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QB Mike Wright transferring to Northwestern
Former Vanderbilt and Mississippi State quarterback Mike Wright is transferring to Northwestern for his final season of eligibility.,Wright told ESPN on Thursday that he chose the Wildcats to play for head coach David Braun and new offensive coordinator Zach Lujan.,"Those two guys were the main fact...

QB Mike Wright transferring to Northwestern
Former Vanderbilt and Mississippi State quarterback Mike Wright is transferring to Northwestern for his final season of eligibility....

Red Bulls sign D Dylan Nealis to new contract
The New York Red Bulls locked up defender Dylan Nealis with a new contract on Thursday.,The three-year deal announced by the team runs through 2027 with an option for 2028.,"We are very excited to keep Dylan at the club for the long-term," NYRB head of sport Jochen Schneider said. "Dylan has enjoyed...

Red Bulls sign D Dylan Nealis to new contract
The New York Red Bulls locked up defender Dylan Nealis with a new contract on Thursday....

Karl-Anthony Towns named NBA's Social Justice Champion
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns was named the NBA Social Justice Champion for the 2023-24 season on Thursday.,He will receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy for his "dedication to pursuing social justice and upholding Abdul-Jabbar and the league's decades-long values of equa...

Karl-Anthony Towns named NBA's Social Justice Champion
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns was named the NBA Social Justice Champion for the 2023-24 season on Thursday....

Hurricanes turn to G Pyotr Kochetkov for Game 3 vs. Rangers
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will get the start on Thursday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the visiting New York Rangers, coach Rod Brind'Amour announced.,Brind'Amour also told reporters that he wants Frederik Andersen to get rest. The Hurricanes trail...

Hurricanes turn to G Pyotr Kochetkov for Game 3 vs. Rangers
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will get the start on Thursday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the visiting New York Rangers, coach Rod Brind'Amour announced....

Report: Pacers file complaint about officiating vs. Knicks
The Indiana Pacers are asking the NBA office to review 78 plays that they contend were called improperly by officials in the first two games of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Knicks, ESPN reported Thursday.,The Knicks head into Game 3 Friday in Indianapolis with a 2-0...

Report: Rams releasing veteran WR Ben Skowronek
The Los Angeles Rams are releasing veteran wide receiver Ben Skowronek, NFL Network reported Thursday.,Skowronek, 26, appeared in all 17 games last season but managed only eight catches for 66 yards and one score.,He caught 58 passes for 575 yards and one TD in 45 games (12 starts) since the Rams dr...

Report: Rams releasing veteran WR Ben Skowronek
The Los Angeles Rams are releasing veteran wide receiver Ben Skowronek, NFL Network reported Thursday....

Charlotte FC sign F Kerwin Vargas to extension
Charlotte FC signed forward Kerwin Vargas to a new contract through the 2027 MLS season.,The extension announced Thursday includes an option for 2028 for the 22-year-old Colombian.,Vargas has two goals in 10 starts this season. He has recorded six goals and six assists in 52 MLS matches (36 starts) ...

Report: Pacers file complaint about officiating vs. Knicks
The Indiana Pacers are asking the NBA office to review 78 plays that they contend were called improperly by officials in the first two games of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Knicks, ESPN reported Thursday....

Charlotte FC sign F Kerwin Vargas to extension
Charlotte FC signed forward Kerwin Vargas to a new contract through the 2027 MLS season....

Squall? Yeti? 20 names under consideration for Utah NHL team
Hockey fans in Utah have until May 22 to vote in the first round of balloting to help select an identity for the state's NHL team.,The NHL announced last month that the Arizona Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City, leaving the team name in the desert.,Utah Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith added the...

Angels acquire INF Luis Guillorme from Braves
The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Luis Guillorme from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.,The Angels transferred third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster.,Guillorme, 29,...

Angels acquire INF Luis Guillorme from Braves
The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Luis Guillorme from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations....

Squall? Yeti? 20 names under consideration for Utah NHL team
Hockey fans in Utah have until May 22 to vote in the first round of balloting to help select an identity for the state's NHL team....

Lions GM: QB Jared Goff 'earned' extension, a high priority
Lions general manager Brad Holmes continues checking off priorities in Detroit, and a long-term extension for quarterback Jared Goff is rising to the top of the list.,"He's earned an extension," Holmes said in a radio interview with 97.1 The Ticket. "It's important. It's a high priority for us. Both...

Lions GM: QB Jared Goff 'earned' extension, a high priority
Lions general manager Brad Holmes continues checking off priorities in Detroit, and a long-term extension for quarterback Jared Goff is rising to the top of the list....