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David Lipsky part of 4-way tie for Bank of Utah lead
David Lipsky eagled his final hole and found himself part of a four-way tie for the lead when play was suspended due to darkness at the Bank of Utah Championship on Thursday in Ivins, Utah.,Lipsky posted a 6-under-par 65, as did Sweden's Jesper Svensson and Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen. Austin Cook wa...

Rockets refining playmaker-by-committee plans for Pistons
While the Houston Rockets' deployment of the tallest starting lineup since the NBA began tracking starters has generated ample ballyhoo, their decision to eschew utilizing a traditional point guard could yield greater ramifications.,The Rockets, set to host the Detroit Pistons in their home opener o...

Panthers QB Bryce Young (ankle) misses practice again
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young missed practice Thursday for the second straight day due to his right ankle injury.,Young was injured during last Sunday's 13-6 victory over the New York Jets and exited the game in the third quarter.,Young has yet to work on the field this week, suggesting ...

Reports: Ravens signing DE Carl Lawson
Free agent defensive end Carl Lawson signed with the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday after a recent workout, according to multiple media reports.,Lawson, 30, has not yet played this season after recording five sacks in 2024 on a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys. He played his first four season...

U.S. prosecutors outline 8 NBA games in wire fraud, conspiracy indictment
An unsealed indictment alleges current and former NBA players and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were part of an illegal gambling ring using "inside information to profit" from illegal betting activity, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York said Thursday...

Vikings activate RB Aaron Jones off IR for Chargers game
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones has been activated from injured reserve prior to the team's game against the host Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday.,Jones was listed as questionable to play after missing the Vikings' last four games due to a hamstring injury. Minnesota officially opened hi...

Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier arrested in gambling probe
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday morning in connection with a federal investigation into illegal gambling.,Also taken into custody was former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones, who was linked to investigations involv...

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers carries no animosity into clash vs. Packers
Aaron Rodgers was not a happy camper when it came time to leave the Green Bay Packers following the 2022 season.,So to hear Rodgers insist he harbors no grudges seems a bit wild as he leads the host Pittsburgh Steelers against his former team of 18 seasons on Sunday night.,Rodgers says he's not out ...

Report: Vikings to activate RB Aaron Jones off IR
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is expected to be activated from injured reserve prior to the team's game against the host Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, ESPN reported.,Jones is listed as questionable to play on Thursday after missing the Vikings' last four games due to a hamstring inj...

Ex-Alabama QB AJ McCarron launches campaign for lieutenant governor
Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is running for lieutenant governor in the state's 2026 election, he announced Thursday.,The Mobile native and two-time national champion with the Crimson Tide released a statement on YouTube.,"When Coach (Nick) Saban recruited me to play quarterback for the Uni...

Reports: Texas Tech to start QB Will Hammond vs. OK State
Backup quarterback Will Hammond will make his second straight start for No. 14 Texas Tech on Saturday against visiting Oklahoma State, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Behren Morton still is recovering from a knee injury but would be available in an emergency role for the Red Raiders (6-1, 3-1 Bi...

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi signs extension through 2028
Superstar Lionel Messi signed a contract extension with Inter Miami through 2028, the MLS club announced Thursday morning.,Inter Miami announced the news over social media with a video of Messi signing the contract at the construction site of their new stadium. The header in the video was simply: "H...

Montreal Victoire sign 3 foundational players to extensions
The Montreal Victoire announced two-year contract extensions Thursday with captain Marie-Philip Poulin and two other foundational players.,Poulin, a forward, along with goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens and alternate captain and forward Laura Stacey are entering their third season with the PWHL franchis...

Zane Smith signs multi-year deal with Front Row Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports announced a multi-year contract extension with driver Zane Smith on Thursday.,Smith, 26, has produced five top-10 finishes through 34 NASCAR Cup Series starts this season with FRM.,The team also announced that Ryan Bergenty will remain the crew chief for the No. 38 Ford.,"We've...

Women's marathon record-holder banned 3 years
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich, holder of the world record in the women's marathon, received a three-year ban Thursday after admitting to doping violations.,The Athletics Integrity Unit had issued a provisional suspension in July for a failed drug test on March 14, when she tested positive for the banned ...

Gen.G Esports advance to World Championship knockout round
Gen.G Esports swept Top Esports on Thursday to advance to the Knockout Stage at the $5 million League of Legends World Championship in Beijing.,Gen.G claimed its third victory in the Swiss Stage in the Round 4 High Match with a 25-minute win on blue and a 30-minute win on red.,Teams need three wins ...
NHL Best Bets Tonight: October 23rd Top NHL Betting Picks, Predictions
Free NHL picks and predictions for Thursday, October 23rd games including Hurricanes vs. Avalanche, Blackhawks vs. Lightning, and more top bets....
LeBron James Trade Rumors Swirl as Lakers Fall Flat Without Him on Opening Night
LeBron James’ absence and body language spark trade speculation as the Los Angeles Lakers fall to the Golden State Warriors despite Luka Doncic’s 43-point performance....

U.S. opens 2-0 at International Crown event in South Korea
The United States defeated China twice and World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand shined on the opening day of the Hanwha LifePlus International Crown tournament Thursday in Goyang-si, South Korea.,Yealimi Noh and Angel Yin cruised to a 5-and-4 win against China's Yan Liu and Ruoning Yin, and Lilia ...

NBA's Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier arrested in gambling probe
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday morning in connection with a federal investigation into illegal gambling.,Also taken into custody was former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones.,Billups, a member of the Basketball Hal...