ST. PAUL, Minn. – Craig Leipold smiles as he surveys the scene from his center-ice suite at a bustling Xcel Energy Center for a preseason game against the lowly Chicago Blackhawks. The Minnesota Wild owner has just taken his private plane back from the NHL’s Board of Governors meeting in New York, where commissioner Gary … Read more
HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL MONDAY’S RESULTS City Section Birmingham 40, Cleveland 0 Chatsworth 22, El Camino Real 12 Crenshaw 24, Hawkins 6 Crenshaw 27, Washington 6 Dorsey 18, King/Drew 14 Eagle Rock 59, Lincoln 0 Foshay 33, Santee 12 Foshay 38, Stella Academy 0 Fremont 21, Dorsey 20 GALA 27, L.A. Jordan 0 Jefferson 20, … Read more
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers plan to put right-hander Keider Montero on the mound against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series on Wednesday, when one team will earn an edge in the best-of-five series. Cleveland will counter with righty Alex Cobb, whose previous appearance in the playoffs was in 2013 … Read more
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The NFL has placed New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on the exempt list while he goes through the legal process following his arrest on charges that he shoved his girlfriend’s head into the wall and choked her. Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said Wednesday that Peppers won’t be with the team “in … Read more
Head coach Doug Pederson says Campbell will likely return Week 7 vs. Patriots FILE – Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (32) takes the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell signed a four-year, $76.5 million contract extension Tuesday, … Read more
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ Kirk Cousins delivered a signature moment to his career last Thursday night with 509 yards passing capped by a game-ending TD pass in overtime in Atlanta’s 36-30 victory over Tampa Bay. It still fell short … Read more
Jeff Ulbrich was in the middle of putting together the game plan for the New York Jets’ defense when he got the news that stunned him — and the rest of the NFL. Robert Saleh was out as the head coach. And Ulbrich was taking over for the rest of the season. “And then four … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The two teams suing NASCAR asked a judge for a preliminary injunction Wednesday so they can compete next season under the charter system they are challenging as their antitrust case moves through federal court. 23XI Racing, which is owned by Michael Jordan, veteran driver Denny Hamlin and Curtis Polk, and Front Row … Read more
Manchester City have won the Premier League four times in a row and are unbeaten after seven matches this season. But they are more likely to be relegated than Brighton & Hove Albion, Fulham and West Ham United, according to bookmakers. City are 12/1 to be relegated this season, with Arsenal and Liverpool, their two … Read more
This article is part of our Origin Stories series, an inside look at the backstories of the clubs, drivers, and people fueling the sport. En route to Brazil, near the end of the 2022 season, Red Bull Formula One boss Christian Horner stopped off in the United States for a meeting that could be decisive … Read more