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Falcons fire assistant DL coach LaTroy Lewis
The Atlanta Falcons on Friday fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, who has been accused of rape in Michigan, multiple outlets reported.,The dismissal comes after journalist Justin Spiro reported details of violent behavior and screenshots of electronic communication between Lewis and t...

Scuffling Blackhawks, Avalanche hoping for turnaround
The Chicago Blackhawks were scuffling entering the Olympic break, and the three weeks off didn't appear to change their fortunes. ,Chicago fell 4-2 at Nashville on Thursday night, its seventh loss in the last eight games (1-5-2), and will face a tougher task when it faces the Colorado Avalanche on S...

USC in desperate need of a win with No. 12 Nebraska in town
Big Ten counterparts Southern California and No. 12 Nebraska meet on Saturday in Los Angeles with very different but equally high stakes.,The Trojans (18-10, 7-10 Big Ten) head into the final three games of the regular season playing for their postseason lives. On a four-game losing streak following...
Joey Aguilar Eligibility Ruling Is a Win for College Football
The NCAA won a key court ruling denying Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar an extra year of eligibility. Here’s why the decision matters....
UFC Mexico City Betting Predictions: Moreno vs Kavanagh Fight Night Picks
UFC Mexico City features Brandon Moreno vs Lone’er Kavanagh in the main event. Here are the best bets and predictions for Fight Night....

Mets give Opening Day nod to RHP Freddy Peralta
Right-hander Freddy Peralta will not have to wait long to make his New York Mets debut after he was named Opening Day starter by manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday.,Peralta, who was acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers last month in a trade for two top prospects, is set to take the mound March 26 at ho...
Tua Tagovailoa’s Future Uncertain as Dolphins Explore Options
The Miami Dolphins are exploring their options with Tua Tagovailoa. Should another team take a chance on the former Pro Bowl quarterback?...
Friday NBA Picks: Pistons vs Cavs, Nuggets vs Thunder, and More
NBA betting picks for Friday including Pistons vs Cavaliers, Nuggets vs Thunder and Knicks vs Bucks spread predictions....

Reports: Falcons fire assistant DL coach LaTroy Lewis
The Atlanta Falcons fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, who is being accused of rape in Michigan, multiple outlets reported Friday.,The dismissal comes after Darko State News reported details of violent behavior, and screen shots of electronic communication between Lewis and the alleg...

USMNT M Malik Tillman avoids serious injury ahead of World Cup
After initial fears of a serious ankle injury, United States men's national team midfielder Malik Tillman is expected to be back on the field soon.,Tillman was injured in a game last Saturday as he played for his club team, Bayer Leverkusen in Germany. He missed a Champions League game on Tuesday an...

NFL boosts salary cap to $301.2M in 2026
The NFL informed its teams Friday that the salary cap for the upcoming season will be $301.2 million, an increase of $22 million from 2025.,NFL Network reported on Jan. 30 that the 2026 salary cap was projected to land anywhere from $301.2 million and $305.7 million.,The salary cap for 2025 was $279...

Julian Hall, Red Bulls look to continue fast start vs. Revs
The New York Red Bulls may have their next budding star in Julian Hall.,After Hall powered a successful season opener for new head coach Michael Bradley and the Red Bulls, they will try for two wins in two weeks when they face the New England Revolution in their home opener Saturday in Harrison, N.J...

Report: Drew Brees, Joe Lacob among interested Padres buyers
Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees and Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob are among the parties pursuing a purchase of the San Diego Padres, Front Office Sports reported Friday.,Five bidding groups are involved in a quick-moving process that could set a record price for an MLB franchise, with an...

Cowboys WR George Pickens receives franchise tag
The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens on Friday.,Pickens is the first member of the Cowboys to receive the tag since tight end Dalton Schultz in 2022.,Dallas would be charged a one-year salary of around $28.8 million for tagging Pickens unless the two sides reac...

Montreal seeks better result vs. Fire after rough opener
After a rough start to the 2026 MLS season, CF Montreal aim to bounce back quickly when they visit the Chicago Fire on Saturday.,Montreal (0-1-0, 0 points) opened the campaign with a 5-0 loss to San Diego FC last week. An early tally and a stoppage time marker had the Canadian side trailing 2-0 at h...

Report: Cowboys to tag WR George Pickens on Friday
The Cowboys plan to place the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens on Friday, Yahoo Sports reported.,Dallas would be charged a one-year salary of around $28.8 million for tagging Pickens unless the two sides reach a long-term agreement before July 15.,Pickens, who turns 25 on March 4, caugh...

Report: Bills re-signing S Sam Franklin Jr. to 3-year deal
The Buffalo Bills are re-signing safety and special teams standout Sam Franklin Jr. to a three-year contract, ESPN reported Friday.,The deal is worth up to $7.5 million and includes $5 million in the first two seasons for the six-year veteran, per the report.,Franklin, who turned 30 earlier this mon...

Matt Boldy's 4-point effort steers Wild past Avalanche
Matt Boldy had two empty-net goals and added two assists, Joel Eriksson Ek also scored twice and the Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 in Denver on Thursday night.,Filip Gustavsson made 44 saves for Minnesota, which has won six in a row and tightened the race in the Central Division. Ma...

No. 5 Houston looks to get back on track against Colorado
No. 5 Houston will look to get back on the winning track and to build momentum for the NCAA Tournament when it hosts Colorado on Saturday afternoon in a late-season Big 12 Conference dustup.,The Cougars (23-5, 11-4 Big 12) have lost three consecutive games over eight days, with two on the road and a...

Suffocating defenses clash as No. 6 UConn meets Seton Hall
Tarris Reed Jr. and No. 6 UConn will continue their quest to win the Big East regular season championship when they face visiting Seton Hall on Saturday.,UConn (26-3, 16-2 Big East) moved into sole possession of first place with a suffocating defensive effort in Wednesday night's 72-40 rout of No. 1...