barkley is determined to get his first win against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday as he leads the streaking Philadelphia Eagles into Arlington, Texas.,Barkley went 0-10 against Dallas while playing for the New York Giants from 2018-23. He was sidelined with a torn ACL for New York's only victor...

Newly fortified contenders clash as Steelers face Commanders
Two teams that tried to improve their fortunes at the trade deadline will meet when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday.,Pittsburgh (6-2), looking to boost both sides of the ball, acquired wide receiver Mike Williams from the New York Jets and edge rusher Preston Smith ...
Cincinnati Bengals Embrace Status Quo, Stay Quiet at NFL Trade Deadline: Will That Work?
The Cincinnati Bengals were quiet at the NFL Trade Deadline, their only move was to acquire Khalil Herbert from the Bears. Will this lack of activity work this time? ...
Ohio State Buckeyes Remain on Path to Playoff, Need Strong Finish to Secure Big Ten Championship
The Ohio State Buckeyes bounced back against Penn State and are poised to compete for a Big Ten title, but they need to finish the season on a high note....

Falcons on a roll, Saints strive for reset with seven straight setbacks
The Atlanta Falcons have their sights set on the franchise's first NFC South title since 2016. ,For the New Orleans Saints? Any old win would do after extending their NFL-worst losing streak to seven games last week at Carolina.,The Falcons (6-3) are all alone in first place as they visit the Saints...
Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty Eyes Historic Heisman Run with Historic Rushing Pace
These are the convincing numbers and statistics that will strengthen the Heisman candidacy of Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty....

Spurs looking for return to fundamentals in meeting vs. Blazers
The San Antonio Spurs hope their home court and a focus on fundamentals will help them produce some energy and overcome a depleted roster when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.,The Trail Blazers head to the Alamo City for the first game of a road back-to-back set and on the hee...

'Spoiled' by depth, Timberwolves take aim at skidding Bulls
Thursday night's matchup between the host Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves will pit two teams in the top five in the NBA in average 3-point attempts per game.,Minnesota is familiar with another kind of depth, as well.,"I'm lucky," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said. "I have eight starters. ...

Rested Stars aim to get 'back on track' vs. Blackhawks
After getting four days to shed any jet lag they incurred following the NHL Global Series in Finland, the Dallas Stars have turned their attention to hosting the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday evening.,The Stars lost back-to-back games to the Florida Panthers in Finland last weekend.,Following a day...

Bills need to improve run defense vs. Jonathan Taylor, Colts
Going into Week 10, the Buffalo Bills are already closing in on an AFC East title.,Up four by games in the division with eight games remaining, Buffalo tries to take another step toward what seems like an inevitable title Sunday when they visit the desperate Indianapolis Colts.,Buffalo (7-2) maintai...

Rookie quarterbacks clash as Patriots take on Bears
A meeting with the host Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon will carry more meaning than the typical regular-season game for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.,Maye, selected third overall in this year's draft, is set to go up against No. 1 overall pick and fellow signal-caller Caleb William...

Clippers take down Sixers in Paul George's return to LA
Norman Powell scored 26 points and James Harden added 18 as the Los Angeles Clippers spoiled the return of Paul George with a 110-98 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif., ,Ivica Zubac scored 15 points with nine rebounds and Derrick Jones Jr. added 14 points ...

Cal Poly can look at California as model for building from the ground up
Cal Poly's new head coach Mike DeGeorge hopes to begin the type of program rejuvenation currently taking place at California when the Mustangs visit the Golden Bears on Thursday night for a nonconference game in Berkeley, Calif.,DeGeorge, who spent the last six seasons at Division II Colorado Mesa, ...

Alex Ovechkin's goal streak hits 5 games as Caps edge Predators
Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist as the Washington Capitals came back to beat the visiting Nashville Predators on Wednesday.,Ovechkin extended his goal streak to five games at 10:25 of the third period with a quick snap shot from the right circle off a feed from Dylan Strom...

Vegas tops Edmonton despite Connor McDavid's return
Vegas' Noah Hanifin scored twice in the third period, including the game winner in the final minute, as the Golden Knights got their first road win of the season, 4-2 over the host Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid.,Hanifin, who had a three-point showing in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Utah Hockey C...

Ryan Kalkbrenner scores 49 to propel No. 15 Creighton past UT Rio Grande Valley
Ryan Kalkbrenner erupted for a career-high 49 points to go along with 11 rebounds, lifting No. 15 Creighton to a 99-86 victory over UT Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday in Omaha, Neb.,Kalkbrenner, the Big East Conference preseason player of the year, made 20 of 22 shots from the floor and also sank bot...

Sharpshooting Utah poses another challenge for Central Arkansas
Central Arkansas' tough season-opening road trip continues Thursday night in Salt Lake City as the Bears visit the Utah Utes.,After giving up 15 3-pointers and losing 88-50 to BYU in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Central Arkansas (0-1) has another big challenge against the Utes (1-0) at the Huntsman Cent...

Reports: Mercedes confirm Lewis Hamilton to race final 3 events
Lewis Hamilton will drive for Ferrari next year, but rumors that the seven-time Formula 1 champion is exiting Mercedes before the end of the current season reportedly were refuted by Mercedes.,Rumors of Hamilton making an immediate split with his current team arose after his poor showing last week i...