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Oilers GM confident Connor McDavid will agree to extension
The Edmonton Oilers remain optimistic that star forward Connor McDavid will agree to a long-term contract extension, with general manager Stan Bowman saying this week, "he wants nothing more to win in Edmonton.",McDavid is heading toward the final season of an eight-year, $100 million contract that ...
Marcus Mariotta Gets Revenge Start Against Raiders in Week 3 Showdown
Marcus Mariotta faces his old team as the Commanders’ starter vs. the Raiders after Jayden Daniels is ruled out with a knee injury....
Bo Levi Mitchell chasing 4,000 yards as Tiger-Cats face Elks
Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell will try to reach 4,000 passing yards for the fifth time Saturday night when his Tiger-Cats host the Edmonton Elks and their league-worst pass defense., ,The two-time CFL Most Outstanding Player enters with 3,883 yards, having previously reached the 4K milestone...
Dana White Betting on McGregor for White House Card Could Spell Disaster
Dana White and Donald Trump are planning a historic UFC fight card at the White House for America’s 250th anniversary, with Conor McGregor rumored as a headliner....
Joe Gibbs Racing rides major momentum into New Hampshire
As the window for the Round of 12 opens for business on Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series' playoffs certainly have a different look and an important question after three races.,For starters, can any team stop Joe Gibbs Racing right now?,JGR swept the first trio of the 10-race postseason and will look to...
Reports: Astros activating 3B Isaac Paredes from 60-day IL
The Houston Astros will reinstate All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes from the 60-day injured list Friday, multiple outlets reported.,Paredes, sidelined since July 19 with a strained hamstring, will be available for a critical weekend series against the visiting Seattle Mariners.,The Astros and Mar...
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins historic double at worlds
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden made history at the 2025 World Athletics Championships at Tokyo on Friday, becoming the first American woman to win both the 100 meters and 200 meters at the event.,Jefferson-Wooden, 24, won the 200 on Friday in 21.68 seconds, the fastest time in the world this year. Her win...
Ben Shelton (shoulder) withdraws from Japan Open
Ben Shelton has withdrawn from next week's Japan Open due to a shoulder injury, the tournament announced Friday.,The 22-year-old American, ranked No. 6 in the world, sustained the injury in the third round of the U.S. Open.,Shelton was forced to retire before starting the fifth set against Adrian Ma...
Red Bulls carry awful road record into match at Montreal
One year after making a run to the MLS Cup title game, the New York Red Bulls need a strong finish just to make the Eastern Conference playoffs.,New York (11-12-7, 40 points), which lost to the Los Angeles Galaxy in the championship game, enters Saturday night's match at last-place CF Montreal (5-16...
Agent: Jonathan Kuminga to accept Warriors' qualifying offer
Jonathan Kuminga's agent says the restricted free agent forward is prepared to accept the Golden State Warriors' qualifying offer unless the team improves its latest proposals.,Agent Aaron Turner told ESPN's "The Hoop Collective" podcast on Friday that "there's a lot of upside" to his client taking ...
Report: No. 13 Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons doubtful vs. Tulane
Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons is unlikely to play against Tulane on Saturday due to an ankle injury, ESPN reported Friday.,The 13th-ranked Rebels (3-0) will turn to Trinidad Chambliss to make his second consecutive start when the Green Wave (3-0) visit Oxford, Miss.,Simmons reportedly could be...
Why Miami Dolphins Must Consider Trading Tyreek Hill
After Miami’s 0-3 start, Tyreek Hill trade rumors are back. Could the star WR land with the Chiefs, Packers, or Colts if the Dolphins move on?...
Stronger defensive play primary goal for Crew vs. Toronto FC
The Columbus Crew will look to get back into the win column and improve their standing in the Eastern Conference table when they host Toronto FC on Saturday night.,Columbus (13-7-10, 49 points) lost 3-2 to New York City FC on Wednesday night to fall to 1-2-2 in its last five matches. The Crew enter ...
College Football Week 4 Best Betting Picks, Predictions September 20th
These are our college football Week 4 betting picks and predictions with analysis on Texas Tech vs Utah, Auburn vs Oklahoma, Tulane vs Ole Miss, Michigan vs Nebraska, and more....
Best MLB Bets for Friday September 19th: Top Baseball Betting Picks Today
Our top sports betting picks and predictions for Friday September 19th's MLB slate include two dominant ball clubs. Full analysis, predictions, and odds....
Revs bring 'heavy week' into encounter vs. MLS-best Union
When the New England Revolution visit the Philadelphia Union on Saturday afternoon in Chester, Pa., the Revs will do so without Caleb Porter in the technical area.,Porter was fired as New England's head coach on Monday after just under two seasons, a decision that came with the Revolution (8-14-8, 3...
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw sizes up Giants ahead of final home start
The cameras will be out, and so will the fond memories, on Friday night when Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw makes the final regular-season home start of his storied career.,Kershaw, 37, who announced Thursday that this will be his final season, will have a fitting home farewell with a ma...
Mets look to avoid slip-up as they begin series vs. Nats
Each of the New York Mets' last three series wins are against teams that have either already clinched a playoff berth or are on track to reach the postseason.,If the Mets want to join the playoff party, this weekend would be a good time to begin figuring out how to beat the non-contenders, as well.,...
NWSL shifts to 'rolling' expansion model, no ETA on next team(s)
The National Women's Soccer League is shifting away from a defined start and end date to the process of adding new franchises, opting instead for a "rolling expansion process.",NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said the league is open to adding new teams, and will examine bids from interested parties...
New York City FC extend GK Matt Freese through 2030
New York City FC signed emergent goalkeeper Matt Freese to a contract extension through the 2030 season on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed.,Freese, 27, has become the club's top keeper over the past two years. He was used sparingly by the Philadelphia Union from 2019-21 and was traded t...