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Daniil Medvedev has another run-in with official in Beijing
Daniil Medvedev accused a chair umpire on Tuesday of trying to intimidate him during his semifinal match at the China Open in Beijing on Tuesday.,The fiery Medvedev, who memorably battled with an official at the U.S. Open before his shocking first-round loss to Benjamin Bonzi last month, was accused...
No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz (ankle) withdraws from Shanghai Masters
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the Rolex Shanghai Masters because of a left ankle injury on Tuesday.,The move came after he persevered through the injury to win the Japan Open in Tokyo. He suffered the injury in his first-round match against Sebastian Baez but went on to win his eighth tit...
Jerry Jones claims phone calls stopped following Micah Parsons' request
About 1,100 miles now separate Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones, even if the newest pass rusher for the Green Bay Packers and the owner of the Dallas Cowboys display a magnetic attraction for talking about one another.,Jones was the latest to stoke the lingering drama from the trade of the All-Pro in h...
Wild star Kirill Kaprizov signs record 8-year, $136M extension
The Minnesota Wild signed star forward Kirill Kaprizov to an NHL-record eight-year, $136 million contract extension on Tuesday.,The deal, which begins in the 2026-27 season, carries a $17 million annual cap hit for the Wild and comes on the heels of Kaprizov reportedly rejecting an eight-year, $128 ...
Report: Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill tore ACL, other ligaments
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill remained in the hospital overnight and will undergo left knee surgery to address a dislocation, torn ACL and other ligament damage suffered in Monday's 27-21 victory over the New York Jets, ESPN reported early Tuesday morning.,Hill's injuries are expected to ...
Jalon Daniels, Kansas try to solve UCF's pass defense
Most coaches will tell their teams something along the lines of, "Don't let one opponent beat you twice," meaning the players should learn from the mistakes in a loss but not dwell on them to the point where they aren't focused on the next opponent.,Both Kansas and UCF have a chance to put that into...
Nebraska's pass offense plots to pick on Michigan State's defense
When Michigan State visits Nebraska on Saturday, both teams will be coming off a bye week with hopes of rebounding from a recent loss and reigniting the Big Ten campaign.,The Cornhuskers (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) fell at home to Michigan 30-27 on Sept. 20. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said everyone involved w...
Minus another coach, Oklahoma State prepares to oppose Arizona
Oklahoma State, with its coaching staff in flux, heads out to face Arizona on Saturday in Tucson, Ariz.,Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy was fired last week after the team lost two of its first three games, including a blowout defeat at then-No. 6 Oregon and a home loss to in-state rival Tulsa. Offensi...
No. 18 Florida State's stellar offense meets No. 3 Miami's tough D
For the first five weeks of the season, No. 3 Miami did not have to leave home.,The Hurricanes played their first four games at home and were on bye last weekend. Miami finally hits the road for a high-stakes rivalry in its Atlantic Coast Conference opener versus No. 18 Florida State on Saturday in ...
WVU mulls QB options for meeting with No. 23 BYU
BYU is losing bodies and winning games.,That's usually not a long-term recipe for success in college football, but the No. 23 Cougars will try to remain unbeaten on Friday night when West Virginia makes the long trip to Provo, Utah.,BYU (4-0, 1-0 Big 12) started conference play last week with a 24-2...
No. 6 Texas A&M out to minimize penalties vs. Mississippi State
The first third of the season was very successful for Texas A&M.,The No. 6 Aggies are 4-0 for the first time since 2016, and they have matched their highest ranking in the AP poll over the past four seasons.,The next test comes Saturday night against Mississippi State in College Station, Texas.,"Wha...
Stingy Maryland staying humble while preparing for Washington
Maryland coach Mike Locksley isn't buying into the hype.,Despite his team getting off to a 4-0 start, he isn't ready to make any grand proclamations about the Terrapins entering a Saturday Big Ten Conference matchup with Washington in College Park, Md.,"I don't feel the swell of excitement because I...
Canucks F Nils Hoglander has surgery, out 8-10 weeks
The Vancouver Canucks expect to be without Nils Hoglander for eight to 10 weeks after the forward underwent surgery for a lower-body injury on Monday.,Hoglander, 24, was hurt during the second period of a preseason game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.,He amassed 25 points (eight goals, 17 a...
Suspended coach Sherrone Moore back as No. 20 Michigan hosts Wisconsin
Michigan had a bye week before Saturday's Big Ten matchup with Wisconsin in Ann Arbor. Head coach Sherrone Moore is returning from a longer break.,Moore served a two-game suspension for his involvement in the program's sign-stealing scandal. The No. 20 Wolverines (3-1 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) did just ...
Baylor, Kansas State hope to show their physical identities again
Baylor and Kansas State know that seasons can turn around in an instant.,After the Wildcats and Bears notched their first Big 12 Conference wins of the season, they head into the new week with slightly higher spirits and prepare to face off Saturday in Waco, Texas.,Baylor (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) outlasted...
Nikola Jokic voices desire 'to be with the Nuggets forever'
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has no desire to leave the Denver Nuggets.,Jokic affirmed his commitment to the franchise at Denver's season-opening media day. The Serbian star center was asked if he'd sign a max extension next offseason that could pay him close to $300 million over four years.,"I don't...
Michigan, Wisconsin clash features teams headed in opposite directions
Michigan had a bye week before Saturday's Big Ten matchup with Wisconsin in Ann Arbor. Head coach Sherrone Moore is returning from a longer break.,Moore served a two-game suspension for his involvement in the program's sign-stealing scandal. The No. 20 Wolverines (3-1 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) did just ...
PIF, Jared Kushner’s firm lead $55B buyout of Electronic Arts
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners and Silver Lake agreed to a $55 billion takeover of videogame maker Electronic Arts on Monday.,Should the sale go through, it would be the largest leveraged buyout ever, according to multiple media reports.,EA is the company be...
Rangers captain J.T. Miller hurt in practice, day-to-day
New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller exited practice on Monday with a non-contact injury and appeared to be in pain.,The team did not provide an official update, but the New York Post reported that Miller was considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury and could practice again as soon as Tuesday....
Thunder focused on title defense following short offseason
Despite a shortened offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder's players say they are ready to defend their first title in franchise history.,The journey will be led by 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who says his goal is to win it all again.,"It would suck to lose th...