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Cal continues to push for ranking consideration vs. Morgan State
Two men's basketball programs that share a common coach who took them to some of their greatest heights meet in Berkeley, Calif., on Friday night when Morgan State and Cal duel in a nonconference matchup.,In seeking their first NCAA Tournament bid since Todd Bozeman was the coach in 2010, Morgan Sta...
Hot-shooting UCLA wary of Cal Poly's visit
UCLA aims to follow up its top shooting spree of the season when it faces Cal Poly on Friday night in Los Angeles.,The Bruins buried 14 3-pointers in 26 attempts during Wednesday's 90-77 home victory over Arizona State. Skyy Clark matched his season best of six treys to lead the long-range assault.,...
Jets face tall order in trying to slow Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche will try to build on the best start in franchise history when they battle the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night in Denver.,Colorado leads the NHL with 55 points in just 33 games, has lost just twice in regulation and is 13-0-2 on home ice. The Avalanche carry an 11-game home winni...
New-look Baylor returns from break to face Alcorn State
It would not be a stretch to say that Baylor, which had a completely new roster when the 2025-26 season began, has been a pleasant surprise through the first six weeks of its season. ,Now, the goal for the Bears is to keep the ball rolling after some time off. After eight days away, they play Alcorn...
Florida State desperate for win against Mississippi Valley State
Luke Loucks' first season leading the Florida State basketball team has gone off the rails in a major way.,The Seminoles (5-6) have lost their last five games, tied for the program's longest losing streak since a six-game skid in early 2022.,Desperate for a win, Florida State could find one in a mat...
D.C. United pick NC State's Nikola Markovic No. 1 in 2026 MLS draft
D.C. United made North Carolina State defender Nikola Markovic the No. 1 overall selection of the 2026 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday.,The full three-round, 90-pick draft was conducted Thursday, just three days after Washington beat Markovic's Wolfpack 3-2 in overtime to win the College Cup men's nation...
Cavaliers eye split with Bulls in finale of home-and-home set
The Bulls held serve in Chicago, winning the first half of their home-and-home set against the Cleveland Cavaliers behind a triple-double from Josh Giddey.,Cleveland will attempt to return the favor Friday, along with stopping its slide down the Eastern Conference standings.,Giddey moved into 23rd p...
Seton Hall's staunch defense faces Providence's potent offense
Shaheen Holloway and Seton Hall are finding their groove with stout defense after already surpassing their win total from last season.,Meanwhile, Providence has struggled against Power Five talent, but is set on turning things around behind a high-octane offense.,The teams have a key confidence boos...
Eagles' Jalen Carter, Lane Johnson, Commanders' Laremy Tunsil out for Saturday
The Philadelphia Eagles ruled out defensive tackle Jalen Carter (shoulders) and offensive tackle Lane Johnson (foot) on Thursday for Saturday's road game against the Washington Commanders after they did not practice all week.,The Commanders ruled out five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil beca...
U.S. government admits role in plane collision that killed figure skaters
The government admitted U.S. Army pilots failed to "maintain vigilance" that would have avoided a crash with an American Airlines jet in January that counted competitive figure skaters among the 67 victims.,The jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter as it made its approach to Reagan National Airp...
CFP first round: What to know about Alabama at Oklahoma
College Football Playoff First Round,No. 9 Alabama (10-3) at No. 8 Oklahoma (10-2),Friday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m. ET,Norman, Okla.,Consensus odds: Oklahoma -1.5, Total 41.5,Oklahoma and Alabama square off in the first round of the College Football Playoff, but the Southeastern Conference rivals need no int...
Tarik Skubal, Mason Miller join Team USA pitching staff
All-Star pitchers Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller confirmed Thursday they are joining Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.,They join a star-studded roster featuring team captain Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, Cal Raleigh and Bobby Witt Jr., and managed by Mark DeRosa.,Skubal's addition means both ...
Reports: Missouri QB Beau Pribula entering portal
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula will enter the transfer portal after one season with the Tigers, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Pribula played two seasons at Penn State (2023-24) before transferring to Columbia, where he threw for 1,941 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 10 ga...
LIV team championship returning to The Cardinal in '26
The season-ending LIV Golf team championship event will return to The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth Township, Mich., in 2026.,The Aramco LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship 2026 is scheduled for Aug. 27-30 in suburban Detroit.,"Team competition is at the core of our League, and our ann...
Report: Missouri QB Beau Pribula entering portal
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula will enter the transfer portal after one season with the Tigers, 247Sports reported Thursday.,Pribula played two seasons at Penn State (2023-24) before transferring to Columbia, where he threw for 1,941 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 10 games in ...
Five NFL Coaches on the Hot Seat as Playoff Picture Comes Into Focus
A breakdown of the NFL coaches most at risk of being fired as playoff races heat up, from Kevin Stefanski to Mike McDaniel....
Nebraska Basketball’s 11-0 Start Is the Feel-Good Story of the Season
Nebraska is 11-0, ranked No. 15, and playing the best basketball in program history as Fred Hoiberg’s Huskers turn into a true Cinderella....
Best NBA Bets Tonight: Three Picks for Dec. 18th's Slate
A full 12-game NBA slate brings plenty of betting opportunities. Here are three of the best NBA bets to target tonight....
AJ McCarron named coach of UFL's Birmingham Stallions
Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is the new head coach of the UFL's Birmingham Stallions.,The two-time NCAA champion and NFL journeyman was announced Thursday as the replacement for Skip Holtz, who stepped down this week after four seasons.,"AJ McCarron is a part of the fabric of winning footb...
Rams vs Seahawks Thursday Night Football Week 16 Betting Picks
The Seahawks host the Rams on Thursday Night Football with the NFC West on the line. Here’s why Seattle is the right side as a home underdog....