Author: JamesMcGhee

Patriots-Cardinals injury report: Pats rule out three players for Week 15 originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe New England Patriots are back in action on Sunday with a Week 15 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.The Patriots have already ruled out three players for this game. Rookie wide receiver Javon Baker (concussion), rookie offensive tackle Caedan Wallace and defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy (foot) will not play, according to Friday’s injury report. Roy was also placed on injured reserve Friday.Five Patriots players are listed as questionable, including three key defensive players: defensive tackle Christian Barmore, Kyle Dugger (ankle) and cornerback Christian Gonzalez…

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Frank NazarNEWARK, NJ — The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled top prospect Frank Nazar from the minor leagues.Chicago also placed defenseman Alec Martinez on injured reserve, retroactive to December 7. Martinez, who signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Blackhawks in free agency, is dealing with a neck injury.Nazar, 20, had 11 goals and 13 assists in 21 games with Rockford in the American Hockey League.Nazar was selected by Chicago with the No. 13 pick in the 2022 draft. After playing for the University of Michigan, the forward agreed to a three-year contract with the Blackhawks in April.Nazar played in…

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Porzingis candidly compares Celtics experience to previous NBA stops originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonKristaps Porzingis loves playing in Boston.This is evident not only because the Celtics big man said it several timesbut also because he seems to play with a permanent smile plastered on his face.Porzingis’ joy is partly sparked by the Celtics’ success; After just two playoff appearances (two first-round exits) in his first eight NBA seasons split between the New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards, the 7-foot-2 big man immediately had a taste of victory last season as part of Boston’s championship team and had…

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Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis will meet again to play doubles at the 2025 Australian Open, three years later won the title together.Nicknamed the ‘Special Ks’, Kyrgios and Kokkinakis beat fellow Australians Max Purcell and Matt Ebden in the 2022 final, the culmination of an exciting two weeks in which the doubles pair were one of the biggest draws of the tournament.This remains the only grand slam won by either player and the duo’s title run provided some memorable moments, including how raucous the atmosphere was during their late-night matches.“Everyone loved it last time, we loved it, it was so…

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The Yahoo team predicts which players (or defenses) could deliver a championship-winning performance throughout the playoffs to help you win that coveted fantasy football championship.The league-winning QB no one saw comingSometimes I think passing consistency is an imaginary thing that we shouldn’t really strive for, but Sam Darnold, more than anyone, makes me rethink this topic. Darnold has thrown multiple touchdown passes in 10 different games and 11 starts with a rating above 100; he rarely vomits a stench.Darnold’s playoff schedule includes two attractive home games (ah, that indoor life) and he’s tied to a winning infrastructure, between head coach…

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Bronny James of the South Bay Lakers dribbles the ball during Thursday’s game against the Valley Suns at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona.Photograph: Barry Gossage/NBAE/Getty ImagesBronny James, rookie guard for the Los Angeles Lakers and son of NBA superstar LeBron James, delivered the most impressive performance of his young career Thursday night in his first G League road game.The 20-year-old scored a game-high 30 points for the South Bay Lakers in a 106-100 loss to the Valley Suns. James shot 13 of 23 from the field, including 3 of 9 from beyond the arc, while adding three rebounds, two assists,…

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