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Strong second half leverages Oklahoma State over Oral Roberts
Vyctorius Miller scored a game-high 21 points to lead Oklahoma State to a 95-71 win over Oral Roberts on Tuesday in Stillwater, Okla., ,Parsa Fallah scored 15 points and had eight rebounds and Jaylen Curry racked up 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists for the Cowboys., ,Christian Coleman had a...

Grading first CFP rankings: What committee got right, wrong
The College Football Playoff committee had a few surprises in store when it released its first rankings and projected field of 12 teams of the season Tuesday night.,Much was as expected, with Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, Alabama and Georgia making up the top five. On the less anticipated side of ...

Royals award C Salvador Perez new two-year contract
The Royals and catcher Salvador Perez agreed on a new two-year contract Tuesday to keep the franchise icon in Kansas City through the 2027 season.,Contract terms were not disclosed, but several outlets reported it is worth $25 million.,Perez, 35, has played all 14 seasons of his major league career ...

Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett will start vs. Seahawks
The Arizona Cardinals will start Jacoby Brissett at quarterback for the fourth consecutive game when they visit the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.,Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon announced the decision Tuesday, one day after Brissett guided Arizona to a 27-17 road victory over the Dallas Cardinals. The...
Ja Morant’s Rift with Memphis Grizzlies Reaches New Breaking Point
Ja Morant’s relationship with the Memphis Grizzlies continues to deteriorate after his suspension and public comments. Could this growing tension lead to a blockbuster trade before the NBA deadline?...
Why the New York Jets’ Fire Sale Won the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline
The New York Jets traded Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams to stockpile draft picks, setting up for a franchise-changing 2026 and 2027. Here’s why they won the NFL trade deadline....

Blues upbeat while Caps search for identity among struggles
After racing to a 6-2-0 start that mirrored their surprising 2024-25 success, the Washington Capitals have encountered some early season turbulence.,Their current 0-3-1 downturn is worse than any winless streak they sustained a year ago. The loss of No. 2 center Pierre-Luc Dubois to a long-term lowe...

Caps expect D Rasmus Sandin (upper body) to return vs. Blues
Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said defenseman Rasmus Sandin is "on track" to play in Wednesday's home game against the St. Louis Blues after missing five contests with an upper-body injury.,Carberry also said on Tuesday that forward Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower-body injury) will be out long ...

Dallas goes big, Colts snag Sauce in epic NFL trade deadline
Trades hit fast and furious at the NFL trade deadline, driven by contenders losing daylight and the overwhelming taste of disappointment in New York. ,Big names and bigger contracts were guided to iighted exits by the Jets, ushered to teams with pressing needs and aspiring playoff hopes. ,General ma...

Coco Gauff stays alive at WTA Finals with win over Jasmine Paolini
Coco Gauff kept her chances of advancing into the playoff portion of the WTA Finals alive with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Italy's Jasmine Paolini on Tuesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Gauff, who was sloppy in her loss to fellow American Jessica Pegula in their group-play opener on Sunday, had a much more dom...

Report: Clippers owner Steve Ballmer added to lawsuit over Kawhi Leonard deal
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been added to a lawsuit that contends the defendants committed fraud by using a sustainability company to pay star Kawhi Leonard off the official NBA books.,The initial suit was filed in July, with the tech billionaire Ballmer added on Monday, Front Offic...

Falcons send another kicker packing, will tote Zane Gonzalez to Germany
Perhaps the third will be the charm for the Atlanta Falcons, but they're going overseas to find out. ,The Falcons (3-5) reportedly agreed to a contract with Zane Gonzalez, who worked out for the team on Tuesday as Atlanta prepares to depart for its International Series game in Berlin against the Ind...

Aryna Sabalenka, Nick Kyrgios to play 'Battle of Sexes' match in Dubai
Nick Kyrgios finally is getting a chance to put his game where his mouth is.,The Australian, a frequent critic of women's tennis, will meet women's world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in an exhibition Dec. 28 in Dubai.,It will be the fourth so-called "Battle of the Sexes" among tennis players. Billie Jean K...

Cowboys land LB Logan Wilson, send draft pick to Bengals
Disgruntled Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson is relocating to Dallas in a deal that sends Cincinnati a seventh-round draft pick in 2026.,Two weeks after Wilson, a team captain, requested a trade due to a reduction in playing time, the 29-year-old got his wish. ,He will be going from the NFL's worst d...
Dallas Cowboys Struggle Again, Playoff Picture Looks Bleak
The Dallas Cowboys sit 3-5-1 after a loss to the Cardinals. With tough matchups ahead, here's why Dallas’ playoff hopes are fading fast and draft position matters more....
What’s Gone Wrong in New Orleans? Pelicans’ 0-6 Start Exposes Deeper Issues
The Pelicans are off to the worst start in franchise history. From Zion’s struggles to poor coaching and a disastrous trade, here’s what’s gone wrong in New Orleans....
How the WNBA Could Learn from an Outrageously Simple NBA Fix
A bold idea for the WNBA: scrap drafts and form NBA-style teams by birth year. Here’s how it could reshape basketball and spark fan excitement....
Tuesday NHL Best Bets: November 4th's Expert Hockey Betting Picks
Get expert NHL betting picks for Hurricanes vs Rangers and Flyers vs Canadiens, with odds, analysis, and value plays for Tuesday night’s matchups....
NBA Best Bets Tuesday November 4th: Expert Betting Picks, Predictions
Get NBA betting picks for Thunder vs Clippers, Warriors vs Suns, and Bucks vs Raptors. Odds, analysis, and top DraftKings lines for Tuesday’s matchups....

Cardinals coach: Kyler Murray still starting QB when healthy
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon shot down questions of a permanent quarterback change on Monday night, moments after Jacoby Brissett led the team to a 27-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.,Gannon was quick with an answer when asked if he would keep Brissett as the team's starter in pla...