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Oilers, Penguins eager to put surprisingly poor starts behind them
A pair of struggling teams desperate to change their fortunes will hit the ice when the Edmonton Oilers play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.,Both the Oilers and Penguins are on a quest to rebound from disappointing extra-time setbacks in their last outing.,The Penguins arrive after surren...
Golden Knights defend perfect home record vs. Senators
The Vegas Golden Knights will try to build on one of the best home ice records in the NHL when they host the Ottawa Senators in a Nevada Day matinee on Friday afternoon in Las Vegas.,Vegas improved to 4-0-0 at T-Mobile Arena with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday to kick off a four...
Chiefs welcome WR DeAndre Hopkins, target Sunday debut
Three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is in a rush to get acclimated to the Kansas City Chiefs.,Hopkins' acquisition from the Tennessee Titans became official Thursday with the Chiefs parting with a conditional fifth-round draft pick to land the 32-year-old. NFL Network reported the compe...
NFL suspends Lions WR Jameson Williams 2 games for violating PED policy
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will not appeal a two-game suspension for two games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy, but said he the failed test leading to his second league-imposed ban was a "complete surprise.",The official NFL announcement on Thursd...
Pelicans G Dejounte Murray out indefinitely with broken hand
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray broke his left hand during his debut with the team on Wednesday night and will be sidelined indefinitely, the team confirmed Thursday.,Murray produced 14 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds as New Orleans beat the visiting Chicago Bulls 123-111. The injur...
LIV Golf Promotions: Only tournament winner gets full-time spot
Golf professionals and top amateurs seeking to compete in LIV Golf League events in 2025 will convene in Saudi Arabia in December for LIV Golf Promotions, hoping for their chance to earn a spot in the league and in The International Series in 2025.,LIV Golf announced Thursday its plans for the secon...
Cowboys TE John Stephens Jr. (ACL) out for season
Dallas tight end John Stephens Jr. tore his left ACL in practice on Wednesday and will miss the rest of the season, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday.,Stephens, who had not appeared in a game for the Cowboys (3-3) this season, missed the entire 2023 season after tearing the ACL in the same k...
Chiefs welcome WR DeAndre Hopkins
Three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is in a rush to get acclimated to the Kansas City Chiefs.,Hopkins' acquisition from the Tennessee Titans became official Thursday with the Chiefs parting with a conditional fifth-round draft pick to land the 32-year-old. NFL Network reported the compe...
Browns OC Ken Dorsey takes play-calling role: 'No magic pill'
Browns offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey goes from listening on the headset to calling plays this week, one of the numerous moving parts in Cleveland entering Week 8.,Jameis Winston will start with Deshaun Watson out for the season and the Browns (1-6) searching for answers to their poor output on of...
Fast start propels Mao Saigo into lead at Maybank Championship
Mao Saigo carded six birdies over her first eight holes and finished with a 9-under-par 63 on Thursday to seize a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Saigo collected 10 birdies to offset her lone bogey on the par-4 17th hole at the Kuala Lumpu...
Taylor Moore rides eagle to 1-stroke lead at Zozo Championship
Taylor Moore carded a 7-under-par 63 on Thursday to seize a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Zozo Championship in Chiba, Japan.,Moore's 63 matched his career-best score set during the final round of the 2023 Wyndham Championship. The 63 also tied the tournament record for a first-round s...
Falcons, ailing Bucs look to wrest control of NFC South
Sunday's pivotal NFC South matchup between the visiting Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks a lot different than it did last week.,Although the importance of the meeting between the two 4-3 squads isn't diminished, the personnel for one of the teams has changed considerably.,In Tampa ...
Ken Dorsey Will Call Plays for Cleveland Browns, Damage Already Done With Deshaun Watson’s Contract
Ken Dorsey will take over as the Cleveland Browns new play caller, but at 1-6, the damage is already done for Cleveland because of Deshaun Watson's contract....
World Series Best Sports Betting Picks for New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
The much-anticipated New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers World Series gets started on Friday October 25th, these are our top betting picks and predictions....
C.J. Stroud, Texans aim to take flight vs. Colts
One would figure the least of the Houston Texans' worries in 2024 is the passing game.,Yet last week, the inability to pass or protect quarterback C.J. Stroud was the major reason that Houston lost at Green Bay. Stroud threw for just 86 yards, which most weeks for him is a good quarter, and absorbed...
Lions, between tough road trips, face unimposing Titans
The Detroit Lions passed two road tests and have a couple more coming up in their first two November games. They seemingly get a break in the schedule on Sunday when they host the one-win Tennessee Titans.,Following their stunning 47-9 blowout of the Dallas Cowboys, the Lions handed the Minnesota Vi...
Dolphins excited at prospect of Tua Tagovailoa returning vs. Cards
The Miami Dolphins own the least productive offense in the NFL, but they feel one player could make a big difference.,The Dolphins have their eyes set on a sudden increase in points as they count on standout quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returning to action on Sunday when they battle the Arizona Cardin...
Jameis Winston draws start for Browns vs. red-hot Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens and the host Cleveland Browns are heading in opposite directions entering their AFC North matchup on Sunday.,Baltimore (5-2) is riding a five-game winning streak and is tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers atop the division. Cleveland (1-6) has lost five straight and is languishing...
Report: Pelicans' Dejounte Murray broke hand in opener
Dejounte Murray broke his left hand during his New Orleans Pelicans debut on Wednesday, ESPN reported.,The 28-year-old guard produced 14 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds as the Pelicans beat the visiting Chicago Bulls 123-111. The injury apparently occurred with 2:21 to play in the fourth quart...
Kevin Durant's 25 points help Suns edge Clippers in OT
Kevin Durant scored 25 points, including a game-tying jumper with 21.2 seconds remaining in regulation, as the visiting Phoenix Suns pulled off a 116-113 overtime victory in the regular-season debut of the Los Angeles Clippers' $2 billion arena at Inglewood, Calif.,Bradley Beal scored 24 points and ...