Panthers' Marchand steps away to help friend after daughter's death - ESPN
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Brad Marchand is stepping away from the Florida Panthers to help a friend whose daughter died last week of cancer.
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Blue Jays' George Springer won't start Game 5 of World Series - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer won't start Game 5 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, but manager John Schneider indicated that he could be available off the bench.
Twins to hire Derek Shelton as manager, sources say - ESPN
The Minnesota Twins are hiring former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton to be the team's new manager, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan on Wednesday.
Gov. Jeff Landry critical of AD Scott Woodward amid LSU shake-up - ESPN
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry told reporters Wednesday that LSU athletic director Scott Woodward won't be involved in selecting the Tigers' new football coach, saying he'd let President Donald Trump do it before Woodward.
Vikings' Carson Wentz: Wanted to stay in TNF game despite pain - ESPN
EAGAN, Minn. — Carson Wentz took a dramatic step Wednesday to diffuse the controversy over his painful final appearance as the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback, saying he bears no ill will toward the franchise and making clear he did not want coach Kevin O'Connell to remove him from Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Commanders' Terry McLaurin out vs. Seahawks with quad injury - ESPN
ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin reinjured his right quad and won't play in Sunday's game vs. the Seahawks. But Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is on pace to return after a one-game absence.
Sources: Eagles trade John Metchie III to Jets for Michael Carter II - ESPN
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles traded for some much-needed cornerback help Wednesday, acquiring Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick from the New York Jets for wide receiver John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Dexter Lawrence rips Carl Banks for 'delusional' comments - ESPN
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Dexter Lawrence handled criticism from New York Giants legend Carl Banks much like he does undersized offensive linemen.