Bulls F Torrey Craig (foot) sidelined 8 to 10 weeks

(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig will be sidelined approximately eight to 10 weeks due to a plantar fascia sprain of his right foot, the team announced Tuesday. The severity of the injury was...

Bulls F Torrey Craig (foot) sidelined 8 to 10 weeks

(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig will be sidelined approximately eight to 10 weeks due to a plantar fascia sprain of his right foot, the team announced Tuesday. The severity of the injury was...

Bulls F Torrey Craig (foot) sidelined 8 to 10 weeks

(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig will be sidelined approximately eight to 10 weeks due to a plantar fascia sprain of his right foot, the team announced Tuesday. The severity of the injury was...

Chargers sign QB Will Grier from Patriots' practice squad

(Photo credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Chargers signed quarterback Will Grier off the Patriots' practice squad, and New England quickly filled the spot by claiming Nathan Rourke on waivers from Jacksonville on Monday. It is...

Warriors face struggling Blazers, hope to build on much-needed win

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Stephen Curry could feel the drama surrounding the Golden State Warriors wearing on him, what with the chatter about the team's dynasty bordering on extinction, the latest suspension for Draymond...

Warriors face struggling Blazers, hope to build on much-needed win

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Stephen Curry could feel the drama surrounding the Golden State Warriors wearing on him, what with the chatter about the team's dynasty bordering on extinction, the latest suspension for Draymond...

Bruins, Rangers square off in battle of division leaders

(Photo credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports) Two teams that have enjoyed stays atop the NHL standings this season and currently pace their divisions go head to head for the second time when the Boston Bruins host the New York Rangers on Saturday...

Juan Soto: Focused on bringing Yankees a title, not next contract

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) Did the New York Yankees trade several assets to the San Diego Padres to get Juan Soto as a one-year rental, or will Soto sign an extension? That's the question on Yankees fans' minds as the team...

Thunder leaning on aggressive defense ahead of meeting with Jazz

(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports) The Oklahoma City Thunder have been among the NBA's best at forcing turnovers this season, while the Utah Jazz have been the most turnover-prone team in the league. Oklahoma City will look to take...

Wyoming coach Craig Bohl to retire after Arizona Bowl

(Photo credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports) Wyoming coach Craig Bohl announced Wednesday that he will retire following the team's game against Toledo in the Arizona Bowl on Dec. 30. Also on Wednesday, the school announced that it promoted...

Skidding Penn State opens Big Ten slate at Maryland

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) Penn State isn't pointing fingers as it takes a four-game losing streak into its Big Ten opener at Maryland on Wednesday in College Park, Md. The Nittany Lions (4-4, 0-0) haven't won since Nov....

Bucs add RB Rachaad White (knee) to injury report

(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting running back Rachaad White was added to the team's injury report on Saturday due to a knee injury and is questionable for Sunday's game at the Indianapolis Colts. White...

Ex-Cardinals manager Mike Shildt takes over in San Diego

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) The San Diego Padres named Mike Shildt as their new manager on Tuesday. He replaces Bob Melvin, who now is the manager of the San Francisco Giants. The team said Shildt signed a two-year deal but...

Syracuse, No. 11 Gonzaga seek to bounce back in Honolulu

(Photo credit: Steven Erler-USA TODAY Sports) Gonzaga coach Mark Few is no stranger to a box score. Few quickly assessed the reasons the 11th-ranked Bulldogs lost Monday in the first round of the Maui Invitational -- and he hopes to correct those...

Texans WR Nico Collins active vs. Cardinals

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is listed as active for Sunday's game against the visiting Arizona Cardinals. While Collins is returning from a one-game absence due to a knee injury, the...

Boise State braces for stern test from Clemson

(Photo credit: Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK) Boise State hits the road for the first time this season when it challenges Clemson on Sunday afternoon in South Carolina. An NCAA Tournament team last season, the Broncos improved to 2-0...

Bucks lose Jae Crowder for two months

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) Bucks forward Jae Crowder is out until January with a left adductor and abdominal tear. The team said Monday night that Crowder flew to Philadelphia to visit with a specialist, who set his return...

Sam Reinhart, Panthers look to add to Sharks' woes

(Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports) Led by the red-hot Sam Reinhart, the visiting Florida Panthers will set out to continue their longtime dominance of the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. The Panthers are 9-0-0 in their last nine games...

Former Flyers G Roman Cechmanek dead at age 52

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Molly Riley MR) Former Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Roman Cechmanek died on Sunday at age 52 in his native Czechia, the team announced. No cause of death was released. Cechmanek played four seasons in the NHL, the first...

Report: Patriots CB J.C. Jackson will not travel to Germany

(Photo credit: Jim Rassol / USA TODAY NETWORK) New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson is not expected to travel with the team to face the Indianapolis Colts this weekend in Frankfurt, Germany, NFL Network reported Wednesday. Per the report,...

Report: Patriots CB J.C. Jackson will not travel to Germany

(Photo credit: Jim Rassol / USA TODAY NETWORK) New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson is not expected to travel with the team to face the Indianapolis Colts this weekend in Frankfurt, Germany, NFL Network reported Wednesday. Per the report,...