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Packers' Jordan Love out vs. Ravens; Malik Willis expected to start
Green Bay starting quarterback Jordan Love will not play Saturday night when the Packers host the Baltimore Ravens.,The team announced Friday that they downgraded Love (concussion protocol, shoulder) to out for the game.,Backup Malik Willis, who missed Wednesday's practice (illness) and was limited ...
Northwestern dominates Central Michigan in GameAbove Sports Bowl
Preston Stone completed 19 of 31 passes for 226 yards and three scores, and Northwestern turned four takeaways into touchdowns during a 34-7 blowout of Central Michigan to win the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Friday in Detroit.,Braden Turner grabbed an interception before returning a fumble for a touchd...
Fire add M Robin Lod on multi-year free-agent deal
The Chicago Fire boosted their offensive potential Friday by signing 2024 All-Star Robin Lod to a free-agent contract.,The deal runs through June 30, 2028, the team announced.,Lod, 32, arrives in Chicago after midfielder Brian Gutierrez was moved to Chivas in Mexico on a reported $5 million transfer...
Prince Owusu signs contract extension with FC Montreal
Prince Owusu, who enjoyed an outstanding sophomore season in Major League Soccer, has signed a three-season contract extension with CF Montreal, the club announced Friday.,Financial terms were not released by the club, but the extension includes Owusu's services for the 2026, 2027 (sprint season) an...
Islanders ready to continue progress against Rangers
The New York Rangers haven't hit the road to face the New York Islanders since Apr. 10, when Rangers fans filled UBS Arena and roared as their team rolled to a lopsided win that called into question the Islanders' short- and long-term future.,The Islanders are hoping to show their rivals how far the...
Canucks host Sharks on unexpected win streak
With the season's first half nearly behind them, the San Jose Sharks are teasing with notions of playoff hockey in northern California.,The Sharks will start the unofficial second half with a two-game road trip beginning Saturday night against the Vancouver Canucks.,The Western Conference, as they s...
Hungry Predators open six-game road swing vs. rival Blues
The Nashville Predators hope to pick up where they left off at the holiday break when they kick off a six-game road trip against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.,Nashville, fifth in the rugged Central Division but just three points out of a Western Conference wild-card spot, won its last three games...
TGL Season 2 primer: Schedule, what’s new, what to watch for
Atlanta Drive GC swept New York Golf Club 2-0 in the finals of the inaugural season of TGL. Season 2 begins Sunday afternoon with a rematch between Atlanta and New York.,Six teams of four PGA Tour stars apiece are back in the saddle for the second season of the indoor golf league co-founded by Tiger...
John Daly expresses interest in Ryder Cup role
Two-time major winner John Daly has an idea to correct the biggest regret of his golf career: United States captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup.,Daly said he would like to be a part of the U.S. team in any capacity, up to and including a captain role. ,"I'd love to see it, put my input in, and hopefully ...
Flames need more intensity to salvage split of home-and-home with Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers will look to remain hot against the Flames when they visit Calgary for the second half of a home-and-home on Saturday.,Leon Draisaitl recorded a hat trick, and Connor McDavid added five assists as the Oilers cruised to a 5-1 victory over Calgary in Edmonton on Tuesday night.,The ...
Steelers LBs T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig practice again Friday
Pittsburgh linebacker T.J. Watt participated in practice all week, leaving the decision of whether to play him Sunday at Cleveland in the hands of Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.,Watt and Nick Herbig were on the field Friday for the third consecutive day.,But Watt was not made available for his usu...
Ducks, Kings hope to bust slumps after holiday break
The Los Angeles Kings aren't where they expected to be in the Pacific Division standings coming out of the Christmas break, but winger Kevin Fiala doesn't seem overly concerned heading into the next matchup on Saturday evening against the visiting Anaheim Ducks.,The Kings are fourth in the Pacific D...
Everything you need to know about the Gator Bowl
GATOR BOWL,No. 19 Virginia (10-3) vs. Missouri (8-4),Saturday, Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC),Jacksonville, Fla.,Consensus Odds: Missouri -4.5, Total 44.5,No. 19 Virginia can reach 11 wins for the first time in the program's 122nd season with a victory against Missouri in the Gator Bowl on Saturday nig...
Stars rested and ready to face slumping Blackhawks
The Dallas Stars and visiting Chicago Blackhawks are pointed in opposite directions as they return from the holiday break on Saturday night.,Both teams are coming off losses on Tuesday night. The Stars fell 4-3 in overtime at Detroit but have points in five consecutive games (4-0-1), while the Black...
Timberwolves intend to tighten effort vs. surging Nets
Coming off his sixth 40-point outing of the season, Anthony Edwards hopes to help the Minnesota Timberwolves earn their fourth straight home win Saturday night when they face the improving Brooklyn Nets.,Edwards dazzled with a 44-point showing in a Christmas showcase against the Denver Nuggets, but ...
Battle of Ontario reignites as Senators visit Leafs
The Ottawa Senators aim to add to a five-game points streak Saturday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs to christen this season's Battle of Ontario.,Ottawa had a four-game win streak stopped Tuesday with a 3-2 overtime home loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The Senators, however, picked up thei...
Bucs LT Tristan Wirfs (toe) ruled out for Sunday's game vs. Dolphins
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs for Sunday's critical game against the Miami Dolphins.,Tampa coach Todd Bowles told reporters Friday that Wirfs has been ruled out of this week's road game due to a toe injury he sustained in last week's 23-20 loss at the Car...
Colts DT DeForest Buckner (neck) to have season-ending surgery
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner will undergo season-ending surgery on a herniated disc after aggravating his neck injury.,Head coach Shane Steichen announced the update on Friday for Buckner, 31, a three-time Pro Bowl selection who only recently returned from injured reserve.,Bu...
Sabres to test 7-game win streak against Bruins
The Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins were trending in opposite directions before the NHL schedule reached a three-day holiday break earlier this week.,As the teams meet Saturday at Buffalo, a seven-game win streak has propelled the Sabres to within one point of the Bruins in the Atlantic Division an...
Report: Mavs F Anthony Davis (groin) to miss a few games
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis is likely to miss "a few games" with a minor groin strain, ESPN reported Friday.,Davis departed with the injury in the second period of Thursday's 126-116 loss at Golden State and did not return.,Davis, 32, is reportedly being targeted by several teams ahead of...