(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports) Duke quarterback Riley Leonard is now considered day-to-day after suffering a high ankle sprain nine days ago against Notre Dame. Mike Elko, head coach of the No. 17 Blue Devils, said Monday that Leonard was making "really strong progress" in his recovery. "I do think the outlook for him the rest of the season is really positive," Elko said. Duke (4-1) is returning from a bye
(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) The Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings are looking for redemption after quick playoff exits last spring. Both teams were eliminated in the first round despite being considered Stanley Cup contenders, and both feel they have something to prove. They begin their drive for another Cup on Wednesday night when the Avalanche visit the Kings in the opener for both teams. The
(Photo credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports) The disappointments of last season can finally be put in the past when the Calgary Flames play host to the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday to kick off their NHL seasons. While the Jets are still reeling from an inglorious elimination at the hands of the now-reigning Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights, the Flames are looking to make amends for falling short of the playoffs.
(Photo credit: Jamie Germano / USA TODAY NETWORK) Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott said Monday that two defensive starters, linebacker Matt Milano (leg) and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (torn pec), will require surgery. McDermott was not ready to rule either player out for the rest of the season at this point. Both players were hurt Sunday in the Bills' 25-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Milano appear
(Photo credit: Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Green Bay Packers will be without running back Aaron Jones on Monday night against the host Las Vegas Raiders because of a nagging hamstring injury. Jones was kept inactive for the game, along with linebacker De'Vondre Campbell, wide receiver Malik Heath, safeties Anthony Johnson Jr. and Zayne Anderson and tackle Caleb Jones. Jones was injured in the season-opening vict
(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports) Original Six rivals reunite Wednesday night when the Montreal Canadiens visit a Toronto Maple Leafs team with high expectations in the new season. The Maple Leafs are coming off a second-place finish in the Atlantic Division to the Boston Bruins, who are unlikely to duplicate their record-setting135-point performance of last season. The Maple Leafs also ended their run of fi
(Photo credit: Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Green Bay Packers will be without running back Aaron Jones on Monday night against the host Las Vegas Raiders because of a nagging hamstring injury, according to multiple media reports. Jones was injured in the season-opening victory against the host Chicago Bears, then didn't play until Sept. 28 in a limited role in a 30-24 home loss to the Detroit Lions. He played 20 s
(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) After two stellar seasons in the WNBA, Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard is adding "assistant coach" to her resume. Howard, the No. 1 overall draft pick and WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2022, has agreed to join the coaching staff at Florida for the upcoming season. Howard will serve as an assistant coach and the director of player personnel during the WNBA offseason, the p
(New York) - Rwandan authorities and their proxies are using violence, judicial mechanisms, and intimidation to try to silence criticism from Rwandans living around the world, Human Rights Watch said in a report published today. The moves aim to preserve Rwanda's coveted image, quash dissent that could emerge from abroad, and reinforce a chilling message of the price
(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) The Baltimore Orioles won an American League-best 101 games in the regular season, but the postseason has been troublesome. The Orioles will aim to avoid being swept in the AL Division Series on Tuesday night when they battle the streaking Texas Rangers in Game 3 of the best-of-five series in Arlington, Texas. It will be the first home game of the playoffs for Texas, w
(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) The Atlanta Falcons' air attack finally came to life in a 21-19 Week 5 win over the Houston Texans. Quarterback Desmond Ridder connected with 10 different receivers on his way to passing for a career-high 329 yards and a touchdown. Ridder was especially strong when his team needed him the most.After the Texans took a 19-18 lead with 1:49 remaining, Ridder orchestrated a 10-pla
(Photo credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports) The Kansas City Chiefs did not practice Monday ahead of a short week, but their league-mandated estimated injury report listed tight end Travis Kelce as "did not participate" with an ankle injury. Kelce hurt the ankle Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings before returning to the game and making a touchdown grab in Kansas City's 27-20 win. NFL Network reported after the game
(Photo credit: Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK) Georgia football fans have plenty of reason to be happy that a former Florida baseball commit is now running the Bulldogs' offense. As No. 1 Georgia begins preparations to visit Vanderbilt on Saturday, coach Kirby Smart pointed to quarterback Carson Beck's baseball background as a major reason why Beck can handle the pressures of facing a heavy blitz when leading the na
(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson tried to take responsibility Monday for calling the wrong play in the Hurricanes' improbable loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday, but head coach Mario Cristobal was not having it. "I made the wrong call," Cristobal said at his weekly news conference. "I take full ownership in not taking a knee and giving them the opportunity to have a
One of the biggest idols in the world of MMA, Conor McGregor, is coming to Sofia in a few days. He will be a special guest and participant in the spectacular event - "A PROPER NIGHT WITH CONOR MCGREGOR", which will be held on October 19 in the "Arena Sofia" hall, in partnership with the National Sports Base.
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Travis Wingfield
Another lopsided victory at Hard Rock Stadium gives Miami best start since 2003.
Hard Rock Stadium has been one of the best homefield advantages in the NFL. Winners in 14 of their last 16 at home, Miami climbs back into the driver's seat of the AFC East at 4-1. That mark is tied for best in the conference with the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Here are three takeaways from t