Here are the latest Giants injury updates as they prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the Seahawks in Seattle… Malik Nabers remains in concussion protocol Nabers suffered a concussion during the fourth quarter of last Thursday’s loss to the Cowboys, but seemed to be in a somewhat decent spot to return for Week 5 given the long layoff. However, …

2024 USA TODAY Sports girls flag football Super 25 rankings kicks off in partnership with the NFL. The girls high school flag football season heads into October with a new team atop the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 rankings. After another competitive week filled with close calls and significant upsets, Trinity League power Orange Lutheran (Calif.) opened at No. 1 …

Week 4 was a solid run for the fantasy football sleeper page. Geno Smith and Andy Dalton each finished inside the QB1 starting line, and Xavier Legette and Roschon Johnson both had touchdowns, even if Johnson didn’t push past D’Andre Swift as we had hoped. Anyway, there were hits. Let’s try to keep the momentum rolling. TE Tucker Kraft at …

A hat trick in hockey is when a player scores three goals in a single game. When a player accomplishes the feat, fans celebrate by tossing hats onto the ice. No NHL player has had hats thrown at his skates more than Wayne Gretzky. The Great One finished his 20-year career with an NHL-record 50 hat tricks. That’s 10 more …

LSU experimented with its secondary throughout the first five weeks of the year. Sage Ryan began the year at corner before moving to safety. Major Burns played the STAR spot until LSU wanted three linebackers on the field, pushing Burns to safety. During the bye week, LSU is continuing to shuffle some pieces. Brian Kelly said Javien Toviano is going …

Emily Kaplan, ESPNOct 3, 2024, 12:17 PM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. The Golden Knights will pay Robin Lehner for the final year of his $25 million contract, but the goalie will not count against Vegas’ salary cap, sources told ESPN. The resolution was reached Thursday after lengthy discussions among the team, NHL and NHLPA. Lehner, 33, …

Here, we’ve gathered all of our top-notch analysis and fantasy football advice, in one place, to increase your chances of coming away with a Week 5 victory. No matter how you like to consume fantasy advice (article, audio or video), we’ve got something for everyone: rankings, sleepers, fades, positional advice and more expert analysis you need to win. Week 5 …

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has caused the postponement of nine more games set for Friday, Oct. 4, in the Greater Savannah area. But the season will carry on with seven squads ready to take the field in Week 8 of the high school football season in Georgia. Here’s a look at what to expect in those matchups. Benedictine (2-2, …

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold might be the biggest story of the 2024 NFL season thus far. Now, Darnold is set to do battle with the team that drafted him with the No. 3 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the New York Jets, across the pond on Sunday. Darnold’s time with the Jets lasted just three years (2018-20). When …

Another week, another round of crucially important start/sit decisions. To help you make them, here’s a look at five players (and an entire position) with bust potential in Week 5. Something to keep in mind as you’re reading: a “fade” or “bust” designation doesn’t automatically mean you should sit a player, depending on the depth of the rest of your …

GAINESVILLE — Florida’s game plan to slow UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson began nearly a year ago when he played for Arkansas. The first time didn’t go so well, with Jefferson, a freight train with the football in his hands, helping send the Gators’ defense off the rails during a stunning overtime loss Nov. 5 in the Swamp. To finally get …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterOct 3, 2024, 12:38 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. USA Hockey will honor the lives of brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau by having national teams at all levels wear a unique helmet decal during this upcoming season. The sports’ governing body made the announcement on Thursday and released an image …

Navigating fantasy football lineups can feel like a rollercoaster; one minute you’re riding high with breakout stars, the next you’re chasing waiver wire adds trying to catch a team’s WR3 on a random boom week. Week 5 is no different, and the stakes are only getting higher as injuries pile up and bye weeks force your hand. It’s not just …

C.J. Stroud wants Stefon Diggs to know that he has his back as the All-Pro wide receiver prepares to play his former team on Sunday. The Houston Texans quarterback defended Diggs from criticism he’s received since his trade from the Buffalo Bills in April, telling reporters that “it’s been great” to work with the star wideout so far this season. …

As the Florida Gators consider Billy Napier’s future in the coming days or weeks, they’ll have to weigh the risks and rewards of hitting the reset button — again. The possibility of another coaching search led us to the historical archives. Does rapidly cycling through struggling coaches eventually lead to success? We’re still not sure. If — again, if — …