(Photo credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Wild won't have star forward Kirill Kaprizov or goaltender Filip Gustavsson for the near future. Both were injured during Saturday's 4-2 road loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Kaprizov is expected to miss one to two weeks with an upper-body injury, while Gustavsson could miss two weeks with a lower-body injury, The Athletic reported. The Wild placed Gustavsson on inj
(Photo credit: Abigail Dollins/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK) Former Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has committed to Florida State, ESPN reported Monday. He passed for 2,638 yards and 21 touchdowns in his lone season with the Beavers after transferring from Clemson. Uiagalelei had been deciding whether to choose a third school or enter the 2024 NFL Draft, per reports. He led Oregon State to an 8-4 regul
(Photo credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports) South Carolina remained atop the Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll Monday, although the Gamecocks no longer were the consensus choice. After South Carolina (12-0) was the unanimous No. 1 team in the country the past six weeks, the team received 34 of the 35 first-place votes to kick off the new year. No. 2 UCLA (12-0) received one first-place vote after a
The year 2024 may have only just begun but it looks set to be an action-packed one. With a number of pivotal political, environmental, cultural and athletic events on the horizon, it can be difficult to keep track of what's to come. FRANCE 24 sets out a a timeline of a few major events that are certain to define 2024.
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(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Not all members of the Los Angeles Rams will be able to celebrate a playoff berth Monday after kicker Lucas Havrisik was waived. With a strong foot but wayward aim, the final straw for the Rams was Havrisik's two missed extra points during Sunday's 26-25 road victory over the New York Giants. Without those two points, the Giants lined up for a game-winning field goal in th
(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) The Denver Broncos announced that Jarrett Stidham would remain the starting quarterback for the Week 18 finale Sunday against the host Las Vegas Raiders. Russell Wilson will again serve as QB2. Stidham led Denver to a 16-9 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. However, the Broncos (8-8) were eliminated from playoff contention by virtue of Kansas City's win over C
(Photo credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports) Jacksonville Jaguars standout returner and wide receiver Jamal Agnew sustained a fracture in his lower leg Sunday and is done for the rest of the season. Head coach Doug Pederson announced Agnew's injury to reporters Monday. Agnew, 28, coming off a Pro Bowl campaign in 2022, averaged 10.3 yards on punt returns and 26.1 yards per kick return this season. He also had 14 catch
(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) In his 10-plus seasons as Northwestern's head coach, Chris Collins has accomplished some things that once seemed impossible in Evanston. He has led the Wildcats to their first two NCAA Tournament appearances and their first two wins over a top-ranked team, which includes Purdue's only loss this season. However, Collins is still waiting to enjoy his first victory on Illinois' h
(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) Florida Atlantic had plenty of riches to enjoy when it returned from a productive trip to Las Vegas, but the winnings wasted away on Florida's west coast. The 17th-ranked Owls (10-3) attempt to make a rapid recovery from Saturday's jarring upset in Fort Myers and rebound against East Carolina inTuesday night's American Athletic Conference debut in Boca Raton, Fla. Following l
(Photo credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports) Reigning national champion UConn will come off a pronounced layoff on Tuesday evening when Big East rival DePaul visits Storrs, Conn. The No. 4 Huskies likely appreciated the chance to regroup after a 69-65 home win against St. John's on Dec. 23. "I think we showed a little bit of fatigue," Huskies coach Dan Hurley said then. "These guys have earned the ... days off, and
New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey has called for an urgent need for accountability on the part of the Referee Department, urging officials to take serious note of the continuous errors and mounting refereeing issues this season in India's top two leagues, the ISL and the I-League. The AIFF president chaired a virtual meeting on Sunday to discuss ways to furth
Manchester [UK], January 1 (ANI): Manchester United confirmed the departure of Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek on a loan deal to Eintracht Frankfurt as the winter transfer window opened on Monday. The club released an official statement to announce the departure of the midfielder which read, "Donny van de Beek has signed for Eintracht Frankfurt on loan from Manchester United."Donny will join the Bundesliga side for the
Leh [India], January 1 (ANI): The Ice Hockey Association of Ladakh has revealed the names and logos of 15 teams that will take part in the first-ever Ice Hockey League in Ladakh from January 3 to January 13. According to a press release, the revelation was done via a roadshow with Royal Enfield riders being flagged in by Sonam Chosjor, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Leh. The riders rode from the NDS Sports complex
Kabul [Afghanistan], January 1 (ANI): Taliban-appointed acting Defence Minister Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that the attacks on mosques, monasteries, religious scholars and public gatherings that took place after Taliban seized power were carried out after foreigners, particularly the citizens of Tajikistan. He said that Pakistani citizens were involved in organising many attacks, Afghanistan-based TOLO News repo
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 1 (ANI): Actor Kajol loves to spend time with her near and dear ones. She celebrated her New Year with family and shared glimpses of the celebration with them. She can be seen posing with her husband Ajay Devgn, daughter Nysa Devgn, and son Yug. In another picture, Ajay's mother Veena Devgan also joined them and the last one featured Ajay's sister Neelam Devgan and nephew Daanish. Tak
Madrid [Spain], January 1 (ANI): Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham set his targets for 2024 as he continues to shine for the La Liga giants. Last month, the young English midfielder created a milestone by becoming the first Real Madrid player to win the 'Golden Boy Award' in Turin. The 20-year-old made his place from a list of 25 finalists, including his Los Blancos teammate Arda Guler. Since his arrival in Spain, he has m
(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield avoided serious injury after taking a late hit in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Saints and is expected to play in Week 18. Mayfield absorbed a blow to the ribs from Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu but remained in the game, although he appeared uncomfortable afterward. X-rays were negative and Mayfiel
(Photo credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Miami standout pass-rusher Bradley Chubb tore his right ACL in the final minutes of the Dolphins' blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, ESPN and NFL Network reported. An MRI on Monday confirmed what the team feared. Chubb, the team leader in sacks with 11, is now done for the playoffs and a big chunk of the 2024 season. Chubb, inexplicably still on the field, suf
(Photo credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports) Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh hasn't decided if Lamar Jackson will play in Week 18, but it likely doesn't matter when it comes to the NFL Most Valuable Player award. Jackson all but locked up his second MVP in five years with his five-touchdown performance in Sunday's 56-19 dismantling of the visiting Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Jackson, who assumed the lead in th
(Photo credit: Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK) Purdue stayed at No. 1 in the first Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll of the new year, released on Monday. The Boilermakers (12-1) received 49 of 63 first-place votes after running their winning streak to five games with an 80-53 rout of Eastern Kentucky on Friday. No. 2 Kansas (12-1) got five votes and No. 3 Houston (13-0) collected
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The Ravens will have another short week to close out the regular season.
Baltimore and Pittsburgh will play Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET at M&T Bank Stadium in Week 18.
The Ravens were on a short week last week after playing on "Monday Night Football" in San Francisco, plus having to fly back across the country. Now they'll get one fewer day of rest before their finale.
The game has much
(Photo credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK) Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced Monday that he's sticking with Mason Rudolph in the Week 18 finale against rival Baltimore. Tomlin said the health of season-long starting quarterback Kenny Pickett is not in question. Pickett, who had been recovering from an ankle injury, returned to practice in limited fashion last week. "I think Kenny
(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) Former Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward announced Monday that he is turning pro. "What's up. It's Cam Ward and I'll be declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft," he posted Monday on social media. Ward announced on Dec. 1 that he would enter the transfer portal while weighing his options with the draft. Miami and Florida State were among the programs reportedly hoping t
(Photo credit: Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK) New York Giants starting right tackle Tyre Phillips will have surgery for a torn quadriceps muscle, head coach Brian Daboll confirmed Monday. Phillips sustained the injury Sunday and was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of a 26-25 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in East Rutherford, N.J. He played in 10 games this season (nine starts). A third-round
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is dealing with a mild ankle sprain, NFL Network reported. He will have more tests Monday after being spotted leaving Sunday's game with crutches and a walking boot. Smith, 25, caught just three passes for 30 yards in the 35-31 home loss against the Arizona Cardinals. The 2021 first-round pick has 81 catches for 1,066 yards