NFL – National Football League – Week 7
Last Night
Baltimore Ravens 41, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31
Arizona Cardinals 17, Los Angeles Chargers 15
Ravens 41, Buccaneers 31 – Lamar Jackson throws for 281 yards, 5 TDs to lead streaking Ravens to 41-31 victory
Lamar Jackson threw for 281 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Baltimore Ravens overcome an early double-digit deficit and extend their winning streak to five games with a 41-31 victory Monday night over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost their top two receivers, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, to injuries. Jackson improved to 23-1 against NFC teams, the best mark by a quarterback against an opposing conference in NFL history. He’s 3-0 against the Bucs, who faded after taking a 10-0 lead. Godwin suffered an ankle injury that appeared to be severe in the final minutes with the game out of reach.
Cardinals 17, Chargers 15 – Murray runs for a TD, leads Cardinals to game-winning FG and 17-15 win
Kyler Murray ran for a 44-yard touchdown and led the Cardinals on a drive that set up Chad Ryland’s 32-yard field goal as time expired, and Arizona rallied for a 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals for the Chargers, and his 40-yarder gave the Chargers a 15-14 lead with 1:54 left. But the Cardinals quickly moved into field goal range, aided by an unnecessary roughness penalty. James Conner’s 33-yard run eventually set up Ryland’s short field goal. The Chargers gained 395 yards but couldn’t find the end zone.
NFL – Lions WR Jameson Williams facing 2 game suspension
ESPN was reporting during Monday Night Football that Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is facing a 2-game suspension for using a banned performance enhancement substance. ESPN did not say what the substance was or when the alleged substance was used. Williams missed most of the 2022 season after tearing his ACL while playing in the College Football National Championship game for Alabama. He missed the first 11 games of the season. Last season Williams was suspended for the first four games of the season for a violation on the NFL’s gambling policy, the suspension was originally six game before it was reduced to four after the league changed its rules. Williams has 361 yards receiving and 3 touchdowns this season, which his second to Amon-Ra St. Brown in both categories. The Lions host 1-5 Tennessee this week, before heading to 5-2 Green Bay next week.
NFL – Deshaun Watson has ruptured Achilles tendon. Browns say QB will have surgery
Deshaun Watson won’t finish the season as Cleveland’s starting quarterback for the second straight year. Watson ruptured his right Achilles tendon in the first half of Sunday’s loss to Cincinnati. His collapse triggered some Browns fans to cheer as he laid on the ground. The team says an MRI confirmed the rupture. The Browns said Watson will have surgery and that he is expected to make a full recovery. It’s his second significant injury in two seasons. He broke a bone in his throwing shoulder last year. The Browns signed Watson to a $230 million contract in 2022 as he dealt with accusations of sexual assault brought by two dozen women in Texas.
NFL –Tagovailoa could return Sunday for Dolphins after medical experts clear him to play
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa could return this weekend against the Arizona Cardinals after medical experts cleared him to return to practice following his latest concussion. Coach Mike McDaniel says Tagovailoa will practice on Wednesday, and if that goes well, the plan is for him to start at home on Sunday. Tagovailoa got hurt in a Week 2 game against Buffalo when he collided with Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin. Tagovailoa ran for a first down and then initiated the contact by lowering his shoulder into Hamlin instead of sliding.
NFL – Tests confirm a season-ending knee injury for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk
San Francisco 49ers star receiver Brandon Aiyuk will miss the rest of the season after tearing ligaments in his right knee. Coach Kyle Shanahan said tests confirmed the initial diagnosis that Aiyuk tore his ACL and would need major reconstructive surgery after getting hit on the knee while making a catch in the red zone late in the second quarter of a 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Shanahan said Aiyuk also tore his MCL.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
Detroit Red Wings at New York Islanders, 7:45 p.m.
Vancouver Canucks at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:15 p.m.
WNBA – WNBA players union decides to opt out of current CBA
The WNBA players union has decided to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, two years before its expiration. The league and players union had the option to do so before Nov. 1. The early opt-out marks a crucial juncture for the league. The WNBA signed a historic 11-year media rights deal worth $200 million a year. The league had record attendance and viewership this year that culminated in the WNBA Finals that saw New York beat Minnesota in a decisive fifth game on Sunday. WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike says “this is a defining moment not just for the WNBA, but for all of us who believe in progress.”
NBA – NBA season begins with the Celtics seeking a 19th title and challengers looming
The defending champion Boston Celtics will open the new NBA season at home on Tuesday night against the New York Knicks. According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Celtics are the overwhelming favorite to capture the 2025 championship. The Celtics-Knicks matchup starts an opening night doubleheader, followed by Minnesota at the Los Angeles Lakers. That game will see LeBron James tie Vince Carter by playing in a 22nd NBA season. It could be the first official game in which a father and son are teammates, with Bronny James entering his rookie season.
NCAAMBB – Duke’s Cooper Flagg makes preseason AP All-America team
Alabama’s Mark Sears and North Carolina’s RJ Davis headline The Associated Press preseason All-America men’s basketball team. Sears received all but one vote from a 55-person panel and Davis was right behind him with 51. They were joined by Kansas big man Hunter Dickinson, Auburn forward Johni Broome, Arizona guard Caleb Love and Duke freshman Cooper Flagg. Love and Flagg tied for the final spot, creating a six-man team.
MCCAA – Michigan Community College Athletic Association
Tonight
Women’s Volleyball
Southwestern Michigan College at Lake Michigan College, 6:30 p.m.
MHSAA – Michigan High School Athletic Association
Last Night
Girls Volleyball
St. Joseph 3, Berrien Springs 0
Our Lady of the Lake 3, Covert 0
Michigan Lutheran 3, Brandywine 0
Niles 3, Buchanan 1
Tonight
Girls Volleyball
Lakeshore, Hopkins at Dowagiac, 5:00 p.m.
Coopersville, Zeeland West at Plainwell 5:00 p.m.
South Haven, Kalamazoo Christian at Delton-Kellogg, 5:30 p.m.
Fennville, Lawton at Gobles, 5:30 p.m.
Coloma, Constantine at Martin, 5:30 p.m.
Schoolcraft, Bridgman at Saugatuck, 5:30 p.m.
Allegan, Parchment at Holland Black River, 5:30 p.m.
Watervliet, Kalamazoo Hackett at Galesburg-Augusta, 5:30 p.m.
Comstock at Bangor, 7:00 p.m.
Decatur at Bloomingdale, 7:00 p.m.
Marcellus at Cassopolis, 7:00 p.m.
Centreville at Lawrence, 7:00 p.m.
Hartford at White Pigeon, 7:00 p.m.
Boys Soccer (Regional Semifinals)
Division 1 at Grandville
Grand Haven vs. Byron Center, 5:00 p.m.
Portage Central vs. Traverse City West, 6:45 p.m.
Division 3 at Grand Rapids Catholic Central
Fennville vs. Wyoming Godwin Heights, 5:00 p.m.
Hartford vs. Grand Rapids West Catholic, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Swimming and Diving
Kalamazoo Central at Bridgman/Lakeshore, 6:00 p.m.
St. Joseph at Portage Central, 6:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 6:00 p.m.
South Haven at Battle Creek Harper Creek, 6:00 p.m.
