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Police clear Puka Nacua's brother in car theft investigation
Investigators cleared the brother of NFL star Puka Nacua in an investigation into an alleged car theft, determining it was a misunderstanding.,The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department arrested Samson Nacua and Trey Rose last month for allegedly taking a vehicle belonging to Los Angeles Lakers for...
Early special-teams goals propel Flames past Blackhawks
Mikael Backlund scored a first-period goal that held up as the game-winner, leading the Calgary Flames to a 3-1 comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.,Backlund and Yegor Sharangovich each collected a goal and an assist and Matt Coronato added an empty-netter for the Flames, who fi...
Jackets build 3-goal lead, hand Canucks 9th straight loss
Kirill Marchenko and Kent Johnson each had a goal with an assist, while Elvis Merzlikins made 30 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets won their third straight Thursday night, 4-1 over the visiting Vancouver Canucks, who have lost nine in a row. ,Charlie Coyle scored for the fourth time during a three-...
Pacers want to see more progress against woeful Pelicans
The Indiana Pacers look to close out a four-game homestand on a high note Friday when they welcome the New Orleans Pelicans to Indianapolis.,Indiana concludes its stretch at home after a loss that snapped its longest winning streak of the season at three games. The Pacers won at Charlotte and knocke...
Jimmy Smith, Eddie Robinson Jr. head Black College Football HOF class
Jimmy Smith, Tyrone Poole and Nick Collins, who went on to standout NFL careers, are among the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced on Thursday.,Also to be inducted at the June 6 ceremony in Atlanta are former Alabama A&M linebacker and current head coach Eddie Robinson Jr., f...
Jason Witten named Oklahoma tight ends coach
Oklahoma officially introduced Dallas Cowboys great Jason Witten as its new tight ends coach on Thursday.,It is the first collegiate coaching position for Witten, who replaces Joe Jon Finley on Brent Venables' staff.,Witten, 43, was an 11-time Pro Bowl tight end for the Cowboys (2003-17, 2019) and L...
Packers DC Jeff Hafley makes Steelers latest stop on whirlwind interview tour
NFL teams with an opening are making time to meet with Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.,Following his interview with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, Hafley is scheduled to be the first candidate to meet with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday. ,By the time the clock strikes midnight on Thu...
Transactions roundup: FC Cincinnati sign F Bryan Ramirez
FC Cincinnati acquired winger Bryan Ramirez from LDU Quito of Ecuador's top flight on Thursday.,The 25-year-old Ecuadorian is under contract through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30.,"Bryan is a dynamic player, and we're delighted to bring him to Cincinnati," FCC general manager Chris A...
Packers DC Jeff Hafley interviews for Falcons' HC position
Jeff Hafley interviewed for the vacant head coaching position with the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced Thursday.,Hafley, 46, has spent the past two seasons as the defensive coordinator with the Green Bay Packers. He also served as the co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach at Ohio State in 201...
Raptors erupt early, stave off Pacers' late charge
Through much of Wednesday night's loss to the Toronto Raptors, the Indiana Pacers' chances of extending their season-high three-game win streak appeared dead in the water.,The Pacers pared down what had been a 27-point deficit in the second quarter to just four, but Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes...
Flames hope to end bad road trip on high note vs. Blackhawks
Connor Bedard is expected to return to the lineup when the Chicago Blackhawks play host to the Calgary Flames on Thursday.,The timing is perfect for a Blackhawks team sitting a handful of points back of a playoff spot and needing to make a strong run. Not only is Bedard, who missed the last game due...
Rejuvenated Blue Jackets hosting massively slumping Canucks
With a new man in charge, the Columbus Blue Jackets have engineered some immediate success. ,Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks remain mired in an extended run of futility. ,After winning Rick Bowness' first game as coach, the host Blue Jackets can record a third straight victory by handing the Canuck...
Fire, M Kellyn Acosta part ways
The Chicago Fire FC and midfielder Kellyn Acosta agreed to terminate his contract, the MLS club announced on Wednesday.,Acosta, 30, recorded three goals and three assists in 53 matches (33 starts) during his two seasons with Chicago.,"We thank Kellyn for his contributions to Chicago both on and off ...
Jaguars' Travis Hunter to continue as two-way player
Travis Hunter's season-ending knee injury won't keep him from playing both sides of the ball again in 2026.,Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said Wednesday that the plan is to continue playing the former Heisman Trophy winner at wide receiver and cornerback moving forward.,"We st...
Malik Monk behind Kings' surge heading into matchup with Knicks
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk had his playing time severely cut in mid-December.,But suddenly the Kings have won back-to-back games for the second time all season, and he has been the catalyst.,Monk strives to put together his third straight strong performance when the Kings host the New York Kn...
Donnie Freeman, Syracuse stave off Florida State's challenge
Donnie Freeman scored 25 points on 9-of-12 shooting to highlight Syracuse's 94-86 home victory over Florida State on Tuesday.,Tyler Betsey knocked down 6 of 8 3-point attempts en route to 18 points for the Orange (12-5, 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), while Naithan George dished out 13 assists to go...
Blue Jackets scrap past Flames to win in Rick Bowness' debut
Boone Jenner broke a late third-period tie, leading host Columbus to a wild 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames in the debut of new Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness on Tuesday.,Charlie Coyle scored twice in a three-point game, Zack Werenski produced one goal and two assists and Dante Fabbro added a g...
Zac Taylor Somehow Survived Insane AFC North Shake Up
Mike Tomlin steps down in Pittsburgh as the AFC North faces massive coaching turnover and Cincinnati stands pat with Zac Taylor....
Pitt, Georgia Tech each seek more consistent performances
Pitt and Georgia Tech enter Wednesday night's meeting in Atlanta in desperate need of a winning turn.,Both teams lost at home to Syracuse last week. The Yellow Jackets then fell 91-81 at Miami on Saturday.,Pitt (7-9, 0-3 ACC) has lost six of its last eight games.,"Disappointed in our attention to de...
Pacers put season-best win streak on line vs. Raptors
In the midst of what has been a nightmarish 2025-26 NBA campaign, the defending Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers may finally be seeing the light.,Indiana, which is on a season-high three-game winning streak, hosts the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night in Indianapolis.,The Pacers are battl...