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NHLFlyers Sign Michael Bunting to $1.2M Deal to Stop the Bleeding
The Philadelphia Flyers are signing veteran winger Michael Bunting to a $1.2 million AAV contract in hopes of injecting life into a struggling roster.ContractRoster MoveFree Agency
NFLRavens TE Durham Smythe Out for Season with Torn Achilles
Baltimore Ravens tight end Durham Smythe suffered a season-ending torn Achilles during Sunday's win over the Titans, forcing an immediate shuffle in the team's offensive depth chart.InjuryRoster MoveBreaking News
NHLSemyon Varlamov Returns to the Crease for First Start Since 2024
Semyon Varlamov is set to make his first NHL start since 2024 as the New York Islanders face the New York Rangers.Roster MoveGame PreviewAnalysis
NHLPredators Place Justus Annunen on IR, Recall Matt Murray Ahead of Toronto Trip
The Nashville Predators have placed goaltender Justus Annunen on injured reserve and recalled Matt Murray just in time for a tough road matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs.InjuryRoster Move
NHLRed Wings Forward Depth Evaporates With Kasper, Appleton, and Compher Injuries
The Detroit Red Wings lose Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton week-to-week, while J.T. Compher is day-to-day, severely testing their forward depth early in the season.InjuryRoster Move
NHLDylan Larkin Returns to Save the Red Wings from an Early-Season Spiral
Dylan Larkin is set to make his season debut against the Ottawa Senators, providing a desperate Detroit Red Wings team with their top center after a sluggish 0-2 start.Roster MoveGame Preview
NHLDylan Larkin Expected to Play Tonight, Pending the Ultimate Coach Loophole
Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan says Dylan Larkin will play against the Senators pending medical clearance, a massive boost for a struggling offense.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NHLIvan Demidov Out 2-4 Weeks With Lower-Body Injury
Montreal Canadiens right winger Ivan Demidov will miss two to four weeks with a lower-body injury, testing the team's offensive depth early in the season.InjuryRoster Move
NFLLamar Jackson's Sprained Ankle Temporarily Unplugs the Ravens' Offense
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is dealing with a sprained ankle and is unlikely to play Sunday against the Falcons, potentially missing multiple games.InjuryGame Preview
NFLColts Lose Arden Key for a Month Because Hamstrings Remain Undefeated
Indianapolis Colts starting pass rusher Arden Key is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a hamstring injury, dealing a blow to the team's defensive front.InjuryAnalysis
NFLLamar Jackson's Status and a Wild Tyreek Hill Rumor Headline a Chaotic NFL Injury Slate
Mike Garafolo reports Lamar Jackson is questionable for Sunday, while Tyquan Thornton's injury in Kansas City fuels rumors of a Tyreek Hill reunion.InjuryRumorRoster Move
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