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Cooper Kupp Next Team Odds: Odds-on favorite emerges
Wide receivers have been the soup du jour ahead of the NFL trade deadline, with DeAndre Hopkins the latest to change addresses on Wednesday.,Hopkins, who was dealt to defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City by Tennessee, followed Davante Adams heading from Las Vegas to the New York Jets and Amari ...
Said Nurmagomedov's fight dropped from UFC 308
Saturday's scheduled bantamweight bout between Said Nurmagomedov and Daniel Santos was officially dropped from the UFC 308 card on Wednesday.,The promotion did not cite a specific reason why Santos (12-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) was "removed" from the schedule at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. It is the Brazilian ...
Lions back WR Jameson Williams with suspension looming
Days after ESPN reported Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams faces a two-game suspension, he practiced on Wednesday with Detroit preparing to welcome the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. ,The NFL has not confirmed the suspension of Williams for reportedly testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs...
Union sign M Quinn Sullivan to extension
The Philadelphia Union announced a contract extension for Quinn Sullivan on Wednesday.,The 20-year-old homegrown midfielder's deal runs through 2027 with an option for 2028.,Sullivan enjoyed a breakout season in 2024 with five goals and 11 assists in 34 matches (25 starts).,"He stepped up with versa...
Browns' Jameis Winston to start vs. Ravens; Ken Dorsey to call plays
The Cleveland Browns are turning to Jameis Winston to start at quarterback Sunday against the visiting Baltimore Ravens.,Winston replaces Deshaun Watson, who ruptured his right Achilles tendon when he appeared to hyperextend his leg on a non-contact play in last weekend's 21-14 setback to the Cincin...
Colorado hosts Cincinnati in critical Big 12 contest
Colorado and Cincinnati both want to keep momentum going and become bowl eligible on Saturday night as they continue their bounce-back seasons in Boulder, Colo.,The Bearcats (5-2, 3-1 Big 12) are on a two-game winning streak and knocked off Arizona State 24-14 at home last week. They missed a bowl g...
Liberty open as '25 WNBA title favorites as books see record interest
The New York Liberty battled into overtime of the final game of the season to claim the franchise's first WNBA title on Sunday, and they've been installed as the favorites to repeat in 2025.,The Liberty finished first during the 2024 regular season and went on to win the title in five games over the...
Titans leaning toward resting QB Will Levis one more week
Titans coach Brian Callahan plans to afford quarterback Will Levis more time to heal from a shoulder injury, but he's not ruling him out this week.,The organization view as of Wednesday: Levis is closer to week-to-week than day-to-day after not playing against the Bills in a Week 7 loss (34-10). Mas...
Utah looks to get back on track against Houston
Preseason Big 12 favorite Utah will have a new offensive coordinator calling plays as it looks to get back on track at Houston on Saturday in the teams' first meeting since 1978.,The Utes (4-3, 1-3 Big 12) carry a three-game losing streak that's seen them plummet in the league. The latest setback wa...
Texas Tech, TCU clash to stay relevant in Big 12 race
After its four-game winning streak was snapped last weekend, Texas Tech heads to TCU on Saturday to try to keep pace in the Big 12 race and win the Saddle Trophy for the second season in a row.,Texas Tech (5-2, 3-1 Big 12) suffered its first conference loss last Saturday in a 59-35 upset defeat to B...
Oregon State, Cal continue rivalry as nonconference foes
Longtime Pac-12 combatants Oregon State and California renew their rivalry as nonconference opponents on Saturday when the teams duel in Berkeley, Calif.,The Beavers (4-3) and Golden Bears (3-4) have met 75 times since 1917. Cal saw its all-time lead trimmed to 38-37 after a 52-40 home loss last Oct...
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (ribs) sits out Wednesday practice
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels sat out practice on Wednesday and won't play until head coach Dan Quinn decides the rookie No. 2 pick is not impacted by injured ribs.,Marcus Mariota took Daniels' spot and the starter's reps Wednesday in preparation for a possible start Sunday against Caleb Wil...
Report: Rangers D Jacob Trouba won't be disciplined for Justin Barron hit
New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba will not face discipline for a hit against Montreal's Justin Barron that drew no penalty but plenty of ire from Canadians players and fans alike, ESPN reported Wednesday. ,With the Rangers ahead 5-2 in the third period Tuesday, as Barron handled the puck alon...
Blues F Robert Thomas (ankle) out six weeks
St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas has a fractured ankle and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, the team announced Wednesday.,Thomas also has been placed on injured reserve. He sustained the injury after blocking a shot from Winnipeg defenseman Neal Pionk during the third period of the Blues' 3-2...
Report: Seahawks acquire LB Ernest Jones IV from Titans
The Seattle Seahawks acquired Ernest Jones IV from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for fellow linebacker Jerome Baker and a fourth-round draft pick, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,The reported trade was the second on Wednesday for the Titans and the second in under two months for Jon...
Defending champ Collin Morikawa not expecting easy time at Zozo
Collin Morikawa won last year's Zozo Championship by six shots and comes into this year's tournament as the No. 4-ranked player in the world.,That doesn't mean Morikawa thinks he'll run away with the win during this week's event at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Chiba, Japan. ,"Look, winnin...
Max Holloway accuses Ilia Topuria of copying Conor McGregor
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria boasts he'll be the first to knock out Max Holloway when they compete for the UFC 308 featherweight title Saturday, but Holloway doesn't seem bothered by the smack talk, accusing Topuria of trying to impersonate UFC great Conor McGregor.,The 27-year-old Topuri...
Wake Forest treks to Stanford, shooting for .500 mark
Urgency exists for Wake Forest to make the most of a trip to the West Coast.,The Demon Deacons (3-4, 1-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) take on host Stanford (2-5, 1-3) on Saturday. Wake Forest has won two of its last three games but must continue climbing out of an early hole to approach bowl eligibili...
Utah HC D Sean Durzi could miss rest of season after surgery
Utah Hockey Club defensemen Sean Durzi and John Marino will be sidelined multiple months following their respective surgeries, the team announced Wednesday.,Durzi will be out four to six months after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder. He sustained the injury after being hit by New Jersey defe...
Mystics fire GM Mike Thibault, coach Eric Thibault
The Washington Mystics parted ways with general manager Mike Thibault and head coach Eric Thibault on Wednesday. ,Eric Thibault, 37, is the fifth WNBA coach to be fired since the end of the regular season. The Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings and Los Angeles Sparks also are looking for new h...