Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins signed a $100 million deal with the team to retire in Atlanta, but after a rough stretch of games, he was benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. The move comes as the team faces a 29% chance of making the playoffs, with Penix set to start upcoming games against the Giants, Commanders, and Panthers. The decision signals the end of Cousins’ future with the Falcons, as the team is moving forward with Penix at quarterback.
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Ovechkin nets No. 891, four shy of NHL history
Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal, moving four away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, leading the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins. Ovechkin has 12 goals in his past 18 games and will continue his pursuit against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Capitals padded their lead in the Eastern Conference standings, with Dylan Strome breaking a third-period tie to secure the win, while David Pastrnak scored two goals for the...
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