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LAFC believe they have 'solutions ready' in matchup with Austin FC
Los Angeles FC enter the MLS Cup playoffs as one of the league's hottest teams, having taken 19 points from their last eight regular-season matches and earning the third seed on the West side of the postseason bracket.,But the one team that claimed a result against them, Austin FC, is the team LAFC ...
Ducks bring improved offense to Florida to face Panthers
The Anaheim Ducks, who have not made the playoffs since 2018, are off to a much better start, especially offensively.,Anaheim, which visits the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night in Sunrise, finished 30th in goals per game last season. That's the Ducks' third straight year finishing that poorly or wo...
Vikings QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) placed on IR
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz has been placed on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury, the team announced Monday.,Wentz, who replaced J.J. McCarthy after he sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 2, started the last five games for Minnesota. He appeared to be in obvious pain during T...
Hornets taking fresh mindset into battle vs. up-tempo Heat
A frank, player-led exchange at halftime in the nation's capital helped the Charlotte Hornets reset ahead of Tuesday's trip to Miami to take on the Heat.,Trailing Washington 62-51 at the half Sunday, the Hornets rallied on the back of a candid discussion at the long break, outscoring the Wizards 44-...
Falcons coach understands angry fans: 'Our job to make them like us'
It's fair to say that Atlanta Falcons fans have little faith in the current direction of the franchise.,After the team split its first six games, Atlanta limped to a 34-10 loss to the previously one-win Miami Dolphins on Sunday. A day after the sparse home crowd booed the Falcons off the field, Atla...
Bills DT Ed Oliver to have surgery for torn biceps
Buffalo Bills star defensive tackle Ed Oliver tore his biceps in Sunday's win at Carolina and will undergo surgery, sidelining him indefinitely, coach Sean McDermott said Monday.,Oliver, 27, was injured on a 3-yard rushing play by Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard just before the two-minute warnin...
Blue Jackets visit Sabres in chase for more road success
The Columbus Blue Jackets bid to win their fourth straight road game on Tuesday when they visit the Buffalo Sabres.,The Blue Jackets continued to feel at home on the road with a 5-4 shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. They are 3-1-0 away from Columbus this season after posting...
Vols reset: No. 18 Tennessee determined to contend again
In an ultra-competitive Southeastern Conference, coach Rick Barnes' squad set a high bar last season for the current crop of Volunteers to match.,A 30-win season ended in the Elite Eight in March and the Volunteers finished No. 5 in the final AP Top 25 poll, which remarkably had four SEC programs in...
Charlotte FC in pursuit of 1st regulation playoff win vs. NYCFC
Charlotte FC will attempt to earn their first MLS Cup playoff win in regulation when they host a Round 1 series opener against New York City FC on Tuesday night.,Charlotte forced its previous opening-round series in 2024 to three games, but only by winning a penalty tiebreak after a 0-0 draw against...
Banged-up Hurricanes return home against Golden Knights
The Carolina Hurricanes will play their first home game in more than two weeks when the Vegas Golden Knights visit Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.,But the Hurricanes might not look all that recognizable to their fans.,"It's a huge concern with the injuries we have," Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour sai...
New faces debut as Clemson opens with New Hampshire
Three consecutive NCAA Tournament trips is the goal for Clemson, and the journey begins Monday with the first game of the regular season against visiting New Hampshire., ,The goal is a repeat for the Tigers, but coach Brad Brownell is loading 10 new faces on the Clemson bus this season. ,He has six ...
As Congress knocks, NBA sends memo vowing review of 'dire risks' of betting
NBA officials are planning to take a step back and review what the league labeled "dire risks" gambling can have on players and their careers, according a memo sent to all 30 teams on Monday.,Changes under consideration include timing and release of injury information and applying artificial intelli...
Revamped Boston College visits FAU for season opener
Boston College and Florida Atlantic are on the rebound when they collide in the season opener in Boca Raton, Fla., on Monday.,The Owls are two seasons removed from their 2022-23 Final Four run under former coach Dusty May. FAU hired former Baylor assistant John Jakus following May's departure to Mic...
No. 17 Illinois determined to debut 'Balkan Five' vs. Jackson State
The Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll says Illinois ranks No. 17 nationally. KenPom.com's algorithms declare the Illini are No. 6. BartTorvik.com say Brad Underwood's squad belongs at No. 8.,While it's clear Illinois sits among college basketball's best, it's unclear when the Illini will have a...
Giants' Daboll: Cam Skattebo's 'got a road ahead of him' after surgery
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that running back Cam Skattebo underwent successful surgery for a dislocated right ankle but that a recovery timetable remains undetermined.,"He's got a road ahead of him," Daboll said during his media availability Monday.,Skattebo was admitted to a Phila...
Former Raiders S George Atkinson dies at 78
Former Oakland Raiders safety George Atkinson, who helped the team to five consecutive AFC Championship Games, has died, the team announced. He was 78.,Atkinson's cause of death was not revealed.,Atkinson was a seventh-round draft pick by the Raiders in 1968. In his first two seasons with the Raider...
Rapids part ways with head coach Chris Armas
The Colorado Rapids and head coach Chris Armas announced Monday they have mutually parted ways after two seasons.,The Rapids went 11-15-8 this season and finished 11th in the Western Conference to miss out on a playoff spot. During Armas' first season as head coach, the club went 15-14-5 and finishe...
Report: Dustin Johnson agrees to new deal with LIV Golf
Dustin Johnson is among the early signings for LIV Golf who have reportedly agreed to second contracts with the Saudi-backed league.,Johnson originally signed with LIV Golf in June 2022 for a contract that is believed to be in excess of $100 million. While terms of his new agreement aren't known, he...
Relieved Flames face Maple Leafs in search of more success
One team will emerge with a welcome second straight win Tuesday night when the Calgary Flames visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The Flames ended an eight-game losing streak in which they were 0-7-1 Sunday night with a 5-1 home victory over the New York Rangers.,"The overall feeling is a little bit of r...
Reports: Rams acquire CB Roger McCreary from Titans
The Los Angeles Rams acquired cornerback Roger McCreary and a sixth-round draft pick from the Tennessee Titans on Monday in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports Monday.,McCreary, 25, is expected to help a Rams defensive secondary that has used safety Quentin Lake in s...