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MLBMatthew Boyd Gets the Game 1 Nod for the Cubs After Surviving the Ultimate Dad Injury
The Chicago Cubs are handing the ball to veteran Matthew Boyd for Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Padres, capping off a wild season that included a freak meniscus tear.PlayoffsBettingAnalysis
NFLJustin Jefferson Dodges a Bullet: Vikings Star Has a Chance to Play Sunday
Justin Jefferson's MRI revealed only an ankle sprain, and the star receiver has a chance to play Sunday against the winless Dolphins as the 3-0 Vikings look to keep rolling.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NFLSaints Learn an Expensive Lesson as Travis Etienne Jr. Hits the Shelf
New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. will miss time with a hamstring injury, leaving a massive hole in the backfield and raising questions about his recent $52 million contract.InjuryFantasyBetting
NFLJonathan Greenard is Finally Making His $98 Million Eagles Debut
After missing training camp and the first two weeks with a pectoral injury, Eagles edge rusher Jonathan Greenard is set to make his debut against the Bears on Monday Night Football.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
NHLWild Place Brock Faber and Filip Gustavsson on IR in Brutal Double Blow
The Minnesota Wild have placed star defenseman Brock Faber and starting goaltender Filip Gustavsson on injured reserve, leaving the team scrambling early in the season.InjuryRoster Move
NHLLeafs Pull Off Absurd Cap Gymnastics in Blockbuster Trade for Kirill Marchenko
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins, and Miles Wood from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a massive trade that includes a $75 million extension for Marchenko.TradeRoster MoveContract
NFLTitans Lose Rookie Guard Fernando Carmona to Ankle Sprain in Ugly Loss to Giants
Tennessee Titans starting right guard Fernando Carmona suffered an ankle sprain against the New York Giants and will miss a few weeks, forcing Jackson Slater into the lineup for a struggling 0-3 offense.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLLeafs Back Up the Brinks Truck for Marchenko in Massive Blockbuster with Blue Jackets
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins, and Miles Wood from the Columbus Blue Jackets, immediately handing Marchenko a massive $75 million extension.TradeContractAnalysis
NHLMaple Leafs Empty the Cupboard for Kirill Marchenko in Blockbuster Trade with Blue Jackets
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, and Elvis Merzlikins from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae, and a second-round pick.TradeRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLLeafs Back Up the Brinks Truck for Kirill Marchenko with Absurd $12.5M AAV
Kirill Marchenko signs a massive six-year, $12.5 million AAV extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, pushing the team's salary cap situation to the absolute limit.ContractRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLMaple Leafs Back Up the Brinks Truck for Kirill Marchenko in Blockbuster Trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets have reworked a massive trade involving Kirill Marchenko, Matthew Knies, and Elvis Merzlikins, with Marchenko landing a massive $12.5M AAV extension.TradeContractRoster Move
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