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New Orleans Pelicans Anthony Davis

National

Pelicans’ Davis to miss up to two weeks

NEW ORLEANS (UPI) -- New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis will miss one to two weeks of action due to a finger sprain. The Pelicans announced Davis' injury status on Saturday. He suffered the left index finger injury while playing against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday in Portland. "Anthony Davis sustained a left index finger sprain in last night's game," the Pelicans said in a statement. "Davis is expected to be out approximately 1-2 weeks." Davis had a game-high […]

todayJanuary 20, 2019 84

Colorado Rockies New York Yankees Adam Ottavino

MLB News

Yankees agree to deal with reliever Ottavino

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The New York Yankees and relief pitcher Adam Ottavino agreed to a contract on Thursday, bolstering the team's stout bullpen. Sources told The Athletic and ESPN that it's a three-year contract worth $27 million. Ottavino has a pending physical before the deal becomes official. The 33-year-old pitcher joins Zach Britton, Dellin Betances, Chad Green, Jonathan Holder, Tommy Kahnle and Aroldis Chapman in the Yankees' bullpen. Ottavino played for the Colorado Rockies last season and rebounded from […]

todayJanuary 18, 2019 101

Connor Hellebuyck Winnipeg Jets

NHL News

Hellebuyck, Jets cruise past Predators

NASHVILLE (UPI) -- The Winnipeg Jets scored first and didn't look back, defeating the Nashville Predators 5-1 on Thursday night at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The Jets (31-14-2) extended their winning streak to four games and increased their Central Division lead over Nashville (28-17-4) to four points following the victory. Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck steadied Winnipeg with 37 saves on 38 shots (.974 save percentage). The Predators edged the Jets in shots on goal (38 to 34) but struggled to figure […]

todayJanuary 17, 2019 99

Vancouver Canucks Michael Del Zotto Anaheim Ducks

NHL News

Ducks acquire Del Zotto in trade with Canucks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (UPI) -- The Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman Michael Del Zotto in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks late Wednesday night, the teams announced. The Canucks received defenseman Luke Schenn and a 2020 seventh-round pick in the deal. The 28-year-old Del Zotto has 215 points (54 goals, 161 assists) in his career. He has played in 589 career NHL games with the New York Rangers, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers and Canucks. Del Zotto had four points in 23 games […]

todayJanuary 17, 2019 58

Austin FC MLS

Entertainment

Austin FC to join MLS as 27th club, will play in 2021

AUSTIN (UPI) -- Austin FC will join Major League Soccer as the league's 27th club, MLS commissioner Don Garber said in a statement Tuesday. Austin FC will become the third MLS team in Texas, joining the Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas. Garber announced the news alongside Austin FC chairman and CEO Anthony Precourt and Austin mayor Steve Adler. "Austin is a thriving metropolitan city -- the personification of what we mean when we say MLS is a 'League for a […]

todayJanuary 16, 2019 74

Saints

National

Saints survive Eagles, advance to NFC Championship

NEW ORLEANS (UPI) -- The New Orleans Saints demoralized the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of a comeback win Sunday in New Orleans, earning a spot in the NFC title game. New Orleans used an 18-play, 112-yard drive to take up 11:29 of the third quarter of the 20-14 triumph at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The drive ended with a Drew Brees touchdown pass to Michael Thomas, giving the Saints the go-ahead score and a 17-14 edge. "Obviously, we didn't […]

todayJanuary 14, 2019 72

Patrick McCaw

National

Cavaliers under investigation by NBA for McCaw release

CLEVELAND (UPI) -- The NBA is investigating the Cleveland Cavaliers after they signed Patrick McCaw to a two-year contract then quickly released him, according to multiple reports. If found guilty, the Cavs could be fined and possibly lose a first-round pick, per the league's collective-bargaining agreement. McCaw was a restricted free agent with the Golden State Warriors when the Cavs signed him to a deal that was reportedly worth $6 million. But the Cavs waived McCaw on Sunday, one day […]

todayJanuary 9, 2019 88

Wayne Rooney arrested soccer public intoxication

MLS News

Soccer star Wayne Rooney arrested for public intoxication, swearing

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- D.C. United striker Wayne Rooney was arrested in December on charges of public intoxication and swearing. The arrest occurred on Dec. 16, according to Loudon General District Court records. Chargers were field the following day. It was not previously reported until Sunday. Rooney was arrested by the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority Police. Rooney was released on his own recognizance and paid a $25 fine on Jan. 4. The former Manchester United star and England captain joined D.C. United in June. He […]

todayJanuary 6, 2019 67

Vance Joseph Denver Broncos

National

Broncos fire coach Vance Joseph

DENVER (UPI) -- The Denver Broncos have fired coach Vance Joseph following a season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. A source told NFL Network on Monday that the franchise was parting ways with the 46-year-old. The Chargers beat the Broncos 23-9 on Sunday at Mile High Stadium, handing Denver its fourth consecutive loss. The Broncos began the season 2-0 before losing six of their next seven games. Denver won three straight to push its record to 6-6, before slumping […]

todayJanuary 1, 2019 45

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