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Skidding Flames, Rangers desperate to find a win
The New York Rangers kick off a four-game road trip Sunday against the Calgary Flames with their season already at a crossroads.,The floundering Rangers have managed just one win in their last six games and are coming off a dispiriting 6-5 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.,Admittedly...
UFC 321: Tom Aspinall-Ciryl Gane ends in no-contest
Tom Aspinall's first UFC heavyweight title defense did not go according to plan, as an anticlimactic ending saw Ciryl Gane accidentally poke both of Aspinall's eyes (15-3-1 MMA) at 4:35 of Round 1.,The fight was ruled a no-contest, likely setting up a rematch between the pair. The UFC has yet to dec...
Blue Jays' Bo Bichette not in Game 2 starting lineup vs. Dodgers
Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette isn't in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the World Series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.,Bichette played in Game 1 for the first time since he sustained a sprained left knee in a play at the plate against the New York Yankees on Sept....
Chucky Lozano's status uncertain as San Diego prepares to host Timbers
San Diego FC is experiencing more drama than a No. 1 seed would like entering its playoff opener against the visiting Portland Timbers on Sunday night.,San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas has yet to determine if face of the franchise Hirving "Chucky" Lozano will play in the opener of the Round 1 best-of-...
Aldrich Potgieter explains Utah withdrawal amid LIV Golf rumors
Aldrich Potgieter said he withdrew from the Bank of Utah Championship due to illness, at least temporarily quelling rumors that the young South African is contemplating a move to LIV Golf.,Potgieter carded an opening round 71 on Thursday but withdrew before the start of the second round at Black Des...
Whitecaps hoping team-record 60 points will translate in playoffs
The second-seeded Vancouver Whitecaps look to build on their best regular season in club history when they begin a Western Conference Round One playoff series against seventh-seeded FC Dallas on Sunday.,Vancouver earned a team-record 60 points in MLS while also winning the Canadian Championship and ...
New-look Washington opens season against road-warrior Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Arkansas-Pine Bluff will experience the first of 11 consecutive road games when it plays at Washington on Nov. 3 in the season opener for both teams.,The Huskies, in their second season under coach Danny Sprinkle, are also one of four Power 4 programs Pine Bluff will face in the 11-game stretch on t...
Late Emmett Johnson TD run pushes Nebraska over Northwestern
Emmett Johnson rushed for 124 yards on 27 carries with two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score, to lead Nebraska to a 28-21 Big Ten win over Northwestern on Saturday in Lincoln, Neb. ,Johnson barreled into the end zone with 2:44 left in the fourth quarter for the decisive touchdown. ,Dylan Raio...
Cowboys put CB Trevon Diggs (concussion) on IR
The Dallas Cowboys placed cornerback Trevon Diggs on injured reserve Saturday, which will require him to miss at least four games.,Diggs already had been ruled out by the Cowboys (3-3-1) for their game Sunday at the Denver Broncos (5-2).,Diggs sustained a concussion in an "accident at his home" last...
Trail Blazers overcome distraction, now battle Clippers
A pair of teams that found much-needed victories for the first time this season square off Sunday when the visiting Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers try to build some momentum., ,In their first game under interim head coach Tiago Splitter, the Trail Blazers rolled to a 139-119 home vi...
Union begin quest for 1st MLS title with 3-game series vs. Fire
Bradley Carnell's first year as coach of the Philadelphia Union has been a revelation, as he has transformed a team that finished 12th in the MLS Eastern Conference last year into a winner of the Supporters' Shield.,Now it is on to the postseason for the Union, who open a three-game series at home a...
Cavaliers not yet clicking as they prepare for unbeaten Bucks
Two perennial All-Stars and the reigning Defensive Player of the Year will share the court as the Cleveland Cavaliers begin the home portion of their schedule against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.,Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Cavaliers shooting guard Donovan Mitchell have combined ...
Bears place DB Kyler Gordon, OL Braxton Jones on IR
The Chicago Bears placed defensive back Kyler Gordon and offensive lineman Braxton Jones on injured reserve on Saturday.,The Bears (4-2) also signed defensive lineman Jonathan Ford to the active roster and elevated tight end Stephen Carlson and defensive back Dallis Flowers from the practice squad f...
First winning streaks of new season on line for both Lakers, Kings
Two teams that reversed fortunes with second-game wins following opening-day losses go for their second straight victories when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.,Going for a second time without the injured LeBron James, the Lakers bounced back from a disappointing op...
QB Tyrod Taylor out, leaving Justin Fields to start for Jets
New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor was ruled out Saturday due to a knee injury, meaning embattled Justin Fields will start Sunday at Cincinnati.,Head coach Aaron Glenn had declined to name a starter all week as the Jets (0-7) prepare to face the Bengals (3-4).,The Jets announced Taylor will not ...
Mavericks on verge of worst start in 8 years with Raptors in town
After an underwhelming start to the season, the Dallas Mavericks will look to avoid their first 0-3 start in eight years Sunday against the visiting Toronto Raptors.,Dallas was bombarded in its season opener by Victor Wembanyama's 40 points in a 33-point loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Mavericks'...
Unbeaten Knicks hit the road to face high-scoring Heat
It's an intriguing matchup -- the New York Knicks at the Miami Heat on Sunday night.,The Knicks, who reached the Eastern Conference finals last season for the first time in 25 years, are off to a 2-0 start under new coach Mike Brown after beating Cleveland and Boston.,Now the Knicks hit the road, wi...
Predators captain Roman Josi (upper body) week-to-week
Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi is sidelined week-to-week with an upper-body injury.,Josi, 35, has five points (one goal, four assists) and a minus-4 rating in eight games this season.,Per the team, the veteran defenseman's injury is not related to the postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrom...
Commanders' Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel to play Monday
Washington Commanders receivers Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel will both play Monday night at Kansas City, coach Dan Quinn confirmed Saturday.,Samuel missed last weekend's loss at Dallas with a heel injury, while McLaurin has not played since Week 3 due to a quad injury.,The two playmakers are back...
Report: Jets to start QB Justin Fields; Tyrod Taylor out
Embattled Jets quarterback Justin Fields will start on Sunday at Cincinnati with backup Tyrod Taylor ruled out due to a knee injury, the New York Post reported Saturday.,Head coach Aaron Glenn has declined to name a starter all week as the Jets (0-7) prepare to face the Bengals (3-4).,According to t...