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Indiana, Penn State vying for first Big Ten win of season
After losing twice last week, Indiana hopes to pick up the pieces Tuesday when the Hoosiers host Penn State in a Big Ten matchup from Bloomington, Ind.,This will be the conference opener for the Nittany Lions (8-1), while the Hoosiers (7-2, 0-1) got a dose of league play at Minnesota last Wednesday....

No. 13 Illinois battle-tested, opens Big Ten slate vs. Ohio State
No. 13 Illinois is a late entry into Big Ten play after a tough nonconference schedule but will take those experiences into the conference opener at Ohio State on Tuesday in Columbus.,The Illini are one of three teams, along with Penn State and Nebraska, not to have played at least one Big Ten game....

Kentucky aims to right its ship vs. NC Central
Kentucky finds itself in the midst of a rough stretch that has former players questioning the team's heart. The Wildcats will look to start changing the narrative when they face North Carolina Central on Tuesday night in Lexington, Ky.,Kentucky (5-4) has suffered consecutive losses to open December,...

Villanova next to try to slow No. 2 Michigan's roll through schedule
Forget about beating No. 2 Michigan at this point. Just making it reasonably close would be an accomplishment.,Villanova will try to buck the odds and figure out a way to not only keep up with the Wolverines but pull off an upset on Tuesday when the Wildcats visit Ann Arbor, Mich.,Michigan has won f...

Memphis hires Charles Huff as new head coach
Memphis officially named Charles Huff as its new head coach on Monday.,The former Southern Miss head coach replaces Ryan Silverfield, who departed on Nov. 30 to take over at Arkansas.,Huff, 42, guided the Golden Eagles to a 7-5 record this season in his first season in Hattiesburg, Miss. Before that...

Notre Dame AD says ACC caused 'permanent damage' with Miami campaign
Notre Dame is not taking its perceived College Football Playoff snub lightly.,After announcing the Fighting Irish would opt out of a bowl on Sunday, Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua embarked on a media tour to voice the school's concerns.,He took aim at the Atlantic Coast Conference, with ...

Patrick Mahomes says dwindling playoff odds won't affect Chiefs' fight
Patrick Mahomes has won the AFC West and made at least the AFC Championship Game in each of his first eight seasons as an NFL starter with the Kansas City Chiefs.,The first of those streaks came to an end with Sunday night's 20-10 home loss to the Houston Texans. Kansas City has been eliminated from...

Open Championship moving to August in '28 due to Olympics
The Open Championship will be pushed back to August in 2028 to avoid a conflict with the Los Angeles Olympics.,Instead of its typical mid-July calendar slot, golf's oldest major will be contested from Aug. 3-6, 2028.,The 2028 Summer Games are scheduled for July 14-30, including the golf competition ...

Report: Brooks Koepka might skip LIV Golf's '26 season
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka might not play in the upcoming LIV Golf season despite being under contract, Sports Business Journal reported Monday.,Koepka, one of the breakaway circuit's highest-profile signings when it launched in 2022, could be seeking a return to the PGA Tour.,SBJ, which c...

Report: D-backs signing RHP Michael Soroka to 1-year deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement with right-hander Michael Soroka on a one-year, $7.5 million contract, ESPN reported on Monday.,The 28-year-old former All-Star is coming off a 3-8 season with a 4.52 ERA in 22 games (17 starts) split between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs in 2025...

Report: Texans sign injured TE Brevin Jordan to 1-year extension
The Houston Texans signed tight end Brevin Jordan to a one-year extension for 2026, ESPN reported Monday.,Jordan, 25, signed a one-year extension to his rookie deal last December but is sidelined for the entire 2025 season after sustaining a torn ACL in practice this summer.,He also missed much of t...

Tulane promotes Will Hall to replace Jon Sumrall
Tulane promoted passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach Will Hall to be its next head coach on Monday.,Hall replaces Jon Sumrall, who is leaving to fill the coaching vacancy at Florida.,Hall will be formally introduced Tuesday. However, he won't take over full duties until after Tulane's Colle...

Rick Ware Racing switching to Chevrolets in 2026
Rick Ware Racing announced Monday that it will switch from Fords to Chevrolets as part of a multi-year agreement starting with the 2026 season.,The move is also part of a new technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing that will include the use of engines prepared by ECR Engines.,"Chevrolet has...

Steelers WR DK Metcalf (stomach pain) stayed in Baltimore Sunday night
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf spent the night in Baltimore after experiencing stomach pains after Sunday's 27-22 win over the Ravens, the team announced.,"DK Metcalf was experiencing stomach pains once the team boarded the plane in Baltimore Sunday evening. The Steelers' medical team ...

Winter Meetings Primer: MLB converges on Orlando
The Winter Meetings officially begin Monday amid what already has been a bustling offseason in Major League Baseball.,Several major free-agent signings, along with a number of trades, were finalized well before the front-office representatives and player agents even headed to Orlando. ,So if the mee...

Bowl Watch List: Ranking non-playoff games by watchability
The College Football Playoff has certainly taken some of the shine off of bowl season.,Look no further than Notre Dame electing to opt out of a bowl game after it was left out of the CFP field on Sunday afternoon. Iowa State and Kansas State elected to opt out due to coaching changes this offseason....

Maryland G Kaylene Smikle (knee) out for season
Maryland guard Kaylene Smikle will undergo season-ending knee surgery after trying to fight through the injury.,The 6-foot senior said in statement on Sunday that she had been "playing through some pain since preseason.",Smikle, an All-Big Ten first-team selection last season, averaged 13.1 points i...
Why Chargers Need a Win Over Eagles to Stay Alive in AFC Wild Card Race
The Chargers face a must-win MNF showdown against the Eagles as AFC playoff pressure mounts. Can Justin Herbert deliver despite his injury?...
Eagles vs Chargers Monday Night Football Betting Prediction: Week 14 Bet Picks
Eagles and Chargers meet on MNF in a slow-paced matchup featuring two struggling offenses. See why the total at 41.5 is the best betting play....
UFC 323: Best Moments, Biggest Finishes, and Full Fight Night Review
UFC 323 delivered two new champions, wild finishes, and Henry Cejudo’s retirement. Full recap of the card’s biggest moments and highlights....