Carter awaits

discipline

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL made it clear before the season that sportsmanship would be a point of emphasis. Jalen Carter provided the first example of misconduct. Now, he awaits discipline from the league.

A fine is expected and even a suspension is a possibility, though Carter’s contrition after the game helps his case. With tens of millions watching the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles facing the rival Dallas Cowboys, Carter spat on Dak Prescott six seconds into the league’s opener on Thursday night.

The 24-year-old defensive tackle was ejected from the game, forcing the Eagles to play without their best defensive player. The Eagles won 24-20.

Caitlin Clark

out for season

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark will miss the rest of the Indiana Fever’s season because of a right groin injury.

Said Clark in a statement: “I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season.”

Clark was injured late in a July 15 game against the Connecticut Sun, and later sustained a bone bruise. She averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds in 13 games in her second season in the WNBA.

49ers’ McCaffrey

has calf injury

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey is questionable for the season opener after injuring his calf at practice. Coach Kyle Shanahan said McCaffrey got hurt on Thursday and didn’t practice Friday.

His availability for Sunday’s game at Seattle will be a game-time decision. McCaffrey missed most of last season’s training camp with a calf injury and later had knee issues.

If he can’t play, the 49ers will likely rely on Brian Robinson, who recently joined the team. Receiver Jauan Jennings is set to play after missing training camp with a calf injury and contract dispute.

Reese suspended

by Chicago Sky

CHICAGO (AP) — Angel Reese was suspended by the Chicago Sky for the first half of the team’s game against Las Vegas on Sunday for comments she made that were “detrimental to the team.”

The team announced the suspension Friday afternoon. Reese already is missing the team’s game Friday night against Indiana because of a mandatory one-game suspension by the WNBA for picking up her eighth technical foul of the season.

The two-time All-Star voiced her frustrations with the franchise, telling the Chicago Tribune that she “might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me” if the team doesn’t improve its outlook earlier in the week.

She walked back those comments after Wednesday’s win over Connecticut. She had already apologized to the team.