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No. 16 North Carolina, Syracuse clash after humbling losses
North Carolina and Syracuse both look to rebound from their most lopsided losses of the season Saturday when the 16th-ranked Tar Heels visit the Orange.,The Tar Heels (20-6, 8-5 ACC) fell to North Carolina State 82-58 on Tuesday while playing without star freshman Caleb Wilson (fractured hand) and H...
Top 5 Quarterback prospects in 2026 NFL Draft
Ahead of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Field Level Media draft analysts ranked the top prospects at every position. ,There is only one quarterback -- Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner who helped the Hoosiers claim the national title -- worthy of a first-round grade. ,But qu...
Mike LaFleur: No time frame for decision on Cardinals QB Kyler Murray
The assumption around Kyler Murray has been that the quarterback will not return to the Arizona Cardinals for an eighth season.,While that could still be the case, new Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur has given no indication of a timeline for when a decision will be made.,"Just like everything else on t...
Top 5 Defensive Tackle prospects in 2026 NFL Draft
Ahead of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Field Level Media draft analysts ranked the top prospects at every position. ,All defensive linemen follow an itinerary in Indianapolis calling for arrival on Tuesday, media Wednesday and on-field workouts Thursday. The entire position group tests in the bench...
Kings' Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine have season-ending surgeries
The Sacramento Kings, losers of 14 straight and at the bottom of the NBA standings, lost stars Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine to season-ending surgeries on Wednesday.,Sabonis, a three-time All-Star in the frontcourt, had an operation to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He had returned to a...
Reports: Hornets star LaMelo Ball uninjured in two-car accident
Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball was involved in a two-car accident in Uptown Charlotte on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports.,Ball appeared uninjured as he exited his custom 2022 Hummer from the driver's side door shortly after the accident.,WSOC-TV obtained dashcam footage show...
Top 5 Cornerback prospects in 2026 Draft
Ahead of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Field Level Media draft analysts ranked the top prospects at every position. ,Cornerbacks arrive in Indianapolis on Tuesday and begin team interviews by request. ,They are scheduled for media availability Thursday, on-field position drills, 40-yard dash and ag...
Report: Kings' Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine have season-ending surgeries
The Sacramento Kings, losers of 14 straight and at the bottom of the league standings, lost stars Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine to season-ending surgeries on Wednesday, ESPN reported.,Sabonis, a three-time All-Star in the frontcourt, had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, ESPN re...
Arianna Fontana becomes Italy's most decorated Olympian with short track relay silver
MILAN -- Arianna Fontana became her country's most decorated Olympian when she led Italy to silver in the women's 3,000 meters short track relay at the Winter Games on Wednesday.,It was the 14th Olympic medal of Fontana's career, eclipsing the record of fencer Edoardo Mangiarotti who won 13 medals b...
Braves P Spencer Schwellenbach undergoes elbow surgery
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach underwent surgery to remove loose bodies from his pitching elbow, MLB.com reported on Wednesday.,Per the report, right-hander Hurston Waldrep will undergo a similar procedure on Monday.,While the Braves did not provide a specific timeline for their e...
Cardinals' Mike LaFleur defends OC choice Nathaniel Hackett
First-time head coach Mike LaFleur defended his decision to hire Nathaniel Hackett as the Arizona Cardinals' offensive coordinator.,Hackett, 46, has been a coach in the NFL for 17 seasons but his recent history was marred with perceived failures. He was fired as head coach of the Denver Broncos befo...
Manny Pacquiao, 47, returning to ring in Las Vegas in April
Manny Pacquiao will return to the boxing ring on April 18 in Las Vegas for an exhibition bout against former junior welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov.,The 10-round welterweight fight will take place at the Thomas & Mack Center, organizers announced late Tuesday.,Pacquiao, 47, last fough...
Chiefs save $43M under 2026 cap by adjusting QB Patrick Mahomes' contract
The Kansas City Chiefs saved more than $43 million under the 2026 salary cap by restructuring quarterback Patrick Mahomes' deal this week. ,Multiple outlets reported the specifics of the base salary conversion from $54.45 million to a 2026 signing bonus to bring his cap number for the coming league ...
NC State crushes No. 16 North Carolina in rivalry upset
Quadir Copeland scored 20 points to power North Carolina State to a resounding 82-58 upset win over No. 16 North Carolina on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.,Copeland also collected six rebounds, seven assists and four steals in the win for the Wolfpack (19-8, 10-4 Atlantic Coast Conference). Matt Abl...
NC State crush No. 16 North Carolina in rivalry upset
Quadir Copeland scored 20 points to power North Carolina State to a resounding 82-58 upset win over No. 16 North Carolina on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.,Copeland also collected six rebounds, seven assists and four steals in the win for the Wolfpack (19-8, 10-4 Atlantic Coast Conference). Matt Abl...
No. 22 Miami (Ohio) stays undefeated, rolls past Massachusetts
Peter Suder tossed in a game-high 23 points and No. 22 Miami (Ohio) remained unbeaten by beating Massachusetts 86-77 in a Mid-American Conference matchup Tuesday night in Amherst, Mass., ,Luke Skaljac added 16 points for Miami (26-0, 13-0 MAC), which is the only undefeated team in Division I., ,The ...
Rich Bisaccia steps down as Packers' special teams coordinator
Rich Bisaccia is stepping down as the Green Bay Packers' assistant head coach and special teams coordinator, head coach Matt LaFleur announced Tuesday, leaving the team with an unexpected vacancy on a staff that has largely been set for the 2026 season.,"While we are disappointed to lose a person an...
PGA Tour returns to Riviera hoping for ‘positive impact’ after fires
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. -- The morning wind roared and alone was cause for alarm, even before it pushed a massive firestorm toward destruction on an unprecedented level.,The devastating blaze that ripped through the striking Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, starting Jan. 7 of last year, was ...
Jazz F Jaren Jackson Jr. has surgery to remove growth in left knee
Recently acquired Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. had successful surgery on Tuesday to remove a growth in his left knee, the team announced.,The Jazz said Jackson, 26, will begin rehabilitation and be re-evaluated in four weeks. The team's head orthopedic physician, Dr. Travis Maak, performed th...
No. 3 Duke routs Syracuse ahead of Michigan matchup
Freshman Cameron Boozer scored 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting as No. 3 Duke manhandled Syracuse in a 101-64 victory on Monday in Durham, N.C.,Isaiah Evans hit three 3-point shots on the way to 21 points and Patrick Ngonbga II posted 12 points for the Blue Devils (24-2, 13-1 Atlantic Coast Conference...