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Brad Stevens disagrees with how Marcus Smart handled criticism of Celtics

Stevens said that he would have preferred it if Smart had made those comments directly to the players involved instead of going to the media.

Dansby Swanson implores Braves to re-sign Freddie Freeman

Freeman looked pretty amused by the comments and even seemed to gesture to the sky as if praying for Swanson’s words to be heeded.

Blues put Torey Krug on COVID list; Brayden Schenn returns to St. Louis

Losing Krug and Schenn at the same time is a brutal hit for the Blues considering how important they are.

Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine out four to six weeks with oblique strain

Not only does it hurt Columbus’ chances on the ice, but this is also a brutal injury for a forward who is staring down restricted free agency.

Brady Tkachuk named captain of Ottawa Senators

Brady Tkachuk, 22, is in just his fourth season in the NHL, but was the obvious choice for the Senators given his impact on the lineup. The 6-foot-4 winger does just about everything for the team.

Frank Gore to make pro boxing debut against former NBA All-Star Deron Williams?

Gore, 38, said in September that he has been training for both boxing and football. He is not officially retired from the NFL, but he has not received significant interest from teams.

Report: Jon Gruden has received consideration from college programs

It’s easy to see desperate boosters wanting Gruden hired. It’s much harder to see school administrators and some fans approving the hire.

Xavi Hernandez to leave Al Sadd, be named Barcelona manager

Xavi joined La Masia -- Barcelona's famous youth academy -- in 1991 when he was 11 years old, and stayed with the club until 2015.

Report: Jets safety Marcus Maye 'feared' to have torn Achilles

In six games this year, Maye made 46 tackles and recorded one sack.

NBA to investigate allegations against Suns owner Robert Sarver

A new ESPN report on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver includes damning accusations that could ultimately lead to Sarver's permanent banishment from the Association.

Trae Young roasted for comments about how regular season is now boring to him

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young seems to have whatever the opposite is of a killer mentality right now. 

Report: Saquon Barkley back at Giants practice facility following false positive COVID-19 test

The former AP Offensive Rookie of the Year is still battling through an ankle injury that he picked up during the team's Week 5 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, which he'll look to overcome in order to suit up on Sunday.

Former Pro Bowl WR DeSean Jackson clears waivers, becomes free agent

The Los Angeles Rams and veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson both hoped to find a buyer interested in paying a price for the three-time Pro Bowl selection ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, but no such transaction occurred before the Rams decided to rele

76ers avoid COVID-19 outbreak, cleared to play Pistons

76ers coach Doc Rivers confirmed Thursday that his team dodged what could've quickly become a worrisome situation.

Penguins HC Mike Sullivan positive for COVID-19, out vs. Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins cannot dodge COVID-19 setbacks early into the 2021-22 NHL season.

Nuggets HC Michael Malone: 'Everything just falls apart' when Nikola Jokic sits

With Jamal Murray recovering from an ACL tear and Michael Porter Jr. off to a slow start, the Nuggets are leaning more than ever this season on reigning MVP Nikola Jokic.

Watch: Jets' Mike White throws TD pass, then leaves game with forearm injury

New York Jets quarterback Mike White was forced out of the game after tossing a TD pass.

Texans QB Tyrod Taylor expected to return as starter vs. Dolphins

Taylor was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 21, two days after he went down with a left hamstring injury during the team's Week 2 loss against the Cleveland Browns.

Canadiens' Jonathan Drouin out vs. Islanders after taking puck to head

The Montreal Canadiens offered a positive update on forward Jonathan Drouin Wednesday, saying he didn't suffer a concussion when he was struck in the head by a shot delivered by teammate Brett Kulak in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings.

Giants confirm false COVID-19 positives amid feared outbreak

The 2-6 New York Giants could've done without any off-the-field distractions ahead of Sunday's game against the 5-2 Las Vegas Raiders but had no such luck. 

Odell Beckham Jr. willing to rejoin Browns amid drama?

It's possible Beckham, who has 17 receptions for 232 yards and no touchdowns this season, is using media sources to paint the Browns as the bad guys and himself as the victim in this matter.

Report: Aaron Rodgers 'furious' it was revealed he isn't vaccinated against COVID-19

Perhaps the biggest off-the-field NFL story of the fall, to date, involves Green Bay Packers star quarterback and reigning Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers and the fallout from his positive COVID test Wednesday.

Was Giants HC Joe Judge right about headsets going out?

Boomer Esiason explained that the headset issues are «a real thing,» not just with the Giants but around the league.

Bears HC Matt Nagy clears COVID-19 protocols ahead of Steelers game

Nagy tested positive for COVID-19 coming off the team's blowout defeat at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 24 and wasn't able to attend last Sunday's 33-22 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy: 'Plan' is for QB Dak Prescott to 'practice and play'

In six games this season, Prescott has recorded 1,813 passing yards and 16 touchdowns against just four interceptions while posting a league-leading 73.1% completion percentage.

Prolific goal-scorer Marian Gaborik officially announces retirement

He retires as the all-time goals leader in Minnesota history, ranks fourth in points among all Slovakian NHL players and ranks 95th all time in goals scored for the entire NHL.

Panthers HC Matt Rhule 'not sure' of QB Sam Darnold's status

With his team at 4-4 and in third place in the NFC North, Darnold is currently in the concussion protocol, and according to the team's injury report, he was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Akron fires Tom Arth as head football coach

In his two-plus seasons with Akron, Arth went just 3-24. In 2019, the team went 0-12, last year they went 1-5 and so far in 2021, the Zips are 2-7.

Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. excused from practice for second straight day

The Browns opted against trading Beckham at the deadline, despite interest from the Saints and other teams. Meanwhile, Beckham’s father and LeBron James ignited a #FreeOBJ hashtag.

Blackhawks: Brad Aldrich's name removed from Stanley Cup amid abuse scandal

Disgraced former Chicago Blackhawks video coach Brad Aldrich has had his name removed from the Stanley Cup.

Browns QB Baker Mayfield would welcome Odell Beckham Jr. back amid drama

Cleveland's QB1 admitted he is «surprised» by the current state of the situation that has the Browns speaking with Beckham's representatives about what comes next.

Report: Ben Simmons still not 'mentally ready' to play for 76ers

There remains no timetable for Simmons' potential return to action.

Celtics hold players-only meeting following Smart's comments

The 3-5 Celtics held a players-only meeting in Orlando Tuesday following Marcus Smart‘s comments to the media on Monday night.

Details of Henry Ruggs' fatal car crash revealed in court

Ruggs, who was injured in the crash, arrived in court on Wednesday in a wheelchair.

Astros expected to re-sign manager Dusty Baker after reaching World Series

With Baker back to lead the charge, Houston figures to yet again enter the 2022 season as one of the top contenders in the American League.

Reviewing the Suns' 2021 offseason

The Suns made it all the way to the NBA Finals last season. Did they do enough to get back to try and finish the job this year?

Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Brian Dumoulin, Blackhawks' Tyler Johnson, Isaak Phillips land in COVID protocol

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks added several players to the COVID protocol.

Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. excused from practice amid off-field drama

The Browns haven't disclosed the specific reason Beckham was excused from practice on Wednesday.

Panthers designate RB Christian McCaffrey for return

McCaffrey suffered the injury in Week 3 and landed on IR in Week 6. Now, he could return as soon as this week to face the Patriots.
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