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Butler takes aim at Blue Demons as DePaul targets rare Big East bye
Since DePaul joined the Big East in 2005, it has experienced just one winning record in league play. ,The Blue Demons finished alone in last place 10 times in their first 20 Big East years and shared the basement two other times. ,With that as the backdrop, there's more on the line than the records ...
Reports: Chargers, C Tyler Biadasz reach 3-year deal
Center Tyler Biadasz agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, multiple outlets reported Friday.,Biadasz, 28, was released by the Washington Commanders last month, allowing him to sign a new deal before the new league year opens on Wednesday. ,He will replace center...
Clemson wraps regular season with wobbling Georgia Tech
Clemson and visiting Georgia Tech are limping into their Atlantic Coast Conference meeting on Saturday.,For the Yellow Jackets, describing their stride coming into Saturday's regular-season finale as a limp is putting it kindly. ,After four straight seasons with at least 21 games under Brad Brownell...
Report: Rams re-signing Kam Curl to 3-year, $36M deal
Safety Kam Curl will remain with the Los Angeles Rams, agreeing to a three-year, $36 million deal, NFL Network reported Friday.,The contract has a maximum value of $39 million with incentives.,This is the second piece of big news for the Los Angeles secondary this week. ,On Wednesday, ESPN reported ...
No. 14 Kansas eyes kickstart on Senior Day against Kansas State
No. 14 Kansas would like nothing more than to regain its rhythm going into the postseason as it hosts rival Kansas State in the Sunflower Showdown on Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.,The Jayhawks (21-9, 11-6 Big 12) have lost three of their last four, including a forgettable trip out West wit...
Reports: Raiders to release QB Geno Smith
Geno Smith is expected to be released by the Raiders before the start of the league year on March 11, when the long-expected vacancy at quarterback in Las Vegas reportedly will become official.,The Raiders are projected to use the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, but a...
Reports: DE Danielle Hunter to sign $40.1M extension with Texans
The Houston Texans are re-signing defensive end Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40.1 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported.,NFL Network reported Thursday that the contract includes a $30.7 million signing bonus and is for the 2027 season. Last March, the Texans signed him to a one-ye...
Mi Hyang Lee pulls ahead at Blue Bay LPGA in China
Mi Hyang Lee has a one-shot lead going into the weekend at the Blue Bay LPGA, overcoming windy conditions to play a bogey-free round on Friday at Hainan Island, China.,The South Korean posted a 6-under 66 at the notoriously breezy Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course as she chases her first LPGA title sin...
Dean Burmester, Carlos Ortiz top crowded leaderboard in Hong Kong
Dean Burmester and Carlos Ortiz hold the 36-hole lead at LIV Golf Hong Kong, up by one stroke over Thomas Detry and two over a surging Jon Rahm heading into the weekend.,Burmester, of South Africa, and Mexico's Ortiz are tied at 14-under 126. After firing an opening-round 60, Ortiz followed with a 6...
Ducks acquire D John Carlson from Caps in late-night trade
The Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman John Carlson from the Washington Capitals in a late-night trade.,How late? Well, Carlson admitted he was asleep at the time of the trade and didn't find out until Friday morning, per TSN's Pierre LeBrun.,The Capitals received a conditional first-round pick in ei...
No. 4 UConn visits Marquette with share of Big East title in play
Fourth-ranked UConn has everything to lose when the Huskies close out the regular season against Marquette on Saturday in Milwaukee.,UConn can secure at least a share of the Big East title and stay in the mix for a possible No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed by defeating Marquette and rolls into Wisconsin r...
With LeBron James in question, Lakers take aim at spiraling Pacers
LeBron James has put the ball in the basket more than any other player in NBA history.,James, 41, routinely sets records due to his longevity and he could look to add to his new career field goals mark on Friday night when the Lakers host the struggling Indiana Pacers.,James scored 16 points on 7-of...
No. 20 Arkansas growing March-minded, continues mission at Missouri
After building for these moments all season, Trevon Brazile showed what he's capable of in March. The senior standout for 20th-ranked Arkansas went off for a career-high 28 points in the Razorbacks' impressive 105-85 win over Texas on Wednesday night.,"It's a good feeling to kind of go out with a ba...
Happy to be home, streaking Spurs to get challenge from Clippers
The San Antonio Spurs' stamina will be tested as they look to draw closer to the top spot in the Western Conference when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.,It's the second game of a home back-to-back and the first of three between the teams over the final weeks of the season. The Spurs en...
Suns brace for Zion Williamson, Pelicans after disappointing loss
The Phoenix Suns will look to regroup Friday against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, a team that seems to have found its rhythm just as the Suns are struggling to find theirs.,The Suns enter the second game of a back-to-back after a disappointing 105-103 home loss to the Chicago Bulls, who not on...
No break time for No. 13 Virginia with rival Virginia Tech visiting
No. 13 Virginia will face a couple of mental hurdles when it wraps up a successful Atlantic Coast Conference regular season Saturday at home against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., ,First, there's a risk of complacency. The Cavaliers (26-4, 14-3) have already clinched the No. 2 seed and a dou...
No. 7 Houston visits Oklahoma State, as Cougars eye Big 12 position
No. 7 Houston will close out Big 12 play Saturday in its first look this season at Oklahoma State.,The Cougars (25-5, 13-4) seek a third straight victory after a three-game losing streak but travel to Stillwater knowing they cannot catch conference champ Arizona. The No. 2 Wildcats have just two set...
At BC, desperate Notre Dame needs rare road win, more help to extend season
Visiting Notre Dame will attempt to keep its ACC tournament hopes alive Saturday at Boston College in the final game of the regular season for both teams.,Wednesday's 86-78 loss to Stanford left Notre Dame (13-17, 4-13) with no wiggle room. In addition to beating Boston College (10-20, 3-14 ACC), th...
Orange wrap regular season, attempt to ramp Pitt into ACC tourney
Syracuse and Pitt conclude disappointing regular seasons Saturday when the Orange host the Panthers in ACC action.,The Orange (15-15, 6-11 ACC) are limping to the finish line with four straight defeats, including a 77-62 setback against Louisville on Tuesday. Naithan George scored 16 points and Nate...
Shohei Ohtani crushes grand slam as Japan cruises past Taiwan in WBC
Shohei Ohtani belted a grand slam and added an RBI single during a 10-run second inning, fueling defending champion Japan to a 13-0 victory over Taiwan on Friday in a pool play game during the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo.,The 10 runs were the most scored in an inning in WBC history.,Ohtani, who ...