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Reports: Pats releasing veteran P Bryce Baringer
The New England Patriots are releasing veteran punter Bryce Baringer, multiple outlets reported on Monday.,Baringer, 27, has been on injured reserve since the start of the season but reportedly is now ready to return.,Mitch Wishnowsky is expected to continue handling the punting duties for the 4-3 P...
Overhauled Indiana unveils new look in opener vs. Eastern Illinois
The Big Ten sent nine teams to the NCAA Tournament last year. That left Indiana, which finished 10th in the league and 41st in the NET rankings, on the outside looking in. ,Second-year coach Darian DeVries searched for a stronger, bigger, deeper group capable of moving Indiana to the right side of t...
Week 7 MNF: Cowboys-Eagles Preview, Prop Picks, Prediction
The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles have been two of the most disappointing teams during the early stages of the 2026 NFL season, but both have a chance to remain in the thick of the NFC East race with a victory on Monday night.,The Cowboys take a 2-4 record and a two-game losing streak into ...
LeBron James says center role is temporary: 'We got an MVP'
LeBron James is playing center for the first time in a long time and holding his own in the unfamiliar role for the Philadelphia 76ers.,But don't expect the 41-year-old veteran's run as a big man to last any longer than necessary.,"Well, s--, we got an MVP over there," James said Sunday, per ESPN. "...
NBA aligns with prediction partners Kalshi, Polymarket
The NBA announced a partnership with prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket on Monday.,The league said the relationship creates an "integrity framework" that will give the NBA greater influence over the markets offered by an emerging industry that critics say blurs the line between gambling and fi...
Alijah Arenas, No. 21 USC anxious to hit starting blocks vs. Milwaukee
No. 21 Southern California tips off a potentially pivotal 2026-27 season against Milwaukee on Nov. 2 in Los Angeles.,The Trojans enter the program's third season with Eric Musselman as head coach, looking to break through after missing the NCAA Tournament in the previous two campaigns. USC endured a...
WTA roundup: Anna Bondar ousts top seed in Guangzhou
Hungary's Anna Bondar knocked out top-seeded Daria Snigur of Ukraine 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the Guangzhou Open on Monday in China.,Bondar served eight aces, converted four of eight break points and posted a 22-12 edge in winners to complete the upset in just 75 minutes. She will face either ...
Versatile Purdue to test mettle vs. Braden Huff, No. 15 Gonzaga
Matt Painter and Purdue are entering a new era following the departure of a core of stars that included 2025 Big Ten Player of the Year Braden Smith.,And while most powerhouse programs start the season against a cupcake opponent, Purdue is jumping right into the fire with a season-opening matchup ag...
No. 6 Michigan State rides depth into opener vs. Quinnipiac
Tom Izzo is counting on familiar leaders and a deeper bench to help No. 6 Michigan State make another postseason run.,The Spartans host Quinnipiac in both teams' season opener on Nov. 2 in East Lansing, Mich.,Entering his 32nd season as head coach of the Spartans, Izzo believes he has 10 or 11 playe...
Pharrel Payne, Maryland set sights on Bucknell in opener
Buzz Williams' first season as coach at Maryland was spoiled by a December injury to his top player, Pharrel Payne.,After a disastrous 12-21 season in which the Terrapins finished next to last in the Big Ten, Payne is back and joins an upgraded cast of transfers and incoming freshmen.,Maryland opens...
Report: Astros interviewing Mike Rizzo for GM vacancy
The Houston Astros are interviewing former Washington Nationals executive Mike Rizzo for their vacant general manager job, USA Today reported Monday.,Rizzo, 65, was the architect of the Nationals' 2019 World Series championship, when Washington beat the Astros in seven games.,He was the general mana...
Making adjustments, No. 16 Michigan opens title defense vs. Oakland
For defending national champion Michigan, what happened during the offseason seemed to dampen the euphoria of winning its second national title in program history back in April.,After defeating UConn for the championship, Michigan saw three key members of that team -- Morez Johnson, Yaxel Lendeborg ...
Mizzou RB Ahmad Hardy to practice for first time since being shot
Missouri All-America running back Ahmad Hardy is practicing for the first time since a gunshot wound to his upper leg in May required emergency surgery.,Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz said Hardy has a realistic chance of suiting up when Missouri plays Texas on Nov. 7.,Hardy was shot at an outdoor concer...
Report: Rocco Baldelli withdraws from Mariners' manager search
Rocco Baldelli has withdrawn from consideration for the Seattle Mariners' vacant managerial job, citing "family considerations," The Athletic reported on Monday.,Baldelli, 45, managed the Minnesota Twins for seven seasons and was considered a front-runner to replace Dan Wilson, who was fired on Sept...
Mets' Francisco Lindor wins 2026 Roberto Clemente Award
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was named the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award winner on Monday.,The five-time All-Star was recognized for his charitable endeavors, community contributions and youth leadership.,Lindor, 32, will be presented with the award Monday night before Game 3 of the World ...
Packers S Xavier McKinney rips refs after loss to Lions
Green Bay Packers All-Pro safety Xavier McKinney didn't mince words when describing the officiating after Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions.,"I don't know how the NFL's going to treat it, but I'm not a big fan of the refs right now," McKinney said. "I don't think it's great officiating, if I'...
Austin Smotherman wins Monday playoff in Bermuda
Austin Smotherman defeated Irishman Seamus Power on their third playoff hole Monday morning to win the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in Southampton.,A playoff was needed after the fourth round was scrapped Sunday due to inclement weather and the PGA Tour shortened regulation to 54 holes. Smotherm...
New-look Northwestern set to open season against Binghamton
With just three returning players this season, Northwestern gets its first chance to form an on-court identity when the Wildcats open the season at home against Binghamton on Monday (Nov. 2) at Evanston, Ill.,The Wildcats endured a disappointing season in 2025-26, going 15-19 overall and 5-15 in the...
Grizzlies carry rare 3-0 start into rematch with Jazz
The Memphis Grizzlies are 3-0 and off to their best start since the 2017-18 season behind an unexpected scoring surge from a veteran point guard and solid contributions from a precocious rookie forward entering their game Monday against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.,The Grizzlies defeated the hos...
Thunder tasked with moving past Jalen Williams' injury as Suns visit
The Oklahoma City Thunder got used to playing without Jalen Williams last season.,Now, they'll have to do so again.,Williams will miss Monday's home game against the Phoenix Suns -- and plenty more to follow -- after going down with a severe left leg injury with just more than a minute remaining in ...