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Jackets carry memory of Johnny Gaudreau into season opener at Wild
The Columbus Blue Jackets will open the season with heavy hearts when they face off against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in St. Paul, Minn.,It will be the Blue Jackets' first game since Johnny Gaudreau, a beloved teammate and star forward, was killed by a suspected drunk driver this offseaso...
Broncos' Payton touts rookie QB Bo Nix's processing skills
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been sacked seven times through his first five NFL games, but coach Sean Payton knows that total would be higher if not for the rookie's ability to evade pass rushers.,Nix was sacked three times in the Broncos' Week 5 win over Las Vegas, but that followed two ga...
Reports: Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) out multiple weeks
Already dealing with injuries to two of their top offensive players, the Indianapolis Colts were dealt another blow Wednesday as wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is expected to miss multiple weeks with a back injury, according to multiple reports.,Pittman was likely injured during the Colts' 37-34 ...
Grizzlies PG Ja Morant has mild ankle sprain
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has a mild left ankle sprain, coach Taylor Jenkins said Wednesday.,Jenkins said an MRI exam detected the seriousness.,Jenkins said the team will be cautious with Morant but is hopeful he will be available for the season opener against the host Utah Jazz on Oct...
Saints rookie QB Spencer Rattler to start vs. Buccaneers
Rookie Spencer Rattler will start at quarterback when the New Orleans Saints host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, coach Dennis Allen said Wednesday.,Rattler will start in place of Derek Carr, who is expected to miss multiple weeks after sustaining an oblique injury in Monday's 26-13 loss to the ...
Former No. 1 overall picks duel as Jags, Bears clash in London
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles feels rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is "right where he should be and continuing to get better.",To be sure, Williams has helped Chicago to two straight wins entering Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, although Jaguars defensive end ...
Former UConn stars in focus as Lynx, Liberty begin WNBA Finals
The top two seeds entering this year's WNBA playoffs are still standing. Now, they'll go head-to-head for the league title.,Game 1 of the best-of-five WNBA Finals tips off Thursday, when the top-seeded New York Liberty host the second-seeded Minnesota Lynx.,Both teams are powered by former UConn sta...
U.S. beach volleyball star April Ross calling it a career
Longtime American beach volleyball star April Ross is retiring and the three-time Olympic medalist will be honored Nov. 9 at the Association of Volleyball Professionals league championship in Los Angeles.,Ross, 42, won an Olympic gold medal with Alix Klineman at Tokyo in 2021. She also won silver in...
In season opener, Isles host Utah Hockey Club's first road game
The Utah Hockey Club will begin their first road trip by visiting the only other NHL team that has some understanding of the unique nature of their 2024-25 season.,Utah will look to build off a successful opener when it visits the New York Islanders on Thursday in the latter's season debut in Elmont...
Sharks' 'special' No. 1 pick to debut against Blues
The Macklin Celebrini era begins Thursday when the San Jose Sharks host the St. Louis Blues.,Celebrini, the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, will make his regular season debut for the Sharks in their season opener.,He is the key component in the Sharks' ongoing rebuild, which also includes ...
A.J. Brown, Lane Johnson set to return for Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are set for the return of standout wide receiver A.J. Brown and stalwart right tackle Lane Johnson coming out of their bye week and heading into Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.,DeVonta Smith is also likely to return but hadn't cleared the concussion protocol as of...
Senators looking for Linus Ullmark to stifle Panthers
The Ottawa Senators hope a new head coach and a new goaltender will help end their playoff drought as they open the 2024-25 season against the visiting Florida Panthers on Thursday night.,Ottawa hired coach Travis Green in May after a 37-41-4 season that was good for seventh place in the Atlantic Di...
Jeff McNeil to play in AFL, could rejoin Mets this postseason
Jeff McNeil fractured his right wrist in early September and figured to miss the rest of the season, but the second baseman is scheduled to play in the Arizona Fall League this weekend and may rejoin the New York Mets if they reach the National League Championship Series.,McNeil, 32, last appeared i...
Predators roll out high-scoring newcomers against 'smart' Stars
The Nashville Predators went through a celebrated facelift in the offseason, hoping that the additions of Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault will provide a new wrinkle to an offense that relied heavily on its top line in 2023-24.,The new-look Predators would like to see immediate results from ...
Report: Steelers' George Pickens facing fine for eye black expletive
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is facing a potential fine for writing an expletive on his eye black, ESPN reported Wednesday.,During Sunday night's loss to the visiting Dallas Cowboys, Pickens had the message "Open F---ing Always" written in silver over the eye black, per the repor...
Displaced Bucs pack bags, families, riding out week in New Orleans
A structured early exit from Tampa for Week 6 allowed the Buccaneers to pack their bags, families and pets for an impromptu trip to New Orleans as the region braces for the impact of Hurricane Milton.,Head coach Todd Bowles described the mission for the team and staff as a three-day process with log...
Astros' Mauricio Dubon recovering from thumb surgery
Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubon is expected to be ready by spring training following surgery on his left thumb on Wednesday.,The team announced that Dubon had a procedure to repair the thumb's ulnar collateral ligament, an injury that he played through after getting hurt in early ...
Golf Glance: PGA Tour makes long-awaited return to Utah
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Sanderson Farms Championship (Kevin Yu),THIS WEEK: Black Desert Championship, Ivins, Utah, Oct. 10-13,Course: Black Desert Resort (Par 71, 7,371 Yards),Purs...
Raiders make change, name Aidan O'Connell starting QB
The Las Vegas Raiders named second-year player Aidan O'Connell their starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.,O'Connell replaces Gardner Minshew, who started the first five games. The Raiders (2-3) benched Minshew mid-game last week, calling on O'Connell in the 34-18 l...
Pelicans-Magic preseason contest canceled due to Milton
Friday's preseason game between the host Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans was canceled due to Hurricane Milton.,The contest will not be rescheduled, the NBA announced on Wednesday.,Orlando has preseason games remaining Wednesday at San Antonio and Oct. 18 at home against Philadelphia.,New Orle...