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49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been battling a shoulder injury this week and was limited in practice on Thursday. Purdy started to throw in practice, but stopped to get worked on by a trainer after just a few minutes — and then his scheduled media availability got pushed back to Friday. “He was still limited … Read more

Jaxson Dart #2 of the Mississippi Rebels holds up a phone while walking off the field. Getty Images Bob Nehwart left us one college football season too soon. In one of his famous one-way phone conversations, he’d have had great, satirical fun with what this season has become:  “Good afternoon, University Human Resources Department, my … Read more

The top college football recruit in the country is changing his allegiance.  Bryce Underwood flipped his commitment to the University of Michigan on Thursday, making it official in a post on social media.  Underwood had committed to LSU back on Jan. 6, but Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore had made a strong push to try and … Read more

Column: Most Valuable Ever! Shohei Ohtani wins MVP with best season in L.A. sports history The four words were first spoken here on a bright spring afternoon at Camelback Ranch, my astonished syllables joining similar tones of amazement floating from every corner of a crowded press box. “Are you kidding me?” Down to his last pitch … Read more

Daniel Jones might not have to suffer the indignity of being the Giants’ fourth-string quarterback for much longer. Answering questions Thursday for the first time since he was demoted earlier this week to end a disappointing six-year run as the starter, Jones essentially said goodbye to the Giants. But he stopped short of admitting that … Read more

CALGARY, Alberta — Filip Chytil made it just in time to join the Rangers for the second half of their West Coast swing in Canada, but the Czech center’s status still is up in the air. The 25-year-old did not participate in the Blueshirts’ morning skate Thursday ahead of their game against the Flames at … Read more

White Sox star starting pitcher Garrett Crochet is drawing big interest from the Orioles, Red Sox, Dodgers and Phillies, among others. The Orioles and Red Sox are well stocked with the position-player talent Chicago seeks. While the O’s surrendered some prospects at the deadline, this may be their best hope for an ace. Ultimately, they … Read more

One of the NHL’s biggest stars will be out for a significant period of time. Alex Ovechkin has a fracture to his left fibula and is expected to miss four to six weeks in an early-season gut punch for the Capitals. The Capitals star was originally placed on injured reserved and listed as week-to-week after … Read more

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid walks off the court after the 76ers lost an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. AP Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more … Read more

DETROIT — There are still at least 10 days before the Islanders need to make a decision on Isaiah George, with the initial timeline for Adam Pelech’s return from a presumed broken jaw set at four to six weeks from Pelech taking a shot to the face Nov. 1. Pelech, as of earlier this week, … Read more