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Mac Jones to start vs. Texans, Brock Purdy out again
Mac Jones will again be the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers after Brock Purdy was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans due to his toe injury.,It will mark the fourth straight game and sixth overall that Purdy has missed this season. He was injured in a Week 1 victor...

Steven Alker pours in 11 birdies for big Simmons Bank lead
Steven Alker ripped off six straight birdies to finish his first round with a bang and take a five-shot lead at the Simmons Bank Championship on Friday in Little Rock, Ark.,Alker posted an 11-under-par 61 thanks to his birdie binge. The New Zealander's run began at the par-3 13th hole with a right-t...

Report: Storm to name Sonia Raman new head coach
Sonia Raman is making history and switching coasts, leaving her assistant coaching role with the New York Liberty to become the new head coach of the Seattle Storm, ESPN reported on Friday.,Raman, 51, agreed to a multi-year deal with the Storm and will be the first person of Indian origin to be a he...

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) questionable for Dolphins
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is questionable with a bruised left knee for Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins.,Penix was a limited practice participant for the third straight day on Friday. He indicated that he expects to play against Miami.,"Yes," Penix said. "That's the ...

Eagles rule out WR A.J. Brown (hamstring) vs. Giants
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was ruled out for Sunday's game against the New York Giants after missing each practice session this week with a hamstring injury.,Brown was bothered by a hamstring issue in the summer but has suited up for all seven games this season with the Eagles.,The...

Diego Pavia's lawyers amending JUCO lawsuit to be class action
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is not the only one who thinks junior college play shouldn't count against NCAA eligibility.,The 24-year-old is able to compete for the Heisman Trophy and potentially lead the Commodores to the College Football Playoff this season thanks to a federal court injuncti...

Andy Dalton slated to start for Panthers with Bryce Young ailing
Carolina Panthers veteran quarterback Andy Dalton will start Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills whether or not Bryce Young is active, ESPN reported Friday.,Carolina listed Young as doubtful on Friday due to the sprained right ankle that prevented him from practicing all week. Panthers coach Dav...

Unlimited Lamar: Jackson, Ravens optimistic after QB practices Friday
Two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson was a full participant in practice for the first time since Sept. 26, clearing his path to start for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.,Head coach John Harbaugh and the Baltimore staff will likely wait at least 24 hours to gauge how Jackson's injured right hamstri...

Giants, Brian Daboll fined for interrupting Jaxson Dart concussion exam
The New York Giants were fined $200,000 for violating the concussion protocol after rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart exited their Oct. 9 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, the NFL and NFLPA announced Friday.,The league's joint investigation with the players' association found coach Brian Daboll and...

San Diego FC captain Jeppe Tverskov signs extension
San Diego FC signed captain Jeppe Tverskov to a contract extension through 2027 with an option for 2028, the team announced Friday.,The 32-year-old Danish midfielder delivered two goals and 13 assists in 33 starts during his first season in MLS while leading the expansion club to the No. 1 seed in t...

Playoff seeding on the line as Lions clash with Roughriders
After holding out a spate of starters last week in a 17-16 loss at Winnipeg, the Saskatchewan Roughriders will remove the figurative bubble wrap from most of them on Saturday.,Quarterback Trevor Harris, running back A.J. Ouellette and others will be back in the lineup when Saskatchewan closes out th...

Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs 'real questionable' vs. Broncos, IR possible
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs remains out with a mysterious concussion and head coach Brian Schottenheimer said there's a chance he'll be placed on injured reserve.,"We're going to keep all options open," Schottenheimer said Friday.,Schottenheimer doesn't expect Diggs to be available Sunday...

Report: G Carter Hart signing 2-year deal with Knights
Goaltender Carter Hart's professional tryout with the Vegas Golden Knights is expected to convert to a two-year, $4 million contract, TSN reported on Friday.,Hart, one of five players acquitted of sexual assault charges stemming from an incident in 2018, agreed to a tryout contract with Vegas on Oct...

Report: Bengals captain Logan Wilson requests trade
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson has requested a trade while seeking more playing time, ESPN reported.,The team captain has started all seven games but has played just 73 percent of the defensive snaps, down sharply after playing at least 97 percent in each of the previous three campaigns....
Luka Doncic Steps Up, But Lakers Need LeBron James Back ASAP
LeBron James out with sciatica as the Los Angeles Lakers stumble in season opener. Can Luka Doncic carry the team until his return?...
How Los Angeles Dodgers’ Load Management Playoff Rotation Could Change Baseball’s Future
How the Dodgers’ playoff rotation may signal a new MLB era of load management, inspired by NBA strategies....

Vince Covello WDs from Bank of Utah Championship
Vince Covello withdrew from the Bank of Utah Championship prior to the start of the second round on Friday.,PGA Tour Communications did not provide a reason for Covello's withdrawal at Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah,Covello fired a 10-over-par 81 after the first round to reside 16 strokes behind...
Friday NBA Predictions: Raptors, Cavaliers, and Warriors Betting Insights
Get NBA Friday betting picks for Bucks, Raptors, Cavs, Nets, and Warriors, with insights amid the league’s ongoing gambling scandal....

Jets rule out CB Sauce Gardner and WR Garrett Wilson
The New York Jets ruled out cornerback Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.,Head coach Aaron Glenn provided the updates Friday, adding that quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) is questionable but trending in the right direction.,Glenn has still...
Seven Bold Predictions for the Dodgers vs. Blue Jays World Series
Our bold predictions for the 2025 World Series: Will the Los Angeles Dodgers repeat, or will the Toronto Blue Jays shock the world?...