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Mavericks F Anthony Davis exits vs. Pacers with lower leg injury
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis exited Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter with a lower leg injury.,Davis scored a basket but came up hobbled on the play. He left the floor and went to the locker room.,Mavericks PR announced he was questionable to return due to lo...

Reports: Twins to hire ex-Pirates manager Derek Shelton
The Minnesota Twins are turning to Derek Shelton to be their next manager, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.,Shelton was the Twins' bench coach in 2018 and 2019 before being hired to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates.,That stint in Pittsburgh ended this past May following a 12-26 start to the 2...

Lions' Aidan Hutchinson lands 4-year extension, reportedly for $180M
The Detroit Lions gave star pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson a four-year contract extension on Wednesday, reportedly making him the NFL's richest non-quarterback in terms of guaranteed money.,The team confirmed Hutchinson's extension that will run through 2030, though it didn't announce financial terms....

Breeders' Cup: Packed field for Classic despite Sovereignty scratch
The title of world's top thoroughbred racehorse in 14 difference categories will be on the line when the scions of the sport converge for the 42nd Breeders' Cup World Championships Friday and Saturday at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club just north of San Diego.,All 14 of the races -- to be contested both o...

Broncos sign TE Marcedes Lewis, 41, to practice squad
Denver signed veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis to its practice squad on Wednesday, opening up an opportunity for the 41-year-old to make Broncos and NFL history.,Should Lewis be elevated to the game-day roster and play, he would be the oldest player to take the field for the Broncos, beating the rec...

Magic pick up team options on F Tristan da Silva, G Anthony Black
The Orlando Magic exercised the team options on the contracts of forward Tristan da Silva and guard Anthony Black, keeping the duo under contract through the 2026-27 season.,The Magic, in making the announcement on Wednesday before Friday's league deadline, did not disclose terms. The Orlando Sentin...
Michael Jordan’s Take on Load Management Misses the Modern NBA Reality
Michael Jordan’s comments on load management during NBC’s NBA coverage have stirred debate but the modern game is far more demanding than he realizes....

Mayweather-Pacquiao potential rematch could nix Mayweather-Tyson bout
A prospective exhibition match between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be impacted by another potential mega-payday -- a rematch between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.,The long-anticipated rematch from their May 2015 "fight of the century," which Mayweather won after 12 roun...

Missouri QB Beau Pribula's timetable TBD after ankle injury
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula's timeline to return from an ankle injury is undetermined, head coach Eli Drinkwitz announced on Wednesday.,Pribula sustained the injury in the second half when the then-No. 15 Tigers lost 17-10 to Vanderbilt on Saturday. The Penn State transfer sustained the injury...

Lionel Messi: MLS needs to allow more spending for league to grow
Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has some ideas for growing Major League Soccer, the league he recently signed on to play for through 2028 with Inter Miami.,"Every team should have the opportunity to bring in players and sign whoever each team wants without limitations or rules for players to bring the...

Former LSU coach Ed Orgeron would love to fill vacancy
Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron said on Wednesday that he's "one phone call away" if the university wants him to fill the vacancy left by the firing of Brian Kelly.,Orgeron, who coached the Tigers for six seasons including a 15-0 run to the national championship in 2019, agreed with LSU to part way...

Report: Bryson DeChambeau plans early LIV Golf contract renewal
Bryson DeChambeau reportedly plans to stay with LIV Golf.,Per the popular social media account Flushing It, the two-time U.S. Open champion and LIV Golf are working to finalize terms on a new deal prior to February's 2026 season opener in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,One of the Saudi-backed circuit's bigge...

Falcons coach on Michael Penix Jr.: 'Feel really good about him'
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix and wide receiver Drake London are both making progress as they bid to return from injuries, coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday.,Penix, who is nursing a bone bruise on his knee, was a spectator this past Sunday and watched as Kirk Cousins and the Falcons str...

Bears sign veteran S C.J. Gardner-Johnson
The Chicago Bears signed well-traveled safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the active roster following his visit on Tuesday.,The Baltimore Ravens released the 27-year-old veteran on Oct. 14 after just one week on their practice squad. He was released by the Houston Texans on Sept. 23 when his situation t...

Storm officially tab Sonia Raman as 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.,Raman, 51, agreed to a multi-year deal Wednesday with the Storm, according to multiple reports, and will be the first person of Indian ...
Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia Has No Business Being in Heisman Talks
Diego Pavia has powered Vanderbilt to 7-1, but his Heisman résumé doesn’t stack up. Here’s why the hype around him is more fiction than fact....

Report: Broncos sign TE Marcedes Lewis, 41, to practice squad
Denver signed veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis to their practice squad, ESPN reported Wednesday, opening up an opportunity for the 41-year-old to make Broncos and NFL history.,Should Lewis be elevated to the game-day roster and play, he would be the oldest player to take the field for the Broncos, b...
Why Sports Gambling Will Not Be the Downfall of Professional Sports
What if God texted you the NBA scores before Halloween’s tip-offs? This story breaks down why casinos—not cheaters—are the real protectors of the game....
Wednesday NBA Betting Picks: October 29th Best Bets, Player Props
Wednesday’s NBA betting guide: Best prop bets and predictions for Jokic, Morant, and Mitchell as the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Cavs hit the floor....

Reports: Lions' Aidan Hutchinson lands $180M extension
The Detroit Lions are signing star pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a four-year, $180 million contract extension, his agent confirmed to multiple media outlets on Wednesday.,The Lions had not confirmed the reports by late morning, but did post a meme of Hutchinson dancing on the team's official X acc...