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Pelicans add CJ McCollum and Herb Jones to growing injury list

Nov. 01, 2024 19:47 PM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Willie Green learned Friday that starting guard CJ McCollum and top defender Herb Jones would be joining point guard Dejounte Murray on the injury list for multiple weeks, the New Orleans Pelicans coach tried to look on the bright side. “We’re grateful...

Magic missing All-Star Paolo Banchero with injury, scratch starting C Wendell Carter Jr. before game

Nov. 01, 2024 19:24 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Already missing All-Star forward Paolo Banchero with an injury, the Orlando Magic scratched starting center Wendell Carter Jr. just minutes before their game Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team said Carter is out with tendinitis in his right...

Rams receiver Puka Nacua questionable to face Seahawks after tweaking knee in practice

Nov. 01, 2024 19:23 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is questionable to play against Seattle on Sunday after aggravating a knee injury in practice this week. Nacua originally hurt his right knee in training camp before aggravating it in the opener at Detroit, forcing him to...

SEC cracks down on coaches and teams faking injuries to slow hurry-up offenses

Nov. 01, 2024 19:07 PM EDT

The Southeastern Conference is cracking down on its players falling down and feigning injuries. In a letter to league coaches and athletic directors that was shared with The Associated Press on Friday, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey told teams to “stop any and all activity related to...

Falcons place rookie DT Ruke Orhorhoro on injured reserve

Nov. 01, 2024 18:27 PM EDT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons placed rookie defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro on injured reserve Friday with an ankle issue. Orhorhoro was injured in a 31-26 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last weekend. He will miss at least the next four games, beginning...

Cowboys looking for more efficient passing from Prescott in visit to NFC South-leading Falcons

Nov. 01, 2024 18:02 PM EDT

Dallas (3-4) at Atlanta (5-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 2 1/2 Series record: Cowboys lead 19-11. Against the spread: Cowboys 2-5, Falcons 4-4. Last meeting: Cowboys beat Falcons 43-3 on Nov. 14,...

World Series MVP Freddie Freeman played with rib injury throughout the postseason

Nov. 01, 2024 17:20 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — World Series MVP Freddie Freeman played with a rib injury during the Dodgers' run to the championship, in addition to his other ailments. Freeman said at Friday’s World Series celebration that he had an intercostal strain. The painful injury involving the ribs...

Packers dealing with injury issues in secondary while QB Jordan Love's status remains uncertain

Nov. 01, 2024 17:18 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — While Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love’s status remains uncertain, the Packers know their secondary will be at less than full strength Sunday against the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions. The Packers (6-2) released an injury report Friday that ruled out...

White Sox decline $25 million option on Yoán Moncada, $7.5 million option on Max Stassi

Nov. 01, 2024 16:22 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The White Sox declined a $25 million option on third baseman Yoán Moncada on Friday after he missed almost the entire season because of a left adductor strain. Chicago also turned down a $7.5 million option on catcher Max Stassi. The 29-year-old...

Injured Micah Parsons and DaRon Bland are out again for Cowboys against Falcons

Nov. 01, 2024 16:13 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys will have to wait at least another week for the return of pass rusher Micah Parsons and record-setting cornerback DaRon Bland. Parsons was ruled out for a fourth consecutive game with a high ankle sprain, and Bland's season debut won't come...