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Tigers, Dominican Republic to play series in memory of nightclub tragedy
The Detroit Tigers will travel to Santo Domingo to play a two-game series against the Dominican Republic's national team March 3-4 to honor the victims of a mass casualty event there last spring.,It will mark the first time the Dominican Republic will host a major league club for exhibition games in...

Bruins' David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy could return this week
Entering Monday tied for first place in the Atlantic Division, the Boston Bruins appear to be on the verge of receiving a few major reinforcements as David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy could suit up by the end of the week.,The 29-year-old Pastrnak, a four-time All-Star forward, and McAvoy, 27, an All...

Sans Franz Wagner, Magic take on Heat in NBA Cup quarters
The Orlando Magic will be without leading scorer Franz Wagner when they welcome the Miami Heat for an NBA Cup quarterfinal on Tuesday.,The concern is that it could be an extended absence.,Wagner, who averages 22.7 points and 6.1 rebounds while shooting 36% from 3-point range, suffered a left high an...

Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (ribs) 'looks good' to play vs. Steelers
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane on Monday underwent an MRI, which showed no fracture after he injured his ribs in Sunday's victory over the New York Jets.,In his Monday press conference, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said the 24-year-old Achane will have treatment and rest up ahead of next ...

Ravens OL Ben Cleveland banned 3 games for substance abuse violation
Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Cleveland was suspended for three games without pay Monday for a violation of the NFL substances of abuse policy.,Cleveland will have to sit out the Ravens' games at the Cincinnati Bengals, at home against the New England Patriots and at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay...

Bengals face more uncertainty with WR Tee Higgins, DE Trey Hendrickson
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins returned to the concussion protocol after his team's dramatic Sunday loss to the Buffalo Bills.,Physicians evaluated Higgins for a concussion at multiple points of Cincinnati's 39-34 defeat, and though he was cleared to continue to play, he reported sympt...

Magic F Franz Wagner could miss weeks with ankle injury
Orlando Magic star forward Franz Wagner was diagnosed with a left high ankle sprain on Monday, one day after taking a spill early in a game against the New York Knicks.,The Magic said Wagner had an MRI Monday that revealed the sprain. ESPN reported that he had no structural damage in his leg and cou...

All three Colts QBs hurt; Daniel Jones (Achilles) done for season
Daniel Jones is out for the season and the Indianapolis Colts are in crisis mode.,Jones ruptured his right Achilles on Sunday in Jacksonville, leaving the 36-19 loss in the first quarter as the Jaguars took sole possession of first place in the AFC South and the free-falling Colts (8-5) clung to fad...

Nick Sanchez laments 'unfortunate timing' of Big Machine split
Big Machine Racing abruptly cut ties with driver Nick Sanchez ahead of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season.,Sanchez finished 11th in the championship standings for the 2025 season, when the circuit was known as the Xfinity Series. The 24-year-old Miami product clinched his first win at...

Raheem Morris: Eliminated Falcons to 'evaluate everything' at season's end
As disappointing as the Atlanta Falcons continue to be, it's not an unfamiliar feeling for the franchise.,With Sunday's 37-9 bludgeoning at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta (4-9) secured its eighth straight losing season and eighth that will end without a postseason berth. Only the New Yor...

No. 24 Virginia puts depth, hot shooting up against UMES
If Maryland Eastern Shore wants to pull off an upset at No. 24 Virginia on Tuesday night, it must control the tempo.,The newly ranked Cavaliers (8-1) enter the nonconference contest in Charlottesville, Va., with a 56-1 record since 2009-10 when they score 80 or more points.,That includes an 8-0 reco...

Lavar Scott signs with Alpha Prime Racing for '26
After consecutive runner-up championship finishes on the ARCA Menards Series, Lavar Scott joined Alpha Prime Racing on Monday to compete in the newly branded NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series for 2026.,Scott debuted in what was formerly known as the Xfinity Series with two starts for Alpha Prime in ...

Frankie Muniz puts off Trucks retirement for 'unfinished business'
Frankie Muniz pondered retirement but ultimately chose to keep driving full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the actor and stock car racer announced Monday.,Muniz will remain at the wheel of Team Reaume's No. 33 Ford while also competing outside of NASCAR in the SRO GT4 America championshi...

Chiefs' Andy Reid retracts 'mess-up' on momentum-shifting 4th down
Chiefs coach Andy Reid might have a few play calls he wants back in his 478 career games as a head coach, but he didn't get 307 victories by playing it safe.,That's why Reid retracted his statement Sunday night that he regretted deciding to pass on 4th-and-1 from Kansas City's 31 with 10 minutes lef...
Daniel Jones’ Injury Screws Colts After Risky NFL Trade Deadline Moves
The Colts’ risky trade for Sauce Gardner backfires as Daniel Jones suffers a season-ending injury, leaving Indy’s future at quarterback uncertain....

Report: Lions signing veteran DB Damontae Kazee
The Detroit Lions are signing safety Damontae Kazee to the practice squad, NFL Network reported Monday.,The 32-year-old veteran has played in 111 NFL games with four teams, including four with Cleveland this season.,The Lions (8-5) lost starting safety Brian Branch to a torn Achilles in last Thursda...

New world champ Lando Norris to drive as No. 1 in 2026
Fresh off claiming his first world championship, Lando Norris confirmed that he will drive with the No. 1 on his McLaren in 2026.,The traditional honor is reserved for the reigning world champion, a distinction Norris claimed after outlasting four-time reigning champion Max Verstappen over the final...
Next Big Stars in WWE: Watch These 2026 Breakout Stars
WWE 2026 preview: Bron Breakker, Liv Morgan, Jade Cargill, Sami Zayn, and Maxxinee Duprie are poised to break out. Who will shine next year?...

Reports: Suspect in custody in shooting of Jets' Kris Boyd
A person of interest was in custody Monday in New York in the Nov. 16 shooting that left Jets cornerback Kris Boyd in critical condition, multiple outlets reported.,The suspect was apprehended in upstate Buffalo one week after the New York Police Department released surveillance images of the incide...

Gavin McKenna, Zayne Parekh headline Canada's world junior camp roster
Projected top draft pick Gavin McKenna and five players with NHL experience headline Canada's training camp roster for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.,McKenna, who turns 18 Dec. 20, has totaled 18 points in 16 games as a freshman forward at Penn State. He is the consensus best prospect in t...