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NBABennedict Mathurin Officially Signs With the Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin has officially signed his contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, adding a healthy guard to their backcourt rotation, though the financial details remain a mystery.ContractRoster MoveFree Agency
NFLA.J. Brown's High Ankle Sprain Leaves the Patriots Offense Running on Fumes
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown is expected to miss at least four weeks with a high ankle sprain following New England's season-opening loss to the Seahawks.InjuryFantasyBetting
NFLAJ Brown Sidelined for a Month While Sam Darnold Dodges a Bullet
Ian Rapoport reports Patriots WR AJ Brown will miss at least four weeks with a high-ankle sprain, while Seahawks QB Sam Darnold received positive news on his hip injury following Seattle's 13-10 win.InjuryFantasyAnalysis
NFLTua Tagovailoa's Oblique Strain Puts Sunday Status in Doubt for Falcons
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is day-to-day with an oblique strain, putting his availability for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in jeopardy.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
MLBDodgers Swap Shohei Ohtani for a Prospect at DH
With Shohei Ohtani hitting the IL, the Dodgers are turning to a top hitting prospect to fill the DH role as they head to Miami.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
NFLTua Tagovailoa Suffers Oblique Injury, Cooper Rush Takes Falcons QB1 Reps
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury in practice, forcing backup Cooper Rush into first-team reps ahead of a tough road matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.InjuryRoster MoveGame Preview
NFLTua Tagovailoa Limited in Falcons Practice With Oblique Injury
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was officially limited in Thursday's practice due to an oblique injury, raising questions about his throwing mechanics ahead of the weekend.InjuryAnalysis
MLBJazz Chisholm Jr.'s Thumb Sprain Gives Yankees a Late-Season Sweat
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is dealing with a thumb sprain that could sideline him until the playoffs, throwing a wrench into the Yankees' October preparations.InjuryPlayoffsAnalysis
NFLCooper Rush Takes First-Team Reps for Falcons in Mid-Week Shakeup
Cooper Rush took all first-team practice reps for the Atlanta Falcons, signaling a major shift at quarterback ahead of Sunday.Roster MoveFantasyBetting
NHLChris Kreider Walks Away From $4 Million as Ducks Clear Massive Cap Space
Chris Kreider has cleared termination waivers, walking away from $4 million in salary and freeing up a $6.5 million cap hit for the Anaheim Ducks.ContractRoster Move
NHLChris Kreider Clears Waivers, Hits Open Market as UFA
Veteran winger Chris Kreider has cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent, according to Elliotte Friedman.Free AgencyRoster MoveBreaking News
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