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Falcons interview Anthony Weaver, Klint Kubiak for head coach opening
The Atlanta Falcons kicked off their search for a new head coach by interviewing Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, the team announced Saturday.,Weaver, 45, concluded his second season as defensive coordinator with the Dolphin...
Rockies acquire OF Jake McCarthy from Diamondbacks
The Colorado Rockies acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday in exchange for minor-league right-hander Josh Grosz.,McCarthy, 28, batted .204 with four homers and 20 RBIs in 67 games last season with Arizona. The speedy, defensive-minded outfielder is a career .260...
Falcons interview Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver for head coach opening
The Atlanta Falcons kicked off their search for a new head coach by interviewing Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, the team announced Saturday.,Weaver, 45, concluded his second season as defensive coordinator with the Dolphins. He was a position coach on that side of the line with...
Hurricanes D Jaccob Slavin off IR, to return vs. Kraken
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin was activated from injured reserve and will return to the lineup versus the Seattle Kraken on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.,Slavin, 31, has been sidelined since sustaining an upper-body injury in Carolina's 4-3 shootout loss to the Florida Panthers on Dec. 19...
Ram, Kaulig launch reality-show competition for driver's seat
Ram Trucks and Kaulig Racing are traveling an unconventional route to fill the final seat for the latter's entries in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.,Per Ram Trucks, a full-season ride with Kaulig Racing will be awarded to the winner of a reality-based competition.,Billed as "15 Drivers. 10 Chall...
Surging Predators take aim at illness-ravaged Blackhawks
The Nashville Predators will take advantage of an extra day of rest and aim for their second win in a row when they host the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.,This will be the second meeting of the season between these Central Division rivals, who are separated by one point in the standings. ,Th...
Fernando Mendoza (5 TDs), No. 1 Indiana stomp No. 5 Oregon in CFP semi
ATLANTA -- Fernando Mendoza completed 17 of 20 passes for 177 yards and five touchdowns, helping No. 1 Indiana post a 56-22 romp of No. 5 Oregon in a College Football Playoff semifinal game in the Peach Bowl on Friday night.,Indiana (15-0) scored 21 points off three Oregon turnovers, advancing to th...
Capitals spoil Connor Bedard's return with 5-1 win over Blackhawks
Connor McMichael had a goal and assist and John Carlson, Martin Fehervary and Ryan Leonard earned two assists apiece to lift the visiting Washington Capitals to a 5-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.,Anthony Beauvillier, Ethen Frank, Justin Sourdif and Alex Ovechkin also scored for ...
Well-rested Heat return to action vs. Pacers
The Miami Heat received an unexpected rest day ahead of their matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday in Indianapolis.,Miami was scheduled to play the host Chicago Bulls on Thursday, but the game was postponed due to moisture and slick conditions on the United Center floor.,"We always want to...
Wake Forest vying to be more physical at No. 17 North Carolina
Wake Forest renews its rivalry with No. 17 North Carolina when the Demon Deacons visit the Tar Heels on Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C.,The Deacs (10-6, 1-2 ACC) are in need of a bounce-back game -- and a resume-boosting signature win -- after falling 81-77 on Wednesday at home to Miami. ,Despite post...
Miami puts eight-game win streak on the line vs. Georgia Tech
Miami will set out to win its ninth straight contest when Georgia Tech visits Saturday afternoon in Coral Gables, Fla.,Miami (13-2, 2-0 ACC) has already eclipsed its win total from last season, when it went 7-24. With a win on Saturday, it would tie its ACC win total from last season, when the Hurri...
Reinvigorated Donnie Freeman, Syracuse visit Pitt
Syracuse plays its second ACC road game in a week Saturday afternoon when it travels to face Pitt.,The Orange (10-5, 1-1) are coming off an 82-72 win over Georgia Tech at home on Tuesday night behind Donnie Freeman's career-high 27-point performance.,Freeman appears to be back on top of his game aft...
Seemingly invincible at home, Avs welcome East-worst Blue Jackets
The Colorado Avalanche capitalized on shaky goaltending to rout the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.,They face another team with questions in net when they welcome the Columbus Blue Jackets to Denver on Saturday.,Colorado brings a 16-game home winning streak into Saturday's matinee matchup and has...
With Connor Bedard back, Blackhawks bid to clip Capitals
The Chicago Blackhawks will see a familiar face return to the lineup on Friday when they host the Washington Capitals.,Star forward Connor Bedard has been cleared to return from a 12-game absence due to an upper-body injury.,"I feel good," Bedard said following the Blackhawks' morning skate. "Obviou...
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to return vs. Capitals
Chicago Blackhawks star forward Connor Bedard has been cleared to return from a 12-game absence due to an upper-body injury in Friday's game against the visiting Washington Capitals.,"I feel good," Bedard said following the Blackhawks' morning skate. "Obviously, it's not fun kind of waiting and not ...
Reports: Dolphins to tab Jon-Eric Sullivan as GM
The Miami Dolphins are set to hire Green Bay Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan as their new general manager, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,Sullivan will replace Chris Grier, who was fired by the Dolphins in October after serving in that role since 2016.,The re...
Reilly Smith scores twice as Golden Knights rally past Blue Jackets
Reilly Smith scored two goals and Mark Stone had a goal and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-3, on Thursday night in Las Vegas.,It was the 30th multi-goal game of Smith's career. Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist and Brett H...
Rick Carlisle gets 1,000th win as Pacers snap losing skid vs. Hornets
Pascal Siakam scored 18 of his 30 points in the first half and hit the winning shot as the Indiana Pacers snapped a 13-game losing streak and gave coach Rick Carlisle his 1,000th career coaching victory in a 114-112 triumph against the host Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.,Siakam scored on a go-...
Blackhawks eye 5th straight win vs. Caps with Bedard nearly back
As various Chicago Blackhawks youngsters rave about the locker-room vibe -- "I would be lying if I said it's not a ton of fun in here," Oliver Moore said -- the club's veterans take it one step further.,They find enjoyment is spurring success.,"I think we're seeing great development from the group a...
Rank and file: Which NFL opening rates as the best job?
Rare opportunity, as candidates often say of being an NFL head coach, we should all agree is precisely what exists with the Baltimore Ravens.,A pillar of stability with top ownership, a proven front office and the kind of two-deep depth chart you'd expect to show up in February, being the head coach...