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Lightning F Oliver Bjorkstrand out for series vs. Panthers
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand will not play in the team's Eastern Conference first-round series against the Florida Panthers, head coach Jon Cooper announced on Saturday.,Bjorkstrand is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury that he sustained the injury during Tampa Bay's ...
Leafs hope D Oliver Ekman-Larsson will be ready by playoffs
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is expected to be ready for the playoffs, head coach Craig Berube said on Tuesday.,Ekman-Larsson, 33, hasn't played since sustaining an upper-body injury while falling awkwardly on a breakaway in a 4-3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning last Wedne...
Lightning F Oliver Bjorkstrand (lower body) out indefinitely
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, head coach Jon Cooper announced Sunday.,Bjorkstrand, who will be sidelined into the playoffs, sustained the injury during Tampa Bay's 4-3 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Friday. ,"It's tough...
Report: Notre Dame G Olivia Miles to enter transfer portal
Despite being projected as the No. 2 pick in next month's WNBA draft, star Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles will enter the transfer portal and remain in college, ESPN reported on Monday night.,Miles, 22, sat out the 2023-24 season due to a knee injury and gained an extra year of eligibility as a medica...
First-round picks Oliver Moore, Sam Rinzel to join Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks signed first-round draft picks Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel to three-year, entry-level contracts through the 2026-27 season, with both expected to make their NHL debuts before the end of the season.,The contracts carry a $950,000 cap hit.,The players, both 20-year-old Minnesota...
Former Arkansas, NBA C Oliver Miller dies at 54
Oliver Miller, who starred at center for Arkansas ahead of a lengthy NBA career, died at age 54, the National Basketball Retired Players Association announced on Wednesday.,No cause of death was stated.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The basketball community has lost a Lege...
WNBA draft scheduled for April 14 in New York City
The 2025 WNBA Draft will be held April 14 in New York City. ,The Dallas Wings have the No. 1 pick, followed by the Seattle Storm. The Washington Mystics have the next two selections, with the expansion Golden State Valkyries owning the fifth choice.,WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce th...
Lightning acquire Bjorkstrand, Gourde from Kraken in 3-team swap
The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde on Wednesday as part of a three-team swap. ,The Lightning sent two conditional first-round picks (2026, 2027) and forward Michael Eyssimont to the Seattle Kraken. The first-round picks are top-10 protected. The Lightning a...
Blue Jackets F Mathieu Olivier inks 6-year extension
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier signed a six-year, $18 million contract extension on Wednesday.,Olivier, 28, was in line to be an unrestricted free agent after this season. The contract will run through the 2030-31 campaign.,He has 21 points (12 goals, nine assists) and 113 penalty min...
MLS roundup: Rapids extend D Keegan Rosenberry
The Colorado Rapids signed defender Keegan Rosenberry to a three-year extension through the 2028 season on Thursday.,The 31-year-old captain is entering his seventh season as the club's longest-tenured player. The two-time All-Star ranks fourth in Rapids history in MLS appearances (172) and starts (...
Report: LAFC F Olivier Giroud loses $500k worth of jewelry in burglary
Los Angeles FC forward Olivier Giroud had $500,000 worth of jewelry taken from his home in a burglary earlier this month, ESPN reported Tuesday night.,TMZ Sports originally reported the news on Monday afternoon.,Giroud and his family were not home when the incident occurred. Burglars entered the res...
Iowa QB Brendan Sullivan (ankle) to start Music City Bowl
Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan has recovered from a sprained ankle and will start the Music City Bowl against Missouri on Dec. 30, Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz said Friday.,Sullivan missed the final two games of the regular season due to the ailment.,"He feels fully confident," Ferentz said of Sul...
Why Was Olivia Ponton at Joe Burrow’s House During Monday Night Burglary?
Model and influencer Olivia Ponton was the individual who reported a burglary at Joe Burrow's mansion while he was playing on Monday Night Football. But why was she there?...
Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues Prove Firing Coaches Works—Will Penguins Sacrifice Mike Sullivan?
The Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues fired their coaches and immediately won. Should the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins follow suit and part ways with Mike Sullivan, or are their problems far deeper?...
Union D Olivier Mbaizo agree to contract extension
Philadelphia Union defender Olivier Mbaizo agreed to terms on a contract extension Thursday that spans through the 2026 season.,The team did not disclose financial terms of the deal, which includes options for the 2027 and 2028 campaigns.,"Olivier has been a consistent contributor to our backline si...
Iowa QB Brendan Sullivan out, Cade McNamara back from injury
Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan will miss the final two regular-season games and Cade McNamara will return from a two-game absence to replace him when the Hawkeyes visit Maryland on Saturday, according to multiple reports on Monday.,McNamara sustained a concussion against Northwestern on Oct. 26 a...
Pittsburgh Pirates and Livvy Dunne Reveal Crazy Reward for Rare Paul Skenes Rookie Card
Topps released a one-of-a-kind rookie card for sensation Paul Skenes, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are desperately trying to secure that card with a crazy reward offer....
Iowa QB Cade McNamara (concussion) out vs. Wisconsin
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara will miss Saturday's game against Wisconsin due to a concussion.,McNamara sustained the head injury during last Saturday's 40-14 home win over Northwestern. He exited in the second quarter.,McNamara took a hard hit on the play and "hit the turf pretty hard," Hawkeyes c...
Union sign M Quinn Sullivan to extension
The Philadelphia Union announced a contract extension for Quinn Sullivan on Wednesday.,The 20-year-old homegrown midfielder's deal runs through 2027 with an option for 2028.,Sullivan enjoyed a breakout season in 2024 with five goals and 11 assists in 34 matches (25 starts).,"He stepped up with versa...
WR Amari Cooper expected to make Bills debut Sunday
The Buffalo Bills expect newly acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper to make his debut for the team Sunday against the visiting Tennessee Titans.,Cooper, 30, came to the Bills via trade from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday. Originally, the team was undecided on whether he would play against the Titans...