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Wrexham M George Evans expected to miss extended time
Wrexham midfielder George Evans is expected to miss an extended period after suffering ligament damage in his ankle during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Stevenage.,Evans left the pitch shortly before halftime and did not return for the second half. He is now looking at being sidelined for a "lengthy spell,"...

Aaron Rodgers on Davante Adams trade request: 'Out of my hands'
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers appeared to choose his words carefully when asked about a potential reunion with three-time All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams.,Rodgers played eight seasons in Green Bay with Adams, who recently requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders.,"I don't know how ...
Potential Davante Adams Trade Destinations After Request Away From Las Vegas Raiders
Davante Adams requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders, and it would make sense for these teams to pick up the phone and inquire about him....

Raiders WR Davante Adams coy about health, trade talks
Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams says he hasn't spoken to Antonio Pierce since the Las Vegas head coach apparently liked a social media post suggesting Adams be traded.,A verified account linked to Pierce liked an Instagram post Monday by Sports Illustrated stating, "Davante Adams is likely ...

Report: Falcons signing former 1st-round LB Rashaan Evans
The Atlanta Falcons are signing former first-round draft pick Rashaan Evans, adding the veteran linebacker to their practice squad, ESPN reported Monday.,Evans, 28, started all 17 games for the Falcons in 2022 and recorded a career-high 159 tackles with two sacks and two fumble recoveries.,He was dr...

Whitecaps earn draw vs. Timbers to notch playoff berth
Brian White and Jonathan Rodriguez each scored in the first half as the Vancouver Whitecaps and visiting Portland Timbers recorded a 1-1 draw on Saturday.,The draw was enough to clinch Vancouver (13-9-8, 47 points) a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs for the second consecutive season. The Whitecaps have ...

Raiders star WR Davante Adams (hamstring) limited at practice
Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams, who has not previously appeared on an injury report this season, was limited in practice on Thursday because of a hamstring issue.,Raiders standout defensive end Maxx Crosby missed his second straight day of practice because of an ankle injury.,The...

Davante Adams Next Team Odds: Jets open as strong favorite
Davante Adams said before the 2024 NFL Draft that he had no desire to be traded by the Raiders and that Las Vegas "is where I want to be.",Five months later and with the Raiders scuffling to a 1-2 start that included being blown out by previously winless Carolina on Sunday, could that sentiment chan...

Jaguars coach: TE Evan Engram 'probably' out vs. Bills
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram will miss his second straight game due to a hamstring injury, coach Doug Pederson said Saturday.,Pederson, however, was slightly more optimistic regarding the status of safety Darnell Savage (quad) for the Jaguars' game against the Buffalo Bills on Monday i...

Braves reinstate 2B Ozzie Albies from injured list
The Atlanta Braves returned three-time All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list prior to Friday's series opener against the host Miami Marlins.,Albies has been sidelined since fracturing his wrist during the Braves' 6-2 loss to ...

Jags provide updates for TE Evan Engram, S Darnell Savage
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson updated the statuses of tight end Evan Engram and safety Darnell Savage on Thursday.,Engram sustained a hamstring injury during warmups prior to Sunday's game against the visiting Cleveland Browns, while Savage is nursing a quad injury sustained in practice l...

Oilers' Evander Kane to have surgery, miss start of season
Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane will undergo surgery and will be sidelined into the start of the regular season, general manager Stan Bowman announced Wednesday.,"He's going to be out for a while," Bowman said without revealing the specific nature of the surgery. "I don't want to speculate on t...

Blue Jackets sign veteran F James van Riemsdyk
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward James van Riemsdyk to a one-year, $900,000 deal over the weekend.,The 35-year-old veteran tallied 38 points (11 goals, 27 assists) in 71 games with the Boston Bruins in 2023-24.,"James van Riemsdyk has been a very consistent, productive player throughout his ...

Jaguars TE Evan Engram injured in warmups, out vs. Browns
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram sustained a hamstring injury during warmups prior to Sunday's game against the visiting Cleveland Browns.,Engram, 30, recorded career-high totals in catches (114) and receiving yards (963) to go along with four touchdowns in 17 games last season. The two-ti...

Braves place RHP Reynaldo Lopez on IR
The Atlanta Braves placed All-Star right-hander Reynaldo Lopez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation.,Lopez was removed from Tuesday's 12-0 win over the host Washington Nationals after just one inning. He threw 25 pitches, including 16 strikes, but his fastball veloci...

Report: NBA veteran Evan Fournier to play in Europe
Evan Fournier is continuing his pro basketball career in Europe after 12 NBA seasons.,The Athletic reported Monday that Fournier, 31, is signing a two-year, $4 million deal to play for Greece-based Olympiacos. It's a return to European soil for the guard, who played for his native France in the Pari...

Stunning U.S. Open loss leaves Carlos Alcaraz perplexed
Carlos Alcaraz counts the championships at the French Open and Wimbledon among his titles in 2024, but he has a lot of questions after his Grand Slam season ended with a thud.,Alcaraz, the No. 3 seed, was run over late Thursday at the U.S. Open by Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands, who defe...

Orioles 1B Ryan Mountcastle heads to IL with wrist sprain
The Baltimore Orioles placed first baseman Ryan Mountcastle on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a left wrist sprain.,The move was retroactive to Friday.,The Orioles recalled infielder Livan Soto from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move.,Mountcastle sustained the injury Thursday in a game a...
Fantasy Football Injured Players and Contract Holdouts: Who to Draft, Who To Avoid
Several fantasy football players have question marks coming into the season, due to injuries or contract holdouts. Let's look at where to take the risk, and where to avoid it....

NWSL's Wave hire Landon Donovan as interim coach
National Soccer Hall of Famer Landon Donovan took over on Friday as the interim head coach of the NWSL's San Diego Wave.,Donovan, 42, takes over for Paul Buckle, who had been serving as the team's interim coach but had agreed to the role only for the summer.,Wave general manager Camille Ashton said ...