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Bears give update on Douglas Coleman after scary injury vs. Chiefs

Bears give update on Douglas Coleman after scary injury vs. Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago CHICAGO (AP) — Bears cornerback Douglas Coleman III was released from a Kansas City hospital and returned to Chicago on Friday after he was injured while making a tackle during a preseason game against the Chiefs. “He was walking around,” Bears coach Matt …

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NHL trade grades: Why McGroarty-Yager swap is a win-win

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterAug 22, 2024, 04:38 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Could a one-for-one end up being a win-win? That’s what the Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets are banking on with the Pens getting forward prospect Rutger McGroarty and fellow forward prospect Brayden Yager heading the other way. McGroarty, who was the …

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2024 NFL odds: Will Cowboys’ Dak Prescott go over projected passing yards?

The NFL season is on the horizon, and there are several futures markets to dive into before the official action begins. There are Super Bowl futures, MVP odds, Rookie of the Year odds, Defensive Player of the Year odds and more. Recently, FanDuel Sportsbook released the Over/Under for passing yards for all four of the NFC East’s starting quarterbacks. Let’s …

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Saints bring back LB Andrew Dowell

Linebacker Andrew Dowell is back with the Saints. Dowell appeared in 34 games for the team between 2020 and 2022, but tore his ACL last summer. He spent the year on injured reserve and the Saints announced his signing to the 90-man roster on Friday. They also signed defensive tackle Camron Peterson. Defensive back Kaleb Ford-Dement and defensive end Trajan …

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NHL trade grades: Laine deal a low-risk move for Canadiens

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 19, 2024, 08:18 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Columbus Blue Jackets traded Patrik Laine and a 2026 second-round pick to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris. No salary was retained by the Blue Jackets in the transaction as Montreal took on all of …

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Jets trade Rutger McGroarty to Penguins for Brayden Yager

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 22, 2024, 01:55 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Jets and Penguins swapped top prospects in a significant trade Thursday, with Winnipeg sending forward Rutger McGroarty to Pittsburgh for forward Brayden Yager. McGroarty, 20, was selected 14th overall by Winnipeg in the 2022 NHL draft; Yager was picked in …

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Bears vs. Titans: When is the season opener?

Bears vs. Titans: When is the season opener? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Chicago Bears tore through their preseason slate, finishing an undefeated 4-0 with wins over the Texans, Bills, Bengals and Chiefs. From here on out, the games count, and the Bears will kick off their regular season at Soldier Field on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 12 …

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AHL mandating neck protection starting in 2024-25

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 23, 2024, 01:42 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The American Hockey League is mandating the use of cut-resistant neck protection by all players and on-ice officials. The change, announced Friday, goes into effect for the 2024-25 season following a unanimous vote by the AHL board of governors. Cut-resistant socks …

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Shanahan describes giving up 49ers’ preseason play-calls as ‘weird’

Shanahan describes giving up 49ers’ preseason play-calls as ‘weird’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Training Camp Live” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 3 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. Kyle Shanahan was a fish out of …

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