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Senators looking for Linus Ullmark to stifle Panthers
The Ottawa Senators hope a new head coach and a new goaltender will help end their playoff drought as they open the 2024-25 season against the visiting Florida Panthers on Thursday night.,Ottawa hired coach Travis Green in May after a 37-41-4 season that was good for seventh place in the Atlantic Di...
Predators roll out high-scoring newcomers against 'smart' Stars
The Nashville Predators went through a celebrated facelift in the offseason, hoping that the additions of Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault will provide a new wrinkle to an offense that relied heavily on its top line in 2023-24.,The new-look Predators would like to see immediate results from ...
Displaced Bucs pack bags, families, riding out week in New Orleans
A structured early exit from Tampa for Week 6 allowed the Buccaneers to pack their bags, families and pets for an impromptu trip to New Orleans as the region braces for the impact of Hurricane Milton.,Head coach Todd Bowles described the mission for the team and staff as a three-day process with log...
Astros' Mauricio Dubon recovering from thumb surgery
Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubon is expected to be ready by spring training following surgery on his left thumb on Wednesday.,The team announced that Dubon had a procedure to repair the thumb's ulnar collateral ligament, an injury that he played through after getting hurt in early ...
Pelicans-Magic preseason contest canceled due to Milton
Friday's preseason game between the host Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans was canceled due to Hurricane Milton.,The contest will not be rescheduled, the NBA announced on Wednesday.,Orlando has preseason games remaining Wednesday at San Antonio and Oct. 18 at home against Philadelphia.,New Orle...
Spirit's Andi Sullivan out for season with torn ACL
Washington Spirit midfielder Andi Sullivan will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL, the team announced on Wednesday.,Sullivan, 28, sustained the knee injury late in Sunday's 2-0 road loss to the Orlando Pride. Washington has three games left in the regular season.,Sullivan recorded two goal...
Senators ink G Linus Ullmark to 4-year, $33M deal
The Ottawa Senators acquired goaltender Linus Ullmark in an offseason deal with the Boston Bruins, and on Wednesday, they took steps to make sure he stays put.,Ullmark, who could have become a free agent after this season, signed a four-year, $33 million contract with the Ottawa Senators on Wednesda...
Top Ten MLB Manager Candidates for 2024
These are our top MLB manager candidates for 2024, as there are several openings around baseball and even more interesting people to fill those positions. ...
'We’ve got to be ready for loud': Washington braces for visit to Iowa
The last time the Washington football team traveled to Iowa City, Iowa, was 60 years ago.,The Huskies (4-2, 2-1), now members of the same conference as Iowa (3-2, 1-1) -- the Big Ten -- will return to Kinnick Stadium on Saturday afternoon for the first time since a loss there in 1964.,The all-time s...
Man charged with murdering ex-Clemson WR Diondre Overton
An arrest was made on Tuesday and a felony first-degree murder charge was filed against a man in connection with the September death of former Clemson wide receiver Diondre Overton.,U.S. Marshals Service worked with the Guilford County (N.C.) Sheriff's Office to facilitate the arrest of Jeremiah Dia...
New coach Craig Berube, Leafs face rival Canadiens in opener
Craig Berube makes his Toronto coaching debut when the visiting Maple Leafs open the 2024-25 regular season against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.,Sheldon Keefe led Toronto to a 46-26-10 mark last season, good for third in the Atlantic Division. The Maple Leafs lost to the Boston Bruins ...
Memphis-USF game in Tampa moved to Saturday due to Milton
Friday night's game between Memphis and host South Florida in Tampa, Fla., has been rescheduled for Saturday due to Hurricane Milton.,The American Athletic Conference announced the change on Tuesday. Saturday's game at Raymond James Stadium will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET, conditions permitting.,Memphis ...
Raptors' RJ Barrett (shoulder) to miss rest of preseason
Toronto Raptors swingman RJ Barrett will miss the rest of the preseason with a sprained right AC joint, the team announced Tuesday.,Barrett, 24, injured his shoulder during the second quarter of a 125-98 victory against the Washington Wizards on Sunday in Montreal.,Barrett averaged 21.8 points, 6.4 ...
Capitals sign F Jakub Vrana to one-year contract
The Washington Capitals signed veteran forward Jakub Vrana to a one-year, $775,000 contract on Tuesday.,Vrana, 28, was a first-round pick (13th overall) by the Capitals in 2014 and played his first four-plus NHL seasons with Washington. He won a Stanley Cup with the team in 2018. ,The Czech Republic...
No. 8 Vols aim to bounce back in series dominated by Florida
After staggering to its first loss and set to face a rival that holds a sizable advantage in the recent series, No. 8 Tennessee has its work cut out as it prepares to face Florida.,With the two teams trending in different directions, the Volunteers will oppose the Gators in a Southeastern Conference...
Penn State star RB Nicholas Singleton expected back vs. USC
After a one-game absence due to an undisclosed injury, Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton is expected to return this Saturday against Southern California.,"We're very, very confident, and I think Nick's very confident, talking to him Sunday, that he'll be ready to go," Penn State coach James...
Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) week-to-week
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is considered week-to-week with the hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday's win over the visiting Buffalo Bills.,"Nico, he's in good spirits," Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday afternoon. "Of course with the hamstring, it takes a couple weeks for a hams...
Raiders' Antonio Pierce: 'Ask Davante' why rift developed
Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce remained mum on the tension between the team and disgruntled star receiver Davante Adams, who requested a trade last week.,Speaking to reporters Monday after the Raiders' 34-18 loss at the Denver Broncos the day before, Pierce was asked what he thought sparked ...
Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) day-to-day
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is considered day-to-day with the hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday's win over the visiting Buffalo Bills. ,Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Collins will be evaluated as the week goes on. KPRC reported Sunday that the Texans (4-1) are optimistic that Coll...
Hurricane Milton forces Bucs to New Orleans early
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will leave for New Orleans on Tuesday morning to get ahead of Wednesday's expected landfall of Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 4 storm.,The team will relocate operations to the New Orleans area for the remainder of the week leading up to their Week 6 game against the ...