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Oct 31, 2024, 01:18 AM ET LOS ANGELES — Anze Kopitar had a goal and two assists, including the his 800th career assist, as the Los Angeles Kings beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3 on Wednesday night. Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist, and Warren Foegele, Alex Laferriere and Joel Edmundson also scored for …

The Bengals did not have two of their key offensive players on the field on Wednesday. Receiver Tee Higgins (quad) and left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (knee/fibula) both did not practice. Head coach Zac Taylor once again characterized both players as day-to-day during his Wednesday press conference. Higgins missed the team’s Week 8 loss to the Eagles. He’s caught 29 …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, senior NFL reporter Jori Epstein, and senior NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss whether the Jets (2-6) have any chance of turning their season around or if they need to start a full rebuild. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript …

Arizona Cardinals Marvin Harrinson Jr. ran 42 percent of his routes from the slot That’s a season-high in slot routes from the rookie receiver. He was targeted twice and caught one pass from the slot, but it’s the thought that counts from OC Alex Van Pelt. Harrison Jr. also cut his rate of go routes from 26 percent heading into …

Randy Gregory’s NFL career may not be over just yet. Gregory, the veteran pass rusher who signed with the Buccaneers this year but was cut after refusing to show up to work, had a visit with the Seahawks today. The Bucs cut Gregory when he no-showed on their training camp and preseason, so he’s a free agent now. The Seahawks …

Derek Carr is expected to be back at quarterback for the Saints this weekend and he said on Wednesday that the Saints can expect his “full commitment” to trying to turn around a season that started going off the rails before he missed three games with an oblique injury. What Carr won’t promise is that his attempt will be a …

Coach John Harbaugh called Lamar Jackson’s absence at practice as a “rest day.” The Ravens’ practice report tells a different story. The Ravens list Jackson as being out of practice with back and knee injuries. Players who have a load management day, even if they have minor injuries, are listed with having a rest day. Jackson is not listed as …

The Chiefs have traded for receiver DeAndre Hopkins and edge rusher Josh Uche. The Bills have traded for receiver Amari Cooper. The Ravens have traded for receiver Diontae Johnson. The Vikings have traded for left tackle Cam Robinson. The trade deadline is Tuesday, so a few more deals surely still are to come. Joe Burrow was asked about all the …

Oct 30, 2024, 10:59 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Kevin Fiala was back in the Los Angeles Kings’ lineup for Wednesday night’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights. The forward was a healthy scratch Tuesday at San Jose after missing a team meeting. “Kev and I talked about it. He made a mistake, felt bad about it. We move on,” …

Jayden Daniels had a limited practice Wednesday as he continues to deal with a painful rib injury. It is a step forward, though, as the Commanders quarterback missed two practice days last week before a return to a limited practice Friday. He played all 74 snaps Sunday, completing a 52-yard Hail Mary on the final play for a miracle win …

Why Lynch believes 49ers’ best football lies ahead after slow start originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 2024 NFL season is far from over, but it already has been a long road for the 49ers. Headed into the Week 9 bye with a 4-4 record and injury ravaged roster, San Francisco is hoping to build momentum in the …

Wide receivers have been on the move for the teams in the AFC that feel like they could (have) be(en) a Super Bowl contender in the lead-up to the trade deadline. All of these trades are pretty fresh and haven’t had much time to get going on the field, but it’s still worth examining what their prospects are to round …

Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf remained out of practice Monday. It was his fourth missed practice since spraining the medial collateral ligament in his left knee in the Seahawks’ win over Atlanta on Oct. 20. Coach Mike Macdonald is hopeful Metcalf can return to practice Thursday and return to the lineup against the Rams on Sunday. “Guy is doing a great …

Justin Herbert tries to pull away center Bradley Bozeman, who reacted to a tackle of the Chargers quarterback by the Saints’ Nathan Shepherd (bottom). Bozeman and Shepherd were called for offsetting unnecessary roughness penalties. (Ric Tapia / Getty Images) After Bradley Bozeman became the football field’s version of Batman — dispensing vigilante justice by pinning Saints defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd …

Lions receiver Jameson Williams currently is waiting to see what prosecutors do regarding an incident that happened earlier this month. In the end, prosecutors could decide to pursue felony weapons charges against Williams. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, that’s one potential outcome of the ongoing review of the situation. Williams also could be charged with a misdemeanor. …