Roundup: Utah Hockey Club, Nico Collins and Rodgers on Saleh

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram blocks a shot by the Chicago Blackhawks.
Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram blocks a shot by the Chicago Blackhawks. / Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Following a jam-packed Tuesday in the sporting world, Hump Day is here...Let's go...Aaron Rodgers called the Robert Saleh firing allegations "patently false"...Jim Trotter settled his lawsuit against the NFL and created an HBCU scholarship foundation...Utah Hockey Club's mascot proves there was no thought in creating the franchise...Nico Collins's injured reserve stint will test the Houston Texans' depth...Netflix dropped the release date for their 2004 Boston Red Sox documentary...New Orleans Saints receiver gets flamed by the City of Detroit X account...Maxx Crosby calls out former NFL executive in fiery rant...MLB will take over broadcasting duties for 3 teams in 2025...MLB owner John Fisher gives appearance A's Vegas stadium is making progress...Hot sauce taste test reveals how expectations shape pleasure and pain...Speaking of pain, Christian McCaffrey won't return in Week 6, but he could return in Week 7 against the Chiefs..NFL Network is reporting that rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler is a strong candidate to start at QB for injured Derek Carr for New Orleans...2024-25 NBA.com GM Survey: 50 questions ahead of new season...LIV Golf’s shadow looms over Ryder Cup as captains address challenges...Can former MVP Aaron Judge handle the pressure of the MLB postseason? The Yankees better hope so...For players who aren't on playoff teams like the Yankees, it's time to take loans...Ravens hire Super Bowl-winning defensive coordinator to assist flailing defense...Bronny James is doing exactly what anyone else would do in his sneakers...Five potential landing spots for Davante Adams...Lamar Jackson disagrees with Jayden Daniels comparisons to him...How will fans react when ex-UK head coach returns to Lexington?

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