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Report: Rangers D Jacob Trouba won't be disciplined for Justin Barron hit
New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba will not face discipline for a hit against Montreal's Justin Barron that drew no penalty but plenty of ire from Canadians players and fans alike, ESPN reported Wednesday. ,With the Rangers ahead 5-2 in the third period Tuesday, as Barron handled the puck alon...

Mystics fire GM Mike Thibault, coach Eric Thibault
The Washington Mystics parted ways with general manager Mike Thibault and head coach Eric Thibault on Wednesday. ,Eric Thibault, 37, is the fifth WNBA coach to be fired since the end of the regular season. The Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings and Los Angeles Sparks also are looking for new h...

2024 Zozo Championship: Preview, Prop Picks, Best Bets
The PGA Tour's fall swing heads to Asia for this week's Zozo Championship, which begins Thursday at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Chiba, Japan.,The field is highlighted by two Zozo regulars in Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa, along with Japanese superstar Hideki Matsuyama. Our go...
DeAndre Hopkins Trade to Kansas City Chiefs Might Be Match Made in Heaven
DeAndre Hopkins was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, and it gives him a genuine shot at reviving his career while giving Patrick Mahomes a reliable receiver....
Boston Celtics' Dominant Run Far From Over
The Boston Celtics decimated the new-look New York Knicks on the night they raised their 18th championship banner, proving this dominant run is far from over....
Wednesday October 23rd Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions for NBA, NHL
These are our top sports betting picks for October 23, 2024 including NBA picks and NHL predictions on 10/23/2024....

No. 12 Notre Dame bids to stay 'disciplined' vs. No. 24 Navy
Typically, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman tells his players on defense that he wants them to play loose and free and not get too caught up in technical details., ,Freeman senses an exception to the rule, however, as No. 12 Notre Dame (6-1) prepares to kick off against No. 24 Navy (6-0) on Saturday ...

Celtics pour in record-tying 29 treys, rout Knicks in opener
The Boston Celtics lifted their championship banner pregame, then tied an NBA record by making 29 3-pointers Tuesday night en route to a 132-109 victory over the visiting New York Knicks in the opening game of the NBA season.,Boston's Jayson Tatum connected on 8 of 11 shots from behind the 3-point a...

MLB's strong postseason ratings continue with boost from NLCS
Fox Sports and FS1 are having a banner year for MLB postseason ratings, and the major-market World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees hasn't even started.,The two sister networks are averaging 4,728,000 viewers per game, up 33 percent from this point last year and their best...

Report: A's to have grass field in Sacramento after all
While the Oakland Athletics' temporary move to Sacramento starting next season was decided by ownership, a decision to have the team play on a grass field in 2025 was player driven, the Los Angels Times reported.,MLB had recommending changing the grass field at Sacramento's Triple-A ballpark to an a...

Austin FC sign M Owen Wolff to contract extension
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff on Tuesday agreed to terms on a contract extension that runs through the 2027 season with a club option for 2028.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Wolff, who has spent parts of four seasons with Austin. The move comes despite the club parting ways with his fathe...

Justin Thomas 'champing at the bit' to compete at Zozo
Justin Thomas last competed on the PGA Tour at the Tour Championship on Sept. 1.,In an attempt to shake off the rust, Thomas tests his mettle against defending champion Collin Morikawa and fellow former major winners Xander Schauffele and Hideki Matsuyama among others in the Zozo Championship starti...

Report: Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke has thumb surgery
Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke underwent surgery on his right thumb Monday and could return sooner than previously expected, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The 13th-ranked and unbeaten Hoosiers (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) announced that Rourke was out "indefinitely" after he sustained the injury in Saturday's 56-...

CFP 12-team playoff projections: Texas wins not adding up
Texas lost a lot more than the top spot in the polls last week. ,Georgia delivered a resounding statement in Austin, taking down the Longhorns 30-15. The rabid tenor in Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart's voice after the game affirmed that they came to Texas hungry to hush doubters. ,In the process, Georgi...

Trends reveal why public is behind Celtics on banner night
Distractions are part of the pomp and circumstances surrounding NBA banner night, a celebratory opening game for the reigning champions taking place in Boston on Tuesday. ,The Celtics don't seem to mind the shimmery peripherals that surround ring night. They're 15-2 in the first game of the season f...
Tuesday October 22nd Best Sports Betting Picks for NBA Opening Night, NHL Predictions
It's a packed slate of sports, so here are Tuesday October 22nd's best sports betting picks for the NBA and NHL on 10/22/2024....

No. 1 Oregon aims to continue home dominance in clash with No. 20 Illinois
Oregon football is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the first time in 12 years. ,The Ducks' first game at the top will be Saturday afternoon in a Big Ten matchup against No. 20 Illinois in Eugene, Ore. ,Oregon (7-0, 4-0) is 6-1 all time as a No. 1 team and is one of only 10 undefeated FBS teams this s...

Austin FC sign F Jader Obrian to 2-year extension
Austin FC agreed to a two-year contract extension with Colombian forward Jader Obrian.,The deal, announced Monday, runs through the 2026 season and includes an option for 2027.,Obrian, 29, recorded seven goals and four assists in 34 MLS matches (30 starts) in his first season with Austin.,"Throughou...

Heisman Trophy Odds: Miami's Cam Ward slices into Ashton Jeanty's cushion
Ashton Jeanty was effectively helpless in watching a big chunk of his edge in the Heisman Trophy race evaporate over the weekend.,With Boise State (5-1) and its star running back idle in Week 8, Miami quarterback Cam Ward took advantage by throwing for 319 yards and fourth touchdowns in a 52-45 vict...

WNBA players vote to opt out of CBA after 2025 season
One day after the WNBA ended its most successful season with the New York Liberty winning their first title, the league's players' association announced Monday it will opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement.,In a season of record attendance and television ratings that already have st...