Shohei Ohtani, who is just 2-for-25 with 12 strikeouts since the wild-card round, said Wednesday that he doesn't think pitching has affected his performance at the plate.

Murray has played his way into becoming a key part of whatever comes next in Sacramento. On Wednesday, the Kings rewarded him by agreeing to a five-year, $140 million contract extension, a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN and since confirmed by other sources.

Alex Tuch had a goal and an assist, and Josh Doan had three assists for the Sabres (1-3-0). Alex Lyon made 33 saves. Zach Benson also had three assists in his season debut for Buffalo. The forward was hit in the face by a puck in practice on Oct.

The Utah Mammoth unveiled the NHL's newest team mascot, Tusky, before their home opener against the Calgary Flames.

Cam Talbot made 21 saves, Mason Appleton scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings beat Florida 4-1 on Wednesday night to send the defending champion Panthers to their second straight loss. The injury-hit Panthers began the season with home victories over Chicago,

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is targeting a mid-November return to the floor after being sidelined with sciatica, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday. The Lakers announced Oct. 9 that James would be out 3-4 weeks,

Brian Branch will miss the Lions' game Monday night against the Buccaneers and will be eligible to return to the active roster the following day.