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The Rams’ Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Vikings with Colby Parkinson (86). (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) The Rams defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 30-20, at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. What we learned from the victory that improved the Rams record to 3-4: The Rams still have a Cooper Kupp quandary The Rams’ Cooper Kupp has …

We are just over two weeks into the NHL season. Frozen Frenzy is in the books, and in the distance is the triumphant return of best-on-best international hockey at the 4 Nations Face-off. There’s a lot of season left, but there is enough of a sample size to identify the biggest surprise of the season for all 32 teams, presented …

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who completed four touchdown passes, throws against the Vikings in the fourth quarter. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) There were two Matthew Stafford moments suitable for framing in the Rams’ upset of the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night. First, a touchdown to Cooper Kupp. Stafford twisted free of an unblocked defender rushing up the middle, …

Some of the expressions by Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh might need a bit of an explanation for some. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Eyebrows raise. Eyes dart back and forth. Heads cock to the side. When Jim Harbaugh starts talking, Chargers players never quite know how to react. “It’s like a really fun wild roller coaster,” quarterback Taylor …

The Seahawks waived safety Ty Okada on Thursday, the team announced. The Seahawks announced no corresponding move, leaving them with an opening on the 53-player roster. It could be for the return of safety Jerrick Reed (knee) or offensive tackle George Fant (knee). Both players are on injured reserve but in their 21-day practice windows. The team signed Okada off …

When Dan Marino retired in 1999 with 4,967 completions, it was the most in NFL history. But as passing offenses have exploded, nine quarterbacks have passed Marino. Matthew Stafford is the latest. Stafford surpassed Marino’s total during Thursday night’s game and now has 4,991 career completions. He completed 3,898 passes with the Lions and now has 1,093 completions with the …

Jets trying to achieve rare feat vs. Patriots for first time since 2000 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The rivalry between the New England Patriots and New York Jets has been pretty one-sided in the 21st century. The Jets will try to take another step in reversing that trend Sunday afternoon when they play the Patriots in a Week …

Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (hip) returned to a full practice Thursday. He was limited Wednesday. Hunt has 63 carries for 249 yards and three touchdowns in three games this season. The Chiefs took safety Justin Reid (hand) off the injury report Thursday. That was the only other change from Wednesday. Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) and defensive end Mike …

49ers practice report: Deebo, Kittle limited in return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. SANTA CLARA — One day closer to the 49ers’ “Sunday …

Saints quarterback Derek Carr remained out of practice Thursday. Though Carr has resumed throwing as he works his way back from an oblique injury, Spencer Rattler is set to make his third start. Rattler, who is on the practice report as a full participant with a hip injury, will have some additional weapons this week. Wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) …

The 49ers got some positive injury news for a change as tight end George Kittle (foot) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel (wrist/illness) returned to practice. Both players sat out Wednesday’s session. They were limited Thursday. 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has not played all season because of bilateral Achilles tendinitis, and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is out for the season …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Nate Tice is joined by Charles McDonald to preview the Week 8 slate of NFL games, highlighting the two biggest matchups and giving out one thing to watch for the rest of the particularly sloppy Sunday slate. Nate and Charles start with the Buffalo Bills heading to Seattle, as they break …

Oct 25, 2024, 03:03 AM ET LOS ANGELES — The San Jose Sharks made some unfavorable history Thursday night, having failed to win any of their first eight games in consecutive seasons after a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. San Jose is the first team to hold that dubious distinction since the Boston Bruins in the 1960-61 and …

In five days, the Minnesota Vikings went from being at the top of the NFL world, along with the Kansas City Chiefs, to a two-game losing streak and questions everywhere. The NFL moves fast. The Vikings lost in the final minute to the Detroit Lions last Sunday, then lost 30-20 to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. A 5-0 …

The Vikings had no trouble moving the ball on their opening possession to score a touchdown on the Rams. Quarterback Sam Darnold tossed a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Josh Oliver to give Minnesota a 7-0 lead. The Vikings didn’t face a third down on the eight-play, 70-yard drive. Darnold was 4-of-4 for 49 yards, with his first three …