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Seton Hall thwarts another Monmouth upset bid
TJ Simpkins scored 14 points and Seton Hall held Monmouth to just four field goals in the second half to rally for a 70-58 nonconference win on Thursday night in Newark, N.J.,Seton Hall shot 22.2% from the floor in the first half compared to Monmouth's 52.2%, which enabled the Hawks to seize a 34-27...
Expect a high-scoring contest when Providence visits Colorado
Providence has eclipsed the 100-point plateau in each of its last two games. Colorado accomplished the same feat on Saturday against Eastern Washington.,As such, one can wonder how many points might be possible when the Friars (2-1) meet the Buffaloes (2-0) on Friday night in Boulder, Colo., in a no...
Ferrari leads as Sportico’s F1 team values soar past $34B
Ferrari is the most valuable of the 10 franchises in Formula 1, according to Sportico's latest team valuations published Thursday.,Ferrari checked in at $6.4 billion, and the 10 teams on the F1 grid combine to exceed $34 billion in total valuation as per Sportico's methodology.,The average F1 franch...
Alex de Minaur moves on at ATP Finals; Carlos Alcaraz secures year-end No. 1
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain wrapped up a 3-0 group-stage showing and will be joined in the semifinal round of the Nitto ATP Finals by seventh-seeded Alex de Minaur of Australia.,Alcaraz swept past Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday in Turin, Italy, shortly after de Minaur earned hi...
Ole Miss aims to apply pressure on Cal State Bakersfield
Ole Miss is off to a solid start with a roster featuring just four players, including one starter, from last year's squad.,The Rebels (3-0) will try to keep jelling when they meet Cal State Bakersfield (2-1) on Friday night in Oxford, Miss.,"I think we got better between Game 2 and Game 3," head coa...
USC set to put prolific offense on display vs. Illinois State
Southern California rides an early-season wave of offensive production into what is technically a neutral-court game against Illinois State on Friday at Inglewood, Calif.,The game at the Los Angeles Clippers' 2-year-old home is the first of two in the Hall of Fame Series Los Angeles, with Arizona vs...
Wild All-Star Idea That Could Save NBA All-Star Weekend
A wild, competitive fix for NBA All-Star Weekend: let the league’s top players design their own events to finally make the showcase fun, creative and meaningful again....
Avalanche sign G Scott Wedgewood to 1-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche signed goaltender Scott Wedgewood to a one-year contract extension on Friday.,The contract runs through the 2026-27 season. No financial terms were announced, but TSN pegged the value at $2.5 million.,Wedgewood, 33, has 14 starts for the Avalanche this season and a 10-1-2 reco...
Seidler family to explore 'strategic options,' including sale of Padres
The Seidler family announced Thursday that it is exploring "strategic options" that could result in the sale of a portion or all of the San Diego Padres.,The announcement comes one day before the two-year anniversary of owner Peter Seidler's death on Nov. 14, 2023.,"The family has decided to begin a...
Baylor AD Mack Rhoades taking leave, also stepping away as CFP chair
Mack Rhoades is taking a leave from his job as athletic director at Baylor and also stepping away from his position as the College Football Playoff chairman, ESPN reported Thursday, citing personal reasons.,Per the report, Rhoades told ESPN that he informed the school he intended to leave his role f...
Falcons, FURIA advance to BLAST Rivals Fall semifinals
Team Falcons and FURIA won their respective groups Thursday and advanced to the semifinals of the $350,000 BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 event in Hong Kong.,Four other teams advanced to Friday's single-elimination playoff quarterfinals while The MongolZ and TYLOO were both eliminated.,Falcons swept Group A...
Luka Bogavac, No. 18 Tar Heels take aim at NC Central
The season already is evolving for No. 18 North Carolina as it tries to get through the next stretch of games without one of its top players.,An off-court injury to swingman Seth Trimble forced a lineup adjustment this week. The Tar Heels (3-0) will see how that works out Friday when North Carolina ...
Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz to defend United Cup title
World No. 3 Coco Gauff and world No. 6 Taylor Fritz will return to United Cup play in January, focused on defending the United States' title in the mixed-team event.,The Americans were named the top seeds on Thursday. ,Eighteen countries are entered in the event, which will run from Jan.2-11, with m...
Nathan MacKinnon-led Avalanche pursue another win in clash vs. Sabres
Nathan MacKinnon has been on a two-week scoring binge, and the Colorado Avalanche would like him to keep it going when they meet the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night in Denver.,MacKinnon is riding a 10-game point streak and leads the NHL in scoring with 32 points (14 goals, 18 assists). His offense ...
Why Darren Mougey Is the Most Important Figure in the Jets’ Rebuild
Darren Mougey is the key to the Jets’ rebuild, orchestrating trades and draft picks to reset the franchise for future success....
Of Course Paul Skenes Wants To Join the New York Yankees
Paul Skenes reportedly wants to play for the Yankees. Here’s why Pittsburgh may struggle to keep the 23-year-old Cy Young winner....
Thursday Nov. 13 NBA Picks: Cavaliers, Jazz, and Pacers Top Bets
Top NBA picks for November 13th: Cavaliers vs. Raptos, Utah Jazz, and Pacers spread. Expert analysis and odds from FanDuel....
Jets vs. Patriots Week 11 Thursday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions
The Patriots’ elite defense faces a struggling Jets offense on Thursday Night Football. With Garrett Wilson out and New England controlling time of possession, here’s why betting the Jets total is the smart play....
Raptors' Brandon Ingram on rise ahead of matchup with Cavs
The Toronto Raptors acquired Brandon Ingram in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans nine months ago. The veteran small forward is delivering the impact they envisioned when making the deal.,Ingram and the Raptors will look to continue their hot stretch on Thursday when they visit Cleveland for the ...
Brock Purdy may be back under center for 49ers at Cardinals
San Francisco and Arizona are in separate stages of quarterback drama as they prepare to conclude their season series Sunday in Phoenix.,The 49ers (6-4) likely will have a choice between Brock Purdy and fill-in Mac Jones as they go for a series sweep and push for their fourth playoff appearance in f...