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Zajac retires after signing 1-day deal with Devils
Center Travis Zajac ended his 15-year NHL career where it started, signing a one-day contract Monday in order to retire…
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Texans: Watson won’t be active even if Taylor out
HOUSTON — Quarterback Deshaun Watson will not be active for the Houston Texans‘ game against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday…
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Dallas fires Gonzalez, Ferruzzi in charge on interim basis
FC Dallas fired coach Luchi Gonzalez on Sunday and replaced him on an interim basis with Marco Ferruzzi, the club’s…
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Notable bets: Sunday night nail-biter stings ‘squares,’ saves books from losing day
A Sunday that featured a mix of favorites and underdogs winning — and covering the spread — came down to…
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Guardiola fumes at Man City fans, but he’s really angry at his attacking options
There doesn’t appear to be much wrong with Manchester City, but manager Pep Guardiola is wearing the expression of a…
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Two weeks to go! What we’re most excited about in the final 14 days of the MLB season
There are just two weeks to go in the 2021 MLB regular season, and we are pumped. There’s a thrilling…
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Sources: James in talks to quit Everton for Qatar
James Rodriguez is in talks to end his short spell in the Premier League. Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus James Rodriguez is…
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In Alabama loss, Florida knows moral victories aren’t enough
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For three hours inside a packed Swamp, over 90,000 fans roared so loud and stomped so hard…
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Sources: De Gea still faces GK battle at United
8:19 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not tell David De Gea he is Manchester United No. 1…
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6 winners and 8 losers from Week 2 in the NFL
It wasn’t until 2012 that I started seriously trying to evaluate players in the draft. I was blogging about the…
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What Trades Of All-Stars Can Tell Us About Why Ben Simmons Is Still In Philly
Most NBA offseasons are defined by change. Trades and free-agent signings. Hirings and firings. Draft picks and retirements. All of…
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A dominating defensive performance and more QB questions: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Chicago Bears’ Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals
10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears pummeled Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow before holding on for a 20-17 victory Sunday…
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In a Scheduling First, Pac-12 and SWAC Plan Home-and-Home Basketball Games
Pac-12 leaders similarly welcomed the home-and-home agreement, which Bernard Muir, Stanford’s athletic director, predicted would “open our eyes and our…
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Bayern Munich’s Oktoberfest kit a hit as Bundesliga champions win 7-0
Keen-eyed kit watchers will have noted that Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich took to the pitch at the weekend wearing a…
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Ravens’ Lamar Jackson leads major victory over Chiefs, snaps Patrick Mahomes’ September win streak
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and a key defensive play held the team defeat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday,…
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Boxer Manny Pacquiao Joins Philippine Presidential Race
MANILA — Former boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has shuffled his way into the presidential race in the Philippines. Mr. Pacquiao,…
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Fresno State Vs UNLV NCAA Football Betting Odds and Trends | 9/24/2021
The UNLV Rebels (0-2, 0-0 MWC) will battle to break their three-game slide in matchup against the Fresno State Bulldogs…
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Solskjaer mocks Man Utd sack claims after win
2:30 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to answer questions about Manchester United‘s title hopes following their victory…
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Ravens’ Lamar Jackson reveals lead up to crucial 4th down conversion: ‘Do you want to go for this?’
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh put the decision to go for it on 4th down against the Kansas City Chiefs…
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Brady, unbeaten Bucs ‘have even more’ to show
TAMPA, Fla. — In his 22nd season in the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is hard-pressed to find…
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Ohtani K’s 10 after sore arm had start in doubt
Just days after Los Angeles manager Joe Maddon indicated Shohei Ohtani might not pitch again this season because of a…
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Cool, calm, collected Teddy Bridgewater has Denver Broncos 2-0
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is sometimes referred to by teammates as “Teddy B,” but after leading…
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Philadelphia Union vs. Orlando City SC – Football Match Report – September 19, 2021 – ESPN
Kacper Przybylko scored twice to break a seven-match MLS scoring drought and lift the Philadelphia Union to a 3-1 victory…
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‘They’re not all going to be pretty’: Matthew Stafford delivers first fourth-quarter game-winner for Rams
9:09 PM ET Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has…
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Transfer Talk: Liverpool, Chelsea keeping tabs on Bayern’s Kingsley Coman
The summer transfer window is closed for the top leagues in Europe! After a summer full of international football, countless…
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Giants, Leaving Points on the Board, Come Up One Short
The Giants moved the ball sharply, at times impressively. Then they settled for a field goal. Repeat. On a solid…
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José Ramírez: Prop Bets Vs. Royals For Sep. 20, 2021
José Ramírez and the Cleveland Indians will hit the field against a Kansas City Royals squad that has yet to…
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Payton: Saints’ woeful offense ‘starts with me’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The New Orleans Saints‘ offense set a new low for yardage in the Sean Payton era. And…
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Valencia vs. Real Madrid – Football Match Report – September 19, 2021 – ESPN
Real Madrid forwards Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema scored within the space of three minutes deep in the second half…
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Week 2 takeaways and big questions: Patriots’ big day, Bills’ blowout and a shocker for the Saints
4:40 PM ET NFL NationESPN Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season featured surprise performances and unfortunate injuries across the…
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Borussia Dortmund vs. 1. FC Union Berlin – Football Match Report – September 19, 2021 – ESPN
Erling Haaland scored twice, including a spectacular lob, to guide Borussia Dortmund to a 4-2 victory over Union Berlin on…
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Patriots RB Damien Harris carries four Jets into the end zone on 26-yard TD run
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It was redemption for New England Patriots running back Damien Harris. After losing a crushing fumble…
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Chelsea benefit from Tuchel’s tweak to display title credentials
LONDON — Thomas Tuchel is not one of Chelsea’s most expensive signings, but he showed in Sunday’s 3-0 Premier League…
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AP Top 25: Clemson, Ohio State slip; Penn State jumps to 6th
Clemson and Ohio State slipped to the back of the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll on…
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Hellas Verona vs. AS Roma – Football Match Report – September 19, 2021 – ESPN
Jose Mourinho suffered his first defeat since returning to coach in Italy as his AS Roma side were beaten 3-2…
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Browns’ Ronnie Harrison fined for incident with Chiefs coach, NFL world reacts
Cleveland Browns defensive back Ronnie Harrison was fined Saturday for his role in an incident with Kansas City Chiefs coach…
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Bills vs Dolphins Current Injury Report Week 2, 2021
The Buffalo Bills (0-1) hit the road for an AFC East showdown against the Miami Dolphins (1-0) on Sunday, September…
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The ACC stinks, especially against Power 5 foes
Light a pleasantly scented candle when a ranked ACC program faces fellow Power Five competition, because it’s likely that they’ll…
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Mets Vs Phillies: MLB Betting Odds & Trends – 9/19/2021
Andrew McCutchen will try to notch his 100th hit of the season (he has 97) when the Philadelphia Phillies (76-72)…
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Pacquiao launches bid for Philippine presidency
Philippine senator and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao accepted the nomination of the PDP-Laban-Pacquiao faction to run for president in the…
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NFL Week 2 fantasy football inactives watch: Who’s in and who’s out?
7:05 AM ET AJ MassESPN Staff Writer Close Fantasy football, baseball and college basketball contributor. Author of book, “Yes, It’s…
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Illinois NFL Week 2 Promos: Sportsbook Offers And Risk-Free Bets
We’re one week into the NFL season, and sportsbooks are continuing to dish out Illinois NFL Week 2 promos, sportsbook…
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Ex-England, Chelsea, Spurs striker Greaves dies
Jimmy Greaves was a member of England’s World Cup-winning squad. S&G/PA Images via Getty Images Former England, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur…
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Shohei Ohtani HBP gets White Sox manager La Russa, pitcher Wright suspended
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was hit by a pitch as he batted during a game Thursday night. Now…
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Teoscar Hernández: Prop Bets Vs. Twins For Sep. 19, 2021
Teoscar Hernández and the Toronto Blue Jays hit the field against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, September 19 at 1:07…
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Davis spoils Romero’s Bellator debut by decision
Yoel Romero shook his head and wagged his finger like Dikembe Mutombo. Bellator in-cage announcer Michael C. Williams was reading…
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Chris Godwin NFL Player Props for Week 2 Buccaneers vs Falcons | 9/19/2021
NFL action in Week 2 will see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chris Godwin face the Atlanta Falcons at 4:05…
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We’re telling you there’s a chance: An Alabama title might not be inevitable this season
Alabama is mortal. This makes sense intuitively, because Nick Saban is human and his players are human. But throughout the…
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Report: Eichel to report for Sabres camp physical
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sabres captain Jack Eichel will travel to Buffalo for his pre-training camp physical this week amid questions…
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No. 9 Buckeyes struggle with Tulsa, pull away for 41-20 win
Freshman running back TreVeyon Henderson’s big day put him amid elite company in the Ohio State record book, and it…
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