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Flames hope to end bad road trip on high note vs. Blackhawks
Connor Bedard is expected to return to the lineup when the Chicago Blackhawks play host to the Calgary Flames on Thursday.,The timing is perfect for a Blackhawks team sitting a handful of points back of a playoff spot and needing to make a strong run. Not only is Bedard, who missed the last game due...
NWSLPA: 'Rodman rule' violates CBA, grievance filed
The NWSL Players Association filed a grievance with the league to call for the revocation of the new "High Impact Player" rule, contending it breaches the collective bargaining agreement and federal labor law.,The HIP mechanism announced in December permits NWSL clubs to exceed the salary cap by as ...
Trending upward, Jets aim to keep Wild reeling
The Minnesota Wild have one more chance to get a victory before they leave town.,The Wild have dropped the first two games of their homestand, falling 4-3 in overtime against the New York Islanders and losing 5-2 against the struggling New Jersey Devils.,Next comes the finale of the homestand. The W...
After uncompetitive loss, Bucks seek to bounce back vs. Spurs
The Milwaukee Bucks will set out to turn their frustrations from a blowout home loss into motivation to get back on the winning track Thursday when they visit the stumbling San Antonio Spurs.,The Bucks head to the Alamo City after getting all but run out of Milwaukee on Tuesday when they took a 139-...
Spurs demons exorcised, Thunder out for 5th straight win vs. Rockets
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was in the throes of another poor shooting performance on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls, the latest in a slump that began when the calendar turned.,Smith, who entered Tuesday shooting 30.1% this month and 17.1% from behind the arc, missed his first five 3-pointer...
49ers LB Fred Warner potentially available against Seahawks
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner indicated he may be able to return from his three-month stint on the injured list in Saturday night's divisional-round matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.,The 49ers opened Warner's 21-day practice window Tuesday with the intention of activating the four-time...
Bam Adebayo out of slump as Heat entertain Celtics
Bam Adebayo may have rediscovered his All-Star form.,Adebayo, who will lead the Miami Heat on Thursday night against the visiting Boston Celtics, had been slumping for a couple of weeks.,During that eight-game stretch, he averaged just 10.9 points on 36.8% shooting from the floor. But on Tuesday in ...
Rejuvenated Blue Jackets hosting massively slumping Canucks
With a new man in charge, the Columbus Blue Jackets have engineered some immediate success. ,Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks remain mired in an extended run of futility. ,After winning Rick Bowness' first game as coach, the host Blue Jackets can record a third straight victory by handing the Canuck...
Newly contending Sharks open road trip at inconsistent Capitals
The San Jose Sharks have been one of the NHL's best surprises this season.,After finishing the 2024-25 season with the league's worst record and 52 points, the Sharks have flipped the script as they have 49 points through 45 games and entered Wednesday in playoff position in the Western Conference.,...
Key players back for Pistons entering clash vs. Suns
The Detroit Pistons could have some of their top players back in action when they host the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.,Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart and Tobias Harris participated in Tuesday's practice after missing the team's 98-92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.,Franchis...
Ndamukong Suh, Aaron Donald, Mark Ingram among 2026 Hall of Fame class
Star defensive players Ndamukong Suh and Aaron Donald, former Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram and wideout Marvin Harrison are part of the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Class, announced by the National Football Foundation and the Hall of Fame on Wednesday.,Running back Garrison Hearst, safety ...
Cam Smith's Ripper GC adds Elvis Smylie to all-Aussie team
Elvis Smylie has signed with the all-Australian Ripper GC for LIV Golf's 2026 season, the team announced on Wednesday.,Smylie, 23, joins team captain Cam Smith, Marc Leishman and Lucas Herbert and is the replacement for Matt Jones.,Ripper GC finished ninth in the team standings in 2025, winning in M...
LIV Golf parts with Kevin Na as team rebranded to Korean Golf Club
Iron Heads GC is not only getting a new name but reportedly will have a revamped roster as two of its players are no longer with LIV Golf.,Kevin Na, who had captained Iron Heads since LIV's launch four years ago but managed just one top-10 finish in 48 LIV appearances, has been replaced by Byeong-hu...
Way Too Early 2026 NFL Head Coaching Cycle Predictions
Projecting how all nine NFL head coaching vacancies could be filled before the divisional round of the playoffs....
Twins claim utility player Vidal Brujan off waivers from Braves
The Minnesota Twins claimed utility player Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.,In a corresponding move, the Twins designated catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper for assignment.,Brujan, who turns 28 on Feb. 9, has played every position except catcher in his major league career....
Fire, M Kellyn Acosta part ways
The Chicago Fire FC and midfielder Kellyn Acosta agreed to terminate his contract, the MLS club announced on Wednesday.,Acosta, 30, recorded three goals and three assists in 53 matches (33 starts) during his two seasons with Chicago.,"We thank Kellyn for his contributions to Chicago both on and off ...
QB Dante Moore staying at Oregon, opts against entering NFL draft
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, projected to be one of the top picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, announced Wednesday that he is staying in school.,Moore made the announcement on ESPN's SportCenter on the last day underclassmen not playing in the College Football Playoff championship game can declare for ...
Max Holloway-Charles Oliveira title fight to headline UFC 326
Max Holloway will face Charles Oliveira in a rematch 10-plus years in the making when the two face off in the main event scheduled for UFC 326 on March 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and shown on Paramount+.,No. 7 ranked middleweight contender Caio Borralho (17-2) will face No. 8 Reinier De Ri...
Reports: Red Sox reel in LHP Ranger Suarez on 5-year, $130M deal
Free-agent left-hander Ranger Suarez agreed to terms on a five-year, $130 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,Saurez will join a Red Sox rotation that features left-hander Garrett Crochet, right-hander Brayan Bello and offseason acquisitions Sonny ...
Bryson DeChambeau: Majors, YouTube-only path 'incredibly viable option'
While many golfers are weighing the options between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, Bryson DeChambeau believes he could find success eschewing both in favor of YouTube.,"That's an incredibly viable option, I'll tell you that," DeChambeau told Front Office Sports at LIV's Teams Week preseason event Wednes...