Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury, coach Scott Arniel announced on Monday.

Arniel told reporters the injury is not related to Vilardi getting struck in the ear with the puck in the first period of Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

"It's really disappointing," Arniel said. "We were upset about it last night, when we found out. You know what, he's done such a fantastic job in his summer training, and doing specific things so that he could have an 82-game season. He was looking after himself, and doing all the right things to get him here. ... And what happened, it really was kind of a freak situation."

Vilardi, 25, ranks third on the Jets with 61 points. He has 27 goals and has played in all 71 games this season for the Central Division leaders. He plays on Winnipeg's top line with Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele.

Vilardi has 90 goals and 175 points in 270 career games with the Los Angeles Kings and Jets. Los Angeles drafted him with the 11th overall pick in 2017.

Information from Field Level Media was used in this report.

LAS VEGAS -- Tomas Hertl, who leads the Golden Knights with 31 goals, will not be on Vegas' three-game road trip this week because of an injury he suffered in Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon broke the news Monday on the VGK Insiders Show.

Vegas visits Minnesota on Tuesday night before closing the trip Friday at Chicago and Saturday at Nashville.

"He'll get tests done," McCrimmon said. "I think he had some done today and again some more tomorrow to determine exactly what we're dealing with, but he'll be missing this trip."

Hertl has scored four goals in the past two games, including a hat trick in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. He has two hat tricks in his past eight games, totaling seven goals and three assists over that span.

His 59 points are third on the team behind Jack Eichel's single-season club-record 87 and Mark Stone's 61.

Hertl's injury comes as the Golden Knights, who are on a three-game winning streak, try to secure the Pacific Division title. They have 92 points, five more than both Edmonton and Los Angeles.

The injury occurred when Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg shoved him into the board, drawing a two-minute penalty for boarding rather than a five-minute major.

"A guy's playing [Lilleberg] I don't know that well," Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said after the game. "He's trying to establish himself in the league. That's kind of a senseless hit to me in a situation like that when a guy's in a defenseless position and not a threat much."

SALT LAKE CITY -- Detroit goalie Petr Mrazek exited because of an apparent lower-body injury early in the first period of the Red Wings' game against Utah Hockey Club on Monday night.

Utah forward Dylan Guenther collided with Mrazek in the net at the end of a breakaway shot attempt 1:38 into the game. The contact sent Mrazek's stick flying across the ice. Mrazek limped off the ice and headed to the locker room. Alex Lyon replaced him in the net.

Mrazek is 12-21-2 in his previous 35 starts this season. He has a 3.35 goals-against average and an .891 save percentage. Lyons is 11-8-1 with a 2.77 GAA and a .900 save percentage.

England coach Thomas Tuchel said he substituted Jude Bellingham during the 3-0 World Cup qualification win against Latvia to prevent the Real Madrid midfielder from being sent off.

Goals from Reece James, Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze secured a comfortable win at Wembley Stadium that took England to the top of Group K and ensured that Tuchel maintained his 100% winning start as coach.

But England could have been forced to play the final half hour with 10 men due to a reckless challenge by Bellingham on Latvia defender Raivis Jurkovskis.

Referee Orel Grinfeeld chose not to caution Bellingham, who had been yellow carded for a similarly rash tackle in the first-half, but with the threat of the 21-year-old making another foul, Tuchel said he made the decision to substitute Bellingham to avoid a potential red card.

"We were a bit lucky," Tuchel said about Bellingham's tackle on Jurkovskis. "We had a situation with Jude Bellingham where anything can happen and suddenly have a yellow-red card.

"Then everything could turn upside down, so that's why I made the change from the bench.

"I think the first one [yellow card] was a bit harsh because he [Bellingham] was dribbling and we suddenly had a yellow card. It felt strange at half-time that we had a yellow and none of our opponents did.

"But the second one was possible [yellow.] It would have been harsh, but straight away we changed him.

"We saw the huge effort Jude put in in the first game and he didn't seem so fresh in my observation. But the substitution, I didn't want to take the risk [of a red card], so I took him off."

Despite the comfortable margin of England's victory, the game lacked entertainment value due to Latvia's defensive gameplan.

But Tuchel said he was happy with the winning start to his reign as head coach.

"There is still room to improve," he said. "But two wins, two clean sheets and we didn't allow any big chances, so there are a lot of positives to take away.

"It was not an easy match. We saw a lot of good things, created good chances. We needed a free-kick to unlock it. I'm happy with the attitude, energy and desire. We will get there."

The National Women's Soccer League and NJ/NY Gotham FC are investigating "hateful language" directed from a fan toward Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda in her team's 2-0 victory over Gotham on Sunday.

"This behavior is unacceptable and has no place in our league or in our stadiums," Gotham FC, the Orlando Pride and the NWSL said in a coordinated joint statement.

Neither the clubs nor the league specified the nature of the language used.

Gotham said in a statement that "stadium security swiftly responded" to a reported incident during Sunday's game at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, the team's home venue. An individual was "directly addressed" and security "[monitored] the situation for the remainder of the match."

The NWSL and Gotham said they are working together to take additional action where appropriate under the league's Fan Code of Conduct.

Gotham has footage of the alleged incident that it is actively reviewing, and club representatives have been in contact with the fan who reported the incident, a club spokesperson confirmed to ESPN.

"We are committed to ensuring that our venues are safe and respectful environments for all -- especially for the athletes who represent the very best of our sport," the NWSL said in its statement.

"Barbra Banda is both an exceptional player and person, and the NWSL is immensely proud to support her as a member of our league."

Banda has previously faced online abuse.

She was the subject of anti-trans attacks in November in the days after she scored the winning goal in the 2024 NWSL Championship and was named BBC World Footballer of the Year. The online attacks gained traction through public figures with large online followings, including author J.K. Rowling.

The NWSL Players Association responded sharply at the time, with executive director Meghann Burke personally responding to Rowling and the "lowest form of discourse" from others on social media.

The online attacks largely stem from a 2022 incident in which Banda was ruled out of that year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations (which doubled as World Cup qualifying) in a confusing incident that left officials blaming each other. Zambia qualified for the 2023 World Cup, and Banda played at the tournament.

Banda also played at the past two Olympics -- and scored a hat trick in each edition of the tournament. Her hat trick against Australia in July made her the first woman to score three hat tricks in an Olympic career.

Banda joined Orlando last year and scored 13 goals in her debut NWSL season.

A statement from the NWSL players' union said: "The NWSL Players Association stands with the Orlando Pride and NJ/NY Gotham FC in condemning the hateful behavior directed at Barbra Banda during last night's match.

"There is no place for harassment or abuse in our sport, and we support efforts to address this incident swiftly and responsibly. Soccer is built on principles of fairness, inclusion, and respect for human dignity -- any form of hateful conduct undermines these values and has no place in our fandom.

"Barbra Banda is a generational talent, and we are fortunate to witness her compete at the highest level in the NWSL. She deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

"The NWSL Players Association remains unwavering in our commitment to a safe and respectful atmosphere for everyone involved in our game. We will work alongside the league and clubs to ensure accountability and to protect the dignity of every player."

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- In case Sunday night's Concacaf Nations League finals doubleheader at SoFi Stadium didn't already feel like a throwback, 56-year-old rapper Will Smith was there to perform hits for the 68,812 in attendance that stretched back to the previous century. As it happened, Smith was an apt scene-setter for another former and aging giant, Mexico, which suddenly found itself center stage in the final against Panama and looking to win the tournament for the first time since it began in 2019-20.

Amid the Nations League knockout rounds, it was clear Mexico had lost its shine to younger and more promising acts in the region like the United States and Canada. For many in Concacaf, Mexico was no longer the undisputed king; stagnation and a lack of consistent wins against its rivals had allowed parity to seep in.

And the answer to these problems? Play the old-school hits.

Mexico found improvements through an experienced showman of its own: veteran manager Javier Aguirre. Hired last year for his third stint with the national team, the jovial and brash coach -- with help from the legendary Rafael Marquez as assistant -- helped revive El Tri and though the side needed a 4-0 second-leg win to beat Honduras 4-2 on aggregate in November's quarterfinals, Mexico shrugged off any worries last Thursday with a 2-0 win over Canada to seal a place in the final.

Recognizing that success is no longer guaranteed, Aguirre chose his words carefully when discussing whether a trophy was an obligation in Sunday's final vs. Panama.

"There is pressure," he said ahead of the match. "[But] the obligation is to go all out for the game. That's the great obligation that we have every time we play for Mexico, in a final or a friendly, believe me. In an official match, the great obligation we have is to make the Mexican player see that they have that obligation to run, to fight for their jersey, for their country, and to make their people proud."

Bringing back that pride has also meant mixing things up with a traditional 4-4-2 tactic. There was once a fiercely contested debate about whether Fulham's Raúl Jiménez or AC Milan's Santiago Gimenez should be given the start as the lone striker, but Aguirre simply placed both in the starting XI together for the semifinal and final.

With Gimenez and Jimenez up top, two holding midfielders behind them and two wingers in support, one couldn't help but imagine Mexico's coach dusting off an antique coaching playbook. Yet from the opening whistle, Mexico played with a swagger and its rapid buildups in attack caused problems for Panama. The plan played out perfectly as Jimenez, who is experiencing something of a renaissance in his career after bouncing back from his horrific 2020 head injury, scored in the eighth minute.

But while there was an urgency and efficiency in Mexico's play, it did not last long. Panama did well to wrestle back momentum, eventually gaining a well-deserved equalizer via Adalberto Carrasquilla's penalty in the 47th minute, and the team kept pace with plenty of successful duels and accurate tackles.

Mexico goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon had to make a handful of vital saves to keep his side's hopes alive. But an anti-gay chant from the crowd again led to a stoppage in play. Starting in the 68th minute, the chant grew in intensity through a series of goal kicks. By the 84th minute, it led to Step 1 of a three-step protocol that briefly halted the game.

One could argue the shameful and embarrassing behavior in the stands only hurt Mexico on the pitch as the team lost rhythm as the game approached what looked set to be a tense and chaotic finale. But after a clear and almost comical handball from Panama's José Córdoba in the 92nd minute, Mexico were gifted a lifeline. With the title up for grabs, Jimenez stepped up to take the penalty and struck it home to give Mexico its first-ever Nations League title.

"It's fantastic to come back after what I've been through. I'm really happy," Jimenez told CBS Sports. "This is just a great example [that] you never have to lose the faith."

Looking ahead, many Mexico fans will have faith that progress can continue. As much as last week felt like teaching an old dog new tricks, massive credit should go to Aguirre for pulling the team back to the top of Concacaf and while it doesn't guarantee that it will one day join the upper echelon of elite national teams, it's a start ahead of the 2026 World Cup as hosts alongside the U.S. and Canada.

"I don't know if it's a watershed moment, but yes, of course it's laying a foundation to go into the World Cup with confidence," Aguirre said. "Another tournament is coming up soon [Gold Cup], and I hope we're able to compete like we did today or these past two days. We're going with high morale and a better game ahead of the big event [World Cup]."

That foundational work must now also extend into the stands. With a World Cup that will see millions following games from around the world, it's imperative that the co-hosts are able to stamp out the anti-gay chant and keep the focus firmly on the pitch.

Playing old-school hits or not, the soccer gods won't always provide salvation through a late penalty. Mexico survived the Concacaf chaos and succeeded with the trends of yesteryear on full display, but evolution, both on and off the pitch, is still expected ... and needed.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Quarterback Cam Ward believes he has "solidified" himself as the top overall pick in next month's NFL draft, he said Monday after Miami's pro day.

The Heisman Trophy finalist worked out in front of more than 90 NFL team staffers, including a full contingent from the Tennessee Titans, who own the No. 1 pick. At one point during his workout, Ward completed a pass and was seen speaking to Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi and president of football operations Chad Brinker after the play.

The gist of his message: I'll see you next month.

"[I told them] 'I'm solidifying it today,'" Ward said. "They finally got to see me throw in person. That should be all they need to see. But at the end of the day ... I'm going to be happy whatever team I go to. I'm just trying to play football."

Ward set multiple school records in his lone season with the Hurricanes in 2024, including the single-season records for passing yards, completions, passing touchdowns and completion percentage. In his final collegiate game, he became the all-time FCS and FBS combined leader in passing touchdowns with 158.

The former zero-star recruit out of West Columbia (Texas) enrolled at Incarnate Word in 2020 and threw for 6,908 yards and 71 touchdowns in just 19 games over two seasons. He transferred to Washington State before the 2022 season, and threw for another 6,966 yards and 48 touchdowns with 16 interceptions in two seasons before transferring again to Miami.

Ward said he believed he could be the top pick in the NFL draft while at Incarnate Word, but knew he had to prove it beyond the FCS level -- hence, his transfers to Washington State and Miami.

"I think all I needed was a chance to play in a quarterback-driven system," he said. "[Former Incarnate Word] coach [Eric] Morris gave me the opportunity and I just think I always carry myself that type of way. But then also it comes to a level you have to play at. A lot of people won't take a No. 1 overall player from the FCS ... it comes from the Power 5 level.

"So, I just think every year I've gotten better and it ultimately led to me being in consideration."

The Titans drafted former Kentucky quarterback Will Levis in the second round in 2023, but he has completed just 61% of his passes over two seasons for 3,899 yards and 21 touchdowns with 16 interceptions. Levis was benched in favor of Mason Rudolph late in the 2024 season as the Titans struggled to a league-worst 3-14 record.

Though Ward insisted he would be happy to play for any team, he was excited about possibly working with Titans coach Brian Callahan, who spent five seasons as the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive coordinator.

"I think Coach Callahan's one of the best head coaches out there. The things he did with Joe Burrow when he first got into the league made him be real successful," Ward said. "I just think the playbooks match up not only for there, but Cleveland and New York. A lot of those three teams did the same things that we did in Miami. So I think it'll be plug and play."

The 2025 NFL draft will be held April 24-26 in Green Bay.

Maryland completed a 17-point comeback to win a 111-108 double-overtime thriller over Alabama, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in five years. It's the Terrapins' second-largest comeback in NCAA tournament history, trailing just an 18-point comeback against Texas A&M in 2012.

"This was a heavyweight fight," Maryland coach Brenda Frese said. "No team deserved to lose this game tonight."

This is the only second-round matchup of this tournament in which the No. 4 seed was able to take advantage of home court and beat the No. 5 seed. There has never been a Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament without at least one No. 4 seed.

"I was trying to instill as much energy, positivity and confidence into them as possible," Frese said. "Overtime is our time. I knew they were tired but [I said] you need to dig in even further."

There wasn't one particular play that the Terps say fueled their comeback, as they turned their 17-point halftime deficit into a nine-point one heading into the fourth quarter. Rather, it was a timeout.

"I remember we were talking about score stop score," said Shyanne Sellers, who finished with a team-high 28 points. "Just get it within 10. And then before we knew it, we were right there."

That message remained the same as they navigated the final stretch of the fourth quarter and both overtime periods. Sarah Te-Biasu scored eight of her 26 points in the second overtime.

"I really wanted to win," Te-Biasu said. "I just tried to play the best I can on every possession. ... The want to win, that's the mentality. Everyone on the team wanted to win. We never gave up."

Each of the final three periods featured chaotic stretches of basketball full of turnovers and fouls. At the end of the fourth quarter, there was also epic shotmaking, first by Sarah Ashlee Barker for the Crimson Tide and then Te-Biasu for the Terps. Karly Weathers had a chance to hit a go-ahead 3-pointer for Alabama, but her miss sent the game to overtime.

At the end of the first overtime, the Terps did the one thing they shouldn't have done: foul a 3-point shooter with one second remaining. But that's what happened, and Barker went to the line with a chance to send the game to double overtime.

"I said, 'Pray for me,'" said Barker, who made all three free throws.

Barker finished with a program-high 45 points on 17-of-25 shooting and took on a huge load in the overtime periods as Alabama lost Zaay Green and Aaliyah Nye, who both fouled out late in the fourth quarter.

"I wish I could have done more," Barker said. "Just the opportunity to be here, the opportunity to play for Alabama, represent Alabama, yeah 45 points is a lot, but I would have loved to win rather than score 45 points, but at the end of the day, it's not my glory."

Sellers hit two free throws of her own -- and probably her two biggest points of the season -- to put Maryland up three with just seconds remaining in the second overtime.

"I just wanted to knock them down. I didn't want to give them any hope," Sellers said. "I wanted to make them have to hit a 3 if they wanted to send it to another overtime."

Alabama got an excellent look but couldn't get the 3-pointer to fall. The Crimson Tide got one more chance, but Maryland broke up the inbounds pass and secured the win, ending this marathon of a game.

The 219 combined points by Maryland and Alabama is the second-most points scored in tournament history, trailing just Duke and Alabama's 241 points in 1995 in a four-overtime game.

"This game was really fun," Te-Biasu said. "It was a blessing to be a part of this."

"You dream of these moments," Barker added. "You live for these moments. It didn't go our way, but I am going to walk out ... with your head held high. That was an amazing basketball game."

Maryland's reward for its epic win is a matchup with top-seeded and defending champion South Carolina in the Sweet 16. It's a rematch of an Elite Eight game two years ago that the Gamecocks won 86-75.