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Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger expected to start vs. Chargers after clearing protocols

Roethlisberger will fly across the country to join his team and expects to start a «Sunday Night Football» game against the Chargers.

Forecasting the outcome of each NFL Week 11 game

Last week: 8-6, pushing the season forecast to 98-52. 

Are signs of hope starting to emerge for the Orioles?

It's been a rough stretch in Baltimore, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel.

Rangers center Mika Zibanejad removed from COVID protocol after false positive

The New York Rangers announced before their practice Saturday that center Mika Zibanejad has been placed in COVID protocol.  

Australian Open to require COVID vaccine, leaving Novak Djokovic's status in question

Novak Djokovic hasn't revealed his vaccine status, but he won't be able to compete for a 10th title in Australia unless he can prove he's vaccinated against COVID-19.

Report: Cowboys WR Amari Cooper positive for COVID-19 as unvaccinated player, out two games

Cooper must isolate away from team activities for a minimum of 10 days, which makes him ineligible to return in time to participate in the Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. 

Report: Buccaneers' Antonio Brown obtained alleged fake COVID-19 vaccine card from teammate

Faking or doctoring a COVID-19 vaccination card is a federal criminal offense and also violates the NFL's personal conduct policy.

Pelicans have gone to great lengths to get Zion Williamson healthy?

The Pelicans are hoping that their continued investment of resources into Williamson will yield more of the latter in due time.

No. 4 Ohio State routs No. 7 MSU, 56-7, in pivotal Big Ten matchup

The win for Ohio State pushes the Buckeyes closer to a spot in the College Football Playoff with only a matchup against the No. 6 Michigan Wolverines left on the regular-season schedule.

Mac Jones joined notable company with Patriots' win over Falcons

Jones has now begun his pro career with a 5-0 record on the road, which is something only two other quarterbacks in NFL history have done.

Dillon Brooks takes shot at Paul George after Grizzlies beat Clippers

Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks, who was a primary defender on George, took a shot at the seven-time All-Star.

Cavaliers' Collin Sexton out for the season with knee injury

Collin Sexton underwent surgery to repair his left meniscus tear and will not return this season.

NFL Week 10 grades from around the league

The races for each conference's No. 1 seed saw some shakeups this week, with Carolina, Washington, and Miami dealing upsets to big favorites. The Chiefs also re-emerged from their lengthy slump, injecting additional intrigue to the AFC's playoff pursuit.

Kevin Durant can't escape the shadow of Stephen Curry, Warriors

For better or worse, Kevin Durant's career will always be linked with his former teammate's.

Oilers place defenseman Darnell Nurse on IR

Losing Nurse now, right as the team appears to be taking the next step, is an absolute crushing blow to the group.

Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins ruled out vs. Seahawks; QB Kyler Murray a game-time decision

Murray practiced for the third time in as many days on Thursday in an effort to make it back into game action for the first time since Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers.

Guardians rebrand begins with new merchandise, store sign malfunction

What began as a snowy morning in downtown Cleveland took an inauspicious turn after fans entered the Progressive Field shop as a newly branded store sign crashed to the ground.

Lakers star LeBron James a game-time decision Friday vs. Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics renew their rivalry for the first time in the 2021-2022 NBA season on Friday, but the biggest star may not join his teammates on the court.

Islanders place captain Anders Lee, Ross Johnston in COVID protocol

The New York Islanders are supposed to open their brand new arena Saturday night, but they may be without their captain for the festivities.

Former NFL RB Zac Stacy arrested, facing aggravated battery, criminal mischief charges

Videos showing the graphic and disturbing domestic abuse, allegedly committed by former NFL running back Zac Stacy against ex-girlfriend Kris Evans, quickly circulated across the internet on Thursday.

Rangers reportedly 'showing interest' in free agent Marcus Semien

Semien, who just finished his ninth MLB season, is coming off of a career-year in his first season with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Aaron Rodgers misses practice again with toe issue ahead of Vikings game

Rodgers said Wednesday he's «definitely playing» at Minnesota.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred: Offseason lockout could advance CBA negotiations

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addressed the state of the labor situation.

Saints HC Sean Payton: Taunting penalties 'being over-officiated'

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy recently became the latest prominent figure to speak out in favor of the NFL's controversial and widely disliked crackdown

WTA threatens to pull out of China over Peng Shuai's disappearance

The tennis world is demanding answers about the disappearance of Chinese professional tennis player Peng Shuai.

Cavaliers' Kevin Love details tough battle with COVID-19

The Cleveland Cavaliers remain one of the more positive surprises, to date, of the 2021-22 NBA season but lost a key contributor when forward Kevin Love entered the league's health and safety protocols back on Nov. 1.

Raptors HC Nick Nurse: Leading scorer OG Anunoby out for 'a while' with hip pointer

The 24-year-old forward's numbers have risen across the board over the past few years, and he is posting career-highs in points (20.1), assists (2.7), steals (1.5) and minutes per game (37.3) this season.

Report: Rays made record extension offer to Wander Franco

It’s easy to see why the Rays are so bullish on Franco’s long-term outlook.

Report: 'Optimism' that Derrick Henry returns in January

The Titans have not given up on their impact running back returning this season.

The 'Most recent Cy Young winners for every MLB team' quiz

How many of the last Cy Young winners for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray practices for third consecutive day ahead of Week 11 vs. Seahawks

The Arizona Cardinals appear close to finally getting their Pro Bowl starting quarterback back in the lineup.

Canadiens recall 2019 first-round pick Cole Caufield from AHL

The Canadiens will welcome in the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday night, a game that will likely see Caufield make his return to the lineup. Through the 10 games he played before his stint in the AHL, he had just a single point.

Free-agent All-Star OF Nick Castellanos 'drawing interest' from Giants, Marlins

Castellanos used the opt-out clause in his contract with the Cincinnati Reds two weeks ago to officially became a free agent.

Tristan Thompson blasts struggling Kings after loss to T-Wolves

Thompson has played in 10 of the Kings' first 15 games and is averaging career-lows in points (4.9), rebounds (5.7) and minutes (13.7) per contest.

Ace Justin Verlander staying with Astros on one-year, $25 million deal

Verlander is returning to the Houston Astros on a one-year contract worth $25 million that includes a player option for a second season. 

20 MLB players who could be traded this winter

This season's free-agent class is more exciting than recent years, but that market is not the only avenue teams have to improve.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray on facing Seahawks: 'If I can play, I'll play'

Kliff Kingsbury said his verdict won't come until later this week and will depend on how Murray physically responds to participating in practice sessions.

Flames' Mikael Backlund fined $5,000 for cross-checking Flyers' Travis Konecny

That is the maximum allowable financial punishment under the collective bargaining agreement.

Canadiens netminder Carey Price skated at practice facility this week

The veteran netminder has yet to play this season after spending 30 days in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to treat what has been deemed a substance abuse issue.

Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher fined for apparent sucker punch of Rangers' Barclay Goodrow

The NHL Department of Player Safety could've hit Gallagher with a maximum fine of $5,000, which suggests the league also didn't completely buy what Goodrow attempted to sell Tuesday night.
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