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NHLAvalanche Hit Absolute Zero in Salary Cap Tetris to Bring Back Logan O'Connor
The Colorado Avalanche activated Logan O'Connor and moved Zachary L'Heureux to LTIR, leaving them with exactly $0 in cap flexibility.Roster MoveInjuryAnalysis
NBAAaron Nesmith Returns to Pacers Lineup Without a League Interrogation
Aaron Nesmith is returning to the Indiana Pacers lineup for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks after missing the season opener with a hamstring injury.InjuryBettingAnalysis
NFLMike Evans Ruled Out for Sunday, Giving the 49ers a Two-Week Window to Fix His Achilles
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans will miss Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons with an Achilles injury, giving him two weeks to rest through the team's upcoming bye.InjuryFantasyAnalysis
NBABulls Smash Panic Button, Roll Out Chaotic New Starting Lineup Against Bucks
The Chicago Bulls are shaking up their starting five with Josh Giddey, Norman Powell, Matas Buzelis, Jalen Wilson, and Jalen Smith after a humiliating 43-point blowout loss.Roster MoveAnalysisFantasy
NHLConnor Hellebuyck's Training Camp Holdout Just Handed the Devils a Perfect Salary Cap Loophole
Connor Hellebuyck's suspension for missing training camp reduced his cap hit to $8.1 million, allowing the New Jersey Devils to activate him with their $8.2 million in space without making a corresponding roster move.Roster MoveSuspensionAnalysis
NFLLamar Jackson Thinks He Can Beat a High-Ankle Sprain With Willpower
Lamar Jackson told reporters he plans to play Sunday against the Bengals despite dealing with a high-ankle sprain, raising questions about his mobility and the Ravens' offense.InjuryAnalysis
NFLBaker Mayfield is Officially 'Functional' and Ready to Save the 1-5 Buccaneers
Todd Bowles announced Baker Mayfield will return from his thumb injury on Sunday against the Panthers, describing the quarterback as 'functional' for the 1-5 Buccaneers.InjuryGame PreviewAnalysis
NHLThe Jets Finally Traded Connor Hellebuyck, and the Devils Paid a CVS Receipt to Get Him
Connor Hellebuyck's suspension standoff in Winnipeg is over after a blockbuster trade sends the former Hart Trophy winner to the New Jersey Devils for a massive haul.TradeBreaking NewsAnalysis
NHLDevils Reportedly Eyeing Blockbuster Trade for Connor Hellebuyck
NHL insider Kevin Weekes reports the New Jersey Devils are in fluid trade talks with the Winnipeg Jets to acquire star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck in exchange for a package including Nico Daws and Dawson Mercer.RumorTradeAnalysis
NHLVincent Desharnais Loses an Appendix and the Capitals Lose Their Defensive Anchor
Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is out 4-6 weeks following an emergency appendectomy, leaving a massive hole on the penalty kill.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
UFCKhamzat Chimaev and Robbie Lawler Are Actually Wrestling, and the Simulation is Broken
Khamzat Chimaev has made weight for his bizarre RAF 14 wrestling match against 44-year-old retired UFC legend Robbie Lawler.Analysis
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