NFL-SCHEDULE
Panthers visit Philly
PHILADELPHIA (AP) β All eyes will be on former Jets’ quarterback Mark Sanchez tonight, who is making his first start in an NFL game since Dec. 30, 2012 as the Eagles entertain the Panthers. Philly starting quarterback Nick Foles is out with and injured collarbone so Sanchez gets the nod from coach Chip Kelly.
The Eagles enter the game in first place in the NFC East with a record of 6-2 while the Panthers are 3-5-1 in the NFC South.
The Eagles, who lead the series between the clubs with five wins in eight games, are coming off a win over the Texans last week while the Panthers were beaten by the Saints. This is the third meeting between the teams in a Monday night game. They split the first two.
NFL-CARDINALS
Palmer done for the season
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) β Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback Carson Palmer told reporters that he’s not normally an emotional person but that on Sunday night he “cried like a baby” when informed that he was done for the season. Palmer tore an ACL in Sunday’s win over St. Louis.
The injury comes with Palmer playing some of the best football of his career on an Arizona Cardinals team that at 8-1 has the best record in the NFL.
Palmer says that he will play football again and hopes it will be for the Cardinals. Coach Bruce Arians says Palmer should be back by late June or July of next year.
NFL-DOLPHINS
Miami loses Albert for the rest of the season
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) β Miami Dolphins left tackle Branden Albert will miss the rest of the season because of a right knee injury. Albert was carted off the field during Sunday’s loss to the Lions in Detroit. Albert is in the first year of a $47 million, five-year deal that includes $26 million guaranteed.
NFL-NINERS
No charges for McDonald
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) β The Santa Clara County district attorney’s office has declined to file charges against San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Ray McDonald in a domestic violence investigation stemming from his Aug. 31 arrest. Prosecutors said in a release that they were unable to charge McDonald because of conflicting versions of what happened, a lack of verifiable eyewitnesses and a significant lack of cooperation by the alleged victim, McDonald’s fiancee.
NBA-SCHEDULE
Five-game schedule in the NBA tonight
UNDATED (AP) β Following a three-game western road swing, the Cavaliers are back in Cleveland tonight for a game with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Cavs dropped two of the games and are 2-3 on the season while the Pelicans are 3-2.
Indiana has lost six straight after a season-opening victory. Tonight the Pacers are looking to get back on track with a home game against Utah.
The Knicks have dropped four in a row and this evening are home to the Hawks. Atlanta has won two of its first five games this season.
Chicago’s Bulls have the early Central Division lead with a record of 5-2. This evening the Bulls are home to the Pistons, who are 2-4.
And in the final game of the night it’s a good Western Conference matchup in Los Angeles as the Clippers play host to the defending league champion Spurs. San Antonio has dropped three of its first five games while the Clippers are 4-2.
NHL-SCHEDULE
It’s a two game slate
UNDATED (AP) β The two NHL games tonight are being played in Boston and Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Bruins are hosting the Devils in their first meeting of the season. New Jersey won two of the encounters last season, including the lone game in Boston. Tonight’s game brings to an end a three-game road trip for the Devils, who have lost three straight.
At the same time in Raleigh the Hurricanes are facing Calgary. The game puts an end to a five-game road trip for the Flames, who have won four of their last five outings. The Hurricanes are back in action for the first time since losing to Washington on Saturday in a game that put to an end a four-game winning streak for Carolina.
T25 FOOTBALL-GEORGIA
Bulldogs welcome back running back
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) β The 16th-ranked Georgia Bulldogs have welcomed back tailback Todd Gurley. After sitting out four games because of an NCAA suspension, he is once again listed on the depth chart for the Bulldogs, who face No. 9 Auburn this week.
The junior was suspended for accepting $3,000 for autographed memorabilia and other items over two years. He was a leading Heisman Trophy candidate before the ban. Freshman Nick Chubb filled in with four strong starts for the Bulldogs as Gurley’s replacement. Chubb ranks third in the Southeastern Conference in rushing, leading to speculation he might keep the starting job.
MLB-METS
Cuddyer lands in New York
NEW YORK (AP) β The New York Mets have agreed to a two-year contract with outfielder Michael Cuddyer (kuh-DY’-ur). He is the first major free agent to switch teams this offseason. Cuddyer had until later in the day to decide whether to accept a $15.3 million qualifying offer from Colorado.
The 35-year-old is a two-time All-Star and was the NL batting champion in 2013 with the Rockies.
By signing Cuddyer, the Mets lose their first-round draft pick in June.
MLB-REDS
Riggleman heads to third
CINCINNATI (AP) β Former major league manager Jim Riggleman will serve as third base coach for the Reds next season, replacing Steve Smith. Riggleman joined Cincinnati in 2012 as manager of its Double-A team. He managed Triple-A Louisville the last two years.
He is a former manager of the Padres, Cubs, Mariners and Nationals.
OBIT
Former Vikings’ defensive back passes
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) β Former Minnesota Vikings safety Orlando Thomas has died of complications from ALS. He was 42. Thomas, who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2007, died Sunday night in his hometown of Crowley, Louisiana. Thomas played seven seasons for the Vikings, the last one coming in 2001.
