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Steelers emerge from bye refreshed, ready to face rookie-led Browns
The AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers progressed toward full health during their bye week while multiple fellow contenders suffered defeats.,Pittsburgh (3-1) will aim to keep moving forward when the struggling Cleveland Browns (1-4) visit on Sunday.,All the better with the reinforcements the Ste...

Maple Leafs break it open late, slam shut Canadiens for opening win
Morgan Rielly scored the go-ahead goal in the third period Wednesday night and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Montreal Canadiens 5-2., ,Bobby McMann, Calle Jarnkrok, Auston Matthews (empty net) and William Nylander (empty net) also scored for the Maple Leafs., ,Nylander, Steven Lorent...

Chargers visit Dolphins as both sides seek redemption after blown leads
The Los Angeles Chargers have lost two in a row after a promising 3-0 start while the Miami Dolphins lost any momentum they had from a Monday Night Football win over the Jets last Sunday following a disappointing loss at Carolina.,Both sides will try to get back on track when they clash on Sunday af...

Matthew Schaefer, top pick in '25 draft, set for debut as Isles visit Pens
Matthew Schaefer said he is focused on the task at hand when he makes his NHL debut for the New York Islanders on Thursday.,One could understand if Schaefer, the top overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, took a moment to size up the competition. After all, the 18-year-old will face off against Sidney ...

Report: Jack Eichel, Knights reach 8-year, $108M extension
The Golden Knights have reportedly secured an eight-year, $108 million extension with center Jack Eichel, just hours before Vegas is set to open the regular season with a visit from the Los Angeles Kings.,Eichel, who had been in talks with the team throughout training camp to nail down a long-term d...

Magic Johnson named Tournament of Roses grand marshal
NBA legend Magic Johnson was named grand marshal of the 2026 Tournament of Roses and is set to participate in the 137th Rose Parade on New Year's Day as well as in pregame ceremonies of the 112th Rose Bowl Game at Pasadena, Calif.,Johnson, 66, was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002 after 1...
NHL 2025-26 Over/Under Predictions: Best Team Point Totals to Bet Now
The NHL 2025-26 season is here. Get our top Over/Under predictions on team point totals for Ottawa, Nashville, and St. Louis....

Report: Guardians RHP Nic Enright set for Tommy John surgery
After he was shut down in September in the midst of a promising rookie season, Cleveland Guardians right-hander Nic Enright is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery, MLB.com reported Wednesday.,Enright, 28, went on the injured list Sept. 9 with right elbow/forearm inflammation. The injury came aft...
Eagles vs. Giants Thursday Night Football Week 6 Betting Predictions
NFL Week 6 gets started with an NFC East matchup on Thursday Night Football between the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants. These are our best bets....

Collin Morikawa: Ryder Cup fan behavior 'not on me'
Collin Morikawa admits he was looking for some "chaos" from fans at the recent Ryder Cup. What the crowd delivered was something next level.,Asked if he takes any blame for the hostile attitude fans of the United States team had for players from Europe, Morikawa put some context to the matter Wednes...

Cam Atkinson to sign 1-day contract, retire with Blue Jackets
Forward Cam Atkinson will sign a one-day contract that will allow him to retire as a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team announced Wednesday.,Atkinson, 36, will sign his contract on Oct. 16 and be honored later that night before the Blue Jackets' home game against the Colorado Avalanche.,H...

Lynx place two on WNBA All-Defensive first team
Minnesota Lynx forwards Alanna Smith and Napheesa Collier anchor the WNBA's 2025 All-Defensive first team announced on Wednesday.,Joining the duo is Seattle Storm guard Gabby Williams and two players currently competing in the WNBA Finals, Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson and Phoenix Mercury forwar...

Tip line set up for anonymous reporting of NIL violations
The College Sports Commission launched a tip line for reporting potential NIL violations on Wednesday.,The commission called it an important information-gathering tool as it oversees thousands of name, image and likeness deals that have transformed the college sports landscape.,"One of the foundatio...
Wednesday October 8th Best MLB Playoff Betting Picks & Predictions
Wednesday October 8th features four MLB Playoff games. These are our best bets for Dodgers vs. Phillies and Brewers vs. Cubs, with a pair of player props to look into....

USC hosts No. 15 Michigan in first Coliseum meeting since 1957
All six of Southern California's Big Ten Conference losses since joining the league last season have been by one-score margins, a streak that began in 2024 against the Trojans' visiting opponent on Saturday, No. 15 Michigan.,The Wolverines (4-1, 2-0 Big Ten) welcomed USC (4-1, 2-1) to the conference...

Arturs Silovs posts shutout in Penguins debut to beat Rangers
Justin Brazeau scored two goals, and Arturs Silovs finished with 25 saves, lifting the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday in the season opener for both teams.,Blake Lizotte added an empty-net goal, and Evgeni Malkin notched a pair of assists to help th...

TCU hopes to rocket up Big 12 standings vs. Kansas State
Three seasons removed from playing in the Big 12 Championship Game, TCU and Kansas State will square off Saturday in Manhattan looking to find the groove that recently put them at the top of the conference.,Kansas State (2-4, 1-2 Big 12) gave up a late 14-point lead in a 35-34 loss at Baylor on Satu...

QB questions swirl on both sides of Iowa-Wisconsin showdown
Both teams will be dealing with quarterback uncertainty when the Iowa Hawkeyes head to Madison, Wis., on Saturday for the annual battle for the Heartland Trophy.,Iowa (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten), coming off a bye, lost 20-15 at home to seventh-ranked Indiana two weeks ago. Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski...

Chargers acquire edge rusher Odafe Oweh from Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens traded standout edge rusher Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for safety Alohi Gilman on Tuesday.,The deal also included a draft pick swap, with the Chargers shipping a fifth-round pick in 2026 to Baltimore and receiving a 2027 seventh-rounder that originally be...

Penn State welcomes Northwestern, trying to avoid third straight loss
Penn State began the season ranked No. 2 in the nation, but that feels like a distant memory right now., ,The slumping Nittany Lions hope to avoid a third straight defeat Saturday when they host Northwestern in Big Ten action from University Park, Pa., ,Penn State (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) opened its campa...