(Photo credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports) One of the NHL's highest scoring teams will add a future Hall of Fame forward to its lineup on Thursday. Patrick Kane, who has scored 451 goals during his illustrious 16-season career, signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Nov. 29. He will make his season debut against the visiting San Jose Sharks, coach Derek Lalonde confirmed Wednesday. Kane underwent
(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) The Boston Bruins had to weather some storms during their recently completed stretch of nine games in 16 days, including a rare three-game skid. Both the busy part of the schedule and the losing streak are in the past as Boston experienced a much-needed three days away from game action. The Bruins have now won three straight games entering Thursday's date with the visiting Bu
(Photo credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports) Juan Soto will be wearing pinstripes next season. The New York Yankees acquired the 25-year-old outfielder from the San Diego Padres on Wednesday in a seven-player blockbuster, multiple outlets reported. The Yankees agreed to send right-handed pitchers Michael King, Drew Thorpe and Jhonny Brito, left-hander Randy Vasquez and catcher Kyle Higashioka to the Padres in exchange fo
(Photo credit: BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK) One major college football rivalry got extended and another is reportedly on the verge amid the changing landscape of schools switching conferences heading into the 2024 season. Texas and Oklahoma announced the extension of their Red River Rivalry through the 2036 season. Both are jumping to the SEC next year but their annual game will continue to be played at
(Photo credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports) New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr was a limited practice participant on Wednesday, just three days after sustaining his second concussion of the season. Carr remains in concussion protocol and would have to be cleared by an independent neurologist before he could be available for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Carr also is listed with injuries to his rib
(Photo credit: Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK) Five-star combo guard and the consensus No. 2 recruit Dylan Harper committed to Rutgers on Wednesday, giving the Scarlet Knights two of the top three prospects in the Class of 2024. Harper, the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, chose Rutgers over Duke, Auburn, Kansas and Indiana among his nine offers. He follows in the footsteps of his older brothe
(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) The third and final leg in horse racing's Triple Crown will have a new venue in 2024 as the Belmont States is set to move to Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Massive renovations at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., are set to take up to two years at a cost of $455 million, with some speculation that the Belmont could be held at Saratoga in 2025 as well. "It's good w
(Photo credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports) The Buffalo Bills opened the practice window for tight end Dawson Knox and cornerback Kaiir Elam on Wednesday, with both logging a full practice. Meanwhile, quarterback Josh Allen remained on the injury report even coming out of the team's bye week. He, too, was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Knox has been on injured reserve since Oct. 26 with a wrist injury t
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday reached a one-year deal with reliever Craig Kimbrel with a club option for 2025. The team did not announce financial terms but multiple reports said the deal is worth $13 million. The addition of the right-hander aids a Baltimore bullpen that will be without incumbent closer Felix Bautista, who will likely miss the entire 2024 season aft
(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) The Indiana Pacers' improbable run through the inaugural NBA in-season tournament continues Thursday night when they attempt to take down the Eastern Conference's top seed, the Milwaukee Bucks, in the semifinals at Las Vegas. The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the West semifinal later Thursday, with the two winners advancing to the tournament fi
(Photo credit: Jenna Watson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK) Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Al-Quadin Muhammad was suspended six games without pay by the NFL on Wednesday for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Muhammad has not appeared in a game this season. The suspension will span the final five games of the regular season. He will either sit out a playoff game -- should Indianapolis