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Kyrgios confirms he won't compete at the Australian Open

Dec. 09, 2023 19:45 PM EST

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he won't compete at the Australian Open next month because of ongoing injury concerns. The 28-year-old Australian said on social media he'll miss the Grand Slam for a second straight year and did not put a timeline on his...

Dolphins look to stretch winning streak to four games when they host Titans in prime time

Dec. 09, 2023 17:34 PM EST

TENNESSEE (4-8) at MIAMI (9-3) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN OPENING LINE: Dolphins by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Titans 5-7; Dolphins 8-4 LAST MEETING: Titans won 34-3 on Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. ...

Pastrnak scores twice as Bruins beat Coyotes 5-3

Dec. 09, 2023 17:15 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak had two goals and an assist, Trent Frederic added two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 on Saturday. Charlie Coyle also scored for Boston and Kevin Shattenkirk got his 99th career goal as the Bruins won for the fourth time...

Packers' Christian Watson out Monday night against Giants with hamstring injury

Dec. 09, 2023 16:05 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson won’t play Monday night against the New York Giants due to a hamstring injury. The Packers issued an injury report Saturday that ruled Watson out for the game. Watson hurt his hamstring late in the fourth...

Browns rookie RT Dawand Jones to miss game vs Jaguars, QB Joe Flacco elevated from practice squad

Dec. 09, 2023 14:07 PM EST

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland rookie right tackle Dawand Jones will miss Sunday's game against Jacksonville with a knee injury, a blow to the Browns who are tying to stay in the AFC playoff hunt. Jones has played exceptionally well after moving into the starting lineup in Week 1, when...

Dolphins place starting LB Jerome Baker on IR with knee injury; rule RG Rob Hunt out vs Titans

Dec. 09, 2023 13:04 PM EST

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are placing starting linebacker Jerome Baker on injured reserve with a knee injury, coach Mike McDaniel said Saturday. Baker injured his left knee in the second quarter of last week's win over the Washington Commanders when teammate...

Steelers star LB T.J. Watt placed in concussion protocol after reporting symptoms on Friday

Dec. 09, 2023 11:38 AM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed star outside linebacker T.J. Watt in concussion protocol. The perennial All-Pro and Defensive Player of the Year candidate reported concussion-like symptoms to team doctors on Friday, the day after a 21-18 loss to New England. ...

Saints QB Derek Carr clears concussion protocol, could play vs. Panthers

Dec. 08, 2023 20:33 PM EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Derek Carr cleared the concussion protocol on Friday evening, increasing the liklelihood that he'll start on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Carr, who left New Orleans' 33-28 loss to Detroit last week with a concussion as well as shoulder...

Justin Jefferson set to return as Vikings face the Raiders

Dec. 08, 2023 20:01 PM EST

MINNESOTA (6-6) at LAS VEGAS (5-7) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE: Vikings by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Vikings 7-5; Raiders 6-6. SERIES RECORD: Raiders lead 9-6. LAST MEETING: Vikings...

Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller out vs. Vikings with shoulder injury

Dec. 08, 2023 20:00 PM EST

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Left tackle Kolton Miller, the Las Vegas Raiders' best offensive lineman, will not play in Sunday's home game against the Minnesota Vikings because of a lingering shoulder injury. Miller played in the Raiders' most recent game two weeks ago against Kansas...