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Murray stops 25 shots in first start in 21 months, Maple Leafs hand Sabres 12th straight loss, 6-3

Dec. 20, 2024 22:04 PM EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Matt Murray made 25 saves in his first NHL start in nearly 21 months, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Buffalo 6-3 to extend the Sabres' skid to 0-9-3 on Friday night. Third-liners Max Domi, Bobby McMann and Nicholas Robertson had a goal and assist each, and...

Halftime speech by Derwin James could be key to a late-season push by the Chargers

Dec. 20, 2024 13:59 PM EST

If the Los Angeles Chargers are able to put together a late-season run and advance far in the playoffs, a big reason will be what Derwin James Jr. did at halftime Thursday night. With the Chargers trailing the Denver Broncos 21-13 and playing their worst stretch of football this...

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says defensive tackle Christian Barmore's return to health is top priority

Dec. 20, 2024 13:28 PM EST

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says there's been no discussion about defensive tackle Christian Barmore's future beyond helping him return to health after landing on the reserve non-football illness list. The team didn't specify why the 25-year-old was placed on the...

Carter, McGrady and Altidore's new stake in Buffalo Bills brings diversity to NFL owners' table

Dec. 20, 2024 13:14 PM EST

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The chance to rub shoulders with quarterback Josh Allen and use their Toronto connections to broaden the Buffalo Bills’ reach into Canada’s largest city wasn’t the only thing on the minds of former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady and soccer’s Jozy...

Bills have turned the tables on former nemesis Patriots ahead of teams' 1st meeting this season

Dec. 19, 2024 18:32 PM EST

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Nothing has changed in coach Sean McDermott’s approach even as his Buffalo Bills have turned the tables and wrenched control of the AFC East from their longtime nemesis, the New England Patriots. Once the so-called hunters during New England's Bill...

Buffalo Sabres seeking solutions while knowing it's solely on them to put a stop to 0-8-3 skid

Dec. 19, 2024 18:16 PM EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Coach Lindy Ruff and the Buffalo Sabres have tried everything from benching players to providing extra days off, shuffling lines to even a pep talk from owner Terry Pegula, and nothing has worked to lift the team from its latest double-digit skid. The one...

Lions look to pick themselves up against struggling Bears after getting 'popped in the mouth'

Dec. 19, 2024 17:51 PM EST

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Already banged up, the Detroit Lions were beaten, too, last week. This seems as good a time as any to visit Chicago. The Lions will try to get back to winning when they play the struggling Bears after having their franchise-record 11-game streak stopped. ...

Lions look to bounce back against struggling Bears after having 11-game win streak snapped

Dec. 19, 2024 17:20 PM EST

Detroit (12-2) at Chicago (4-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 7½. Against the spread: Lions 9-5; Bears 6-6-2. Series record: Bears lead 105-79-5. Last meeting: Lions beat Bears 23-20 in Detroit on Nov....

Texans visit the Chiefs for Saturday matinee with all eyes on KC QB Patrick Mahomes' ankle injury

Dec. 19, 2024 12:35 PM EST

Houston (9-5) at Kansas City (13-1) Saturday, 1 p.m. EST, NBC/Peacock BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 3. Against the spread: Texans 6-6-2, Chiefs 6-8. Series record: Chiefs lead 9-5. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Texans 30-24 in OT...

Buffalo hosts Olson and Vermont

Dec. 19, 2024 04:18 AM EST

Vermont Catamounts (5-7) at Buffalo Bulls (9-0) Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Vermont faces Buffalo after Anna Olson scored 21 points in Vermont's 68-63 loss to the Quinnipiac Bobcats. The Bulls are 6-0 on their home court. Buffalo...