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Heat sign Nikola Jovic to four-year extension; Tyler Herro next?
Heat forward Nikola Jovic signed a four-year extension with Miami worth a reported $62.4 million, his agents told ESPN.,Jovic averaged 10.7 points in 2024-25 with the Heat, his third NBA season, and was entering the final year of his rookie deal. He joined Miami as the No. 27 pick in the 2022 NBA Dr...
Michael Carter Hints That He Will Start at Running Back for Arizona Cardinals
With James Connor out for the season and Trey Benson sidelined, Michael Carter steps up as the Arizona Cardinals’ top running back ahead of Week 5....

Phillies' Rob Thomson won't reveal full playoff rotation
The Philadelphia Phillies, waiting to learn the identity of their first postseason opponent, will make the other club wait to learn which pitchers it will face.,Phillies manager Rob Thomson has Cristopher Sanchez lined up for the National League Division opener, which will be played on Saturday in P...
49ers vs. Rams Thursday Night Football Week 5 Betting Predictions
Betting preview for 49ers vs Rams on Thursday Night Football. Injuries and strong defenses make the Under 45.5 the top play in this NFC West clash....
Five Biggest Storylines to Watch in the 2025 NBA Preseason
The 2025 NBA preseason tips off with games abroad and five major storylines, from LeBron James’ future to Cooper Flagg’s debut with Dallas....
Guardians Spark Late Rally with Three Home Runs to Stun Tigers
The Cleveland Guardians roared back with a five-run 8th inning and three home runs to take down the Tigers and keep their postseason hopes alive....

Yankees eke out win over Red Sox, force decisive Game 3
NEW YORK -- Austin Wells hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees avoided elimination with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of their American League wild-card series on Wednesday.,Game 3 of the best-of-three set will be played Thursday in Ne...

Washington Spirit offers ticket deals for furloughed workers
The NWSL's Washington Spirit have offered free and discounted tickets to furloughed federal employees for Sunday's match with the San Diego Wave on Sunday, Oct. 5.,The 200 tickets that were offered via voucher were quickly claimed on Wednesday as the federal government was shut down.,The club will a...

Burrow-less Bengals anticipate tall task against surging Lions
The Detroit Lions appear to be back on track as one of the powerhouses in the NFC, while the Cincinnati Bengals have dropped two straight games since losing their star quarterback.,The two teams collide this Sunday in Cincinnati in a matchup of head coaches with a long history together.,Since fallin...

Can Broncos' offense solve unbeaten Eagles' defense in upset bid?
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is a fan of Philadelphia's "tush push," but he's an even greater admirer of Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.,The two veteran play-callers will match wits on Sunday when Payton's Broncos (2-2) visit Fangio's unbeaten Eagles (4-0), who haven't lost at home...

Ben Shelton returns to ATP action in Shanghai Masters 1000
After missing three tournaments, sixth-ranked Ben Shelton is set to make his return to the ATP Tour in the Shanghai Masters 1000 Tournament.,Shelton was having a breakout season when he suffered a painful shoulder injury vs. France's Adrian Mannarino in the third round of the U.S. Open, forcing his ...

High-profile caddie Geno Bonnalie to make debut with new golfer this weekend
Former Joel Dahmen caddie Geno Bonnalie will be working with another golfer for the first time in over a decade this weekend, as Bonnalie will make his return to the PGA Tour by caddying for Isaiah Salinda at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Miss.,Bonnalie gained some fame when he starre...

Testy John Harbaugh snaps talking Lamar Jackson, Ravens' lengthy injury list
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was not spotted in the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday.,In all, eight players missed practice and safety Kyle Hamilton (groin) and center Tyler Linderbaum (calf) were added to the official injury report as limited practice participants We...

49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) ruled out vs. Rams
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Thursday night's showdown against the host Los Angeles Rams due to his turf toe injury.,Purdy missed practice Wednesday for the third straight day.,This will mark Purdy's third absence in four games due to the injury. He was initially hurt during...

Jets RB Braelon Allen out with 'pretty serious' knee injury
New York Jets running back Braelon Allen is not available this week against the Dallas Cowboys with what head coach Aaron Glenn described as a "pretty serious" knee injury. ,Allen was injured on a kickoff return in the second quarter Monday night at Miami in the Jets' 27-21 loss to the Dolphins. He ...

QB Lamar Jackson among several Ravens missing from practice
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was not spotted in the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday.,That's perhaps to be expected in the wake of a Baltimore Sun report that said the two-time NFL MVP will not play in Week 5 and could face a longer absence because of a hamstring inju...

Report: Maple Leafs top NHL team valuations at $4.25B
An NHL franchise now is valued at an average of $2.1 billion, with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth double that, according to research compiled by Sportico.,The Leafs, for the fifth straight year, top the NHL team valuation list, now carrying a $4.25 billion valuation. They are followed by the New York...

Cardinals placing RB Trey Benson (knee) on IR
The Arizona Cardinals are placing running back Trey Benson on injured reserve with a knee injury, head coach Jonathan Gannon announced Wednesday.,While the move requires a player to sit out a minimum of four games, ESPN reported that Benson underwent arthroscopic surgery on his meniscus and is expec...

Avalanche D Erik Johnson retires after 17 seasons
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson announced his retirement on Wednesday after 17 NHL seasons.,The No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 NHL Draft by St. Louis, Johnson won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022.,Johnson, 37, recorded 348 points (95 goals, 253 assists) and 555 penalty minutes in 1,023...

Jays on bended knee for SS Bo Bichette to make playoff return
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is pushing to make it back for the postseason from a sprained PCL in his left knee.,Manager John Schneider maintained Bichette could be on the playoff roster, but hasn't committed to playing him when the Blue Jays begin their postseason in the American League ...