(Photo credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports) Due to issues with his surgically repaired left hip, Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom likely won't return this season, general manager Brian MacLellan said Monday. Backstrom, 35, hasn't been ruled out for the season, but he is expected to go on long-term injured reserve soon. Last week, Backstrom took a leave of absence after it appeared he would be a healthy scra
(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) When Jon Rahm announced he was backing out of TGL, the new indoor golf league spearheaded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, it ignited rumors that the Spaniard might be planning a leap from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf. McIlroy doesn't see it that way. The four-time major champion spoke with reporters at a press conference for his TGL team, Boston Common, on Monday and said Rahm h
(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports) Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh raised the energy at the university football facility with a guest appearance from pro wrestling legend Ric Flair. A few hours later, Harbaugh took to the microphone to remind critics of the program can feel free to unload on him, but not his family or players."Nobody wants criticism. That's why I work so hard to do everything right - both o
(Photo credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports) Golden Boot winner Sophia Smith and Portland Thorns teammate Sam Coffey headline the 2023 National Women's Soccer League Best XI announced Monday. The San Diego Wave (defender Naomi Girma and midfielder Jaedyn Shaw) and NJ/NY Gotham (defender Ali Krieger and forward Lynn Williams) also placed two players on the first team. Also voted to the Best XI first team were Houston Dash
(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) The New Jersey Devils dubbed star forward Jack Hughes week-to-week due to an upper-body injury. Hughes was hurt Friday night during the first period of the Devils' game at the St. Louis Blues. He was driving toward the net at full speed when he appeared to slip and then went awkwardly into the end boards. He came back for his next shift but left after 59 seconds. Hughes is de
(Photo credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports) Medical testing revealed that Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen was suffering from a "blood clotting issue," the team announced Monday. "There is currently no timetable for his return, but we are confident that Freddie will be able to make a full recovery," Hurricanes president and general manager Don Waddell said in a statement. The Hurricanes said earlier
(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports) Craig Counsell was named manager of the Chicago Cubs on Monday, hiring him away from division rival Milwaukee after firing David Ross to clear the position. Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer confirmed the moves in an announcement Monday afternoon, hours after reports pointed to Chicago as the "mystery team" involved in the competitive pursuit of the managerial free agent Counsell.
(Photo credit: Lindsey Wasson-USA TODAY Sports) The St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-hander Riley O'Brien from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations. Also Monday, the Cardinals claimed infielder/outfielder Jared Young off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. O'Brien, 28, appeared in one game for Seattle in 2022 and one game for the Cincinnati Reds in 2021. He is 0-1 with a 7.71 ERA, three strikeouts, four walks and t
Colombo [Sri Lanka], November 7 (ANI): Following outrage over Sri Lanka's humiliating 302-run defeat against India in the ongoing Cricket World Cup, Sri Lankan Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe suspended the whole Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board, the Sri Lanka-based Daily Mirror reported on Monday. Ranasinghe also appointed an Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), chaired by World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatun
New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews didn't hold back in expressing his frustration and anger over his timed out dismissal during their clash against Bangladesh in the ongoing World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. A rare moment in the history of cricket took place in the 25th over of the first innings. Mathews was adjudged timed out after he failed to arrive at the crease wi
New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan backed his decision to stick with the call for Angelo Mathews's dismissal following their three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the ongoing World Cup on Monday. One of the rarest moments in the history of cricket took place in the 25th over of the first innings. Mathews was adjudged 'timed out' after he failed to arrive at the crease within two minut
New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis expressed his "disappointment" regarding the umpires' decision to uphold Angelo Mathews's 'timed out' dismissal during their three-wicket loss to Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. An unprecedented moment in the history of cricket took place in the 25th over of the first innings. Mathews was adjudged timed out after he failed to arrive at t
(Photo credit: Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK) Georgia stayed undefeated and has the traditional SEC reward waiting this week: another ranked opponent, this time in the form of Ole Miss. The Bulldogs outlasted Missouri, 30-21, remaining undefeated and getting another step closer to having All-American tight end Brock Bowers back in the fold. "He's been great," Georgia coach Kirby Smart said. "He's done everything w
(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) The Atlanta Falcons will start Taylor Heinicke at quarterback for the second straight week this Sunday at Arizona. Replacing the benched Desmond Ridder, Heinicke was 21-for-38 passing for 268 yards with one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 31-28 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Arthur Smith confirmed Monday that Heinicke will be back under center when
(Photo credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK) The NCAA has joined Central Michigan's investigation into whether an unknown man who was spotted on the Chippewas' sideline wearing their gear earlier this season was former Michigan football analyst Connor Stalions. Stalions resigned from his position at Michigan last Friday after initially serving a suspension with pay while the NCAA investigated whether
(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) New York Mets right-hander Adam Ottavino is declining his $6.75 million option to become a free agent, the New York Post reported Monday. Ottavino, who turns 38 on Nov. 22, finished 1-7 with a 3.21 ERA and 12 saves in 66 relief appearances in 2023. He is 39-41 with a 3.42 ERA and 45 saves in 664 games (three starts) with the St. Louis Cardinals (2010), Colorado Rockies (2012-
(Photo credit: George Walker IV / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK) Vanderbilt, fresh off back-to-back NIT appearances, hopes to start a successful march towards an NCAA Tournament bid when it opens its season against Presbyterian on Tuesday night in Nashville, Tenn. The Commodores were 10-12 on Feb. 1 of last season after being demolished, 101-44, at Alabama. They won 10 of their next 11 games -- which included five v
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 6 (ANI): Following his match-winning century against South Africa in India's ICC World Cup match, which helped him equal Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons, star India batter Virat Kohli on Sunday admitted that for him 'Master Blaster' is always going to be a "Number one" cricketer. Kohli said never in his wildest dream he thought about achieving the milestone. With a stunning
New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): Upset with his contentious timed-out dismissal, experienced Sri Lankan all-rounder and former skipper Angelo Mathews had his own back on Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, giving him a send-off after dismissing him in the second innings. Letting out a roar after sending the Bangladesh skipper on his way, Mathews let Shakib know that his time on the field was over. The trigger for the
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 6 (ANI): Ahead of his side's ICC Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan, Australian batter Steve Smith said that he suffered an episode of vertigo over the last day or so and expressed hope that he will train and be able to overcome it fully. Australia will take on Afghanistan in their Cricket World Cup match at Mumbai. Australia are at third spot with five wins and two losses a
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 6 (ANI): ICC Global Ambassador Sachin Tendulkar met the Afghanistan team ahead of their upcoming World Cup clash against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium. The Afghanistan team are riding high on confidence on the eve of the clash which could potentially define their chances of qualifying for the semi-final. As Afghanistan continue to dream of an elusive final-four spot, Sachin arriv
Panaji (Goa)[India], November 6 (ANI): Former World No. 1 archer Deepika Kumari hogged the limelight on the 12th day of the 37th National Games with two gold and a silver at the Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi while Olympian Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar once again underlined his supremacy in 50m Rifle 3-position shooting event in Manderem. Table toppers Maharashtra, third-placed Haryana and Assam shared the other gold m
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) The Vikings are planning to start Joshua Dobbs at quarterback this week against the visiting New Orleans Saints, Minnesota coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday. Dobbs said rookie quarterback Jaren Hall is in the concussion protocol, along with wide receiver K.J. Osborn. Both players left Sunday's win against the Atlanta Falcons with head injuries. Dobbs -- acquired fiv
(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports) The Chicago Cubs are hiring manager Craig Counsell from the division rival Milwaukee Brewers to replace David Ross, The Athletic and ESPN reported Monday. Counsell, whose contract with Milwaukee expired Oct. 31, had been linked to both the New York Mets' and Cleveland Guardians' vacancies. Counsell, 53, went 707-625 in nine seasons with the Cubs' National League Central neighb
(Photo credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports) Cleveland Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. will be placed on injured reserve after suffering an MCL injury in his right knee, coach Kevin Stefanski told NFL Network Monday. Wills, 24, will miss at least the next four games but is reportedly not expected to miss the entire season. Wills was injured in Sunday's 27-0 win over the Arizona Cardinals when running back Kareem H