Oct 22, 2024, 01:00 PM ET St. Louis Blues forward Jake Neighbours signed a two-year contract extension worth $7.5 million Tuesday. Neighbours, 22, was in line to become a restricted free agent after this season. He has three points (two goals, one assist) in six games this season after recording a career-high 27 goals in 2023-24. Neighbours has totaled 53 …
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Jim Harbaugh: No issues with heart during Monday’s game
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has been wearing a heart monitor since briefly leaving last week’s game because of an irregular heartbeat, and he said after Monday night’s game that everything went fine. Harbaugh said he had no recurrence of the irregular heartbeat or any other heart-related issues during the game. “It was good, thanks for asking. No issues,” Harbaugh …
Read More »Belichick, Brady react to Mayo’s candid comments after Pats-Jags
Belichick, Brady react to Mayo’s candid comments after Pats-Jags originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo was very candid in assessing his team’s performance after Sunday’s 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mayo talked about the team’s inability to run the football or defend the run as key issues. But the comment that got …
Read More »Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk set to return after ‘little procedure’
Oct 22, 2024, 12:15 PM ET Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will end a five-game absence on Tuesday when he takes the ice against the Minnesota Wild in Sunrise, Fla. Tkachuk reportedly was sidelined due to an illness, however he told reporters on Tuesday after the morning skate that it was not the case. “I am feeling very good,” he …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Players to consider dropping to make room for Week 8 waiver wire pickups
The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo’s fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here. Fantasy advice is never one-size-fits-all; season these Week 8 drop recommendations to taste as you consider your roster maintenance. Dalton Schultz, TE, Texans (70% rostered) Houston has dealt with key …
Read More »Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky (upper body) out at least a week
Oct 22, 2024, 11:45 AM ET Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky will be sidelined at least one week with an upper-body injury, the team announced Tuesday. Slafkovsky, 20, skated on his own prior to the Canadiens’ morning session. Montreal will host the New York Rangers later Tuesday. Slafkovsky initially sustained an apparent shoulder injury during practice last week. He was …
Read More »Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: Key tips for the 2nd half of the season, whether you’re 7-0 or 0-7
In life, we frequently focus on jumping from one big event to the next, marking milestones like birthdays, promotions or vacations. We mentally speed through the in-betweens to reach the BIG MOMENT(s). In fantasy football terms, those moments are the draft, Week 1 and the playoffs. We’re usually not even aware that we’re just killing time, trudging mindlessly through the …
Read More »Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: Key tips for the 2nd half of the season, whether your 7-0 or 0-7
In life, we frequently focus on jumping from one big event to the next, marking milestones like birthdays, promotions or vacations. We mentally speed through the in-betweens to reach the BIG MOMENT(s). In fantasy football terms, those moments are the draft, Week 1 and the playoffs. We’re usually not even aware that we’re just killing time, trudging mindlessly through the …
Read More »Lamar Jackson extends record against NFC teams to 23-1
He did it again. For the twenty-third time in 24 career games against NFC teams, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson emerged with a win. That’s a 23-1 record in interconference play. (Here’s the full list, prior to last night’s 41-31 win at Tampa.) It’s not a fluke. As Devin McCourty explained on Tuesday’s PFT Live, defensive players who see Jackson only …
Read More »49ers overreactions: Is Purdy to blame for bad loss to Chiefs?
49ers overreactions: Is Purdy to blame for bad loss to Chiefs? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers suffered another season-ending loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Unlike last season, this one happened in Week 7. Overreaction? Yes … even if it still feels that way to the 49ers’ fan base a couple …
Read More »Derrick Henry showing he’s the missing piece for Lamar Jackson, red-hot Ravens
TAMPA, Fla. — Lamar Jackson is only 27, has already been an NFL MVP twice and is making a case to win a third. Fairly or unfairly, he has reached a level of elite play that is judged first and foremost by championships. And as amazing as Jackson was in Monday’s 41-31 win over the Bucs — five touchdowns, no …
Read More »Chargers vs. Cardinals takeaways: Chargers’ receivers, defense vow to be better
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to a call during the team’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals Monday in Glendale Ariz. (Matt York / Associated Press) With kicker Cameron Dicker as their only source of points, the Chargers lost 17-15 to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday in State Farm Stadium. Here’s what we learned from the game: Chargers need all hands …
Read More »Jameson Williams on two-game suspension: No choice but to take it on the chin
Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is having his best NFL season, but it is set to be interrupted by a suspension. Monday brought word that Williams is facing a two-game ban for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy. There has been no official announcement from the league yet, but Williams sounds resigned to missing time. Williams told Eric Woodyard of …
Read More »NHL players and partners model for Fanatics/Lululemon collab
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 22, 2024, 09:54 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. NHL players haven’t been known for putting their private lives out there for public consumption, but that’s finally changing. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Take the new collaboration between the NHL, Fanatics and lululemon. Rather than having the hockey stars model the new branded fan apparel …
Read More »Behind the Scenes with FOX’s NFL crew: Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes meet
By Richie ZyontzFOX NFL Lead Producer Editor’s Note: Richie Zyontz has been an NFL producer for FOX since 1994 and is in his 23rd season as the lead producer. He has more than 40 years of experience covering the league and has produced seven Super Bowls. Throughout the 2024 NFL season, he is providing an inside look as FOX’s new …
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