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Seasoned coaches collide as No. 23 Virginia renews Maryland rivalry
After they each guided three different programs to the NCAA Tournament, Buzz Williams of Maryland and Ryan Odom of No. 23 Virginia took on new challenges this year.,Which first-year coach has his team in a better position to reach the tournament this year?,The answer will start to become clearer Sat...
Indiana chasing bounce-back effort vs. Chicago State
The priorities for Indiana coach Darian DeVries seemed clear ahead of Saturday's home game against Chicago State at Bloomington, Ind.,The Hoosiers (8-3) are coming off a 72-60 loss to Kentucky on Dec. 13 in the first regular season meeting between the teams in 14 years. Indiana had 18 turnovers that...
Hot-shooting Georgia Tech looks to take down Lafayette
Georgia Tech will look to ride the hot shooting of Kowacie Reeves Jr. and continue its recent success from the perimeter on Saturday when they host Lafayette in a nonconference game in Atlanta.,The Yellow Jackets (7-4) fell just shy of a single-game school record in Tuesday's 87-76 win over Marist, ...
No. 14 Arkansas meets No. 8 Houston as freshman flashes elite talent
Arkansas freshman guard Darius Acuff Jr. is playing like the one-and-done he was projected to be. Fifth-year senior forward Trevon Brazile seemingly has saved his best for last.,Acuff and Brazile have been the main drivers in the No. 14 Razorbacks' fast start as they prepare to meet No. 8 Houston in...
Rockets return to Denver five days after frustrating OT loss
The last time the Houston Rockets were in Denver, they left angry and defeated. Five days later they have a chance to rewrite the ending when they return to face the Nuggets on Saturday afternoon.,Following Denver's 128-125 overtime win on Monday night, Houston head coach Ime Udoka was critical of t...
Angels settle wrongful death lawsuit with Tyler Skaggs’ family
More than six years after the overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, the Los Angeles Angels reached a settlement Friday of the wrongful death lawsuit brought against them by his family.,The Angels' ex-communication director, Eric Kay, began serving a 22-year sentence in federal prison in 2022 for t...
Kansas State to put revamped approach up against South Dakota
Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang believes his Wildcats have things figured out with Big 12 Conference play set to arrive at the start of the new year.,The Wildcats (7-4) will test his theory Saturday when they host South Dakota (7-6) in Manhattan, Kan. It is one of two nonconference games remaini...
Seahawks LB Derick Hall suspended one game for leg stomp
The NFL handed down a one-game suspension to Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Derick Hall on Friday over what the league called an act of unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct.,In the first quarter of Seattle's 38-37 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Hall stepped on the leg...
NASCAR mourning loss, celebrating life of Greg Biffle
Greg Biffle was recognized as one of NASCAR's top 75 drivers, but he's being remembered for victories far beyond the track. ,Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their children Emma and Ryder were among seven fatalities Thursday morning in a plane crash in Statesville, N.C. ,"The Biff" on the driving circ...
3-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka retiring after '26
Three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka announced Friday that 2026 will be his final year on the ATP Tour.,The 40-year-old Switzerland native has won 16 titles and earned nearly $38 million in prize money since 2002.,Known for his one-handed backhand, Wawrinka won the 2014 Australian Open, 2015 F...
Reports: Pirates acquire 2B Brandon Lowe from Rays
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to acquire a two-time All-Star, landing second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to multiple reports Friday.,The three-team trade, which includes the Houston Astros, will also bring left-hander Mason Montgomery and outfielder Jake Mangum from the ...
Senators 'focused and dialed in' with Blackhawks ahead
The Ottawa Senators look to extend the pronounced losing streak of a second straight opponent on Saturday afternoon when they host the struggling Chicago Blackhawks.,The Senators handed the reeling Pittsburgh Penguins a seventh consecutive regulation or overtime setback on Thursday with a decisive 4...
Western Michigan mauls Kennesaw State in Myrtle Beach Bowl
Western Michigan ran for 303 yards, forced four turnovers and blasted Kennesaw State 41-6 in the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Friday afternoon in Conway, S.C.,The Broncos (10-4) won their sixth straight game to reach double-digit wins for the second time in program history.,"This team deserves so much recog...
No. 12 North Carolina out to avoid lull vs. Ohio State
Facing its final power conference opponent before the arrival of ACC play, No. 12 North Carolina will be searching for a consistent 40 minutes when it meets Ohio State on Saturday in Atlanta.,North Carolina (10-1) is on a four-game win streak, but coach Hubert Davis wants more from his team -- espec...
Orioles pry RHP Shane Baz from Rays for top prospects
The Baltimore Orioles acquired right-hander Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday for a package of four highly regarded prospects that includes two former first-round draft picks.,The Rays received catcher Caden Bodine, right-hander Michael Forret and outfielders Slater de Brun and Austin Over...
Reports: Orioles pry RHP Shane Baz from Rays for top prospects
The Baltimore Orioles are set to acquire right-hander Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday for a package of four highly regarded prospects that includes two former first-round draft picks, multiple outlets reported.,According to ESPN, the Rays are set to receive catcher Caden Bodine, right-ha...
Jets WR Garrett Wilson to miss final three games
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is out for the final three games of the regular season and will not return from injured reserve. ,"We felt like it was best for him and the team," head coach Aaron Glenn said on Friday.,Wilson was placed on IR on Nov. 13 after re-injuring his right knee. He...
Stars' Tyler Seguin has ACL surgery, to be evaluated after Olympics
The Dallas Stars announced that Tyler Seguin had surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee earlier this week, and the forward would be evaluated after the Olympic break.,The surgery was performed in Dallas by Dr. Dan Cooper, who also repaired the left ACL of Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback ...
Jake Paul drawing heavy action to upset Anthony Joshua
Many in the boxing world are concerned for Jake Paul's health going into Friday night's fight against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, but the betting public is heavily backing the former YouTube star pulling off an historic upset at the Kaseya Center in Miami.,Joshua is a massive -1200 f...
USMNT's Tyler Adams out up to 3 months with MCL tear
U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Tyler Adams will be sidelined for up to three months with a knee injury, potentially affecting his preparation for this summer's World Cup.,Adams, 26, sustained a torn MCL during the opening minutes of Bournemouth's Premier League match on Monday against Mancheste...