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NFL won't reconsider Bad Bunny for Super Bowl halftime show
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday that the league will not replace Bad Bunny as its headline performer for the Super Bowl halftime show despite some criticism of the selection.,Goodell validated the league's decision at the NFL's fall meeting for Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, C...
NFL approves 10% sale of Giants to Julia Koch and family
The NFL on Wednesday approved Julia Koch and family to purchase a minority non-controlling interest in the New York Giants.,Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed the deal at the NFL's Fall meetings.,Reports indicate that Koch was approved to purchase 10% of the franchise, with the sale price not disc...
Roger Goodell: NFL not removing Bad Bunny as Super Bowl halftime headliner
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated Bad Bunny is the headline performer for the Super Bowl halftime show despite some criticism of the selection.,Goodell validated the league's decision at the NFL's fall meeting, saying there is no conversation about adjusting the act to appease critics.,"He's...
Up or down? Knicks make hourly updates to Karl-Anthony Towns' status vs. Cavs
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns was listed as questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers because of a right quad strain, only an hour after the All-Star was doubtful on the official injury report. ,The Knicks made the change on the official injury r...
Nets exercise team option on F/C Noah Clowney
The Brooklyn Nets picked up the fourth-year team option on forward/center Noah Clowney on Wednesday.,Clowney, 21, is earning about $3.4 million in his third season and, per multiple reports, will get a $2 million raise for the 2026-27 season that's also guaranteed. He will be eligible for a rookie s...
Report: LIV Golf adds requirement for new signings
Players who sign with LIV Golf beginning in 2026 will have increased responsibilities beyond the league's 14 annual events.,Newly contracted players will also be expected to play a minimum of two International Series events on the Asian Tour, according to a report by Flushing It. While many players ...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (hamstring) returns to practice
Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson returned to practice on Wednesday.,Jackson's participation in the session marked the first time he has been on a football field since injuring his hamstring in Baltimore's 37-20 road loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 28.,Per ESPN, Jackson took re...
Knicks All-Star C Karl-Anthony Towns (quad) doubtful vs. Cavs
New York Knicks All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's season opener against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers because of a right quad strain.,The Knicks already have ruled out center Mitchell Robinson (left ankle injury management) and guard/forward Josh H...
St. Louis City exercise option on striker Joao Klauss
St. Louis City exercised the contract option for Brazilian striker Joao Klauss for the 2026 season.,Klauss, 28, has scored a franchise-record 27 goals in 85 appearances across all competitions since 2023.,He scored 10 goals in MLS play during the club's debut season in 2023 and matched that total th...
Daniel Suarez replaces Justin Haley at Spire Motorsports
Daniel Suarez will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports next season in the NASCAR Cup Series, the team announced Wednesday.,Suarez, 33, is leaving Trackhouse Racing after five years and will replace Justin Haley, whose departure was announced last week.,"Spire's growth over the last few y...
Bucs RB Bucky Irving, WR Chris Godwin ruled out vs. Saints
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving and wide receiver Chris Godwin have been ruled out of Sunday's game against the host New Orleans Saints, head coach Todd Bowles announced on Wednesday.,Irving has been dealing with foot and shoulder injuries, while Godwin continues to struggle with a fi...
Reports: Giants finalizing hire of Vols' Tony Vitello as manager
The San Francisco Giants are finalizing a deal to name Tennessee coach Tony Vitello as their new manager, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,It will be the first time a major league team has hired a manager directly from a college program with no experience in the professional ranks.,Multiple repo...
Knee injury impacting Jets QB Tyrod Taylor
The winless Jets' quarterback picture grew murkier on Wednesday with Tyrod Taylor now considered day-to-day with a knee injury.,New York head coach Aaron Glenn, who provided the injury update, declined to say whether he is sticking with a struggling Justin Fields or making a switch to the veteran ba...
Dolphins place TE Darren Waller (pectoral) on IR
The Miami Dolphins placed tight end Darren Waller on injured reserve Wednesday with a pectoral strain.,Waller will miss at least the next four games for the Dolphins (1-6).,Also on Wednesday, Miami signed Greg Dulcich to the active roster off the practice squad and signed fellow tight end Chris Myar...
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of '26 trimmed to 52
The Pro Football Hall of Fame reduced its Class of 2026 to 52 potential inductees, with the process now headed to the full selection committee.,Between four and eight new members will ultimately be selected from the list of modern-era players for enshrinement in August at Canton, Ohio.,As the proces...
Reports: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels out vs. Chiefs
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to sit out his team's game against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,Marcus Mariota is in line to make his third start under center for the Commanders (3-4) in place o...
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Paris Masters
Novak Djokovic announced that he will no longer participate in the Paris Masters, which begins Monday.,The seven-time winner of the ATP 1000 event did not give a reason for the withdrawal.,"Dear Paris, unfortunately I'll not compete at this year's Paris Masters," the 38-year-old Serbian star posted ...
NHL cancels Olympic send-off, grants Isles 2027 All-Star Game
The NHL has canceled a planned send-off event for the 2026 Winter Olympics in February at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.,The league, however, plans to hold the All-Star Game and skills competition at the New York Islanders' home arena in 2027.,The initial plan was to create an international event on Long...
NASCAR moves '27 Daytona 500 to avoid Super Bowl conflict
A future scheduling conflict between the "Super Bowl of NASCAR" and the actual Super Bowl has been resolved.,NASCAR announced Wednesday that the 2027 Daytona 500 will not take place during its traditional Presidents Day weekend slot to avoid going head-to-head with Super Bowl LXI.,The Cup Series' ma...
Fox to broadcast record 69 matches at 2026 World Cup
Fox Sports will broadcast a record 69 matches live from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the network announced on Wednesday.,That's the most in American network television history, and nearly twice as many as the 34 games Fox broadcast during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.,"Fox Sports' presentation of FIFA Wo...