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WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scoring to hand the Predators another defeat and keep his Capitals rolling was not surprising to the folks on the other side who have seen him a lot over the years. “You knew it was coming,” said Predators coach Andrew Brunette, whose final seven seasons as a player overlapped with Ovechkin’s first seven in the NHL. …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 7, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. No, the Winnipeg Jets haven’t already won the Stanley Cup, although one can be excused for feeling that way. The Jets started the season 12-1-0, becoming the sixth team in NHL history to win 12 of their first 13 games of a season. They’ve outscored …

Midseason is a great time to reflect on what’s happened up to this point in the year. This week’s Four Verts column examines some surprises and disappointments of the 2024 NFL season, starting with the Washington Commanders. Surprise: Commanders offense is the biggest breakout unit of 2024 There isn’t a bigger surprise this season than the Washington Commanders having one …

The Chargers are getting closer to having Gus Edwards back on the field. Via multiple reporters, Los Angeles has opened the running back’s 21-day window to return from injured reserve. Edwards has been sidelined since the Week 4 loss to the Chiefs. Playing behind J.K. Dobbins this season, Edwards has rushed for 113 yards on 38 carries this year. Harbaugh …

Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. did not practice Wednesday with back and finger injuries. It’s the fifth week Pittman has been on the practice report with a back injury, and it is his seventh missed practice in that time. He has only one catch in each of the past two games. It’s the first time since Weeks 14-15 of his …

Brock Bowers, Joe Burrow, Khalil Mack, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, Trey Smith, Creed Humphrey and Joe Thuney are all making an impact in 2024. Composite: AP, Getty Khalil Mack, Los Angeles Chargers Mack has been a superstar since he first stepped foot in the league. But the future Hall of Famer has been asked to reimagine his game this …

There’s some positive news on running back Christian McCaffrey as he returns to the practice field. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said in his Wednesday press conference that McCaffrey had no pain after going through Monday’s practice, though he will still be limited for Wednesday’s session. The 2023 AP offensive player of the year, McCaffrey has not played all season with …

Lamar Jackson is good to go for Thursday Night Football. The Ravens quarterback returned to a full practice Wednesday and does not have an injury designation. His knee injury, which disappeared from the report Monday, kept him out of practice Tuesday. Jackson missed two practices with knee and back injuries last week. He played in Sunday’s rout of the Broncos, …

New Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore didn’t play in his final game with the Saints because of a hamstring injury. As it turns out, it wasn’t a “hamstring” injury. Lattimore wasn’t being put on ice to ensure he’d be healthy in advance of a trade. He was, and still is, injured. As evidenced by the fact that he didn’t practice on …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should roll with the San Francisco QB in Week 10 vs. the Buccaneers. View more Video Transcript Brock. Purdy comes out of his buy with healthier weapons and in a favorable matchup, Tampa Bay has allowed the most Fantasy points to quarterbacks this season including 12 touchdown passes. Over …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should roll with the Chicago RB in Week 10 vs. the Patriots. View more Video Transcript Deandre Swift has been Fantasy’s RB eight since week three. Despite Caleb williams’ struggles, the rookie QB has played far better at home where the Bears are nearly touchdown favorite Sunday Swift has …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should roll with the Giants RB in Week 10 vs. the Panthers. View more Video Transcript Tyrone. Tracy Junior has been New York’s clear lead back over Devin single Terry for three straight games and he should be healthier another week removed from suffering a concussion. Tracy has averaged …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should roll with the Buffalo TE in Week 10 vs. Indianapolis. View more Video Transcript Dalton. Kincaid has averaged more than seven targets over the last five games including 10 last week. Moore looks downfield would be nice but he’s been active in the red zone. The Bills have …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should roll with the Jacksonville WR in Week 10 vs. Minnesota. View more Video Transcript Brian Thomas junior’s lack of targets has been frustrating but more volume should be coming with Christian Kirk out for the season. Thomas ranks eighth in receiving yards but just 28th in targets. The …

Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday. He expects to return after missing four games and five weeks with his high-ankle sprain. “You know my chance is high, but we just trying to see how the practice week goes, see where the challenges are at, seeing what measures we got to take to see …