Magic-Pelicans canceled over hurricane concerns
Concerns over Hurricane Milton and its effects on Florida forced the cancellation of Friday’s preseason game in Orlando between the Magic and the New Orleans Pelicans, the NBA said.
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Raiders benching Minshew, name O’Connell QB1
The Raiders will be starting quarterback Aidan O’Connell on Sunday against the Steelers, coach Antonio Pierce announced Wednesday.
LeBron questions preseason trip to Milwaukee
LeBron James questioned the need for the team’s preseason trip to Milwaukee, as the Lakers are playing six preseason games — with none at home.
Rodgers resents talk he had hand in Saleh’s exit
Aaron Rodgers insisted he played no role in the firing of Robert Saleh as the Jets’ coach and called such allegations “patently false.”
Giants’ Thibodeaux (wrist surgery) week to week
Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux had surgery Wednesday morning on his wrist and is considered “week to week,” according to coach Brian Daboll.
Sources: Raiders’ Adams likely out vs. Steelers
Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams, who has been out with a hamstring injury as well as having requested a trade, is not expected to play Sunday against the Steelers at Allegiant Stadium, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Source: NFL reviewing Pickens’ explicit eye black
The NFL is reviewing the explicit message that Steelers WR George Pickens wore on his eye black Sunday, a source told ESPN.
Pats’ Peppers put on commissioner exempt list
The NFL has placed New England Patriots starting safety Jabrill Peppers on the commissioner’s exempt list.
Sources: Mavs’ Exum out 3 months post-surgery
Mavs guard Dante Exum is out at least three months after undergoing wrist surgery.