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Amanda Anisimova (calf) withdraws from Wuhan Open
Amanda Anisimova withdrew from this week's Wuhan Open because of a left calf injury after a winning the China Open last week while playing through multiple ailments.,Anisimova not only had a wisdom tooth extracted before the China Open began, she aggravated a left foot and calf injury after her firs...
Grizzlies G Ja Morant week-to-week with ankle injury
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is week-to-week with a sprained ankle sustained in practice on Sunday, the team confirmed Monday.,The two-time All-Star guard will miss Monday's preseason opener against the Detroit Pistons. The Grizzlies begin the regular season at home against the New Orleans Pelic...
Wayne Gretzky to remain NHL analyst for Turner Sports
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky has reached agreement on a multi-year contract extension to remain as an NHL analyst with Turner Sports.,The news was announced Monday on the NHL on TNT official account on X. No contract details were provided.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">?? L...
Packers WR Christian Watson returns from PUP list
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson was on the practice field Monday for the first time since tearing his right ACL in Week 18 last season.,The Packers have designated Watson to return from the physically unable to perform list and opened his 21-day practice window, according to multipl...
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez charged with felony battery
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge in addition to three previously announced misdemeanors in connection with a weekend altercation in Indianapolis that led to his stabbing, officials in Marion County, Ind., announced Monday.,Prosecutor Ryan Mears said Sanchez, a Fox Sp...
Bruins to retire former captain Zdeno Chara's No. 33
The Boston Bruins will retire the number of longtime captain Zdeno Chara on Jan. 15 before their game against the Seattle Kraken.,Chara wore No. 33 from 2006-20 after he was signed as a free agent on July 1, 2006. He was named captain that fall and held the role for 14 seasons, second in team histor...
Daria Kasatkina hits 'breaking point,' ends season early
WTA Tour veteran Daria Kasatkina said she is ending her season early to focus on her mental health after reaching a "breaking point.",Ranked No. 19 in the world, the 28-year-old Russian-born Australia resident has compiled a 19-22 singles record this year with nearly $1.5 million in prize money but ...
4-star C Davion Adkins commits to 'connected' Kansas
Kansas landed a commitment Sunday night from four-star center Davion Adkins, the fourth recruit to choose the Jayhawks in the past week.,The 6-foot-9 senior from Prolific Prep in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., picked head coach Bill Self's program over Houston and Rutgers after visiting all three schools la...
Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel Have Surprising Patriots Looking Like AFC East Contenders
QB Drake Maye and new coach Mike Vrabel have the Patriots off to a shocking 3-2 start after stunning the Bills. Could New England be AFC East contenders again?...
Magic sign former Arkansas G Johnell Davis, waive F Justin Minaya
The Orlando Magic signed undrafted free agent guard Johnell Davis and waived small forward Justin Minaya to keep their roster at 21 players on Sunday night.,The Magic did not disclose terms for Davis, who signed a one-year, non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract, per the Orlando Sentinel, that can be co...
Driver claims self-defense in stabbing of ex-QB, current analyst Mark Sanchez
A 69-year-old delivery driver alleged to have stabbed former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez said he feared that "this guy is trying to kill me" so he acted in self-defense, according to court records filed on Sunday.,The altercation early Saturday morning in an alley in downtown Indianapolis led to Sa...
Why Baker Mayfield Should Be Early Frontrunner for 2025 NFL MVP Award
Baker Mayfield has revitalized his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leading them to a 4-1 start and building a strong MVP case with clutch performances, efficient passing, and leadership....
Patriots RB Antonio Gibson (knee) exits vs. Bills
New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson departed Sunday night's game against the Buffalo Bills after injuring his right knee on a kickoff return in the second quarter.,Gibson appeared to injure the knee just before Cam Lewis of the Bills crashed into him. Gibson fumbled the ball and teammat...
Oregon State AD promises 'immediate changes' due to 0-6 start
Oregon State's first 0-6 start since 1991 could lead to immediate changes, athletic director Scott Barnes said on Sunday.,In fact, special team coordinator Jamie Christian was fired on Sunday, the same day Barnes said he and coach Trent Bray are "reviewing every aspect of the program and committed t...
Chiefs downgrade WR Xavier Worthy to questionable vs. Jaguars
The Kansas City Chiefs downgraded receiver Xavier Worthy to questionable for Monday night's road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.,Worthy is dealing with shoulder and ankle injuries with the latter ailment being the reason for Sunday's change in status.,He was a full practice participant all we...
Whitecaps keep pushing for West title with rout of Earthquakes
Sebastian Berhalter scored twice in the final 26-plus minutes for his first career multi-goal game as the host Vancouver Whitecaps kept alive their chances for the top spot in the Western Conference with a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday.,Vancouver (17-6-9, 60 points) is tied in ...
Bills LB Matt Milano returns for game vs. Patriots
Buffalo linebacker Matt Milano is active after being listed as questionable for the Bills' home game against the New England Patriots on Sunday night after missing the previous two contests with a pectoral injury.,Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (ankle) is inactive, marking his fourth consecutive g...
Baker Mayfield guides Buccaneers to high-octane win over Seahawks
Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, including a 39-yarder as time expired, to give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 38-35 victory against the host Seattle Seahawks on Sunday as both teams celebrated their 50th anniversaries by wearing throwback uniforms.,Baker Mayfield completed 29 of 33 passes for...
Cardinals TE Tip Reiman (ankle) carted off vs. Titans
Arizona Cardinals tight end Tip Reiman was carted off the field with a potentially serious right ankle injury during Sunday's contest against the Tennessee Titans.,Reiman was injured late in the third quarter when backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw a pass in his direction. It was incomplete an...
Chargers WR Keenan Allen fastest in NFL history to reach 1,000 receptions
Los Angeles Chargers receiver Keenan Allen became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 1,000 career receptions during Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders.,Allen's second catch of the game - a 4-yarder from Justin Herbert in the second quarter - was No. 1,000 and it came in his 159t...