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Report: Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi has hernia surgery
Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a sports hernia, DLLS Sports reported.,Eovaldi was shut down in late August with a strained rotator cuff after vaulting into contention for the American League Cy Young Award, finishing the season with an 11-3 record and...
Novak Djokovic to face unlikely foe in Shanghai semifinals
Novak Djokovic defeated Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Thursday to become the oldest-ever ATP Masters 1000 semifinalist at 38.,The fourth-seeded Serbian star reached his record-extending 80th Masters 1000 final four and is seeking his record-extending fifth title in ...
Elias Pettersson, Canucks set to turn page in opener vs. Flames
The Vancouver Canucks get a chance to start anew when they host the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.,The Canucks come into the season hoping to bounce back after last season's disappointment. ,Plagued by drama, injuries and underperforming superstars, the Canucks ended the 2024-25 season six points...
Sharks skate into opener bidding for elusive home win vs. Knights
The San Jose Sharks face a tall order on Thursday when they open their season at home against the defending Pacific Division champion Vegas Golden Knights.,The Sharks, who finished the 2024-25 season with an NHL-low 52 points, have yet to record a regulation victory versus Vegas in San Jose. The Gol...
Red Wings ride youthful infusion into opener vs. Canadiens
The Detroit Red Wings last qualified for the playoffs during the 2015-16 season. Their quest to end that drought begins Thursday with a home game against the Montreal Canadiens.,Detroit made a coaching change during the holidays last season and put itself in position for a playoff berth, but a six-g...
Bruins building chemistry ahead of encounter vs. Blackhawks
With head coaches in the first year at the helm of their respective teams, the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks figure to be building their games during the early stages of the season.,The Original Six rivals will take the second step of their respective 82-game journeys when they meet in Boston...
Chiefs face tall task in slowing down Jared Goff, high-octane Lions
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs aren't used to being in this position.,The Chiefs emerged from the first five games on their schedule with a 2-3 record. They're still only one game out of first place in the AFC West behind the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers, but their home ga...
Titans eager to notch second straight win in clash vs. Raiders
Fresh off recording their first win, the Tennessee Titans will try to press their luck when they head to Las Vegas for a meeting with the Raiders on Sunday., ,While the Raiders (1-4) won their first game before going on a four-game losing streak, the Titans (1-4) enter the Week 6 matchup following a...
Baker Mayfield in peak form as Bucs battle injury-riddled 49ers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, a surprise early-season MVP candidate, will look to maintain his stellar play in a Sunday contest against the visiting San Francisco 49ers.,Meanwhile, San Francisco is just trying to keep its quarterbacks healthy.,Brock Purdy (toe) is expected to sit ...
Lamar Jackson's status casts shadow over Ravens' prep for Rams
The Los Angeles Rams hope a few extra days between games can make a world of difference for quarterback Matthew Stafford.,The 37-year-old veteran enjoyed a mini bye before the Rams (3-2) travel cross country to face the Baltimore Ravens (1-4) on Sunday afternoon. It will be the first game for the Ra...
Scorching hot Colts set sights on potential Kyler Murray-less Cardinals
When the Arizona Cardinals visit the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, it might be considered a tale of two quarterbacks., ,Daniel Jones is thriving in his new home and Kyler Murray might not be able to answer the bell, which could make Indianapolis (4-1) an even bigger favorite than the 7 1/2-point spr...
Top trio raking again, Phillies chase equalizer vs. Dodgers
LOS ANGELES -- Finally feeling more like the squad that finished with the second-best record in the National League, the Philadelphia Phillies staved off elimination and can now lean into some momentum.,The Phillies still will head into Game 4 of their best-of-five National League Division Series on...
Broncos need to avoid letdown vs. winless Jets in London
The Denver Broncos feel the momentum percolating after taking down the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles last week.,The last thing they want to do is experience a huge letdown seven days later.,The Broncos (3-2) take aim at their third consecutive victory when they face the woeful New...
First-inning offense in focus as Cubs try to even NLDS vs. Brewers
The Chicago Cubs have started fast in each of the first three games of the National League Division Series, but they have only one win to show for it.,They will look to bolt out of the blocks once again in Game 4 on Thursday when they attempt to even their best-of-five series against the visiting Mi...
MVP candidate Baker Mayfield leads Bucs against injury-riddled 49ers
Baker Mayfield is flirting with becoming a full-fledged MVP candidate as he leads the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into Sunday's contest against the visiting San Francisco 49ers.,Meanwhile, San Francisco is just trying to keep its quarterbacks healthy.,Brock Purdy (toe) is expected to sit out for the fourth...
Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson seeks redemption vs. Commanders
Tyrique Stevenson returns this week to the scene of his worst moment as an NFL player, and he is working hard to get over that incident.,The Chicago Bears cornerback took the brunt of the criticism after he and his teammates allowed Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels to complete a 52-y...
Steelers emerge from bye refreshed, ready to face rookie-led Browns
The AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers progressed toward full health during their bye week while multiple fellow contenders suffered defeats.,Pittsburgh (3-1) will aim to keep moving forward when the struggling Cleveland Browns (1-4) visit on Sunday.,All the better with the reinforcements the Ste...
Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence hope to stay hot hosting Seahawks
Five games into the 2025 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars have matched last year's win total.,After finishing 4-13 a season ago and firing head coach Doug Pederson, Jacksonville improved to 4-1 in Liam Coen's debut season with Monday's dramatic 31-28 win over Kansas City. It's the franchise's best s...
Dak Prescott, Cowboys lean on offensive success with Panthers on tap
A couple of strong games for the Dallas offense without star wideout Ceedee Lamb is giving fans the sense that the Cowboys are getting it together.,They'll have another chance to show that in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers when the teams meet Sunday afternoon in Charlotte, N.C.,The Cowboys (2-...
Chargers visit Dolphins as both sides seek redemption after blown leads
The Los Angeles Chargers have lost two in a row after a promising 3-0 start while the Miami Dolphins lost any momentum they had from a Monday Night Football win over the Jets last Sunday following a disappointing loss at Carolina.,Both sides will try to get back on track when they clash on Sunday af...