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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley likely will miss the rest of the season with a major injury to his right knee.

The Giants (0-2) said an MRI on Monday confirmed Barkley tore the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee on Sunday in a loss to the Chicago Bears.

The 2018 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year will undergo surgery in the near future, the team said.

Panthers RB McCaffrey out multiple weeks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Christian McCaffrey said he plans to attack his rehabilitation from a high ankle sprain the same way he does everything else - with a full head of steam. The All-Pro running back is expected to miss "multiple weeks" with a high right ankle sprain he sustained in Carolina's 31-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. (MORE)

Broncos Pro Bowl WR Sutton out for year

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos star receiver Courtland Sutton will miss the rest of the season after tearing his left ACL in Denver's 26-21 loss at Pittsburgh on Sunday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.

The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the Broncos hadn't publicly addressed Sutton's status, said an MRI on Monday confirmed fears the Pro Bowl receiver suffered a significant injury that would sideline him for the remainder of 2020. (MORE)

Deion Sanders named Jackson State coach
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) Deion Sanders wiped away tears of joy and passion before speaking. Jackson State's new football coach then stated "I believe" many times about what he envisions happening on and off the field. (MORE)

Raiders set for Vegas debut vs. Saints
The only thing missing when the Las Vegas Raiders get the chance to show off their shiny new stadium will be the fans. What was supposed to be a big celebration of the NFL's arrival in Las Vegas has been dampened a bit by the decision not to allow fans at Raiders games this season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (MORE)

Lightning seeking better start to Game 2

Indians host ChiSox seeking playoff spot
The Cleveland Indians are doing their best to undo the damage that resulted from a season-high eight-game losing streak. Winners of three of their past four contests, the Indians (29-24) look to continue their recent good fortune on Monday when they open a four-game series against the visiting Chicago White Sox (34-19). (MORE)

1st place at stake in Marlins-Braves set
First place in the National League East is at stake when the Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins for a four-game series that begins Monday. The Braves (31-22) are trying to win their third straight division title. They open the series against the Marlins (28-25) with a three-game lead over Miami. (MORE)

Reds, Brewers battling for playoff berth
Entering the final week of this uniquely condensed 2020 regular season, both the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers are in contention for a postseason spot. Both also are playing some of their best baseball of the season as the two NL Central foes get ready to open an important three-game series on Monday night in Cincinnati. (MORE)

UMass reverses course, to play in fall
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: --- (MORE)