Month: November 2018

5:22 PM ET DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott made a $21 donation into the Salvation Army kettle in the end zone after his 16-yard touchdown run on the team’s first drive Thursday against the Redskins. Elliott was handed the $21 — representing his playing number — by a staffer. AP Photo/Ron Jenkins Two
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7:17 PM ET Associated Press PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins placed goaltender Matt Murray on injured reserve Thursday because of a lower-body injury. Coach Mike Sullivan said Murray had been dealing with the injury “for a couple weeks.” Team doctors decided rest was the best course of action for the 24-year-old Murray, who helped the
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5:43 PM ET The Edmonton Oilers announced Thursday they have have acquired defenseman Chris Wideman from the Ottawa Senators for a 2020 conditional sixth-round draft pick. Wideman, 28, has two goals and three assists in 19 games for the Senators this season. He was in his fourth season with the Senators, who drafted Wideman in
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5:24 PM ET Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario — Jose Bautista has a new namesake buzzing around. Entomologist Bob Anderson of the Canadian Museum of Nature has dubbed a newly discovered species of beetle Sicoderus bautistai after the former Toronto Blue Jays star. Anderson decided to name the insect — known as a weevil for its
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4:27 PM GMT David Pocock will start at No.8 for Australia against England at Twickenham on Saturday after overcoming a neck injury. Pocock is a key member of the loose trio and his ability to turn over possession at the ruck is a major weapon for Australia as they seek to end a run of
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4:26 PM ET DETROIT — Ezekiel Ansah has always played well on Thanksgiving Day. Now, he has an NFL record to show for it. Two fourth-quarter interceptions wasted a chance at victory for the Lions and symbolized much of their struggles this season. Forced into action because of Mitchell Trubisky’s right shoulder injury, Chase Daniel
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4:15 PM ET DETROIT — Chicago Bears quarterback Chase Daniel proved to be a wise offseason investment. Forced into action because of Mitchell Trubisky‘s right shoulder injury, Daniel, who Chicago signed in March to a two-year deal that included $7 million in guarantees, played a smart, efficient and turnover-free game in the Bears’ 23-16 victory
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