The Buzzer: A scary night for leads in the NHL

Two games, two comebacks on Thursday.

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Kwon Alexander to have MRI for possible pectoral injury

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander will have an MRI on Friday to determine the full extent of a chest injury that forced him out of Thursday night’s win over the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the concern for Alexander is in regards to a possible pectoral injury. If Alexander has a torn [more]

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Gronkowski hasn’t “thought about” a 2019 return

Retired Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has talked on multiple occasions about possibly returning to football. In a new interview with John Kryk of the Toronto Sun, Gronk makes it clear that the door hasn’t closed. “[M]aybe, one day, if I’m missing the game and I feel I need to play, then I’ll go do [more]

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Jimmy Butler on being pulled into Embiid-Towns fight online: ‘I like it’ (VIDEO)

Jimmy Butler is now a member of the Miami Heat, but it looks like some of his toughness rubbed off on the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid. Sixers big man got into a tussle with Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns on Wednesday, and for their efforts both will be suspended for two games. In comments

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Jimmy Garoppolo tosses four touchdowns as 49ers stay unbeaten with 28-25 win over Cardinals

A career-best four touchdown passes from Jimmy Garoppolo nearly went to waste for the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night. However, key third down throws to Emmanuel Sanders and Ross Dwelley helped the 49ers close out a 28-25 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Garoppolo completed 28 of 37 passes for 317 yards to help the [more]

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Tkachuk tricks buzzer, treats Flames to comeback win

The Predators faced frightful sight of a big lead melting into an OT loss.

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49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander ruled out with chest injury

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday night’s game with the Arizona Cardinals due to a chest injury. Alexander left the game in the fourth quarter and was ruled out shortly thereafter. While the 49ers seemingly avoided injury scares to tight end George Kittle and defensive tackle Arik [more]

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Kyle Kuzma returning to Lakers Friday vs. Mavericks

Getting Kuzma back on the floor before winter takes over will be good for the Lakers’ cohesiveness come spring.

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Jimmy Garoppolo has a career-best four touchdown passes

Jimmy Garoppolo threw nine touchdown passes in the first seven games. He has four tonight. The 49ers quarterback twice had thrown three touchdown passes in a game, including against Cincinnati in Week Two. He had never thrown four in a game. His touchdowns have gone to four different receivers, with George Kittle, Kendrick Bourne, Emmanuel [more]

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Kliff Kingsbury’s late timeout costs Cardinals as 49ers lead 21-7 at half

The Cardinals had no problem moving down the field on their first possession. They have done nothing since. The 49ers gained 20 total yards and punted on their first two possessions. They have three touchdowns since. San Francisco now is rolling and rolling over Arizona 21-7. The 49ers have 250 yards to the Cardinals’ 82. [more]

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The Miami Heat walked through a haunted house together (VIDEO)

Glad nobody got spooked too bad. Except Udonis Haslem. Dude was sweating his fears out.

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Emmanuel Sanders helps 49ers to 14-7 lead

Emmanuel Sanders had four catches for 25 yards and a touchdown in his 49ers’ debut last week. He already has four catches for 73 yards tonight. On the 49ers’ go-ahead touchdown, Sanders had three catches for 64 yards. He fueled the seven-play, 76-yard drive. But Sanders didn’t get the touchdown. Kendrick Bourne did. Bourne caught [more]

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George Kittle’s 30-yard touchdown ties game

George Kittle accidentally was hit in the knee by Chandler Jones while blocking on the first play. Thirteen plays later, the tight end’s left knee appears just fine. Kittle missed a few plays, jogging on the sideline to test it out. He returned only to have Budda Baker break up two passes Kittle usually catches. [more]

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Hawks to wear Peachtree alternate jerseys (photo)

The Hawks have a quite-new roster. Soon, they'll have new jerseys to match.

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Kenyan Drake has three carries, 41 yards, touchdown in his Arizona debut

Running back Kenyan Drake, acquired by the Cardinals in a trade with the Dolphins earlier this week, seems to like the desert. He scored his first touchdown and is 3 yards from setting a season-high for yards. Drake has three carries for 41 yards and a touchdown. His 4-yard score capped off an opening drive [more]

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David Johnson not expected to play for Cardinals tonight

The Cardinals are going to have to turn to a new face i the backfield tonight. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Cardinals running back David Johnson is not expected to play tonight against the 49ers. Johnson was listed as questionable with his ankle injury, and they deemed him a game-time decision earlier in the [more]

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Baker Mayfield wasn’t fined for last week’s comments about officiating

Baker Mayfield‘s midweek press conferences have become appointment viewing, listening, and/or reading. This week, he walked off after his latest skirmish with veteran Browns reporter Tony Grossi. Last week, Mayfield basically dared the league to fine him for comments critical of officiating, when he complained about a fine that had recently been imposed on him [more]

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Avonte Maddox feared he was paralyzed after hit

When Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox was hit by teammate Andrew Sendejo on Sept. 26, he knew his legs hurt. The problem was, nothing above his waist did. According to Dave Zangaro of NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com, Maddox described the incident from the game against the Packers, and the moments of fear. He said for 20 seconds, he couldn’t [more]

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Mario Addison takes time to mourn after brother shot and killed

Panthers pass-rusher Mario Addison wasn’t with his teamamtes Wednesday, taking time to mourn. Via David Newton of ESPN.com, Addison was excused from practice after his brother was shot and killed in Alabama Sunday night. On Monday, Addison posted a picture of him and his brother, Gjamal Antonio Rodriqcus, to social media. “This pain is real,” [more]

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Dwayne Haskins excited about possibility he’ll start on Sunday

Washington quarterback Case Keenum is still in the concussion protocol, which means rookie Dwayne Haskins took the first-team reps in practice on Wednesday and may start on Sunday at Buffalo. He says he welcomes the opportunity. “I get hyped every day I get to put a helmet on,” Haskins said, via the Washington Post. “Even [more]

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The Buzzer: Draisaitl takes over league lead in goals, points

An Edmonton Oilers player leads the league in two major offensive categories and it is not Connor McDavid.

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Award in Drew Brees jewelry decision swells to nearly $9 million

A $6.1 million judgment in favor of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees against a San Diego jeweler has now increased in value. According to Ramon Antonio Vargas of the NOLA.com, interest and prejudgment costs have increased the award for Brees to $8.9 million. The jeweler, Vahid Moradi, has appealed the judgment and that process [more]

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Stephen Curry leaves Warriors-Suns game with apparent wrist injury (video)

The Warriors fell behind 47-14 to the Suns. Then, it got worse for Golden State.

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Joel Embiid calls out Karl-Anthony Towns’ mother for giving him the finger post-fight

She looked ready to throw down.

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Bad break: Coyotes’ Raanta gives up tough luck goal after losing skate blade (Video)

This is just bad luck.

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Bruce Arians didn’t miss coaching “that much”

After his second retirement, one that actually was a retirement and that actually lasted a full year, Bruce Arians returned to coaching. It’s widely believed that he came back because he sorely missed it. Apparently, he didn’t. “I’ll be honest with you, I didn’t miss it that much,” Arians told Seattle reporters on a conference [more]

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Pete Carroll: Marquise Blair “ready to go” for bigger role in Seahawks secondary

With Tedric Thompson now out for the remainder of the season, the Seattle Seahawks have cleared the way for second-round pick Marquise Blair to take over a starting role in their secondary. It was a move that may have been coming even before Thompson was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday. Blair started each of [more]

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James Harden scores 59, hits game-winning FT as Rockets top Wizards in one of highest-scoring games ever

The Washington Nationals and Houston Astros are playing Game 7 of the World Series tonight. The Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets did their best to outshine that high-stakes baseball game.

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Devils blow yet another 2-goal lead at home in crazy loss to Lightning

The Devils have let a two-goal lead turn into a defeat in four of their first seven home games.

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Pietrangelo’s go-ahead goal helps Blues defeat Wild: 3 observations

Alex Pietrangelo scored a late goal to help the Blues pick up a huge divisional win.

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Mike Zimmer anticipates plenty of blitzes from the Chiefs

The Vikings, if they hope to turn 6-2 into a special season, need to win in Kansas City on Sunday. To do that, they need to control the clock. But dominating the time-of-possession battle won’t be easy, given the Chiefs in recent weeks have decided to force the issue with a defense that has pivoted [more]

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Joel Embiid on fight with Karl-Anthony Towns: ‘First of all, I ain’t no b—’

After fighting Karl-Anthony Towns, Joel Embiid immediately celebrated with 76ers teammate Mike Scott.

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McKenzie on Pietrangelo, Krug contracts; surgery for Byfuglien

Bob McKenzie takes a look at what Roman Josi and his new contract could mean for Alex Pietrangelo and Torey Krug, while also offering an update on Dustin Byfuglien.

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Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid fight (video)

Embiid – who laughed and shadow boxed on his way out – was clearly having more fun.

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Davante Adams returns to practice for Packers

Four weeks and six days after injuring a toe against the Eagles on a Thursday night in late September, Packers receiver Davante Adams has returned to practice. Adams participated in practice on a limited basis on Wednesday. He had not practiced since suffering turf toe late in a Week Four loss to Philadelphia. The Packers [more]

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Dallas renames street Nowitzki Way to honor Dirk

Retired Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki joined a few hundred people Wednesday at a ceremony to rename a city street as Nowitzki Way in his honor.

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Darius Slay on not being traded: I don’t care. I’m a millionaire, dude

Out of one side of his mouth, Darius Slay said he didn’t care whether the Lions traded him or not. Out of the other, the cornerback said he wants Detroit to be home for “as long as the Lions want me.” The bottom line: Slay understands the NFL is a business. He had no control [more]

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Injuries keep mounting for Ducks

Defenseman Josh Manson will miss the next five to 10 weeks with an MCL sprain.

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Mike Tomlin expresses “confidence” in Mason Rudolph

Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph was as bad as he could be in the first quarter Monday night. But Steelers coach Mike Tomlin never considered pulling him for Devlin Hodges. Via Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Tomlin brushed off a question about changing quarterbacks with a “Next.” “We’ve got a lot of confidence in him,” [more]

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This footballer was racially abused ... then banned for six matches

"We got awarded a penalty ... and I heard shouts: 'You black b******,'" Linford Harris recalls.

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Buffalo-Washington has this season’s lowest over-under at 36.5

A quarterback matchup of Josh Allen and Case Keenum isn’t likely to put many points on the board. That’s why the over-under has been set at 36.5, which is the lowest in the NFL this season, according to the Buffalo News. The last time an over-under was that low came last season, also with the [more]

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Washington Nationals force World Series decider

In a World Series where neither team has won a home game, the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals are headed to a deciding Game 7 after yet another team won a road game.

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Brady says he will play in the NFL until he's 45

If Tom Brady, 42, can play football at a high level until he hits 45, it may be further proof that he is superhuman.

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NCAA says athletes may profit from name, image and likeness

The NCAA Board of Governors on Tuesday voted unanimously to allow student-athletes to be paid for the use of their name, image and likeness once its three divisions decide on rules for such opportunities.

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Watch Anthony Davis’ 40-point, 20-rebound performance dominating Grizzlies.

The last Laker to put up 40 and 20? Shaq

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The Buzzer: Big night for stars like Crosby, Ovechkin (also Dallas Stars)

Around the NHL on a busy Tuesday, including a Spooky Storm Surge.

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Jayron Kearse charged with five misdemeanors from weekend arrest

Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse has been charged with a total of five misdemeanors after an arrest Sunday in Minneapolis. According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer-Press, Kearse has been charged with carrying and possessing a pistol without a permit (a gross misdemeanor), carrying a pistol while under the influence of alcohol, operating [more]

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Ovechkin walks the walk; Tom Wilson wreaks havoc as Caps beat Leafs

A game that brought about almost as much debate as it did offense.

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Kobe Bryant says Dwight Howard will ‘make a hell of an impact’ for the Lakers

The real issue will be whether Howard can actually translate his efficiency numbers by staying on the court.

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Falcons waive punter Kasey Redfern

The Atlanta Falcons have decided they need to overhaul both of kicking specialists before they play another football game. In addition to releasing veteran kicker Matt Bryant on Tuesday after a pair of missed field goals against Seattle, the Falcons waived punter Kasey Redfern as well. Redfern has served as the punter for Atlanta in [more]

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Jets G.M. has no issue with Christopher Johnson’s wisecrack about the team

The Jets went into full-blown damage control mode on Tuesday, after multiple players were linked to potential trades and none happened. Among the topics discussed were the Sunday comments from Jets chairman Christopher Johnson regarding the underachieving team he runs. “”Hopefully, the team will actually show up this week,” Johnson told a group of Jets [more]

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Cowboys acknowledge interest in Jamal Adams prior to trade deadline

The Cowboys reportedly tried to swing a trade for Jets safety Jamal Adams. We know this in part because the Cowboys published an article and posted a tweet acknowledging their interest. “Cowboys Had Interest, But Couldn’t Land Adams” is the title of the article on the team’s official website. The tweet with the link to [more]

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D’Angelo Russell says he could feel big shift coming with Nets

Russell said that he never knew for certain that Brooklyn was looking to send him to the West Coast.

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Rangers win on a rough night for Lightning

Injuries to Hedman and Maroon add injuries to the insult of a Tampa Bay loss.

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Nets coach Kenny Atkinson doesn’t see problem with Kyrie Irving

Irving has a reputation, and there seems to be some reticence to give him the benefit of the doubt.

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Andrei Svechnikov’s lacrosse-style goal is a must-see

The splendid sophomore helped Carolina beat Calgary on Tuesday.

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Jets G.M. considers Jamal Adams part of team’s long-term vision

Safety Jamal Adams took offense at the Jets shopping him, though the Jets insist they didn’t shop him. They did listen to offers, including one from the Cowboys for a first-round choice as well as a third-day selection. After the trade deadline, Adams tweeted that General Manager Joe Douglas “went behind my back and shopped [more]

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Rangers pay tribute to Dan Girardi’s career

Great tribute video, and a fun puck drop.

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Trae Young rolls ankle, leaves game vs. Heat (VIDEO)

Young appeared to be in serious pain.

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Heat reinstate Dion Waiters, but he will miss 4th straight game

Dion Waiters is back with the Miami Heat, though it remains unclear when he will make his on-court season debut.

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Rodney Hudson won’t go on IR but will miss some time

The Raiders will sign center Erik Magnuson off the Bills’ practice squad. That was a sign they expect Rodney Hudson to miss some time. But Ian Rapoport of the NFL reports that the Raiders will not place their starting center on injured reserve. That means they expect him to return this season. Hudson was carted [more]

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Russell Westbrook scores 21 as Rockets ruins Chris Paul’s return, beat Thunder 116-112

James Harden scored 40 points and Russell Westbrook scored 21 and fell an assist shy of a triple-double.

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The Buzzer: Garland, Kuemper boost Coyotes; Canucks rout Panthers

A look at a light Monday around the NHL.

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Xavien Howard to have MRI on injured knee

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard will have an MRI on Tuesday to determine the severity of his injured knee. According to Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com, Howard said that he didn’t believe the issue was significant. However, it’s the same knee issue that kept him out of Miami’s previous two games against the Washington Redskins and [more]

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Mike Tomlin: James Conner has an AC joint injury

Good news: Steelers running James Conner had his best game of the season in Week Eight. Bad news: He suffered an injury late in Monday night’s 27-14 win over the Dolphins. A trainer seemed to mouth “clavicle” while looking at Conner, whose right arm was hanging as he left the field after being tackled in [more]

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James Conner, JuJu Smith-Schuster carry Steelers to 27-14 win over Dolphins

James Conner rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown and JuJu Smith-Schuster added 103 yards receiving with a score as the Pittsburgh Steelers earned a 27-14 win over the Miami Dolphins on Monday night. Conner did leave the game in the closing minutes with an apparent shoulder injury sustained on his final carry of the [more]

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Bobby Portis revenge game: He rallies Knicks past Bulls 105-98 for first win

Bobby Portis is over his anger at the Chicago Bulls, so Monday night wasn't about the need for revenge.

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Chargers fire offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt

The Los Angeles Chargers announced Monday night that they have fired offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt. Whisenhunt has been with the Chargers since the final year of Mike McCoy’s tenure as head coach in 2016. Whisenhunt was kept on as offensive coordinator by new Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn when he was hired in 2017. However, [more]

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Minkah Fitzpatrick gets his second interception of Ryan Fitzpatrick

Minkah Fitzpatrick made two interceptions in 18 games with the Dolphins after they made him the 11th overall choice in 2018. The safety was traded by the Dolphins to the Steelers for a first-round choice on Sept. 16. He has two interceptions of former teammate Ryan Fitzpatrick tonight and three in five games with the [more]

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Tom Brady says speculation about his future is just that

Tom Brady said any speculation about his future is just that. The Patriots quarterback, who stated last week he didn’t understand why people care about his contract, responded to several questions about his future in his weekly conversation with Westwood One’s Jim Gray. “None of it is brought on by the things I’ve said,” Brady [more]

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Steelers cut Dolphins’ halftime lead to 14-10 with 10 late points

Mason Rudolph has thrown an interception, nearly thrown a couple more and had teammate David DeCastro save him from a lost fumble. This is not at all the way Rudolph and the Steelers expected Rudolph’s return from a concussion to go. But it could be worse. Miami leads the Steelers 14-10 at halftime, but Pittsburgh [more]

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Lakers not ruling out DeMarcus Cousins for playoffs

An NBA-appointed doctor ruled DeMarcus Cousins is “substantially more likely than not” to be out through June 15.

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Pistons’ Markieff Morris fined $35K for language toward referee (video)

After struggling his first two starts for an injured Blake Griffin, Pistons forward Markieff Morris delivered his best game of the season Saturday.

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Did Enes Kanter reveal Celtics’ new (terrible) alternate jersey?

The Celtics have classic, great uniforms.

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D’Angelo Russell gets in referee’s face, gets ejected (video)

Frustrating times for the Warriors.

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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has very meme-able weekend (videos)

Erik Spoelstra got his big contract extension before the season.

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LeBron James says California wildfires forced him to evacuate

Wildfires are forcing mass evacuations in California.

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Sixers’ Mike Scott ejected for not-that-hard foul on Hawks’ Damian Jones

It was a foul. It was not close to a Flagrant 2.

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Red Wings acquire Perlini in trade with Blackhawks

The 23-year-old Perlini has been a healthy scratch for most of this season.

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Broncos expected to promote Brett Rypien from practice squad

The Broncos have ruled out Joe Flacco from Sunday’s game with a neck injury that could cost the quarterback significant time. His absence forced the Broncos to find a backup for Brandon Allen. Denver has decided to promote Brett Rypien from the practice squad, Mike Klis of 9News reports. Drew Lock is eligible to return [more]

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Xavien Howard intercepts Mason Rudolph as Dolphins take 7-0 lead

Mason Rudolph returned to action Monday night, relishing a chance to get hit. Two plays in, the Steelers quarterback still was looking for that. He also was left looking for something positive. Rudolph’s first pass was intended for JuJu Smith-Schuster. Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard, also returning from an injury, intercepted it. It was Howard’s first [more]

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Trae Young’s crossover spins Josh Richardson around (VIDEO)

Trae Young is having a monster start to the season.

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Steelers, Dolphins won’t wear microphones after Sam Darnold “ghosts” controversy

If Mason Rudolph and Ryan Fitzpatrick are seeing ghosts tonight, the audience at home won’t hear about it. Both the Steelers and the Dolphins declined to participate in ESPN’s Monday Night Football “Mic’d Up” segment this week after a controversy last week when Jets quarterback Sam Darnold wore a microphone and was shown saying he [more]

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Corey Nelson done for the year with a torn biceps

Broncos inside linebacker Corey Nelson will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a biceps Sunday, Nicki Jhabvala of TheAthletic.com reports. The Broncos will place Nelson on injured reserve. He played seven games with two starts this season, seeing action on 107 defensive snaps and 95 on special teams. Nelson played 19 special teams [more]

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Tiger ties record for most PGA Tour titles with win in Japan

Tiger Woods made history Sunday after he won the Zozo Championship in Chiba, Japan, making it his 82nd career win on the PGA Tour.

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With Pacquiao's help, Alibaba founder challenges Mayweather to a fight

China's richest man says he's ready to take on The Money Team.

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New England Patriots coach Belichick wins 300th game

The New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is now part of an elite club of coaches.

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Odell Beckham Jr. faces the Patriots in spooky Halloween cleats

Odell Beckham Jr. has a new strategy to spook the competition.

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Ja Morant blocks Kyrie Irving to force OT, dishes game-winning assist (VIDEO)

Morant will be a serious challenger to Zion Williamson for the 2020 Rookie of the Year award in the NBA.

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The Buzzer: Rangers can’t keep up with Bruins’ top line

Around the NHL on a high-scoring Sunday.

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Mike D’Antoni says Russell Westbrook allows the Rockets to run SSOL offense

Houston was the 26th team In terms of pace last season.

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Sunday Night wrap-up: The Aarons lead the Packers to win

Aaron Rodgers is good at throwing the football, but we knew that already. His ability to make plays with his feet — and running back Aaron Jones‘ ability to catch big plays — became a key Sunday night, as they led the Packers to a 31-24 win over the Chiefs. With the Chiefs trying to [more]

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In-depth look at Islanders’ seven-game winning streak

Why they're on a hot run, and the promising opportunity just ahead.

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Aaron Jones questionable to return with shoulder injury

After an early start which saw Aaron Jones play a big role, the Packers may be without their starting running back. Jones left the game with a shoulder injury, and has been ruled questionable to return. He had the first touchdown of the night, but after the injury, the Packers had to turn to Jamaal [more]

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Drew Brees felt ready to “grip it and rip it” and did just that

Drew Brees acknowledged his surgically-repaired thumb won’t fully heal for three months. But Dr. Steven Shin, who performed the surgery on Brees on Sept. 18, signed off on the quarterback’s return in Week Eight. Brees looked like Brees in his first game back, completing 34 of 43 passes for 373 yards with three touchdowns and [more]

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NBA fines Kelly Oubre $10,000 for comments directed toward refs at end of Suns-Nuggets

Ricky Rubio, Aron Baynes, and Oubre fouled out just a minute into OT, and the Suns lost to Denver, 108-107.

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Chiefs come back to tie things up

Patrick Mahomes is watching from the sidelines, but the Chiefs are still capable of making big plays. Mecole Hardman just turned a short pass into a 30-yard touchdown, as the Chiefs came back to tie the game 14-14 late in the second quarter. The Packers opened with a 14-0 lead, but Chiefs backup quarterback Matt [more]

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Jameis Winston makes the latest non-guarantee guarantee

Thirteen days ago, it was Eagles coach Doug Pederson. Then, it was Browns receiver Jarvis Landry. Now, Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has said something that inevitably will be characterized as something other than a guarantee. “I’m feeling like we’re going to get better next week and we will win,” Winston said regarding the looming Week [more]

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Bill Belichick on win No. 300: Fortunate to coach a lot of great players

The Patriots won for the eight time this season when they faced the Browns on Sunday and the 27-13 victory pushed head coach Bill Belichick to a milestone reached by only two others. Belichick has now coached teams to 300 wins in the regular season and postseason over the course of his career. Don Shula [more]

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Bruce Irvin gives the unbeaten 49ers a little fuel

49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has been searching for external motivation, which with each passing week (and win) is getting harder and harder to find. On Sunday, Panthers linebacker Bruce Irvin gave Sherman what he wants. After losing to San Francisco by the score of 51-13, Irvin did not offer a glowing assessment of a 49ers [more]

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Patrick Mahomes say he would have played tonight if it were a postseason game

It looked for a day or two this week as if Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes would return to action only 10 days after dislocating his kneecap. Apparently, Mahomes would have been back, if the game were being played in January. Mahomes told Michele Tafoya of NBC’s Sunday Night Football that he’d be playing tonight, if [more]

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Packers jump out to early lead on Chiefs

The team with the healthy star quarterback got the ball first, and he did what he was supposed to do. Aaron Rodgers just hit Aaron Jones for a quick flick pass which Jones swept in for a touchdown, staking the Packers to a 7-0 lead over the Chiefs. That capped a 10-play, 74-yard drive, which [more]

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J.J. Watt tweets confirmation he is out for year

No need to wait for the MRI tomorrow. Texans defensive end J.J. Watt confirmed his own bad news on Twitter: He is out for the year with a torn pectoral muscle. Watt initially retweeted a video from the Texans showing Watt tackling Josh Jacobs for a 6-yard loss in the second quarter. The Texans wrote: [more]

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Freddie Kitchens: We beat ourselves with penalties and turnovers

The Browns turned the ball over on three straight offensive plays in the first half of Sunday’s game in New England and they committed 13 penalties over the entire 27-13 loss to the Patriots. As you’d imagine, both of those things came up during head coach Freddie Kitchens’s postgame press conference. Kitchens said it is [more]

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Suns fan smoothly sinks halfcourt shot, wins $77,777 (VIDEO)

He's probably halfway to paying off his student loans with that sweet chunk of cash.

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Richard Sherman: Nick Bosa deserves defensive player of the year consideration

San Francisco cornerback Richard Sherman has been very impressed with rookie teammate Nick Bosa. Sherman said after today’s game that he believes Bosa is a defensive player of the year candidate. “Right now, he should be in line for defensive MVP,” Sherman said. Bosa had three sacks and an interception today, and Sherman said Bosa [more]

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Jon Gruden: Facing Deshaun Watson like facing Michael Jordan

When Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was making the case for Deshaun Watson to be the first overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, he said any team that passes on Watson will be passing on Michael Jordan. Eleven teams passed on Watson before the Texans traded up to get him and many of them [more]

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Who’s on the trade block? In theory, almost everyone

As the trade deadline approaches and the Sunday Splashers! try to peg the names that may or may not be available, there’s a basic reality to keep in mind: Almost every player is available, in theory. Teams can, and will, insist that a player isn’t going to be traded. And then, once they get an [more]

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Trae Young drops 39 points, owns end of game in Hawks win against Magic

Young leads the league having averaged 38.5 points per game so far. 

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Get ready for Sunday’s games with #PFTPM

It’s another Sunday morning. Which means it’s another chance to get yourself ready for Sunday afternoon by checking out the offerings of #PFTPM, starting with Thursday’s Joint Mega-Picks Podcast between #PFTPM and Chris Simms Unbuttoned. Picks for all games straight up and against the spread emerge every Thursday. And while we freely admit that our [more]

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Phony statement about Drew Brees’ return on Sunday fools many

On Saturday afternoon, reports began to emerge that Saints quarterback Drew Brees will play on Sunday, six weeks to the day after tearing a thumb ligament and consistent with the timeline reported three weeks ago. Not long after that, a statement from the team appeared on social media, tweeted by among others ESPN’s Adam Schefter. [more]

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Patrick Mahomes benefits from having unusual knees

Although he won’t play tonight against the Packers, the fact that Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes even had a chance to return only 10 days after suffering a dislocated kneecap becomes one of the most surprising developments of the entire 2019 season. The specific timetable for Mahomes remains unclear (as it was a week ago), but [more]

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Pregame workout will determine Keenan Allen’s status

The Chargers are set to go down to the wire before making a decision on wide receiver Keenan Allen‘s status for Sunday’s game against the Bears. Allen injured his hamstring in practice this week and did not participate in the team’s workouts on Thursday or Friday. Allen was listed as questionable on the team’s final [more]

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Devin Booker drops 30 points, trash talks Patrick Beverley in Suns win over Clippers

This is an impressive win for Phoenix. The Los Angeles Clippers had handled the Lakers then thrashed the Warriors in their first two games. The Suns were on the second night of a back-to-back and without Ricky Rubio and Deandre Ayton. It didn’t matter. Phoenix’s plan was to bomb away from three — literally half

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South Africa edges past Wales to reach third Rugby World Cup final

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David Johnson expected to miss Cardinals’ next two games

Cardinals running back David Johnson will need some time to heal from his ankle injury. Johnson is expected to miss both today’s game against the Saints and the Cardinals’ Thursday night game against the 49ers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. That could be bad news for the Cardinals, although they didn’t miss a beat last [more]

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The Buzzer: van Riemsdyk helps Flyers rally; Drouin continues great start

Everything you need to know about Saturday's NHL action including the Philadelphia Flyers big rally, Montreal beating Toronto, Nashville's overtime win, and all of the action from the Heritage Classic where the Winnipeg Jets were winners over the Calgary Flames.

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Jets rally to take Heritage Classic from Flames: 3 takeaways

They found just enough offense at the right time to get two important points.

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Xavier Woods gets $28,075 fine for hit on Alshon Jeffery

The NFL fined Cowboys safety Xavier Woods $28,075 for unnecessary roughness. Officials penalized Woods for a hit on Eagles receiver Alshon Jeffery on the Eagles’ only touchdown drive. Woods received an unnecessary roughness penalty for a hit on a defenseless receiver in the first half. Following the play, Woods had a run-in with an Eagles [more]

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NFL fines Christian Wilkins $10,527 for unsportsmanlike conduct

Christian Wilkins called throwing a punch early in last Sunday’s game “extremely selfish.” The Dolphins defensive lineman paid a price. Not only was Wilkins ejected on the second play, only 33 seconds into the game against the Bills, but the NFL fined him $10,527 for unsportsmanlike conduct. Wilkins threw a punch at Bills offensive lineman [more]

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Alvin Kamara isn’t expected to play against the Cardinals

The Saints will see the return of Drew Brees, but the starting quarterback won’t have one of his best weapons. Running back Alvin Kamara is not expected to play against the Cardinals, per multiple reports. Kamara was limited with ankle and knee injuries on Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday’s work. The Saints had listed [more]

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Russell Westbrook passes Magic Johnson on all-time triple-double list with 139

He still trails Oscar Robertson by 42.

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Report: In new Chase Center, Warriors will take in $700 in revenue, more than Knicks or Lakers

The only NFL team to generate more stadium revenue now than the Warriors is the Cowboys.

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Matthew Stafford will now have second-longest starting streak for quarterbacks

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan hadn’t missed a game since 2009. His streak of 154 consecutive starts will end on Sunday. As noted by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford now has the second-longest starting streak for quarterbacks, at 134. Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers continues to hold the current the longest [more]

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Devonta Freeman fined for Week Seven altercation with Aaron Donald

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman and Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald had a Week Seven altercation. Only one of them was be fined for the incident. Per a league source, Freeman was fined $14,037 for unsportsmanlike conduct. Freeman also was ejected for throwing a punch. Donald wasn’t fined, according to a league source. He lifted [more]

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Pastrnak keeps rolling as Bruins top Blues in Stanley Cup Final rematch

David Pastrnak increased his league leading goal total to 11 in a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night.

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WATCH LIVE: 2019 Heritage Classic – Flames vs. Jets

Coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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Aaron Rodgers enjoys “young energy” in Green Bay

His new coach refers to him as an “old man.” But Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is feeling spry, thanks to the youth that’s surrounding him. “I think there’s just such a young energy about this team,” Rodgers recently told Mike Tirico of NBC’s Football Night in America. “When you do things for so long, there’s [more]

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s tip-in forces overtime, where Bam Adebayo block keys Heat win

The Bucks led by 21 in the second half and couldn't hang on.

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Blackhawks have a lot of problems right now

They have now lost four games in a row and are off to their worst start in nearly 20 years.

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Frank Gore closing in on Barry Sanders on all-time rushing list

Bills running back Frank Gore is one big game away from catching Barry Sanders for the third-most rushing yards in NFL history. Gore has 15,136 rushing yards in his career, while Sanders retired with 15,269 rushing yards. So if Gore has 134 or more rushing yards on Sunday against the Eagles, he’ll move ahead of [more]

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Little guys play big part at Rugby World Cup

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LeBron James drops 32 points, Lakers pick up win against Jazz (VIDEO)

After a sloppy first half, LeBron imposed his will on the game.

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The Buzzer: Kuznetsov, Kempny lead improbable comeback for Capitals

The Washington Capitals trailed by four goals but still managed to get two points against the Vancouver Canucks.

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Report: Lions, Titans among teams showing interest in Kenyan Drake

The Titans and Lions are among several teams who have talked to the Dolphins about Kenyan Drake, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. The Dolphins want at least a fourth-round pick for the running back, per Jackson, but the offers thus far haven’t been anywhere close to that. The Dolphins got a fourth-round choice [more]

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As if it isn’t obvious, Dwayne Haskins needs “a little bit more work”

Dwayne Haskins might turn out to be a great quarterback. He’s not yet. For the second time this season, Haskins took over for an injured Case Keenum. For the second time this season, the 15th overall choice showed he has a long way to go before he’s ready to start. Haskins, 22, went 3-for-5 for [more]

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Emmanuel Sanders is “going to play a lot” on Sunday

Getting a new player up to speed on the fly with a new team is a lot like changing the tire on a moving car. The car is moving in San Francisco, and the new tire says “Emmanuel Sanders” on it. “He’s going to play a lot,” coach Kyle Shanahan said regarding the former Broncos’ [more]

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Kyrie Irving drains game winner to beat Knicks, gives jersey to his father

Knicks fans booed him earlier, but Irving reminded them why they wanted him in Manhattan.

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Islanders’ winning streak reaches 6 with game that had everything

It is the longest winning streak in the NHL so far this season.

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Sabres respond with shut out win over Red Wings

The Sabres took an important step in their journey to prove they are a legitimate playoff contender

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Knicks fans in Brooklyn boo Kyrie Irving during free throw; game eventually turns chippy

This is a good thing, we need a real rivalry in New York.

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Report: Andre Iguodala to sign with Lakers if Grizzlies buy him out

Iguodala remains on the Grizzlies' roster as they seek a trade.

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‘Off The Dribble’ rates opening-night outfits of LeBron James, Paul George and more (video)

Watch until the end. The last joke, at Paul George's expense, is the best joke.

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Lakers not sticking with LeBron James as starting point guard

Once Rajon Rondo gets healthy, he'll start with LeBron shifting back to forward and Bradley presumably coming off the bench.

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Report: Magic apply to exclude Timofey Mozgov’s cap hit due to career-ending injury

The Magic have gotten expensive. Perhaps, they'll get some relief with the salary cap and luxury tax.

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Trae Young ready to lead Hawks, next generation of point guards

Young opened his second season with 38 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in the Hawks' 117-110 win over the Pistons last night.

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Warriors call timeout despite running out of timeouts (video)

The Warriors have called a timeout with none remaining in two straight games.

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Report: Bogdan Bogdanovic not content remaining Kings backup long-term

A smaller wing, Bogdanovic is coming off the bench and headed toward restricted free agency next summer.

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Janoris Jenkins on trade possibility: If you are going to let me go, let me go

The trade deadline is Tuesday, and if the Giants are going to move anyone, it’s probably cornerback Janoris Jenkins. Will they or won’t they? “At the end of the day, let me go be who I be,” Jenkins said after Friday’s practice, via Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. “Ain’t no pressure. Ain’t no [more]

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Avalanche crush Golden Knights in first game without Rantanen: 3 takeaways

The Avalanche are proving the preseason hype was legit.

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Holton Hill’s suspension officially ends

Vikings cornerback Holton Hill‘s suspension ended Friday, the day after the team’s Week Eight game. The Vikings will have a roster exemption that expires Nov. 4. Hill served two four-game suspensions, one for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances and one for violating the NFL policy on substances of abuse. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer [more]

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Mike D’Antoni, are the Rockets playing faster? “Six seconds or less, baby”

In their season-opening loss to the Bucks, the Houston Rockets had 109 possessions, more than 10 possessions a game faster than they averaged last season (stats via NBA.com). It’s not just Russell Westbrook grabbing a rebound and pushing the ball out in transition (although that’s part of it), it’s also working early in the shot

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Quandre Diggs unlikely to make his Seahawks’ debut this week

It appears unlikely safety Quandre Diggs will make his Seahawks’ debut this week. He arrived from Detroit on Tuesday in a trade with the Lions. He was limited in practice all week with a hamstring injury, and that put a crimp in Diggs’ ability to get up to speed on the Seahawks’ defense. The Seahawks [more]

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Bill Callahan: Case Keenum will remain the starter if healthy

Washington starting quarterback Case Keenum was knocked out of Thursday night’s game with a concussion and replaced by rookie Dwayne Haskins. But Haskins didn’t do enough to earn the starting job. Callahan said after the game that if Keenum is cleared from his concussion before Washington’s next game, November 3 at Buffalo, then Keenum will [more]

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Would-be Tom Brady jersey thief fails miserably

At least the guy who stole Tom Brady’s Super Bowl LI jersey got to have it for a while. Via WBZ in Boston, a 33-year-old Providence man tried to steal a game-worn Brady jersey from the team’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday. The man was busted in the parking lot of the facility. Per the [more]

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Astros fire executive Taubman over outburst at reporters

A Houston Astros executive accused of verbally accosting women journalists has been fired, the team said.

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Stefon Diggs has most productive three-game stretch of any Vikings receiver

The Vikings have had plenty of great receivers over the years. None has had more receiving yardage in a three-game stretch than Stefon Diggs. Yes, Stefon Diggs. The guy who as of three weeks ago was believed to want out of Minnesota has generated 452 receiving yards in wins over the Eagles, Lions, and Washington, [more]

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MotoGP has a problem. Can 20-year-old prodigy solve it?

Back in 2013, MotoGP was at a crossroads. Stung by criticism that top class racing had become dull and predictable, it was undergoing a technical revolution.

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Kirk Cousins: “We won the game and that’s all that matters”

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins wasn’t dropping any exuberant “you like that!” shouts after beating his former team, the Washington Redskins, 19-9 on Thursday night. It was the first time Cousins has faced his former team since signing a free agent deal with the Vikings prior to the 2018 season. Cousins has a strong night [more]

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The Buzzer: McDavid, Draisaitl win duel with Ovechkin

Around the NHL on a busy Thursday.

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Jets still irked by Jaguars running up score last year

It’s been just over a year since the New York Jets lost 31-12 to the Jacksonville Jaguars last September and several members of the Jets remember the experience quite vividly because of how it ended. According to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, the Jets remain annoyed by the Jaguars adding a late offensive touchdown and a [more]

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Cavaliers sign Cedi Osman to 4-year deal worth $31 million

The 24-year-old Osman is a replacement-level player with potential ahead.

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Russell Wilson moves on from first interception of 2019

Prior to Sunday, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson hadn’t thrown an interception all year. His first interception ended up being an ugly pick six that laid the foundation for a 30-16 loss to the Ravens. So what did he learn from that mistake? “Just don’t throw it,” Wilson told reporters on Thursday. “That’s it. There’s not [more]

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Dalvin Cook touchdown, Dan Bailey field goals lift Vikings to 19-9 win over Washington

Dalvin Cook rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown and Stefon Diggs caught seven passes for 143 yards as the Minnesota Vikings got their fourth straight win with a 19-9 victory over the Washington Redskins on Thursday night. The surging offense of the Vikings wasn’t somewhat kept in check by the Washington defense. Minnesota moved [more]

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Report: Jets listening to offers for Leonard Williams

The Jets are getting calls about a potential trade for defensive lineman Leonard Williams, and they are listening, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY reports. Williams is in the final year of his rookie contract and likely headed for a big pay day as an unrestricted free agent in March. The Jets drafted defensive lineman Quinnen Williams [more]

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The Rockets rolled out the red carpet on opening night. Literally.

Houston had players walk into the arena on a red carpet with a full-on DJ playing music as media looked on.

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Injuries for West contenders: Blues’ Tarasenko, Predators’ Duchene

It's unclear how severe either issue is, but both see nights end early.

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Adrian Peterson moves up to sixth on NFL’s all-time rushing list

Adrian Peterson started the night with 13,625 rushing yards. The Washington running back has added 67 yards on 11 carries midway through the third quarter. That gives Peterson 13,692 yards in his career, moving him from eighth on the all-time rushing list to sixth. Peterson passed Jerome Bettis (13,662) and LaDainian Tomlinson (13,684) on Thursday [more]

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Panarin helps Rangers end skid; Sabres suffer rare loss

Panarin accomplished a rare feat: making Dahlin look bad.

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Case Keenum out with concussion; Dwayne Haskins playing

Dwayne Haskins has replaced Case Keenum to open the second half. Keenum is out with a concussion, according to the team. It appears Keenum was injured on a sack by Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph when he came down on his head on second down with 2:05 remaining. Washington’s quarterback stayed in for another down, [more]

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NBA reportedly denies Wizards disabled player exception for John Wall

Wall tore his Achilles tendon at his home in February

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Vikings get late first-half touchdown to take 13-6 halftime lead

Washington and Minnesota had a battle of field goals going until the Vikings finally punched it in with seven seconds remaining in the half. Dalvin Cook scored on a 4-yard run to give the Vikings a 13-6 halftime lead. The Vikings gained 213 yards in the first half and did not punt as Kirk Cousins [more]

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Joe Staley still unsure whether he will play Sunday

Kyle Shanahan has given Joe Staley an “outside chance” to return Sunday against Carolina. It’s more likely the left tackle needs another week. Staley felt the effects of a pregame workout on the field in Washington on Sunday. “I did a workout a Sunday and the thing blew up,” Staley said, via Chris Biderman of [more]

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Deandre Ayton reportedly facing 25-game suspension for drug policy violation

Ayton came back with a positive test for a diuretic.

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Bruce Allen: We had to fire Jay Gruden because team wasn’t responding

Washington is playing its third game with Bill Callahan as its interim head coach. The team beat Miami in Callahan’s debut before losing to San Francisco 9-0 on Sunday. Washington is hanging with the Vikings in the first quarter, exchanging turnovers. Minnesota leads 3-0 on a 50-yard field goal by Dan Bailey. Washington has responded [more]

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Fred Van Vleet says “in a perfect world” he will re-sign with Raptors

Van Vleet is poised to be a top free agent next summer.

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Kyrgios lashes out at 'boring' opponent in fiery tweet

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has continued his ongoing spat with fellow player Casper Ruud in an explosive tweet Thursday.

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Andy Dalton: We’ll accept Cordy Glenn back if he’s all in on everything

The Bengals put left tackle Cordy Glenn back on their roster this week after suspending him for last Sunday’s loss to the Jaguars for conduct detrimental to the team. Glenn has not played yet this season because of a concussion and a dispute about the handling of the injury sparked the confrontation with a coach [more]

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Three Things to Know: Kyrie Irving returns home, drops 50, stumbles on game winner

Irving's 50 points were the most ever by a player in his debut with a new team.

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Woods recovers from 'ugly' start to share lead at Zozo Championship

Tiger Woods recovered from an "ugly" start to finish with a share of the lead after the opening round of the inaugural Zozo Championship in Japan Thursday.

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John Elway: Drew Lock isn’t ready to play now

The Broncos aren’t ready to make a quarterback change, primarily because they don’t think they have an option that’s ready. As tempting (and easy) as it would be to move on from Joe Flacco after a 2-5 start, there are a few practical realities preventing them from doing so. Second-round pick Drew Lock is expected [more]

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Kyle Shanahan had been eyeing Emmanuel Sanders for years

It took a while, but Kyle Shanahan finally got receiver Emmanuel Sanders on his team. The 49ers coach explained to reporters on Wednesday that he had been eyeing the team’s latest addition for the better part of a decade. “Emmanuel’s been a guy I know I’ve personally wanted since probably the last eight years, since [more]

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China to host 'historic' football tournament

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NFL won’t discipline Bobby McCain over incident with fan

The Dolphins will discipline safety Bobby McCain over an interaction with a Bills fan, but the NFL will not. The league believes the team’s discipline is sufficient, the Buffalo News reports. A Bills fan said the incident started when a 13-year-old boy called out to Dolphins players before the game that they were irrelevant, and [more]

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Bruce Arians won’t hold back when owners ask about Jameis Winston’s future

In his short time in charge in Tampa Bay, Bruce Arians has witnessed the full Jameis Winston experience. But if it’s going to go beyond this season, there are things Arians is going to need to see. Via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, Arians offered a list of things he wanted to see [more]

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Emmanuel Sanders: “I needed a change of scenery”

Other than not being able to get into the locker room, Emmanuel Sanders‘ first day on the job with the 49ers was perfect. Presumably, they’ll get the veteran wide receiver into the security system so the fingerprint scanner will recognize him, but he’s clearly happy to be in new surroundings. “I needed a change of [more]

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Alex Morgan and her husband are having a baby girl

US soccer superstar striker Alex Morgan and her husband, LA Galaxy player Servando Carrasco, are expecting a baby girl in April, the two-time World Cup winner announced Wednesday on Twitter.

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Former NFL defensive lineman Justin Bannan charged with attempted murder, assault

Former NFL defensive lineman Justin Bannan was officially charged with attempted murder and first-degree assault stemming from a shooting of a woman in Boulder, Colo. last week. According to Mitchell Byars of the Boulder Daily Camera, Bannan was charged with a total of four counts along with four violent crime sentence-enhancers for those charges. The [more]

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Ed Dickson expected to return to practice next week for Seahawks

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said tight end Ed Dickson is expected to return to practice with the team next week as he works back from knee surgery in August. Dickson has been on the injured reserve list since shortly after roster cuts at the end of training camp. Seattle kept him on their initial [more]

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Bradley Beal ejected after double tech with Luka Doncic (video)

Bradley Beal didn't miss much by exiting before the end of the Wizards' 108-100 loss to the Mavericks.

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The Buzzer: Hedman, Vasilevskiy power Lightning; Nilsson’s night

A look at a light Wednesday night in the NHL.

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Kelechi Osemele posts doctor’s surgery recommendation to instagram

New York Jets guard Kelechi Osemele has been advised to have surgery for a torn labrum in his shoulder. Because the Jets apparently doubt the validity of Osemele’s plight, the eight-year NFL veteran took the unusual step of posting the surgery recommendation to his instagram page on Wednesday. Osemele had a third examination of shoulder [more]

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Vasilevskiy’s last-second save helps Lightning top Penguins

It was a dramatic ending in Tampa.

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Flattery will get you nowhere with Myles Garrett

Patriots coach Bill Belichick has spoken glowingly regarding Browns defensive end Myles Garrett. That won’t impact Garrett’s desire to knock quarterback Tom Brady into next week. “He is pretty much impossible to block,” Belichick told Cleveland media on Tuesday. “They put him in a lot of different places so you do not always know where [more]

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Kyrie Irving gets choked up addressing Nets fans, scores 50 but misses game-winner in Brooklyn debut (video)

Irving's 50 points broke the scoring record for a player's debut with a team.

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Hornets rookie P.J. Washington scores 27 points, makes record seven 3s in career debut

The big question about P.J. Washington in the draft: Was his outside shooting sustainable?

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Lightning honor Congressional Medal of Honor recipients

The group featured nine honorees from the War on Terrorism, 34 from the Vietnam War, two from the Korean War and one from World War II.

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Carson Wentz on criticism: Everyone’s going forward and on the same page

A teammate or teammates really doesn’t like Carson Wentz. The whispers began at the end of last season when phillyvoice.com quoted anonymous players who called the quarterback “selfish,” “uncompromising” and “egotistical,” among other things. Last week, Josina Anderson of ESPN reported that the Eagles offense is too complicated, and Wentz doesn’t check down enough. The [more]

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Patrick Beverley fined $25K for throwing ball into stands at end of Clippers-Lakers (video)

Patrick Beverley has gone out of his way to hype the Clippers-Lakers rivalry.

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Mike Tomlin calls Dolphins “a very capable group”

The Steelers are 2-4, so they can’t take anything for granted. But coach Mike Tomlin wanted to make sure his players were taking this week seriously, even though they’re playing a team that’s had even less luck (and much less intent). Via Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Tomlin referred to the Dolphins as “a very capable [more]

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NBA fans protest China with pro-Hong Kong T-shirt giveaway in Los Angeles

While the NBA has been trying to manage its relationship with China over the past few weeks, fans back home have served notice they're not to be ignored politically either.

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Lions teammates not thrilled with Quandre Diggs trade

Lions General Manager Bob Quinn has made some out-of-the-Honolulu-blue moves at the trade deadline before. But suffice it to say yesterday’s deal that sent starting safety Quandre Diggs to the Seahawks (along with a 2021 seventh-round pick) for a 2020 fifth-rounder was not something his teammates were expecting. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, [more]

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Le’Veon Bell: NFL did Sam Darnold dirty by airing “seeing ghosts”

Jets running back Le'Veon Bell is bashing the NFL for allowing Sam Darnold‘s comments about “seeing ghosts” to make the Monday Night Football broadcast. Darnold said he was “seeing ghosts” — meaning struggling to read the defense and thinking players were in different places than they really were — during Monday night’s blowout loss to [more]

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Shaquille O'Neal weighs in on NBA-China spat

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Willie Brown, Hall of Famer for the Oakland Raiders, dies

Longtime Oakland Raiders defensive back and Hall of Famer Willie Brown has died at 78, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Clippers topple Lakers in revamped rivalry as NBA looks past China

After all the off-court drama in the NBA recently, the start of the regular season could not have arrived soon enough.

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Lakers’ fans boo Kawhi Leonard, then he reminds fans why they wanted him in Clippers win

Kawhi Leonard shrugged off the boos to score 30 points and spark the Clippers win.

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The Buzzer: Eichel explodes for Sabres; More history for Caps’ Carlson

Breaking down the NHL action from Tuesday.

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Titans re-sign Matt Dickerson, waive Derick Roberson

The Tennessee Titans re-signed defensive tackle Matt Dickerson on Tuesday. Dickerson was released along with defensive lineman Brent Urban last week so the team could add first-round pick Jeffery Simmons and linebacker Derick Roberson to their active roster ahead of Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Now the Titans have reversed course and brought [more]

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If Tom Brady leaves the Patriots, where would he go?

Ever since the Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady agreed to a contract extension that isn’t really a contract extension and Brady put his house in Boston up for sale, some have been speculating that Brady won’t be back in New England next year. On Monday night, ESPN’s Adam Schefter did more than speculate that 2019 [more]

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Jaguars re-sign Donald Payne, place D.J. Alexander, Geoff Swaim on injured reserve

In addition to former Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith, the Jacksonville Jaguars brought back a familiar face to aid their linebacker corps on Tuesday. The team re-signed linebacker Donald Payne, who has appeared in 21 games for Jacksonville over the previous two seasons. To make room on the roster, the Jaguars placed linebacker D.J. Alexander [more]

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Kawhi Leonard booed before, during Clippers home opener by Laker fans

LeBron also got loud "M-V-P" chants at what is supposed to be a Clippers home team.

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Dwyane Wade is joining TNT’s NBA coverage (VIDEO)

All the best of luck to Wade moving forward with this. It won't be easy.

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Who else will be traded?

The in-season trading activity has been significant in recent days, with still seven days to go until the window closes until 2020. So who else could be traded? Receiver A.J. Green tops the list. It’s possible that he and the team have an understanding that he’ll be kept out of action in order to remain [more]

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LeBron on what swayed Kawhi to pick Clippers over Lakers: ‘I don’t f—king know’ (VIDEO)

LeBron said he couldn't be expected to answer the question, and that the reporter would have to ask Kawhi directly.

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Eagles aren’t questioning Nelson Agholor’s effort

Nelson Agholor explained what some interpreted as a lack of effort late in Sunday’s loss to Dallas. The Eagles receiver also appeared unbothered by the outside criticism. “Man, I’m a professional,” Agholor said Tuesday, via Martin Frank of the Delaware News Journal. “I know I work hard. At the end of the day, no one [more]

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The #PFTPM Week Seven players of the week

Tuesday is award day for #PFTPM. The Week Seven prizes were handed out earlier today. MDS named Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett, and I opted for Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The reasoning is explained in the attached video, which also addresses various issues related to the players and their teams, including this question: If Andrew Luck [more]

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Two goals, two extremes: Pastrnak beauty and Murray blunder

One for the highlight reel, and also a blooper.

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Would-be Cowboys candidate Urban Meyer can scratch Florida State off his list

As a former (for now) college football coach begins publicly expressing interest in a high-profile NFL job in Texas and continues privately laying the foundation for a high-profile college job in California, he shouldn’t spend time thinking about a high-profile college job in Florida. Via Yahoo Sports, Florida State Athletic Director David Coburn told the [more]

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John Elway: Emmanuel Sanders had issues, and we had issues

Only 11 days ago Broncos General Manager John Elway insisted the team had no players on the trading block. On Tuesday, Denver traded receiver Emmanuel Sanders and a 2020 fifth-round draft choice to the 49ers in exchange for 2020 third- and fourth-round selections. So what changed? “I think eventually with what happened after the Tennessee [more]

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No charges to be filed against Masai Ujiri in Finals sheriff dust-up

The Alameda sheriff's department's story on what happened changed significantly over the course of the summer.

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Watch the Raptors unveil championship banner, receive huge rings (VIDEO)

Kyle Lowry and his teammates unveiled the championship banner hanging at Scotiabank Arena.

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Devonta Freeman regrets swinging at Aaron Donald

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman regrets throwing a punch at Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald. And not simply because throwing a punch at Aaron Donald is a terrible idea in any context. Via D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Freeman apologized for getting ejected and not being there for his teammates, after his emotions got [more]

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Tom Brady will keep throwing it to Jakobi Myers, if he’s the open guy

Teams that aren’t the Patriots often get caught up in the urgency to throw the ball to a specific receiver. Teams that are the Patriots have a much more simple approach, one that isn’t tied to feeding any one specific pass-catcher. That’s the gist of quarterback Tom Brady‘s comments after Monday night’s 33-0 win over [more]

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In NFL’s 100th season, Patriots dominating like no team since NFL’s first season

The Patriots’ 33-0 win over the Jets on Monday night was the latest in a series of blowout victories that has the Patriots dominating like no team in the last 99 seasons. In fact, the 7-0 Patriots have outscored their opponents by 175 points this season. That’s the highest point differential through seven games since [more]

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Adrian Peterson had MRI on ankle

Washington running back Adrian Peterson popped up on the injury report yesterday, and apparently popped into a doctor’s office as well. According to Les Carpenter of the Washington Post, the veteran running back had an MRI on his injured right ankle. He suffered the injury during the third quarter of the team’s loss to the 49ers. [more]

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NBA rookie Zion Williamson to miss 6 to 8 weeks with knee injury

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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo charged with assault in domestic dispute

The Pittsburgh Steelers are making headlines during their bye week, which is typically not something NFL teams want to do.

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Kerryon Johnson to miss time with knee injury

The Lions are going to be short-handed in the backfield for a bit. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Lions running back Kerryon Johnson is expected to miss some time because of a right knee injury suffered in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings. He suffered the injury in the first half, and didn’t return to [more]

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Sam Darnold states obvious: “It was a rough night out there”

Sam Darnold was seeing dead people. Believe it or not, it wasn’t just the Jets offense. The Jets quarterback had a forgettable night for many reasons, but being caught by ESPN microphones saying he was “seeing ghosts” was near the top of the list, as he followed up on a brilliant game against the Cowboys [more]

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Belichick exploited “loophole” in NFL rules to run extra time off the clock

With the Patriots leading 33-0 in the fourth quarter on Monday night, they took a delay of game penalty with their punt team on the field. After the Jets declined the penalty, the clock started again, and the Patriots’ punt team waited until they were about to get another delay of game, then false started. [more]

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Eagles signing defensive tackle Albert Huggins off Texans practice squad

The Philadelphia Eagles have gone practice squad shopping to help add to the interior of their defensive line. In addition to signing Anthony Rush from the Oakland Raiders practice squad, the Eagles are plucking defensive tackle Albert Huggins off the Texans squad, per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Rush and Huggins appear to be [more]

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Forrest Lamp out for season with broken fibula for Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers lost left guard Forrest Lamp for the rest of the season due to a broken fibula sustained in the second quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Tennessee Titans. Lamp was helping to block Harold Landry when Titans linebacker Reggie Gilbert fell into the back of Lamp’s right leg as he made [more]

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Report: Washington running back Bryce Love to have knee surgery

Washington Redskins running back Bryce Love will have surgery on Thursday to address ongoing issues with his reconstructed right knee, according to JP Finley of NBC Sports Washington. Love tore his ACL in the knee last year as a senior at Stanford. Despite the injury, Washington still selected Love in the fourth round of this [more]

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Sam Darnold turns ball over five times as Patriots roll to 33-0 win over Jets

The New England Patriots are a significantly better football team than the New York Jets. Sam Darnold was responsible for five turnovers as the Patriots defense completely smothered the Jets offense in a 33-0 victory on Monday night. Darnold lost a fumble and was intercepted four times as New England pressured him into mistake after [more]

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Kyle Shanahan says he feels less urgency than in prior years to find help at receiver

The 49ers have been characterized as potential buyers for a receiver at the trade deadline. And, of course, to get the best possible deal(s) at the trade deadline, they have to act like they’re not potential buyers. On Monday, coach Kyle Shanahan did his best to act like his team won’t be potential buyers when [more]

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The Buzzer: Tarasenko’s three-point night; Nyquist nets OT penalty shot

A look at Monday night's action around the NHL.

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Charlotte GM Mitch Kupchak: Hornets won’t build through free agency

Mitch Kupchak doesn't see the Charlotte Hornets being major players in free agency as they attempt to build a winning franchise in the post-Kemba Walker era - at least not right away.

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Patriots’ scoring slows down as they lead only 24-0 at halftime

The good news for the Jets is they gave up no points in the final 9:18 of the first half. The bad news for the Jets is they allowed 24 points in the first 20:42 of Monday night’s game. The Patriots lead 24-0 at halftime. New England beat the Jets 30-14 in Week Three at [more]

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Avs’ Rantanen leaves game with ugly-looking foot injury

Rantanen has 12 points in eight games for the Avalanche.

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Odell Beckham complains on social media about fine for uniform violation

Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was fined $14,037 for a uniform violation, and he is not happy about it. On Monday night, Beckham posted the letter he received from the NFL informing him of the fine for his uniform pants not covering his knees during the Week Six game against Seattle. The letter from Akil [more]

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Doc Rivers says Los Angeles Lakers counting Minnesota titles “actually bugs me a little bit”

The Los Angeles Lakers count the five championships of the Minneapolis Lakers among their 16 titles.

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Rout is on as Patriots lead Jets 24-0 in the second quarter

So much for an upset in the Meadowlands. After the Jets beat the Cowboys last week, there was a thought maybe the Jets were ready to compete with the Patriots. Yeah, no. This is looking even worse than the Patriots’ 30-14 victory over the Jets in Week Three. The Patriots lead 24-0 early in the [more]

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Patriots already rolling, with 10-0 lead on Jets

The Jets got C.J. Mosley back in their lineup, but he didn’t help much on the first drive Monday night. The Patriots had nearly a perfect start. Their 16 plays were the most plays on a touchdown drive in the NFL this season, according to ESPN. They went 78 yards and used up 8 minutes [more]

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Kareem Hunt “looked good” in his return to practice

Suspended players usually don’t get to practice until the Monday of the week they can return to action. The NFL made an exception for Kareem Hunt. The running back practiced with the Browns on Monday, though he still has two games left in his eight-game suspension. “The time with the team enables him to re-acclimate [more]

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Murray wins his first singles title since undergoing two hip surgeries

Andy Murray is back. The former No. 1-ranked player won the European Open Sunday to claim his first ATP singles title in more than two years.

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Robert Quinn, Leighton Vander Esch expected to be OK

The Cowboys lost weakside linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and defensive end Robert Quinn during Sunday’s game. Vander Esch left with a neck injury, watching the second half on the sideline in street clothes. Quinn went out with a rib injury Cowboys owner Jerry Jones does not expect the injuries to be serious. “I don’t see [more]

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Doug Pederson doesn’t regret saying what he said

Eagles coach Doug Pederson doesn’t regret saying what he said. “Nope. No,” Pederson said after the Eagles’ 37-10 loss to the Cowboys. Linebacker Zach Brown badmouthed his former teammate, Kirk Cousins, before the Eagles’ Week Seven game against the Vikings. A day after the Eagles’ 38-20 loss to the Vikings, Philadelphia cut Brown. That same [more]

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Ezekiel Elliott: We don’t care what Doug Pederson says

The Cowboys never formally addressed Doug Pederson’s guarantee that wasn’t a guarantee, according to a source. They didn’t need to. The Cowboys were fully aware that the Eagles coach said on the radio last Monday that the Eagles are “going down to Dallas, and our guys are gonna be ready to play; and we’re gonna [more]

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The Buzzer: Zucker walks the walk for Wild; Goalies come up big

Breaking down a stingy Sunday of NHL games.

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Xavier Woods explains dispute with Eagles athletic trainer

Cowboys safety Xavier Woods downplayed a run-in with an Eagles athletic trainer in the first half of Sunday’s game. “It was really nothing. It was nothing,” Woods said. Woods was penalized for a hit on Eagles receiver Alshon Jeffery on the Eagles’ only touchdown drive. Officials gave Woods an unnecessary roughness penalty for a hit [more]

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Sunday night wrapup: Cowboys take over first place as Eagles are all talk

It’s a good thing Doug Pederson’s guarantee wasn’t a “guarantee” since his Eagles failed to deliver. Pederson said on the radio Monday morning that the Eagles are “going down to Dallas, and our guys are gonna be ready to play, and we’re gonna win that football game, and when we do, we’re in first place [more]

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Canucks, Oilers are getting great goaltending so far

Is it likely to last?

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Steelers’ Anthony Chickillo arrested

While the team was on its bye, Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo was arrested this weekend. Chickillo was charged with simple assault, criminal mischief and harassment in an incident involving his girlfriend, according to WTAE. That the incident involves his girlfriend makes it possible the NFL will put Chickillo on the commissioner’s exempt list, as is [more]

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Cowboys kick around Eagles in the first half, to take 27-7 halftime lead

The Cowboys did almost everything right in the first half, and the Eagles are lucky they are not trailing by more in a first-place NFC East showdown. As it stands, Dallas owns a 27-7 lead at halftime with the final play of the second quarter a 63-yard field goal by Brett Maher. Maher became the [more]

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Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s going to be ‘more vocal’ this season

Antetokounmpo said his priority during the offseason was to become a better leader, both on and off the court.

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Pat Shurmur makes another curious fourth-down decision

Last week, Giants coach Pat Shurmur made a head-scracthing fourth-down decision in the fourth quarter from his own 33. This week, he made another one from the same spot on the field. Down only three points with 2:35 to play and two timeouts remaining, Shurmur opted to go for it on fourth and 15 in [more]

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Drew Brees planning to practice this week

The Saints moved to 6-1 with Sunday’s 36-25 win in Chicago and they have gotten the last five of those wins without quarterback Drew Brees in the lineup. That record is a testament to how well Bridgewater has done in Brees’s absence. That absence appears to be nearing its end, however. Brees’s recovery from a [more]

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Cowboys’ defensive penalties aid Eagles’ touchdown drive

The Cowboys had the Eagles stopped deep in their own end. Carson Wentz threw an incompletion on third down, and the Cowboys would have forced Philadelphia to punt from its 13. But Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith, who forced a Dallas Goedert fumble on the Eagles’ first possession, hit Wentz in the head. The 15-yard penalty [more]

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Christian Wilkins: I was extremely selfish

The Dolphins brought a lead into the fourth quarter against the Bills on Sunday, but 22 points in the final quarter made the Bills 31-21 winners. Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins wasn’t there to try to help the Dolphins hold onto their lead. Wilkins was ejected from the game with less than a minute off the [more]

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Vikings fear Adam Thielen is week-to-week with hamstring injury

After Sunday’s win over the Lions in Detroit, Vikings receiver Adam Thielen expressed optimism that he’ll be ready to play on Thursday night. The Vikings do not share that optimism. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the team fears that Thielen’s status is more week-to-week than day-to-day. Monday’s MRI will provide much more [more]

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Two Eagles fumbles, two Cowboys touchdowns and it’s 14-0 early

Eagles coach Doug Pederson wanted to address the slow starts by the Eagles by taking ball if he won toss. For only the second time in 33 wins of the coin toss under Pederson, the Eagles elected to receive the kickoff to start the game, according to Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press. It appeared [more]

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Lamar Jackson earns his fourth “double triple”

The triple-double is one of the most talked-about stats in basketball, but football has its own version, the double-triple. And Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson appears well on his way to having more double-triples than any player in NFL history. A double-triple comes when a player has at least 100 yards in two different statistical categories [more]

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Jalen Ramsey feels he did OK in Rams debut

Cornerback Jalen Ramsey made his Rams debut in Sunday’s 37-10 win over the Falcons and head coach Sean McVay said after the game that Ramsey provided a “big boost” to the team. Ramsey had four tackles and forced a Devonta Freeman fumble that the Falcons recovered over the course of the afternoon. Ramsey had not [more]

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Anthony Lynn: You don’t deserve to win if you can’t get one yard

The Chargers nearly pulled off a big comeback in Tennessee on Sunday, but they fell one yard short. Replays showed Austin Ekeler and Melvin Gordon were stopped short of touchdowns on plays late in the fourth quarter and a second Gordon attempt to get in the end zone ended when he fumbled the ball. Jurrell [more]

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Dan Quinn doesn’t think he’s lost the Falcons

Dan Quinn’s ability to concisely answer a direct question mirrored his team’s ability to play football. Via Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com, Quinn offered a lengthy response when asked if he had lost his team during a 1-6 start. “I understand why the question — it is a fair question, quite honestly, because you spend most [more]

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Saints stomp Bears, move to 5-0 with Bridgewater

No Drew Brees? No problem. That would have sounded crazy to say about the Saints when Brees suffered the thumb injury that knocked him out for much of this season, but the Saints dominated the Bears 36-25 today and improved to 5-0 in games Teddy Bridgewater has started this season. Bridgewater completed 23 of 38 [more]

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Anthony Davis glad he doesn’t have to shoulder as much of the load with Lakers

Davis tried to compliment the Lakers while clumsily taking a swing at Dell Demps.

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Report: Eagles offered multiple picks for Jalen Ramsey

The Jaguars traded cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Rams this week, but they reportedly weren’t the only NFC team bidding for Ramsey’s services. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Eagles also made a run at acquiring Ramsey. Per the report, the team offered first- and second-round picks. The Rams landed Ramsey for two first-round [more]

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