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Eagles injury update: A couple key players return to practice

Eagles injury update: A couple key players return to practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A couple key Eagles returned to practice on Thursday as the team gets ready to host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon at the Linc. After missing Wednesday’s session, both Jalen Carter (shoulder) and Landon Dickerson (knee) were back on the field on Thursday. …

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Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini returns to team activities

Oct 31, 2024, 03:17 PM ET SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks announced rookie Macklin Celebrini will return to team activities on Thursday, nearly three weeks after he was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Celebrini, the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft in June, had made an impressive debut by recording a goal …

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Jordan Love on the field for Thursday’s practice

The Lions and Packers both practiced without their quarterbacks on Wednesday, but Thursday brought a change in status for both teams. Reporters at the open portion of Packers practice shared video of Jordan Love going through the early stages of the team’s workout. Lions quarterback Jared Goff was back at practice in Detroit after sitting on Wednesday with an ankle …

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Three former 49ers coaches among nine HOF semifinalists

Three former 49ers coaches among nine HOF semifinalists originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Three former 49ers coaches are among nine semifinalists announced Thursday for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. George Seifert, a two-time Super Bowl-winning head coach of the 49ers, joins former 49ers assistant coaches Mike Shanahan and Mike Holmgren as semifinalists, the Hall of Fame announced. …

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Edge with an edge: Jennings deemed ‘a problem’ by opposing coaches

Edge with an edge: Jennings deemed ‘a problem’ by opposing coaches originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — When the Patriots coaching staff gathers players next spring to show them clips of what exactly they’re looking for from a technique standpoint, odds are Anfernee Jennings is going to be featured. Few defenders have been more dependable than Jennings in …

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Fantasy hockey rookie watch – Who to start, bench or stash

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyOct 31, 2024, 02:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 That new, young winger is fitting in A-OK in Philadelphia, isn’t he? One of a small handful of rookies to satisfy preseason expectations to date, Matvei Michkov has four goals, three primary assists, and two secondary helpers through 10 contests. His individual expected …

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Jared Goff back at practice on Thursday

Lions quarterback Jared Goff was named the NFC offensive player of the month on Thursday and he’s on track to be under center against the Packers to kick off November. Goff did not practice on Wednesday because of an ankle injury he picked up during last Sunday’s win over the Titans. Neither Goff nor anyone else from the team indicated …

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Fantasy Football Fades: Tempering expectations for Kyler Murray in Week 9

Another week, another round of crucially important start/sit decisions. To help you make them, here’s a look at six players with bust potential in Week 9. 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 roster or available options …

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Xavier McKinney wins NFC defensive player of the month

Green Bay safety Xavier McKinney has made a significant impact has made a big impact in his first season with the club and now he’s been named NFC defensive player of the month for October. McKinney totaled 19 tackles, three passes defensed, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and a sack in October. He was the only player in the league …

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Hurricanes G Frederik Andersen nursing lower-body injury

Oct 31, 2024, 01:08 PM ET Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, coach Rod Brind’Amour announced Thursday. Brind’Amour said Andersen “came up a little gimpy” after Carolina’s 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Andersen made 18 saves to improve to 3-1-0 with a 1.48 goals-against average and .941 save percentage in four …

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Fantasy Football Week 9: Rankings, sleepers, start/sit advice and more

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 9 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 9 …

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Avalanche’s Matt Stienburg to face player safety hearing

Oct 31, 2024, 12:27 PM ET Colorado Avalanche rookie Matt Stienburg faces a player safety hearing Thursday following his actions in Wednesday’s home loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 24-year-old forward was penalized for charging Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak at 17:18 of the second period in the 5-2 loss. Stienburg received a five-minute major and a game misconduct. Cernak …

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