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Wrist ailment knocks Nick Kyrgios out of BNP Paribas Open
Nick Kyrgios retired from his first-round match at the BNP Paribas Open match on Thursday due to a chronic right wrist injury.,The Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp was ahead 7-6 (7), 3-0 in Indian Wells, Calif., when Kyrgios halted the match.,The wrist ailment is an ongoing concern for Kygios.,"...
Avs obtain Brock Nelson in 4-player deal with Islanders
The New York Islanders, unable to reach agreement on a contract extension for Brock Nelson, dealt the veteran forward to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday.,Nelson and forward William Dufour were dealt in exchange for defenseman Oliver Kylington, forward Calum Ritchie, a first-round pick in the 2026...
Teen Joao Fonseca impresses in Indian Wells debut
Joao Fonseca, an 18-year-old Brazilian who won the Next Gen ATP Finals for rising players last fall, rolled in his first-ever BNP Paribas Open match on Thursday.,Fonseca downed Great Britain's Jacob Fearnley 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 in Indian Wells, Calif.,The result sends Fonseca, a wild card in the tournamen...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Inter Miami roll without Lionel Messi
Second-half goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez lifted Inter Miami to a 2-0 win over Cavalier SC on Thursday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16 series.,The hosts played without Lionel Messi, who also sat out Miami's game at Houston on Sunday. The ...
Marketa Vondrousova (shoulder) says she is out a few months
Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic, best known for winning Wimbledon in 2023, announced Thursday that she plans to take a few months off from competition due to ongoing shoulder issues.,Vondrousova, who is left-handed, underwent surgery on her left shoulder last summer after Wimbledon and ret...
Canucks send Carson Soucy to Rangers for 3rd-round pick
The Vancouver Canucks have moved defenseman Carson Soucy to the New York Rangers ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.,Soucy was traded to New York for a 2025 third-round draft pick on Thursday, the Rangers announced.,The pick originally belonged to the San Jose Sharks. It was acquired earlier in th...
Reports: Canucks send Carson Soucy to Rangers for 3rd-round pick
The Vancouver Canucks have moved defenseman Carson Soucy to the New York Rangers ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.,Soucy was traded to the Rangers for a third-round draft pick, TSN and Sportsnet reported Thursday.,The pick originally belonged to the San Jose Sharks. It was acquired earlier in th...
Wyndham Clark takes Arnold Palmer lead in tough scoring conditions
Wyndham Clark birdied three of his last six holes to take a two-shot lead after the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Thursday in Orlando, Fla.,Clark's 5-under-par 67 at Bay Hill Club & Lodge was one of just 14 rounds under par out of the 72-man field. The four-way tie for second at 3...
Bengals grant DE Trey Hendrickson permission to seek trade
Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson received permission to seek a trade one year after the Cincinnati front office shot down the same request. ,Hendrickson, 30, led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024 and has one year remaining on a contract extension he signed in 2023 with a base salaary of $15.8 mi...
Reports: Texans acquire WR Christian Kirk from Jaguars
The Houston Texans have acquired wide receiver Christian Kirk from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, ESPN and The Athletic reported on Thursday.,The pick originally belonged to the Los Angeles Rams.,On Wednesday, the Jaguars announced they would release Kirk when the NFL ...
NBA Over/Under Best Bet: Golden State Warriors vs. Brooklyn Nets, March 6
March 6th's best bets include our expert pick for Golden State Warriors vs. Brooklyn Nets on the point total for Thursday night's matchup....
Reports: Golden Knights reacquire Reilly Smith from Rangers
The Vegas Golden Knights acquired forward Reilly Smith from the New York Rangers on Thursday in exchange for forward Brendan Brisson and a third-round draft pick in 2025, according to multiple reports.,Smith previously played six seasons (2017-23) for Vegas and was part of the team that won the 2023...
Vikings S Theo Jackson agrees to two-year contract extension
Vikings safety Theo Jackson agreed to a contract extension on Thursday. ,The team confirmed the signing and multiple media outlets reported the value of the two-year deal is $12.615 million through 2027.,The first two years are fully guaranteed a social media post by Equity Sports Agency. The Viking...
Yanks' Giancarlo Stanton gets more injections; Luis Gil out 3 months
Giancarlo Stanton prefers the two-run shot over the two-shot run, but the New York Yankees' designated hitter required a second round of platelet-rich plasma injections to address chronic elbow pain. ,Team president Brian Cashman said Thursday the latest development puts New York into "a little bit ...
Young players having to step up for Raptors, Jazz
The Toronto Raptors have proven they can win and learn at the same time, and they aim to continue the trend Friday night against the visiting Utah Jazz.,Rookie Ja'Kobe Walter hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds left when the Raptors defeated the Orlando Magic 114-113 on Tuesday to comple...
Commanders re-sign K Zane Gonzalez
The Washington Commanders re-signed kicker Zane Gonzalez to a one-year, $1.17 million contract on Thursday.,Gonzalez, 29, made 5 of 7 field-goal attempts and all 19 extra-point tries while appearing in six regular-season games last season. ,He drilled 7 of 8 field-goal attempts in the playoffs, incl...
Women's basketball coaches out at Houston, McNeese
Two women's basketball programs are looking for new head coaches.,On Thursday, Houston announced the resignation of longtime coach Ronald Hughey, and McNeese said the contract of Lynn Kennedy will not be renewed.,Houston relayed a short statement from Hughey that was addressed to university leadersh...
Report: 49ers DT Javon Hargrave to be cut next week
The San Francisco 49ers informed defensive tackle Javon Hargrave that he will be released on the first day of the new league year next week, ESPN reported on Thursday.,Hargrave, 32, will test free agency after being cut on Wednesday.,He missed the last 14 games of the 2024 season with a torn right t...
Two-shot run: Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton receives second round of injections
Giancarlo Stanton prefers the two-run shot over the two-shot run, but the New York Yankees' designated hitter required a second round of platelet-rich plasma injections to address chronic elbow pain. ,Team president Brian Cashman said Thursday the latest development puts New York into "a little bit ...
Tennessee Titans Weigh Options as No. 1 NFL Draft Pick Becomes Trade Bait
The Titans are shopping the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Will the New York Giants or Cleveland Browns make a trade up?...