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Bears' Keenan Allen out vs. Colts; Rome Odunze in line to play
Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the host Indianapolis Colts due to a heel injury.,The news is not surprising given the six-time Pro Bowl selection sat out last week's game versus the Houston Texans and did not participate in practice this week.,T...

Dolphins expect to be without RB Raheem Mostert again
Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is "pessimistic" about running back Raheem Mostert's return from a chest injury on Sunday.,Mostert, 32, sustained the injury in the Week 1 win against Jacksonville and sat out last weekend's loss to Buffalo. He has been limited in practice this week.,"I am an optim...

Browns rule out TE David Njoku, RB Pierre Strong vs. Giants
The Cleveland Browns on Friday ruled out tight end David Njoku and running back Pierre Strong for Sunday's home game against the New York Giants.,Njoku has missed practice all week because of an ankle injury sustained in Week 1, while Strong sat out practices Wednesday and Thursday after injuring hi...

Montreal aiming to extend 'impressive' form vs. Fire
CF Montreal will look to extend their unbeaten streak to three games and keep their postseason hopes alive when against the visiting Chicago Fire on Saturday.,Montreal (7-12-10, 31 points) is currently 13th in the Eastern Conference, but just two points below the MLS Cup Playoff line.,Montreal erase...
How Far Can Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Go in 2024 WNBA Playoffs?
If the WNBA Playoffs are anything like March Madness, Caitlin Clark is in the driver's seat of how far the Indiana Fever will go....

WTA roundup: Tamara Zidansek rallies in Thailand; rain washes out play in Korea
Tamara Zidansek rallied from a set and a break down, then saved four match points to outlast Nadia Podoroska of Argentina 4-6, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3) in the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open in Hua Hin.,The Slovenian needed three hours and 41 minutes to complete the feat, making it the fourth-longest mat...

Ravens RB Justice Hill signs 2-year extension
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill signed a two-year contract extension on Friday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Ravens, however, the NFL Network reported it was worth $6 million.,Hill, 26, was due to be a free agent at the end of this season. He has five carries for 25 yards and...

Braves reinstate 2B Ozzie Albies from injured list
The Atlanta Braves returned three-time All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list prior to Friday's series opener against the host Miami Marlins.,Albies has been sidelined since fracturing his wrist during the Braves' 6-2 loss to ...

Week 3 NFL Capsules
NY Giants (0-2) at Cleveland Browns (1-1),If must-win territory can be reality in September, the Giants are ready to cross the border. They lost their first two games of the season to the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders. If they lose to the Browns, things really get dicey. New York then ...

Nets sign G Killian Hayes, F Tyrese Martin
The Brooklyn Nets announced the signings of guard Killian Hayes and forward Tyrese Martin on Friday.,Terms of the deals with the free agents were not disclosed.,Hayes, 23, was a first-round pick (seventh overall) by Detroit in the 2020 draft. He averaged 8.1 points, 5.2 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2...

Report: Ravens RB Justice Hill agrees to 2-year extension
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract extension, the NFL Network reported Friday.,Hill, 26, was due to be a free agent at the end of this season. He has five carries for 25 yards and eight receptions on 10 targets for 62 yards in two games this season.,...

Nats reinstate RHP Trevor Williams from 60-day IL
The Washington Nationals reinstated right-hander Trevor Williams from the 60-day injured list to start on Friday afternoon against the Cubs in Chicago.,Williams, 32, was 5-0 with a 2.22 ERA in 11 starts before landing on the IL on June 4 with a right flexor strain. He posted a 2.45 ERA across 7 1/3 ...

Eagles keeping tabs on A.J. Brown, C.J. Gardner-Johnson
The Philadelphia Eagles are keeping a keen eye on the health of both star wide receiver A.J. Brown and safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson.,Head coach Nick Sirianni kept it close to the vest in regard to the status of both players on Friday morning.,"We got some time. We'll see how today goes," Sirianni sai...

Report: Top CB Shavon Revel Jr. tears ACL, out for season
East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr., a projected first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, tore his left ACL in practice this week and will be sidelined the rest of the season, ESPN reported Friday.,He made a highlight-reel play in the Pirates' 21-19 loss to Appalachian State on Saturday with an...

F1 star Max Verstappen punished over bad word
Formula One points leader Max Verstappen was ordered to "accomplish some work of public interest" after uttering an inappropriate word Thursday at the news conference ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.,The punishment was handed down by the FIA -- the governing body of F1 -- after stewards reviewed t...
Aaron Rodgers Should Retire After 2024 Season
Aaron Rodgers still has it, and displayed that he's more than capable of winning games. But here's why he should call it a career and retire after this year....
College Football Week 4 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions
It's a packed week 4 of college football, and these are our top betting piciks and predictions as conference play gets underway....

Franchise icon Rick Nash to lead Blue Jackets' hockey ops
The Columbus Blue Jackets named franchise icon Rick Nash as their president of hockey operations on Friday.,The No. 1 overall pick at the 2002 NHL Draft by the Blue Jackets, he played with the club from 2002-12 and is the franchise leader in goals (289), assists (258) and points (547). He concluded ...

Hawks sign G Kevon Harris, F Joey Hauser
The Atlanta Hawks signed free agent guard Kevon Harris and forward Joey Hauser, the team announced Friday.,Both players reportedly will play under one-year, minimum-salary contracts.,Harris, 27, played in 36 games for the Orlando Magic over the past two seasons on a two-way contract, averaging 4.0 p...

Reports: Devils, Dawson Mercer agree to 3-year deal
Restricted free agent Dawson Mercer and the New Jersey Devils reached an agreement on a three-year contract extension worth $12 million, multiple outlets reported Friday.,Mercer, a 22-year-old center, was selected No. 18 overall in the 2020 NHL Draft. With the Devils, he has been remarkably durable,...