Por The Associated Press Los Gigantes de Carolina necesitaron entradas adicionales para superar el martes 6-5 a los Cangrejeros de Santurce, que perdieron por primera vez en la temporada tras acumular seis victorias consecutivas en la Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente. Ezequiel Pagán bateó de 4-2 con dos carreras remolcadas, Josh Hatcher conectó un jonrón solitario y Jan Hernández añadió un doble productor para destacarse a la ofensiva por los ganadores. En Ponce, el japonés Kazuto Taguchi lanzó cinco entradas sin permitir anotaciones, mientras que Dalton Guthrie remolcó dos carreras con un doble para guiar a los Leones a una victoria por 3-0 sobre los Senadores de San Juan. Como locales, los Criollos de Caguas supraron 2-1 a los Indios de Mayagüez, con un cuadrangular solitario de Elijah Dunham y un sencillo remolcador de Noah Myers. Joya de Gavin conduce a Leones a triunfo en Dominicana Grant Gavin cumplió una salida impecable y guio a los Leones del Escogido a una victoria por 3-1 sobre las Estrellas Orientales en la Liga Dominicana de Béisbol. Gavin lanzó siete entradas en blanco, en las que solo permitió un imparable, conectado por el veterano de Grandes Ligas Robinson Canó en el segundo episodio. A la ofensiva, se destacaron Erick González, de 3-2 con un triple y dos anotadas, y Jorge Mateo, de 4-1 con una carrera remolcada. En Santiago, las imparables Águilas Cibaeñas aplastaron 13-6 a los Toros del Este para ratificar su posición como líderes del circuito. Alberto Rodríguez bateó de 4-2 con un jonrón y tres carreras remolcadas, J. C. Escarra se fue de 4-2 con un doble y tres empujadas, y Leody Taveras conectó de 6-2 con un cuadrangular y dos producidas. Los Tigrs de Licey superaron 3-2 a los Gigantes del Cibao en Santo Domingo. Cal Stevenson conectó un jonrón solitario, Michael De La Cruz añadió un triple remolcador de una carrera y Gustavo Núñez empujó otra con un elevado de sacrificio. Bravos aplastan a Águilas en Venezuela Los Bravos de Margarita desplegaron una ofensiva de 17 imparables en ruta a una victoria por 13-7 sobre las Águilas del Zulia en la Liga Venezolana de Béisbol. Moisés Gómez bateó de 5-2 con un doble, un jonrón y tres carreras producidas; Juan Santana conectó de 4-1 con un doble y cuatro empujadas y Ramón Cabrera se fue de 6-5 con un cuadrangular y dos remolcadas. En Caracas, Rafael Ortega conectó un sencillo para romper el empate en la parte alta del octavo episodio y los Cardenales de Lara se impusieron 5-4 a los Leones del Caracas. Los Caribes de Anzoátegui superaron 4-3 a los Navegantes del Magallanes en Puerto La Cruz. Herlis Rodríguez conectó un jonrón solitario en el tercer capítulo y añadió un doble remolcador en la décima entrada. Posteriormente anotó la carrera de la victoria gracias a un sencillo de Hernán Pérez. Los Cardenales de Lara derrotaron 5-1 a los Leones en Caracas. Yojhan Quevedo impulsó una carrera con un elevado de sacrificio, Danry Vázquez añadió otra con un sencillo y Luisangel Acuña selló el triunfo. _____.
https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/11/19/cangrejeros-pierden-el-invicto-en-puerto-rico/
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NFL Confirms Punishment for Panthers RB Rico Dowdle & 1 Other Player
The Carolina Panthers secured one of the most surprising upset victories in recent NFL memory by handing the Green Bay Packers a 16-13 defeat in Week 9. With this win, the Panthers improved their record to 5-4, quietly emerging as a sneaky wild-card contender in the NFC.
Carolina’s formula for winning games revolves around strong defense and a powerful running game on offense. Once again, the Panthers received a standout performance from running back Rico Dowdle, though both he and rookie linebacker Nic Scourton faced punishments from the league on Saturday night.
### NFL Announces Fines for Rico Dowdle and Nic Scourton
Dowdle’s rise as the Panthers’ lead running back has been one of the season’s most surprising developments. Despite starting only three games, he has rushed for 735 yards this season, ranking fourth-highest in the NFL. Over a few weeks, Dowdle has essentially overshadowed Chuba Hubbard in Carolina’s offensive plans.
Against the Packers, Dowdle delivered another dominant performance, rushing for 130 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries, along with catching two passes for 11 yards. His impressive rushing totals have helped the Panthers’ offense improve, even if they aren’t consistently putting up huge point totals each week.
Following one of his touchdowns against Green Bay, Dowdle celebrated with the now-famous “Two Pumps” touchdown celebration. However, this led to an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and a $14,491 fine from the NFL.
On Saturday, the league confirmed Dowdle’s fine and also announced that rookie outside linebacker Nic Scourton was fined $8,701 for taunting.
Joe Person of The Athletic shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), stating:
“Rico Dowdle’s $14,491 fine for his two-pump celebration officially fell under the ‘obscene gestures’ provision, per NFL’s weekly gameday accountability release. In addition to Dowdle, Panthers rookie OLB Nic Scourton fined $8,701 for taunting vs. Packers.”
### Panthers Look to Continue Momentum in Week 10
The fine levied against Dowdle has been public knowledge throughout the week, so the league’s confirmation comes as no surprise. Dowdle has responded positively to the situation by launching a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina, with an initial goal of $14,000—the same amount as his fine.
As of Sunday morning, Dowdle has raised over $44,000, far exceeding his original target. He has since increased the fundraising goal to $60,000, turning a league fine into a charitable opportunity.
With momentum on their side and a rising star in Dowdle, the Panthers will look to build on their recent success as they head into Week 10.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/rico-dowdle-nic-scourton-fine-punishment-2/
Blockbuster Hurricanes Trade Idea Sees Struggling Scorer Swapped For $32 Million Star
The Carolina Hurricanes have hit a bit of a lull after an early-season surge in 2025-26. Their recent loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday marked their third defeat in four games, raising concerns about a potential losing streak. While it’s still early in the season, talks about possible trades have already started gaining traction.
One player who could attract interest from other teams is Andrei Svechnikov. The former No. 2 overall pick is only 25 years old, making a trade seem unlikely. However, Svechnikov has just one goal in nine games this season and went eight games without scoring. Despite these struggles, any trade involving Svechnikov would have to bring back a significant return for Carolina.
An intriguing trade idea was recently floated by NHL writer Adam Proteau of The Hockey News. Proteau explored potential destinations for Nashville Predators star Steven Stamkos and suggested a possible deal sending Stamkos and assets to Carolina in exchange for the Hurricanes’ 25-year-old winger.
“Like Stamkos, Svechnikov is also off to a slow start this season, with only one goal and one point in nine games, and he only averaged 50 points in the last two seasons,” wrote Proteau. “While Svechnikov is only 25, his $7.75-million salary is a near-perfect match for Stamkos’ salary. He would help Nashville try to rebound from some mediocre years, while Stamkos could be more productive for Carolina immediately. The Hurricanes still have Sebastian Aho, Nikolaj Ehlers, Seth Jarvis, Logan Stankoven, and Jackson Blake signed for the long term, anyway.”
### Predators’ Steven Stamkos Could Use a Fresh Start
Stamkos spent 16 years with the Tampa Bay Lightning before joining Nashville prior to the 2024-25 season. Coming off an impressive year where he scored 40 goals and 81 points in 79 games, expectations were high. However, Stamkos has struggled to replicate that success with the Predators.
In the 2024-25 season, he managed 27 goals and 53 points, a respectable output but below his usual standards. Nashville finished near the bottom of the league standings and missed the playoffs comfortably.
Heading into this season, Stamkos believed he was ready to contribute at a higher level again. Yet, he has only recorded one goal and one assist for two points in 11 games so far. The future Hall of Famer might benefit from a change of scenery, especially as Nashville continues to struggle. A trade away from the Predators could be on the horizon.
### Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov Unlikely To Be Traded
While the Predators may explore trade options for Stamkos, a deal involving Svechnikov appears less likely. Carolina remains one of the stronger teams in the NHL, and Svechnikov’s past performance suggests he will eventually find his form.
Furthermore, the Hurricanes chose not to trade Svechnikov before July 1, resulting in a 10-team no-trade clause for the 25-year-old winger. This clause gives him considerable control over his future destination.
Beyond contractual protections, there is little incentive for Carolina to move Svechnikov. Although his current slump is concerning, the price to acquire him would likely be steep — potentially too steep for most teams to match, even if they had the cap space and assets available.
For now, the Hurricanes remain hopeful that Svechnikov can regain his scoring touch, helping the team return to its early-season success.
https://heavy.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/hurricanes-predators-steven-stamkos-andrei-svechnikov/