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Alex Ovechkin's record chase not in jeopardy despite grim injury update

"Russian machine never breaks." That's what a young Capitals forward named Alex Ovechkin told reporters after a 2006 game in which he left and did not return after suffering a foot injury. Well, 18 ye...

November 22, 2024 at 12:46 AM

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Eli Manning, Luke Kuechly among 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists

The Pro Football Hall of Fame released the names of its 25 modern-era semifinalists for induction into the class of 2025 on Wednesday.

November 20, 2024 at 5:35 PM

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Capitals star heads to IR amid chase of history

The Washington Capitals released an update on captain Alexander Ovechkin's injury status.

November 20, 2024 at 5:15 PM

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Watch: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin leaves game with injury against Utah

Just when Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin looked to be invincible after a hot start to the season, disaster may have struck.

November 19, 2024 at 5:16 AM

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Debris falls from AT&T Stadium roof as it opened for 'MNF'

The sky is literally falling down at "Jerry World." A piece of sheet metal and other debris fell from the roof of AT&T Stadium in Dallas as it was being opened for the team's "Monday Night Football" g...

November 19, 2024 at 12:50 AM

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The math behind Daniel Jones' benching and scenarios for Giants' 2025 cap savings

The New York Giants (2-8) appear to be starting the process of moving on from quarterback Daniel Jones.

November 19, 2024 at 12:27 AM

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Brian Kelly addresses LSU's losing skid, sideline confrontation

The LSU Tigers (6-4, 3-3 SEC) have lost three straight games and dropped entirely out of the AP poll after looking like they would be prime SEC and College Football Playoff contenders.

November 18, 2024 at 10:16 PM

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Watch: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin logs 31st career hat trick

It feels like Alex Ovechkin wants to pass Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky for most goals of all time as soon as humanly possible.

November 18, 2024 at 4:33 AM

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Justin Tucker dethroned as most accurate kicker in NFL history

It felt like the day would never come but the mighty Justin Tucker, kicker for the Baltimore Ravens, has relinquished his title as the most accurate kicker in NFL history.

November 18, 2024 at 3:35 AM

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Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores on 177th different goalie, tied for second-most all-time

Alexander Ovechkin just continues to climb his way up the NHL record books.

November 18, 2024 at 2:23 AM

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Watch: Georgia students win $400,000 on ESPN's 'College GameDay'

One of the most expensive field goals ever kicked was successfully converted on ESPN's "College GameDay" Saturday.

November 16, 2024 at 5:08 PM

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Eagles' 'Tush Push' is costing Saquon Barkley serious fantasy points

The Philadelphia Eagles have been deadly from within the two-yard line on offense in recent years.

November 15, 2024 at 4:05 AM

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No. 12 Georgia faces uphill battle with top RB ruled out against No. 7 Tennessee

Georgia's task just became a lot tougher to pull off.

November 15, 2024 at 3:32 AM

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Watch: Bungled trick play results in hard sack taken by Eagles' Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles decided to open up the playbook against the division rival Washington Commanders on "Thursday Night Football."

November 15, 2024 at 2:46 AM

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New push for a 'super league' is not the fix college football needs

Eliminating the NCAA and handing the keys to the kingdom over to private equity is a rabbit hole the sport cannot afford to go down.