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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.

Robbie Ray, Corbin Burnes win AL, NL Cy Young Awards

The Baseball Writers Association of America revealed the results of Cy Young award balloting this evening.

Staples Center to be renamed Crypto.com Arena

The name change is set to go into effect on Christmas Day in time for the Lakers to host the Brooklyn Nets.

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will not require surgery, out week-to-week

When Aleksander Barkov collided with Scott Mayfield Tuesday night, leaving him sprawled out on the ice with obvious pain on his face, Florida Panthers fans held their breath.

NFL strengthening COVID-19 protocols for holiday season

Perhaps it is no surprise the league is beefing up protocols given that COVID cases are on the rise across the country and many players will spend more time with family and friends this holiday season.

Vikings designate Patrick Peterson for return, activate Harrison Smith

The veterans’ returns stand to aid a Vikings pass defense that ranks 14th through nine games.

Joe Flacco to start for Jets on Sunday vs. Dolphins

Flacco is, without a doubt, the best option for the Jets (2-7-0), given that rookie  Zach Wilson is not healthy enough to return to the field after sustaining a PCL sprain and Mike White threw four interceptions in last week's loss.

NFL Chief Medical Officer praises Ben Roethlisberger for self-reporting COVID symptoms

Ben Roethlisberger has received a fair amount of praise from the public for his choice to report he had COVID-like symptoms prior to testing positive for the virus.

Matt Rhule: Panthers 'trending' toward starting Cam Newton vs. Washington

Matt Rhule hasn't officially tapped his starting QB for the weekend's game against the Washington Football Team, but it is looking more and more like Cam Newton is going to get the start over P.J. Walker.

CFP's explanation for ranking Michigan ahead of Michigan State is troubling

Michigan and Michigan State are both 9-1 this season. Michigan State also defeated Michigan when the teams met on Oct. 30 in East Lansing. 

Zion Williamson cleared to participate in contact drills for Pelicans

It's unclear when he'll make his season debut.

Chargers' Joey Bosa, Jerry Tillery placed on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 5-4 on the season via this past Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings and are facing more bad news ahead of this coming Sunday's prime-time matchup against the 5-3-1 Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) on track to miss Patriots game?

If Patterson doesn't play Thursday, Wayne Gallman and Mike Davis would likely split backfield duties against New England.

Report: 'Growing optimism' Lakers star LeBron James could return Friday vs. Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers have stumbled their way to an uneven 8-7 record through their first 15 games this season, but they may be getting their «King» back soon.

Golden Knights place Jonathan Marchessault in COVID protocol

Things are going from bad to worse for the Vegas Golden Knights.

Mike Krzyzewski's grandson, Duke star freshman Paolo Banchero face DWI charges

The Duke men's basketball team is off to a 3-0 start this season, but Hall of Fame head coach Mike Krzyzewski's swan song has just potentially turned into a nightmare.

Former All-Star SP Noah Syndergaard signs one-year, $21 million deal with Angels

Thor is bolting for Los Angeles.

Sixers fining Ben Simmons for not accompanying team on road trip

Simmons will lose $2.16M in game checks alone, assuming the Sixers fine him for missing all six games on the road trip. That number would increase if he receives additional fines for missing practices, meetings, etc.

Anthony Davis ejected over shoe mishap in Lakers loss

Anthony Davis had only been ejected once in his career prior to Monday night. That came back in 2017 as a member of the New Orleans Pelicans when he picked up two technical fouls in the first half.

Blue Jays, two-time All-Star SP Jose Berrios agree to seven-year, $131 million contract extension

Between Minnesota and Toronto, Berrios finished the most recent MLB season at 12-9 and with career-best marks in ERA (3.52), WHIP (1.06) and strikeouts (204).

Longtime defenseman Dion Phaneuf announces retirement

Overall, he played in 1,048 regular-season games, racking up 494 points, 1,345 penalty minutes and more than 2,000 hits.

Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater addresses lack of effort on fumble return

He said Broncos coach Vic Fangio called him out over it in the film room and that he deserved the criticism.

Timberwolves fined $250,000 for player activities in September

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been handed an expensive reminder of what can and cannot happen as NBA teams prepare for seasons.  On Monday, the Association

Giants RB Saquon Barkley returns to practice after recovery from ankle injury

The Giants entered their bye week at 3-6 following a win over the Raiders on Nov. 7, a victory they notched without having star RB Saquon Barkley as he continued his recovery from an ankle injury he initially suffered last month.

Yankees hire ex-Mets manager Luis Rojas as third-base coach

Former Mets manager Luis Rojas is indeed staying in New York, but differently than many expected around the end of September. 

Pete Carroll thinks officiating played role in Seahawks' shutout loss

Carroll thinks a few key calls played a role in preventing his Seahawks from getting on the scoreboard.

Broncos not benching Teddy Bridgewater despite 'business decision' against Eagles

Perhaps Teddy Bridgewater will at least pretend to slow the ball-carrier down if he's on the field for another turnover this season. 

Lions HC Dan Campbell: Jared Goff 'gives us the best chance' to win

Jared Goff still hasn't won a game as the quarterback of the Detroit Lions, but coach Dan Campbell isn't ready to bench him yet.

Former MLB shortstop Julio Lugo passes away at 45

Former MLB shortstop Julio Lugo, who played 12 seasons at the major league level, has passed away from a heart attack.

All-Pro T.J. Watt week-to-week as injuries pile up for Steelers

The All-Pro pass rusher exited Sunday's game after sacking Lions quarterback Jared Goff toward the end of the third quarter. 

Browns QB Baker Mayfield day-to-day with knee injury

Mayfield has no ligament damage, which suggests the 26-year-old should not miss any time.

Butch Davis not returning to FIU in 2022: School is 'sabotaging the program'

It is unclear if Davis, who has coached the Panthers since 2017, will coach FIU's final two games of the season.

Yankees met with free agent Freddie Freeman

Freddie Freeman is one of the top free agent targets this offseason. The lifelong Atlanta Braves first baseman wants to return to the only team he has played for, but appears to be keeping all options open.

Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton to miss rest of regular season with knee injury?

Hamilton continues to heal from a knee injury.

Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians: 'We're a very dumb football team'

It sounds like it's going to be a tense week at practice as the Bucs prepare to host the New York Giants next weekend.

Ex-MLB player Julio Lugo dies at 45

Former MLB shortstop Julio Lugo has died. Lugo’s family informed ESPN’s Enrique Rojas on Monday that Lugo died of what was believed to be a heart attack.

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson: Finger isn't to blame for loss

It wasn't a good day at the office for Russell Wilson as he struggled in his first game in five weeks after having finger surgery on his throwing hand, but he wasn't blaming the injury afterwards.
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