w Page 661 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Giants rookie Jaxson Dart ready to embrace villain role in Philly
Jaxson Dart enjoyed the hostile road environments in the SEC, so the New York Giants' rookie is ready to embrace the villain role when he visits Philadelphia for the first time as an NFL quarterback on Sunday.,"It's going to be intense for sure," Dart said Wednesday. "I can't wait to go out there an...
Out to shake slow start, Lightning face upstart Blackhawks
Intent on emerging from their early-season struggles, the Tampa Bay Lightning will open a three-game homestand with a visit from the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.,One of the NHL's best clubs on home ice last season, the Lightning have struggled their way to one win and four total points in six gam...
Reports: Eagles star WR A.J. Brown does not practice on Wednesday
Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown was at practice only as an observer on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports.,Brown is coming off of his most productive game of the season on Sunday in a 28-22 road victory over the Minnesota Vikings. He caught four of six targets for seaso...
PGA axes Sentry over drought on same day Hawaii course vows reopening
Drought conditions impacting the Plantation Course at Kapalua led the PGA Tour to cancel the annual event in Maui scheduled for January. ,Not long after the Tour announced the event's cancellation, Kapalua Golf said the Plantation Course would re-open Nov. 10. ,No replacement course was available, ...
Bruins in search of finishing kick during matchup with Ducks
The next steep is for the Boston Bruins to turn some positives into results.,Despite coming back from 2-0 and 3-2 deficits to tie the game in the third period, a fluky last-minute goal left first-year coach Marco Sturm's team on the wrong side of a 4-3 decision Tuesday against former Bruins captain ...
Giants go back to school, hire Vols' Tony Vitello as new manager
The San Francisco Giants made an unprecedented commitment Wednesday when they hired Tennessee coach Tony Vitello as their new manager.,It will be the first time an MLB team has hired a manager directly from a college program with no experience in the professional ranks.,Multiple reports had expanded...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson back at practice, Week 8 status TBD
Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice on Wednesday, but good luck getting head coach John Harbaugh to discuss his status for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.,Harbaugh said he had nothing to share specific to the injury or regarding the chances of the Ravens hav...
NFL won't reconsider Bad Bunny for Super Bowl halftime show
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday that the league will not replace Bad Bunny as its headline performer for the Super Bowl halftime show despite some criticism of the selection.,Goodell validated the league's decision at the NFL's fall meeting for Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, C...
NFL approves 10% sale of Giants to Julia Koch and family
The NFL on Wednesday approved Julia Koch and family to purchase a minority non-controlling interest in the New York Giants.,Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed the deal at the NFL's Fall meetings.,Reports indicate that Koch was approved to purchase 10% of the franchise, with the sale price not disc...
Roger Goodell: NFL not removing Bad Bunny as Super Bowl halftime headliner
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated Bad Bunny is the headline performer for the Super Bowl halftime show despite some criticism of the selection.,Goodell validated the league's decision at the NFL's fall meeting, saying there is no conversation about adjusting the act to appease critics.,"He's...
Up or down? Knicks make hourly updates to Karl-Anthony Towns' status vs. Cavs
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns was listed as questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers because of a right quad strain, only an hour after the All-Star was doubtful on the official injury report. ,The Knicks made the change on the official injury r...
Nets exercise team option on F/C Noah Clowney
The Brooklyn Nets picked up the fourth-year team option on forward/center Noah Clowney on Wednesday.,Clowney, 21, is earning about $3.4 million in his third season and, per multiple reports, will get a $2 million raise for the 2026-27 season that's also guaranteed. He will be eligible for a rookie s...
Report: LIV Golf adds requirement for new signings
Players who sign with LIV Golf beginning in 2026 will have increased responsibilities beyond the league's 14 annual events.,Newly contracted players will also be expected to play a minimum of two International Series events on the Asian Tour, according to a report by Flushing It. While many players ...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (hamstring) returns to practice
Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice on Wednesday.,Jackson's participation in the session marked the first time he has been on a football field since injuring his hamstring in Baltimore's 37-20 road loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 28.,Per ESPN, Jackson took re...
Knicks All-Star C Karl-Anthony Towns (quad) doubtful vs. Cavs
New York Knicks All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's season opener against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers because of a right quad strain.,The Knicks already have ruled out center Mitchell Robinson (left ankle injury management) and guard/forward Josh H...
St. Louis City exercise option on striker Joao Klauss
St. Louis City exercised the contract option for Brazilian striker Joao Klauss for the 2026 season.,Klauss, 28, has scored a franchise-record 27 goals in 85 appearances across all competitions since 2023.,He scored 10 goals in MLS play during the club's debut season in 2023 and matched that total th...
Daniel Suarez replaces Justin Haley at Spire Motorsports
Daniel Suarez will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports next season in the NASCAR Cup Series, the team announced Wednesday.,Suarez, 33, is leaving Trackhouse Racing after five years and will replace Justin Haley, whose departure was announced last week.,"Spire's growth over the last few y...
Bucs RB Bucky Irving, WR Chris Godwin ruled out vs. Saints
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving and wide receiver Chris Godwin have been ruled out of Sunday's game against the host New Orleans Saints, head coach Todd Bowles announced on Wednesday.,Irving has been dealing with foot and shoulder injuries, while Godwin continues to struggle with a fi...
Reports: Giants finalizing hire of Vols' Tony Vitello as manager
The San Francisco Giants are finalizing a deal to name Tennessee coach Tony Vitello as their new manager, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,It will be the first time a major league team has hired a manager directly from a college program with no experience in the professional ranks.,Multiple repo...
Knee injury impacting Jets QB Tyrod Taylor
The winless Jets' quarterback picture grew murkier on Wednesday with Tyrod Taylor now considered day-to-day with a knee injury.,New York head coach Aaron Glenn, who provided the injury update, declined to say whether he is sticking with a struggling Justin Fields or making a switch to the veteran ba...