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Philadelphia Union acquire D Finn Sundstrom from D.C. United
The Philadelphia Union acquired 19-year-old defender Finn Sundstrom from D.C. United on Tuesday.,Sundstrom arrives via transfer from USL Championship side North Carolina FC and is under contract through 2028 with club options for 2029 and 2030.,The Union acquired Sundstrom's rights from the United i...

Rick Neuheisel named head coach of Dallas Renegades
Former NCAA head coach Rick Neuheisel was named the head coach of the UFL's Dallas Renegades on Tuesday.,The former Colorado, Washington and UCLA boss succeeds Bob Stoops, who led the spring league's Arlington Renegades for four seasons.,"I am elated to join the UFL as the head coach of the Dallas R...

Canadiens' Sam Montembeault returns to start against Panthers
Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky, the first overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, continues to improve.,The 21-year-old Slovakian has 13 goals in 38 games and is on pace to eclipse his career high of 20 tallies in 2023-24. He also has four goals and four assists in his past four games headin...

Meleek Thomas has career night as No. 18 Arkansas blasts James Madison
Meleek Thomas set career highs with 28 points and six 3-pointers, Darius Acuff Jr. had 17 points and six assists, and the No. 18 Arkansas Razorbacks beat James Madison 103-74 in their final nonconference game Monday in Fayetteville, Ark.,D.J. Wagner had 14 points and four threes and Malique Ewin had...

Reports: Dodgers trade OF Esteury Ruiz to Marlins
The Miami Marlins are acquiring outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers, multiple reports said Monday night.,The Dodgers will acquire 18-year-old pitching prospect Adriano Marrero from Miami in the deal, beisbolfr.com reported.,Ruiz, 26, led the American League in steals (67) when playi...
Trae Young Trade Rumors: Three Teams That Make Sense If the Hawks Move On
The Atlanta Hawks may be ready to move on from Trae Young. Here are three NBA teams that make sense as trade suitors this season....

Penguins acquire F Yegor Chinakhov, deal Danton Heinen to Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Yegor Chinakhov, a former first-round draft pick, to the division rival Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday.,The Blue Jackets will receive forward Danton Heinen, a second-round draft pick in 2026 and a third-rounder in 2027 from Pittsburgh. Those picks originally b...

Reports: Blue Jackets deal F Yegor Chinakhov to Penguins for picks
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Yegor Chinakhov, a former first-round draft pick, to the division rival Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday, multiple reports said.,The Blue Jackets will receive multiple draft picks in the trade, the details of which have yet to be finalized pending a trade call.,...

LAFC acquire F Jacob Shaffelburg from Nashville SC
Los Angeles FC acquired Canadian forward Jacob Shaffelburg from Nashville SC on Monday.,In exchange, Nashville receives $1 million in general allocation money -- $500,000 in 2026 and $500,000 in 2027 -- and retains a sell-on percentage in any future deals.,"Jacob is a versatile, attack-minded player...

Reports: LAFC set to acquire Nashville's Jacob Shaffelburg
Los Angeles FC is set to acquire Canadian winger Jacob Shaffelburg from Nashville SC, according to multiple reports Monday.,Nashville will reportedly receive $1 million in general allocation money -- $500,000 in 2026 and $500,000 in 2027 -- and will retain a sell-on percentage in any future deals.,T...

Philipp Grubauer stands tall to lift Kraken over Flyers
Philipp Grubauer made 31 saves and Eeli Tolvanen had two goals -- both empty-netters -- and an assist as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 Sunday night.,Chandler Stephenson added a goal and an assist, and Jordan Eberle also tallied as the Kraken won their fourth consec...

Jose Alvarado, Mark Williams suspended for roles in Pelicans-Suns fight
The NBA on Sunday announced suspensions for Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Phoenix center Mark Williams following their altercation in the Suns' 123-114 win in New Orleans Saturday night.,Alvarado received a two-game suspension without pay, while Williams received one game without pay.,The alterca...

Lightning blow 3-goal lead, edge Canadiens in shootout
Gage Goncalves and Brayden Point tallied in the shootout as the Tampa Bay Lightning won their fourth straight contest by edging the visiting Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Sunday.,After Tampa Bay squandered a 4-1 lead in the third period, the pair beat Florida-born goaltender Jacob Fowler (18 saves) as t...

Auburn flips 4-star WR, former Michigan signee Brady Marchese
Auburn landed a commitment from 2026 four-star receiver Brady Marchese on Sunday, two days after he backed off his signing with Michigan.,Marchese became the third Michigan signee to request his release from his letter of intent on Friday, joining three-star interior offensive lineman Bear McWhorter...

Northern Colorado beats Colorado for first time since 1936
Quinn Denker returned to the lineup with a career-high 33 points and Northern Colorado beat Colorado 86-81 on Sunday in Boulder, Colo.,Denker, who missed the previous two games after hand surgery, hit all seven of his shots in the second half to lead Northern Colorado (10-3) to the upset. He added e...

Surging Canadiens return from break to face Lightning
With their return from holiday break not occurring until Sunday's game at the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in one of their best standings positions.,The Habs entered the break solely in second place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division, but they are now tied f...

No. 18 Arkansas continues tough schedule with contest vs. James Madison
With Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. dominating the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week Award, the No. 18 Razorbacks and their emerging star turn their attention to the next opponent in what has been a testing schedule.,The Razorbacks (9-3) will host James Madison (7-6) in Fayetteville, Ark...

Army runs all over UConn in Fenway Bowl rout
BOSTON -- Freshman running back Godspower Nwawuihe and junior quarterback Cale Hellums each rushed for two touchdowns as Army rolled to a 41-16 win over UConn in Saturday's Fenway Bowl.,The Black Knights (7-6) won their third straight bowl on the strength of the run game, recording 368 yards on the ...

Colorado in search of response vs. Northern Colorado
Colorado has been off for eight days and is set to play its last game before the Big 12 Conference schedule begins when Northern Colorado pays a visit to Boulder, Colo., on Sunday.,Colorado (10-2) got off to its best start in 76 years when it won its first eight games but is trying to bounce back fr...

UTSA escapes early hole, pounds FIU in First Responder Bowl
Owen McCown passed for 295 yards and three touchdowns, Will Henderson III scored three times, and UTSA rallied from an early 14-point deficit Friday night to pound Florida International 57-20 in the First Responder Bowl at Dallas.,McCown, who finished the season with 2,995 passing yards, finished 18...