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The 24-year-old sparkplug is getting the first shot to fill the Flames’ void at centre Centre Martin Pospisil is trying to work himself onto a line with Jonathan Huberdeau.Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia If this line combination sticks, Huberdeau might also need to do more mixing it up. His new centre is Martin Pospisil, who may have set … Read more

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Yankees showed how they felt about Ron Marinaccio this season by keeping him in Triple-A for most of the year despite their bullpen needing help. In that sense, their decision to designate Marinaccio for assignment on Friday may not have been all that surprising, even if it was a bit jarring … Read more

As second-year receiver Jalin Hyatt continues to wait for his chance with the Giants, evidence of frustration over his role in the team’s offense dates back to the summer — even before he was held without a reception with only one target in the team’s first two games of the season. Hyatt strongly denied it … Read more

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert says he is healthy enough to play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Rusty Jones / Associated Press) Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is dealing with a high ankle sprain and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 26-year-old did not practice Friday on the campus of … Read more

Toronto Raptors forward Bruce Brown (11) dribbles the balls as Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) defends.Photo by Marta Lavandier /THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The return on the Pascal Siakam deal that the Raptors and Indiana Pacers pulled off last January keeps being pushed back from the Toronto perspective. The latest on Toronto’s return for Siakam … Read more

WASHINGTON — Who’s in charge here, again? First lady Jill Biden did most of the talking Friday at the public portion of what may be President Biden’s final cabinet meeting — just hours before she hosted a large Rose Garden celebration without him. The 73-year-old first lady, widely regarded as the most powerful in over … Read more

“I’m a firm believer in calling it as it is,” Montreal quarterback Cody Fajardo says. “This is a big game.” “It’s almost a must-win game and would put us in a situation where we’re in the driver’s seat at the end of the year.” Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo says of Saturday’s game against the Redblacks … Read more

Michael Jordan has some fans worried he may be enjoying his European vacation a little too much. The NBA legend took in the UEFA Champions League match Thursday between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco along with his wife, Yvette Prieto, though the 61-year-old’s yellow eyes raised concerns. “Is … Read more

Anthony Joshua fights Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title on Saturday (Action Images via Reuters) Frank Warren believes Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk could be a distraction for Anthony Joshua during his fight against Daniel Dubois. Joshua is headlining at Wembley Stadium once again as he faces Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title on … Read more

Aaron Rodgers is ready for more. Shortly after engineering a dominant 24-3 victory over the rival Patriots on Thursday, the Jets QB celebrated his first win at MetLife Stadium on Instagram. “W” he wrote in his Story, sharing a celebratory Jets post, adding a heart and “love you gesture” emoji along with a “ThisIs40” hashtag. … Read more