5 early predictions for the DII men's basketball season5 early predictions for the DII men's basketball season
Wayne Cavadi looks at top teams, big scorers and some potential surprises for 2024-25.Day: October 8, 2024
Wayne Cavadi looks at top teams, big scorers and some potential surprises for 2024-25.Why the Stars will win the Cup, and predictions for every NHL team’s finish in the 2024-25 seasonWhy the Stars will win the Cup, and predictions for every NHL team’s finish in the 2024-25 season
With opening night upon us, we reveal which teams will make the Cup Final, the clubs poised to make the playoffs and who’ll be on the outside.
Carr (oblique) leaves Saints’ loss; MRI up nextCarr (oblique) leaves Saints’ loss; MRI up next
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr exited Monday’s 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with an oblique injury in the fourth quarter, and the veteran told reporters after the game that an MRI is scheduled for Tuesday to assess the severity.
Source: Chiefs more optimistic about Rice’s kneeSource: Chiefs more optimistic about Rice’s knee
There’s optimism Rashee Rice’s knee injury isn’t as significant as initially feared, but it’s still unlikely he returns this season, a source told ESPN.
Chiefs’ offense cruises past Saints in MNF as Kansas City moves to 5-0Chiefs’ offense cruises past Saints in MNF as Kansas City moves to 5-0
The Saints struggled all night and saw QB Derek Carr leave the game with an oblique injury in the fourth quarter.
Wendell Carter Jr., Magic Agree To Three-Year, $59M ExtensionWendell Carter Jr., Magic Agree To Three-Year, $59M Extension
Wendell Carter Jr. and the Orlando Magic have agreed to a three-year, $59 million contract extension. Carter signed for his maximum available amount and has $82 million through 28-29, though the Magic hold a team option for 28-29.
In 55 games last season, Carter averaged 11.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 25.8 minutes.
The Magic acquired Carter in 2021 as part of the Nikola Vucevic deal. Carter and the Magic subsequently signed a four-year, $50 million rookie scale extension a few months later in October 2021.
Carter is represented by Mike Miller of LIFT Sports Management.
Paco Lopez hits 4000 winsPaco Lopez hits 4000 wins
Jockey Paco Lopez, who turns 39 on October 17, hit the 4000 win mark on Sunday at Keeneland 17 years after winning his first race at Calder Race Course. Find out more about his career here.
Mikal Bridges To Wait Until After Season To Discuss Contract Extension With KnicksMikal Bridges To Wait Until After Season To Discuss Contract Extension With Knicks
Mikal Bridges will wait until after this season to discuss a contract extension with the New York Knicks, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Bridges will become eligible to sign a two-year, $72.5 million extension on October 1. Bobby Marks reported last month that Bridges is unlikely to sign that extension.
Bridges is currently restricted by the league’s six-month rule where players are limited to four total years under contract during the first six month after a trade.
Bridges had two years left on his deal when he was acquired by the Knicks.
Bridges will be eligible for a four-year, $157 million extension next offseason.
‘Instincts took over’: Carpenter’s HR evens ALDS‘Instincts took over’: Carpenter’s HR evens ALDS
Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the ninth inning, and the Tigers stunned the Guardians 3-0 in Game 2 on Monday to even the ALDS.
Yanks give Berti first pro start at 1B in Game 2Yanks give Berti first pro start at 1B in Game 2
Jon Berti will make his first professional start at first base when the Yankees play the Royals in Game 2 of the AL Division Series on Monday night.