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NFL fines Ravens $100K for violating injury report policy
The NFL fined the Baltimore Ravens $100,000 on Friday for violating the league's injury report policy by incorrectly listing quarterback Lamar Jackson's practice participation status last week.,The Ravens released a statement saying they would not appeal the ruling.,"It is critical that the Baltimor...
Denny Hamlin eyes elusive first Cup Series title at Phoenix
Five out of nine.,That's how many times Denny Hamlin has had mechanical problems in the playoffs, and if there is ever a time not to have problems under the hood, it is this Sunday in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz.,The Championship 4 travels west, where the ...
No. 10 Texas Tech debuts loaded lineup vs. Lindenwood
No. 10 Texas Tech has the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year in JT Toppin and the Big 12 Preseason Newcomer of the Year in LeJuan Watts.,Whether the talent and early accolades translate into a conference title is up to coach Grant McCasland and his staff.,Texas Tech earned a No. 3 NCAA Tournament s...
Pats RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) won't play vs. Falcons
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson will miss Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a toe injury.,Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed the news on Friday after Stevenson missed practice for the third consecutive day.,Rookie TreVeyon Henderson is expected to handle t...
Bruins and streaking Morgan Geekie take aim at Canes
With a new coach and a new system, the Boston Bruins have had their share of ups and downs over the opening weeks of the season.,The Bruins look to follow up Thursday's 4-3 overtime win against Buffalo and complete a three-game homestand sweep when they host the Carolina Hurricanes for another Easte...
Charlotte FC strive to stay alive in series with NYCFC
Fourth-seeded Charlotte FC are hoping to force a decisive Game 3 when they visit New York City FC in a season-defining first-round clash on Saturday afternoon.,Charlotte was the only home side to drop its opening fixture in this first round of the MLS Cup playoffs, the visitors allowing just three s...
ASU QB Sam Leavitt (foot) to have season-ending surgery
Arizona State starting quarterback Sam Leavitt will undergo season-ending knee surgery to fix an ongoing issue with his right foot.,Head coach Kenny Dillingham said Friday on "Bickley & Marotta Mornings" on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM radio Friday, that Leavitt would stay behind in Tempe when the Sun Dev...
LSU interim AD given green light to hire football coach
LSU interim athletic director Verge Ausberry has something his fired predecessor did not have: authority to hire the school's next football coach.,Ausberry, along with university Board of Supervisors members John Carmouche and Scott Ballard, met with the media briefly Friday morning in Baton Rouge, ...
Jaguars to put two-way rookie Travis Hunter (knee) on IR
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter will be placed on injured reserve with a non-contact knee injury he sustained in practice on Thursday, head coach Liam Coen announced.,"We're still assessing," Coen said Friday morning. "We haven't gotten all of the information. This...
Butler, Southern Indiana out to prove preseason polls wrong
Thad Matta might be eager to start Butler's season, but he also understands the program needs to see more success during his second stint as coach.,The Bulldogs aim for a strong start when they host Southern Indiana on Wednesday night in Indianapolis.,In the first three seasons of Matta's second go-...
Red Wings, facing Ducks, shoot for Southern California sweep
The Detroit Red Wings visit the Anaheim Ducks on Friday riding a three-game winning streak but knowing their latest victory was a close shave.,The Red Wings, who sit atop the Atlantic Division, are coming off a wild 4-3 shootout victory over the host Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.,Detroit appeared t...
Whitecaps pursue sweep after opening rout of FC Dallas
After a dominating series-opening victory, the Vancouver Whitecaps will look to finish off FC Dallas in Game 2 of their opening-round series on Saturday night at Frisco, Texas.,The Whitecaps won 3-0 at home to start the best-of-three series last weekend, and they didn't allow Dallas to take a single...
South Carolina, N.C. A&T ready to move past disappointing seasons
A fresh start is just what's needed for North Carolina A&T and South Carolina.,After disappointing seasons a year ago, one of them will enjoy success when the programs meet in the season opener on Tuesday at Columbia, S.C.,"One of the more exciting parts of this job is to try to get everybody on the...
Josh Hubbard leads Mississippi State into opener vs. North Alabama
Because of the transfer portal and the arrival of a slew of new players, Mississippi State is working on finding its identity ahead of the season opener against North Alabama on Wednesday in Starkville, Miss.,"Talking to other coaches," Bulldogs coach Chris Jans said, "there's similar feelings going...
Revamped Oklahoma State opens vs. new-look Oral Roberts
Oklahoma State brings a revamped lineup into its matchup against Oral Roberts in the season opener for both teams on Tuesday in Stillwater, Okla.,The prized portal addition to the Cowboys' roster is Oregon State transfer Parsa Fallah. The 6-foot-10 forward scored 12.8 points per game and shot 59.8% ...
Chucky Lozano might return as SDFC seek clincher vs. Timbers
With or without Hirving "Chucky" Lozano, San Diego FC will look to seal victory in their first-ever MLS Cup playoff series when they visit the Portland Timbers in Game 2 of their opening-round matchup on Saturday night.,After securing the top seed in the Western Conference in its expansion season, S...
All-American P.J. Haggerty makes K-State debut vs. UNC Greensboro
Middle of the pack means different things in the upper echelon of power conferences and mid-majors, as might become apparent when UNC Greensboro meets Kansas State on Tuesday in Manhattan, Kan.,The Wildcats were slotted ninth by the coaches in the 16-team Big 12 Conference, where middle-of-the-pack ...
Alex Ovechkin takes 3rd swing at 900 goals as Capitals host Isles
Alex Ovechkin hopes the third time is the charm in the pursuit of his 900th career NHL goal.,Ovechkin moved within one of a pair of milestones after collecting a goal and an assist on Oct. 24 at Columbus. The three-time Hart Trophy recipient has been held off the scoresheet in consecutive contests h...
Sharks overpower Devils to record first home win of season
Philipp Kurashev and Alexander Wennberg each had a goal and an assist for the San Jose Sharks in a 5-2 win against the visiting New Jersey Devils on Thursday.,William Eklund, Will Smith and Tyler Toffoli also scored for the Sharks, who earned their first home win of the season and have prevailed in ...
Lamar Jackson throws for 4 TDs in return as Ravens rout Dolphins
In his return to action after missing more than a month, Lamar Jackson threw four touchdown passes while leading the Baltimore Ravens to a 28-6 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Jackson, who played for the Ravens (3-5) for the first time since sustaining a hams...