The Kansas City Chiefs pulled out a win against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday to move to 2-0, but they lost an important piece along the way: star running back Isiah Pacheco.According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Pacheco fractured his right fibula late in the Chiefs’ 26-25 victory and is “set to miss real time.” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Pacheco will be placed on injured reserve, meaning he’ll miss a minimum of four weeks before he can return.The fibula is the long, skinny bone in your calf, which starts down at the ankle along with the tibia. More tests…
Spanish golfer Jon Rahm shot a 4-under 66 Sunday to win the LIV Golf Chicago event and $4 million in prize money. The victory also clinched the year-end individual title and $18 million bonus for Rahm in his first season on the Saudi Arabia-backed golf tour. He has over $34…
Shane van Gisbergen battling for the win Sunday at Watkins Glen shouldn’t have surprised anyone, given his great work on the road courses since taking to NASCAR last summer.Watching him get passed and relegated to a runner-up finish also isn’t shocking, since he’s racing against some stout competition.But Chris Buescher…
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A’Ja Wilson’s historic season just keeps reaching new heights.A week after she set the WNBA single-season scoring record — however short-lived it may be — Wilson became the first player ever to reach 1,000 points scored in a WNBA season.Bam! The record came on a night Wilson scored 29 points, helping lead Las Vegas to an important win over the Connecticut Sun.Still writing HER-story ️With 2 games remaining in the regular szn, A’ja Wilson nailed her 1,000th PT on the year, becoming the first player in league history to score 1K points in a single seasonWilson dominated with 29 PTS,…
Due to nearly everyone being on fully guaranteed contracts, NBA training camps tend to lack “Hard Knocks” kind of drama. Everything is set before camp even tips off.New York will be the exception this season. The Knicks have 14 fully guaranteed contracts, and the battle for the final roster spot…
Marcus Morris is back in New York. The Knicks announced Sunday evening that they signed the veteran forward to an Exhibit 9 contract.Morris, 35, spent most of the 2019-20 season with the Knicks. In 43 games, he averaged a career-best 19.6 points while adding 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists over 32.3 minutes.New York…
Jerry West is about to be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for a third time. He is in once for his playing career and once as a member of the 1960 USA Olympic team that won gold. This time, he is going in as a contributor for…
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Rookies don’t get a honeymoon period in the NFL, and that extends to the broadcast booth, too. How’s newbie Tom Brady doing in the booth? Let’s check in with his Week 2 effort calling the Saints’ blowout of the Dallas Cowboys. Short version: Getting better!INSIGHTLet’s start with the good news: In the midst of an otherwise routine game-commentary effort, Brady gave us the tiniest look at what he really can bring. Cowboys receiver Jalen Brooks lost his footing on the AT&T Stadium turf when a pass was headed his way, resulting in a Dak Prescott interception. Play-by-play man Kevin Burkhardt…
There are nine 2-0 teams left standing after Sunday’s action, with Philadelphia having an opportunity to get to that mark Monday night against Atlanta. Among those at the top of the heap are the Saints, who can’t seem to stop scoring and the defending champion Chiefs, who beat another AFC…
As Foles retires, former Eagles teammates share memories of the Philly legend originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaBrandon Graham didn’t have to think long about his favorite Nick Foles memory.It came in 2017, when Foles returned to the Eagles after a few years away and after a rocky second chapter…
The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Rams, 41-10, on Sunday night at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.What we learned from the loss that dropped the Rams’ record to 0-2:Star receiver Cooper Kupp is injured againA week after catching 14 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown against the Detroit Lions,…
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Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and Nationals play a three-game series at Citi Field starting on Monday night…PreviewHow is Francisco Lindor?This is such a monumental question that it feels inadequate to dedicate just one portion of this piece to it, but here it goes…Lindor is so instrumental to the success of the Mets that even his short-term absence could seriously harm New York’s playoff hopes. His long-term absence could be ruinous.After Lindor exited Friday’s blowout win early with a back issue, he did not play on Saturday. Lindor was back in the lineup on…
The Mets lost 2-1 in Philadelphia to the Phillies on Sunday, as Edwin Diaz gave up a walk-off single to J.T. Realmuto in the bottom of the ninth inning.New York dropped the final two games of the three-game series to fall to 81-68 on the year.Here are the key takeaways…-…
White Sox win back-to-back games for first time in nearly 3 months originally appeared on NBC Sports ChicagoThe White Sox won back-to-back games for the first time in nearly three months, beating the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Sunday behind home runs from Gavin Sheets and Bryan Ramos to end a…
2024 season: Eliminated on Sept. 15, 4th in AL WestLet’s take a look at the season that was for the 2024 Oakland Athletics, the questions the team must address this winter and the early outlook for 2025.Read more: 2024 MLB offseason previews: White Sox, Angels, Marlins and moreThings that went…
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The NHL world woke up to awful news Friday morning, as Blue Jackets star winger Johnny Gaudreau died Thursday night in a reported bicycle accident in New Jersey. He was 31 years old. “The National Hockey League family is shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. “While Johnny’s infectious spirit for the game and show-stopping skills on the ice earned him the nickname ‘Johnny Hockey,’ he was more than just a dazzling hockey player; he was a doting father and beloved husband, son,…
The Hughes brothers are making history — again.Jack, Luke and Quinn Hughes will be the cover athletes for EA Sports NHL 25. It’s the first time siblings will grace the cover of an EA Sports game.It’s not the first time siblings were on a cover for a sports game, however.…
Luke Hughes is soon going to be the third Hughes brother to make his way to the NHL. But before the Devils prospect signs with New Jersey, the defenseman has business to take care of in Tampa. Hughes, a sophomore at Michigan, is at the Frozen Four this weekend, where he…
Patrik Laine was adamant about not wanting to play for the Blue Jackets this season. On Monday, that wish was granted. After requesting a trade out of Columbus, Laine found a new home in Montreal. The Canadiens landed the talented winger in a deal with the Blue Jackets, giving the winger…
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There will be a changing of the guard in Toronto. This summer was expected to be an offseason of change in the Six. Following another early playoff exit, the speculation was that the organization would undergo serious roster turnover, including splitting up the core group. The Maple Leafs did make a switch at head coach, firing Sheldon Keefe before bringing in Craig Berube. However, there is another leadership alteration that is set to occur ahead of the 2024-25 season. The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reported on Monday that the Maple Leafs are expected to name star center Auston Matthews as the new captain of…
Betting on NHL futures means wagering on events that will be decided at the end of the season. Popular NHL futures bets include:Odds to win the Stanley CupOdds to win the conference/divisionsOdds to make the playoffsOdds to win the Conn Smythe trophyOdds to win the Art Ross TrophySee below for…
The Oilers are hiring former Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman to take over as the club’s newest GM and executive vice president of hockey operations, the team announced Wednesday.The controversial decision is drawing plenty of backlash.Bowman was one of the three members banned from the NHL after a 2021 investigation…
The Kraken made their first coaching change in franchise history during the 2024 NHL offseason, but that wasn’t the only reason it was historic.While Seattle brought Dan Bylsma aboard to replace Dave Hakstol, it was the team’s choice of Jessica Campbell as one of the team’s assistant coaches that raised eyebrows across the NHL.Campbell enjoyed a quality, decade-long career as a hockey player before making the foray into coaching in 2017. She has since become a rising star and will now get a chance to prove herself on the Kraken’s bench.Here’s what to know about the Kraken hiring Campbell and her…
The Steven Stamkos era in Tampa Bay is over. The first day of free agency did not disappoint with the drama. The longtime captain’s time in Tampa Bay has come to an end, as Stamkos is reportedly set to sign a four-year deal with the Predators, leaving the organization with whom he brought two Stanley Cups. There’s no sugarcoating it — Stamkos leaving Tampa Bay is a stunning turn of events. There were rumblings starting in the preseason when Stamkos expressed his displeasure with the front office that an extension had not yet been worked out, signaling a potential divorce. While no…
Let the frenzy begin. Monday marks the official turning of the page in the NHL, as the 2023-24 campaign comes to an end and the 2024-25 season begins. Contracts have expired, and players are hitting the open market as free agents. The madness did not wait for July 1. On the second day of the 2024 NHL Draft, there were plenty of trades, including Utah landing two key members to its blue line, the Leafs giving themselves a better chance to land one of the top available defensemen, and the Lightning clearing some cap space for the captain.There are going to be…
The 2023-24 NHL season is in the books. The 2024 NHL Draft is in the rearview. Now, it’s time for the roster shuffle ahead of the 2024-25 season.Free agency is set to begin at noon ET on July 1, kicking off the period in which players can start signing with new teams.There are no shortage of stars available in free agency. Sam Reinhart, Jake Guentzel, Steven Stamokos and Elias Lindholm are among the most prominent names that will be on the open market. And that’s just the players without contracts. Then there’s trade candidates like Mitch Marner, Patrik Laine and Martin…
There aren’t many insults worse in hockey than calling someone a traffic cone. So when noted Panthers’ fan called Florida defender Aaron Ekblad a traffic cone in 2023, the 2014 No. 1 pick did not take it well.Ekblad got the last laugh in on Sunday. During the team’s Stanley Cup parade, the 10-year Panthers veteran took to the microphone on stage with a traffic cone on his head, and delivered a message to the LIV golfer.”F— you Brooks Koepka,” Ekblad shouted into the mic, followed up with a cheer.“F*** YOU, BROOKS KOEPKA”— Aaron Ekblad, wearing a traffic cone on his…
The Maple Leafs have consistently been tied to defenseman Chris Tanev in the weeks leading up to free agency. The pending unrestricted free agent is regarded as one of the top blue-liners available on the market and fits a role that Toronto is looking to address. Turns out, the Leafs liked him so much, they weren’t willing to wait until free agency opened on Monday.The team announced that it acquired the rights to Tanev in a trade with the Stars, sending a late draft pick and another pending free agent to Dallas. It allows the Leafs to negotiate with the Toronto…
The Utah Hockey Club isn’t wasting any time making a noise for itself. The NHL’s newest franchise made the first bold move of the offseason, landing star defenseman Mikhail Sergachev from the Lightning in a deal made on Day 2 of the 2024 NHL Draft. New team owner Ryan Smith hasn’t shied away from the fact that he wants this team to compete as soon as possible, and Utah GM Bill Armstrong went out and made a statement by acquiring the talent Russian, who was a key cog in the Lightning’s back-to-back Stanley Cup wins in 2020 and 2021. For Tampa Bay, it…
2024 NHL Draft orderThe first 32 picks of the NHL Draft came and went last night. Some teams, like the Sharks and Blackhawks, got their key pieces to help the future of the franchise, while 30 other teams may still be seeking that next major piece to help build for the future.Here is the remainder of the draft order, beginning with the 33rd selection.Round 2RoundPickOverallTeam2133San Jose Sharks2234Chicago Blackhawks2335Anaheim Ducks2436Columbus Blue Jackets (optional to Flyers)2537Winnipeg Jets (from Canadiens via Utah and Kings)2638Utah Hockey Club2739Ottawa Senators2840Seattle Kraken2941Calgary Flames21042Buffalo Sabres (from Devils via Sharks)21143Buffalo Sabres21244Pittsburgh Penguins (from Flyers via Hurricanes)21345Minnesota Wild21446Pittsburgh Penguins21547Detroit Red Wings21648St. Louis Blues21749Utah…
Day 1 of the 2024 NHL Draft is in the books. There were 32 names called at The Sphere in Las Vegas Friday night, as the first round of the selection show concluded. As expected, the Sharks selected Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick. The Boston University center was viewed as the consensus No. 1 prospect after a stellar freshman season with the Terriers that culminated in a Hobey Baker Award. After that, Artyom Levshunov was selected by the Blackhawks at No. 2, Cayden Lindstrom went to the Blue Jackets at No. 4, and Ivan Demidov was taken fifth by the Canadiens to round out the top…
The first round of the 2024 NHL Draft is in the books. The Sphere in Las Vegas was the site for the first 32 selections of this year’s entry-level draft, where a number of prospects had their dreams come true, hearing their name called by an NHL organization. As is the case every year, there were winners, and there were losers. Some clubs made out like kings, landing a prized possession as a building block for the future. Other teams made puzzling decisions when their time came to pick a player. Who won the first round of the draft, and who will be…
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Growing up, Colton Dach was always motivated to beat his older brother Kirby Dach and now, he looks to use that same motivation to make the Chicago Blackhaws’ opening night roster.Colton is truly a younger brother at heart.Both Colton and Kirby were top-notch hockey players with aspirations of making the NHL from a young age.Kirby is two years older than Colton, so Colton adapted a mentality to beat his older brother anyway he can, which is a mindset he now has transferred over to his professional career.”I grew up with Kirby and he was always an older guy and I…
The 2024 LIV Golf regular season is in the books, and that means it’s relegation time for those golfers at the bottom of the standings.Those in the Drop Zone, which is Nos. 49 and below in LIV Golf’s individual standings, will be relegated from the league and will head to the 2024 LIV Golf Promotions tournament to try to play their way back into a roster spot. Another avenue is through the International Series, an order of merit based on 10 Asian Tour designated events. John Catlin paces that list.Earlier this week, LIV Golf clarified its relegation rules, meaning no…
There was once a time when it looked as if Adrien Rabiot (29) would become the captain of Paris Saint-Germain. Born in the suburbs of Paris, Rabiot made his first professional start for his hometown club in 2012 after graduating from their academy system. And for a time it was a perfect match, the Parisian representing his city. However, by 2018 fractures began to grow when the midfielder in the final year of his contract refused to sign an extension with the club. Rabiot was frozen out of the side, making his final appearance in December, before leaving for Juventus as…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s EA FC 25 rating is a huge talking point for millions of soccer fans. So we’re here to address the world superstar’s overall, see if his rating has dropped compared to last year’s title, and analyze whether the lethal forward remains an evergreen talent. As someone who grew up in the era of Ronaldo and Messi and has had the privilege of watching these soccer gods tower above everyone else and help themselves to countless Ballon d’Ors, team trophies, and an endless supply of individual awards, it makes me (and everyone else) sad to see these two legends…
James van Riemsdyk is going back to the Metropolitan Division.View the original article to see embedded media.According to TSN’s Chris Johnston, the former Toronto Maple Leafs is signing a one-year deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets worth $900,000.The long-time Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers forward spent last season with the Boston Bruins where he had 11 goals and 27 assists in 71 games. The 35-year-old had been linked to a potential reunion with the Maple Leafs as recently as a couple of weeks ago as the club was looking to add some depth at left wing.But the Leafs got…
Another raft of sporting stars will test their game on one of England’s finest courses with another star-studded line-up revealed for the BMW PGA Championship pro-am at Wentworth.The annual event is the curtain-raiser for the DP World Tour tournament that follows, with top pros grouped alongside some of the world’s most famous names.Among the star attractions this year will be Andy Murray as the three-time grand slam champion swaps sports after his retirement from professional tennis.The 37-year-old will play alongside fellow Scot Bob MacIntyre in a group that includes another recent retiree in James Anderson, England’s leading Test match wicket-taker.Murray…
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — A look at the winners and losers from the weekend at Watkins Glen International.WINNERSChris Buescher — After coming up short in the closest finish in series history in May at Kansas, Buescher won one of the more thrilling finishes of the year on Sunday. Buescher passed Shane van Gisbergen on the last lap of overtime to score his first victory of the season.Non-playoff drivers — Sunday’s race marked the first playoff race where all top five finishers were non-playoff drivers. Behind winner Chris Buescher was Shane van Gisbergen, Carson Hocevar, Ross Chastain and Zane Smith.Spire Motorsports…
When Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin attends the first games of the new Champions League this week, it will be with a considerable security detail. This has led to grumbles from federation staff, especially since very few people outside football know what he even looks like. There have probably only been two moments when the Slovenian official was properly in the public eye.One was when the Super League was launched in April 2021 and Ceferin admirably defended the spirit of European football in a defiant media appearance, all while lambasting executives as “snakes” and “liars”. Less publicised from that day was…
