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Penn State alum Matt Rhule on rumors: 'I love it' at Nebraska
Nebraska coach and Penn State alum Matt Rhule sidestepped speculation he was interested in returning to his old stomping grounds days after James Franklin was fired as head coach of the Nittany Lions.,"Maybe it's been awhile here, but this is what happens when you win. I'm not going to talk a lot ab...
Report: Phillies skipper Rob Thomson to return in '26
Rob Thomson will return for a fifth season as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2026, the New York Post and Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Monday.,Thomson, 62, has one season remaining on the extension he signed last October but there was speculation the team might make a change.,The Philli...
Take 5: Penn State's top candidates to replace James Franklin
Penn State opened one of the most coveted head coaching positions in the country when it fired James Franklin following a third consecutive loss, and a few big names have already emerged as potential candidates to take over the Nittany Lions.,The storied program has robust resources, despite being o...
Dodgers, Brewers make slight tweaks to NLCS rosters
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a slight alteration for their National League Championship Series roster, adding right-hander Ben Casparius to the bullpen.,To open a spot, the Dodgers left off rookie catcher Dalton Rushing. Los Angeles carried three catchers through the first two rounds of the playoffs...
Purdue ranked No. 1 in preseason poll for first time
Purdue claimed the No. 1 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 men's preseason college basketball for the first time on Monday.,Coach Matt Painter's Boilermakers, who ranked No. 1 at some point during three of the past four regular seasons, received 35 of 61 first-place votes.,Following Purdue are las...
Bill Belichick says 'no truth' to report he wants out at UNC
After releasing a statement last week saying he is committed to continuing as North Carolina's head coach, Bill Belichick reiterated the sentiment during his press availability Monday.,A report from the Guardian last week said that Belichick, 73, expressed potential interest in finding a coaching or...
Reign captain Lauren Barnes retiring at end of season
Seattle Reign FC captain Lauren Barnes will retire at the end of the 2025 NWSL season, the club announced Monday.,The 36-year-old defender will play her final regular-season match Friday at Lumen Field in Seattle against the Utah Royals.,With the Reign since the club's inception in 2013, Barnes is t...
Steelers' Mike Tomlin questions wisdom behind Browns' QB decisions
Mike Tomlin has no words to explain his surprise that Joe Flacco is on the schedule with a second AFC North team on Thursday night. ,The Steelers (4-1) beat the Cleveland Browns on Sunday with rookie Dillon Gabriel in the starting role that belonged to Flacco until two weeks ago. Now Flacco is the Q...
Manager Mike Shildt to retire after two seasons with Padres
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced Monday that he will retire immediately after guiding the club to the playoffs in his two seasons at the helm.,Shildt, 57, compiled a 183-141 record in two seasons as the Padres manager, with the club advancing to the National League Division Series in 2...
Report: Bucks signing third Antetokounmpo brother, Alex
The Milwaukee Bucks are signing forward Alex Antetokounmpo to a two-way contract, ESPN reported on Monday.,With Alex joining older brothers Giannis and Thanasis, it will mark the first time in NBA history that three siblings were on the same active roster, per ESPN.,Alex Antetokounmpo, 24, had stint...
Dodgers add pitching depth to NLCS roster
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a slight alteration for their National League Championship Series roster, adding right-hander Ben Casparius to the bullpen.,To open a spot, the Dodgers left off rookie catcher Dalton Rushing. Los Angeles carried three catchers through the first two rounds of the playoffs...
Jets' Aaron Glenn: Justin Fields 'took a step back'
Upon further review, New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn rated starting quarterback Justin Fields' performance in the 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos in London as a "step back.",Glenn's admission Monday came less than 24 hours after he was taken aback when he was asked if Fields would remain New Y...
Eagles pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith announces retirement
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Za'Darius Smith announced his retirement Monday on Instagram.,The 33-year-old three-time Pro Bowl selection is six weeks into his 11th NFL season, his first with the Eagles (4-2).,"I knew this day would come -- but now that it's here, I'm feeling so many emotions I ...
Rams WR Puka Nacua (ankle) could miss London game
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is unlikely to play in London this weekend due to a sprained left ankle, NFL Network reported Monday.,Nacua left Sunday's 17-3 victory at Baltimore in the second quarter because of a lower leg injury before returning in the second half in a limited capacity....
Canadiens D Lane Hutson signs 8-year, $70.8M extension
The Montreal Canadiens locked up defenseman Lane Hutson with an eight-year, $70.8 million contract extension on Monday.,The deal starts with the 2026-27 season and carries an average annual value of $8.85 million through 2033-34. It's a significant spike from his $950,000 salary this season, the fin...
Jays OF Nathan Lukes (knee) expected to play in Game 2
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes is expected to play in Game 2 of the American League Championship series on Monday.,Lukes fouled a pitch from the Seattle Mariners' Bryce Miller off his right knee in the first inning. Despite apparent discomfort, he stayed in the game in right field until h...
Jon Rahm taking a long break after 'winless' season
Jon Rahm said he is taking a break from competition and will return for the LIV Golf season opener in February.,The 30-year-old Spaniard did not win any tournaments in 2025, although he did capture the Ryder Cup with Team Europe last month and the individual season-long championship with LIV Golf in...
WTA roundup: Naomi Osaka easily wins opener in Osaka
Top seed Naomi Osaka overwhelmed 17-year-old Wakana Sonobe 6-0, 6-4 in the opening round of the Japan Open in Osaka on Monday.,Osaka needed just 76 minutes to oust her Japanese countrywoman, using eight aces and winning 83% of her first serves (15 of 18). Osaka also converted five of 13 break opport...
Gamecocks starting F Chloe Kitts (ACL) to miss season
South Carolina senior forward Chloe Kitts will miss the 2025-26 season with a torn ACL, the school confirmed Monday.,She averaged 10.2 points and 7.7 rebounds in 38 starts last season for the NCAA Tournament runner-up. She was named MVP of the 2025 SEC tournament after tallying 50 points and 23 rebo...
Lions S Brian Branch bracing for 11th fine in two seasons
Brian Branch expects to be even lighter in the pocketbook this week and the Lions safety is bracing for the NFL to hand down a possible suspension for his actions in Kansas City on Sunday night.,Branch, fined three times already this season after seven financial penalties from the NFL in 2024, is as...