Zach Hyman played the Oilers opener. Here’s why he missed the Vancouver trip
An upper-body injury suffered in preseason kept Hyman off Edmonton’s Vancouver trip. The reported two-week absence is an estimate, with no confirmed return game.
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Luke Humphries reaches World Grand Prix quarter-finals with Wade, Van Veen and Zonneveld
Humphries beat Jermaine Wattimena in straight sets as four players completed the World Grand Prix quarter-final line-up in Leicester.
Arike Ogunbowale’s 45-point record: the late shots that saved Dallas’ season
A corner three forced overtime, then Ogunbowale scored 11 more points. Dallas’ 108–100 win over Golden State sends their playoff series to a deciding Game 3.
Caitlin Clark’s playoff milestone explained: what made her first half historic
Clark’s 27 points and 15 assists helped Indiana force a deciding game against Las Vegas. But the reported historic first came before halftime.
Todd Monken’s T.J. Watt retirement joke: what he actually said
The Browns coach’s September 29 remark came with praise for Watt and Cameron Heyward. Here is the full context behind the retirement line.
Roman Wilson’s drop and Aaron Rodgers’ record: why one interception mattered
Wilson’s dropped pass against Cincinnati had a narrow statistical consequence for Rodgers, according to Steelers Depot. Here’s what happened—and what the benching talk actually...
Why the Braves chose Ray Kerr to open the Phillies playoff decider
Atlanta handed a reliever returning from surgery the opening assignment in Game 3. The plan paired his left-handed matchup with Grant Holmes in bulk relief.
UEFA to assess Real Madrid documents in ongoing Barcelona payments review
European football’s governing body has received a substantial submission from Real Madrid concerning Barcelona’s payments to a former referees’ official. Barcelona says the...
Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 as Klopp earns first Germany win against Serbia
Portugal made it three wins from three in Nations League Group A4 despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence. Germany beat Serbia 2-0 in Munich for Jürgen Klopp’s first victory as...
Craig Bellamy describes difficult spell after Wales end winless run against Norway
The Wales head coach said criticism during the team’s winless run had affected his family. A 2-1 comeback win in Cardiff gave Wales their first Nations League A victory.
Judd Trump beats Si Jiahui 5-2 to set up Shenzhen Open quarter-final with Mark Selby
Trump won the last three frames against Si and is scheduled to face Selby on 2 October after both advanced from the last 16 in Shenzhen.
Victor Wembanyama rules out sports betting endorsements, citing his values
The San Antonio Spurs star said he would never promote a sportsbook or prediction-market company, even as other NBA players have commercial ties to them.
Manchester City draw 1-1 with Real Madrid after Khadija Shaw equaliser
Linda Caicedo put Real Madrid ahead before Shaw brought Manchester City level at Joie Stadium. Both teams have two points from their first two Women’s Champions League...
Manchester City draw 1-1 with Real Madrid after late goal is ruled out
Khadija Shaw cancelled out Linda Caicedo’s opener at the Joie Stadium before a late Real Madrid effort was disallowed in the Women’s Champions League.
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Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 as Germany claim first Nations League win under Klopp
Portugal made it three wins from three against Denmark, while Germany beat Serbia 2-0 for Jürgen Klopp's first victory as national team coach.
Why Ireland vs Austria was interrupted: the Israel fixture protests explained
Tennis balls and a pitch invasion interrupted the Aviva Stadium match. Campaigners want Sunday’s Israel fixture cancelled, while the FAI previously said the games would be played.
Neco Williams free-kick completes Wales comeback against 10-man Norway
Wales beat Norway 2–1 in Cardiff after Daniel James equalised, Torbjørn Heggem was sent off and Neco Williams scored from the resulting free-kick.
Manchester City findings put nine sporting scandals back in focus
A Premier League commission has found serious financial rule breaches by Manchester City. Nine earlier cases show how sporting scandals have involved doping, match fixing...