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Paralympian Marieke Vervoort fulfills wish to take own life
Paralympian Marieke Vervoort fulfills her own wish; takes own life in her native Belgium where euthanasia is legal.

Josi, Arvidsson lead Predators to 6-1 win over Ducks
Roman Josi and Viktor Arvidsson each had a goal and an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks

VanVleet scores career-high 34, Raptors top Pelicans 130-122
VanVleet scores career-high 34, Raptors beat Pelicans 130-122 in NBA opener

Staal scores 2, Dubnyk hurt in Wild’s 3-0 win over Oilers
Eric Staal scores two of Minnesota’s three first-period goals in 3-0 win over Edmonton

Panthers acquire F Aleksi Saarela from Blackhawks in exchange for D Ian McCoshen
The Florida Panthers have acquired forward Aleksi Saarela from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Ian McCoshen.

Dvorak scores in OT to lift Coyotes past Rangers 3-2
Christian Dvorak scored 1:04 into overtime and the Arizona Coyotes beat the New York Rangers 3-2 for their fourth straight victory

Vikings confident in passing game even with Thielen’s status in question
The Minnesota Vikings will continue to utilize their high-powered passing attack even if Adam Thielen misses Thursday’s game.

Wild G Dubnyk leaves game after collision
Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk left the game against the Edmonton Oilers after being injured early in the second period

Huberdeau leads Panthers over Penguins, 4-2
Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and an assist to lift the Florida Panthers to a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins

Raptors’ Ujiri won’t be charged for shoving deputy
Raptors’ Ujiri won’t be charged for shoving deputy

Marleau and others missed camp but haven’t missed a beat
No camp, no problem: Sharks’ Marleau and others missed training camp but haven’t missed a beat early in NHL season

Raptors receive NBA’s biggest championship rings ever
Raptors receive NBA’s biggest-ever championship rings before season-opener

Eastern Conference Preview: Bucks retool, prep for another run
The Milwaukee Bucks retooled over the summer, adding more shooters in their bid to represent the East in the NBA Finals

Red Star Belgrade fans at Tottenham game despite racism ban
Red Star Belgrade fans at Tottenham game despite racism ban

Gordon’s frustration beginning to show for Chargers
Melvin Gordon’s frustration beginning to show for Chargers

Lions trade Quandre Diggs to Seahawks, place Kerryon Johnson on IR
Seattle also receives seventh-round pick in 2021

Week 7 NFL picks against the spread recap with Jason McIntyre | WHAT DID YOU LEARN?
I should probably take my own advice … Here’s what we learned this week from our picks against the spread.

Houston Astros apologize after Sports Illustrated describes ‘frightening’ outburst toward female reporters by executive
iStock(NEW YORK) — The Houston Astros have issued an apology after one of its executives reportedly made a “frightening” outburst toward three female reporters while celebrating the team making it to the World Series. The [Read More…]

Wade signs sports and entertainment deal with WarnerMedia
Dwyane Wade signs deal with WarnerMedia to be involved in sports, entertainment and lifestyles content

Pistons will start season without Blake Griffin
He has left hamstring and posterior knee soreness