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Austin FC acquire Palmeiras winger Facundo Torres as DP
Austin FC acquired winger Facundo Torres from Brazil's Palmeiras for a reported $9.5 million transfer fee on Friday.,The 25-year-old Uruguay international returns to MLS and is signed through 2029-30 with an option for 2030-31.,Torres starred with Orlando City SC from 2022-24, tallying 37 goals and ...
UFC's Cameron Smotherman collapses after weigh-in
UFC bantamweight Cameron Smotherman collapsed Friday after his weigh-in for Saturday's UFC 324 in Las Vegas.,Smotherman, 28, successfully made weight at 135.5 pounds but fell to the floor after stepping off the scale.,He was carried off the platform and examined by physicians at T-Mobile Arena, but ...
Inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup winner to earn $2.3M
The winning team at the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup will earn $2.3 million, the highest single payout ever awarded in women's club soccer.,The runner-up in the Feb. 1 final at London's Arsenal Stadium will receive $1 million, with the losing semifinalists each taking home $200,000. The two ...
Resilient Kentucky meets Ole Miss for morning tip-off
If nothing else, Kentucky has proven it's a resilient team.,After losing its first two Southeastern Conference games, a situation that usually provokes panic in the Bluegrass State, the Wildcats have rattled off four straight wins heading into Saturday morning game against Ole Miss in Lexington, Ky....
Patriots rule out sacks leader Harold Landry III vs. Broncos
New England Patriots linebacker Harold Landry III has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the host Denver Broncos, head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday,Landry has missed consecutive practice sessions this week as he nurses a knee injury.,He sat out the Patriots' last two reg...
CF Montreal acquire D Tomas Aviles on loan from Inter Miami
CF Montreal acquired defender Tomas Aviles on loan for the 2026 season from Inter Miami on Friday.,The deal for the 21-year-old Argentine center-back includes a purchase option following the loan period.,Aviles helped Inter Miami win the 2025 MLS Cup, the 2024 Supporters' Shield and the 2023 Leagues...
Report: White Sox signing RHP Seranthony Dominguez
Right-handed reliever Seranthony Dominguez reached agreement on a two-year, $20 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, ESPN reported on Friday. ,Dominguez, 31, is expected to serve as the closer for the White Sox, who have been active this winter.,Chicago signed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murak...
McLaren awarded $12M in lawsuit vs. IndyCar champ Alex Palou
McLaren Racing and Arrow McLaren were awarded more than $12 million in damages on Friday after a court in London determined four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou was in breach of contract.,The case stems from Palou's decision against honoring a contract he signed with the McLaren racing teams...
LIV Golf returns to New York area with event at Bedminster
LIV Golf is returning to the northeast this season, announcing on Friday the scheduling of LIV Golf New York to be held Aug. 6-9 at Trump National Golf Club in suburban Bedminster, N.J.,It will be the first LIV event at the course since 2023 and the third overall. Cameron Smith won the individual ti...
Texas QB Arch Manning has 'minor' foot surgery
Texas quarterback Arch Manning underwent "minor" foot surgery this week but is expected to take part in spring football practices, the university announced Friday.,The surgery was a "preventative measure to address a previous injury," per Texas officials. His participation in offseason workouts ahea...
Nate Ament, now unranked Tennessee take aim at Alabama
Tennessee looks to knock off Alabama for the fifth consecutive time when the Southeastern Conference rivals play on Saturday night at Tuscaloosa, Ala.,The contest will be the first as an unranked team for the Volunteers (12-6, 2-3 SEC) since the end of the 2020-21 season. Tennessee was No. 18 to sta...
After close call, Utah eyes upset in rematch vs. No. 13 BYU
Thanks to a Big 12 Conference scheduling quirk, Utah doesn't have to wait very long for a rematch with rival BYU.,Two weeks after a close contest between the two neighboring programs, the Utes (9-10 overall, 1-5 Big 12) travel to Provo on Saturday in hopes of avenging a tough setback against the No....
Auburn faces tall task on boards vs. No. 16 Florida
Auburn used a dominant rebounding performance in its last game to get its first victory on an opponent's home court.,It will need a similar performance if it's going to be successful on Saturday when it visits No. 16 Florida in Gainesville, Fla.,The Gators (14-5, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) lead th...
No. 9 Iowa State turns focus to defense vs. Oklahoma State
No. 9 Iowa State would like nothing more than to string together another long set of victories.,The Cyclones (17-2, 4-2 Big 12 Conference) will go for back-to-back wins when they tip off against Oklahoma State (14-5, 2-4) on Saturday afternoon in Stillwater, Okla.,Iowa State won its first 16 games o...
Brooke Henderson's pregnant sister to relinquish caddie duties
Brooke Henderson's sister will relinquish her responsibilities as a caddie following the LPGA season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions next week, Sportsnet reported.,Why? Well, Brittany and her husband Zach are preparing for the arrival of the couple's first child in June.,Britt...
Duke's Darian Mensah requests expedited hearing on transfer
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah turned to a hurry-up offense, requesting an expedited hearing on Friday as he seeks a court ruling on his transfer plans.,The Durham (North Carolina) Superior Court ruled earlier this week that Mensah is allowed to enter the transfer portal but cannot enroll at another...
Williams to miss F1 preseason test with 2026 car not ready
British racing team Williams will not take part in the Formula 1 preseason test next week in Barcelona because of a delay in readying its new cars.,After skipping the event at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the next opportunity to test the car will come Feb. 11-13 in Bahrain.,All 11 F1 teams ha...
Reports: Philip Rivers to interview for Bills' head-coaching job
After coming out retirement to play three games at the quarterback position, Philip Rivers reportedly is throwing his hat toward one of the NFL's vacant head-coaching jobs. ,Multiple media outlets reported Rivers is interviewing for the Buffalo Bills' opening on Friday.,Rivers is not alone. Former M...
Death of ex-NFL tackle Kevin Johnson ruled a homicide
Police in Los Angeles are investigating the death of former NFL defensive tackle Kevin Johnson as a homicide.,He was found unconscious and later pronounced dead Wednesday at a homeless encampment in the city. On Thursday, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled his death as a homicide and said...
Hornets chase consecutive wins as reeling Wizards visit
The Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets are going into Saturday afternoon's meeting in North Carolina on different levels of momentum.,Now it's just a matter of whether the Hornets can sustain the good times, as they haven't won back-to-back games since Jan. 3 and 5.,"Our guys respond," Charlot...