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St. John's on solid run ahead of clash vs. No. 25 Seton Hall
St. John's may be hitting its stride after some difficult moments led to its exit from the AP Top 25, and Seton Hall is experiencing its first rough patch of a surprising season.,The Red Storm seek their fifth straight win while the 25th-ranked Pirates attempt to avoid a third straight defeat Tuesda...

Nationals agree to one-year deal with RHP Cade Cavalli
The Washington Nationals and right-hander Cade Cavalli avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal on Sunday.,According to MLB.com, the deal is worth $862,500 and includes a 2027 club option worth $4 million with a buyout of $7,500.,Cavalli filed for $900,000 and Washington offered $82...

Reports: No CFP expansion decision with Friday deadline looming
With the deadline for College Football Playoff expansion next season approaching on Friday, there is still no resolution after a Sunday meeting of CFP's leadership in Miami, according to reports.,Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey hold much of the ...
Sunday January 18th College Basketball Betting Picks, Predictions
Breaking down three college basketball picks for Sunday, including Milwaukee, Tulsa, and San Francisco....

Zeynep Sonmez helps fainting ball girl at Australian Open
Turkish qualifier Zeynep Sonmez came to the aid of a ball girl who fainted during her 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 victory over No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova on Sunday in the first round of the Australian Open.,Alexandrova was serving for the second set with the temperature at 29 degrees Celsius (84 Fahrenheit) whe...

Ailing 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) active vs. Seahawks
49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall is on San Francisco's active roster for Saturday night's NFC divisional round matchup against the host Seattle Seahawks.,Pearsall, who is dealing with a right knee injury, missed last weekend's NFC wild-card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. He injured the knee agai...

Klay Thompson eclipses 17,000 career points as Mavs roll past Jazz
Another milestone for Klay Thompson and another romp for the Dallas Mavericks, who downed the visiting Utah Jazz 138-120 Saturday afternoon.,Thompson had 23 points in just 20 minutes and surpassed 17,000 points in his NBA career. Max Christie and Brandon Williams each scored 22 for the Mavs, who bea...

Butler draws a line to finish off No. 25 Seton Hall
Finley Bizjack scored 25 points and Butler made a season high 33 free throws to upset No. 25 Seton Hall 77-66 on Saturday afternoon at Newark, N.J.,It was the second straight loss for the Pirates (14-4, 4-3 Big East) while Butler (11-7, 2-5) ended a four-game losing streak.,The teams combined for 46...

Lightning visit Stars with points streak still intact
While the Tampa Bay Lightning's 11-game winning streak finally came to a halt, their points streak lives on as they enter a road matchup with the Dallas Stars on Sunday.,The Lightning forced a shootout before falling 3-2 on the road to the Blues to give them 23 of a possible 24 points since Dec. 20....
Why the 2025 National Title Game Signals a Shift in College Football
Indiana and Miami headline a national title game that reflects college football’s shift back toward defense and physicality....

Report: Clippers owner Steve Ballmer files motion to dismiss Aspiration lawsuit
Attorneys for Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against him by former Aspiration investors, ESPN reported on Friday.,The network acquired the court documents, which contend that allegations of fraud pertaining to funneling money to star playe...

No. 25 Seton Hall aims for consistency against Butler
After a rousing comeback bid against UConn fell short, No. 25 Seton Hall looks to take another step forward when it hosts Butler on Saturday at noon in Newark, N.J., ,The Pirates have emerged as one of the surprise teams in the country. They are ranked for the first time since 2022 and Huskies coach...

Jimmy Smith, Eddie Robinson Jr. head Black College Football HOF class
Jimmy Smith, Tyrone Poole and Nick Collins, who went on to standout NFL careers, are among the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced on Thursday.,Also to be inducted at the June 6 ceremony in Atlanta are former Alabama A&M linebacker and current head coach Eddie Robinson Jr., f...

Clayton Kershaw, Alex Bregman to represent Team USA in WBC
Clayton Kershaw is returning to the mound after all.,Months removed from announcing his retirement from Major League Baseball, Kershaw will represent the United States in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Team USA on Thursday announced the news on Kershaw, who will be pitching in the event for th...

NWSL schedule features record 248 matches; World Cup has impact
The 2026 National Women's Soccer League schedule, released on Thursday, includes a record 248 games and the debuts of expansion teams in Boston and Denver.,The now 16-team league launches its 14th season on March 13, with each club playing a balanced 30-game slate of 15 home and 15 away matches.,The...

Clayton Kershaw to represent Team USA in World Baseball Classic
Clayton Kershaw is returning to the mound after all.,Months removed from announcing his retirement from Major League Baseball, Kershaw will represent the United States in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Team USA on Thursday announced the news on Kershaw, who will be pitching in the event for th...
Miami (OH) Is 18-0, But Can the RedHawks Survive Selection Sunday?
Miami (Ohio) is 18-0 and one of college basketball’s best stories — but a weak schedule could put its NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy....

Ndamukong Suh, Aaron Donald, Mark Ingram among 2026 Hall of Fame class
Star defensive players Ndamukong Suh and Aaron Donald, former Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram and wideout Marvin Harrison are part of the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Class, announced by the National Football Foundation and the Hall of Fame on Wednesday.,Running back Garrison Hearst, safety ...
Why Indiana’s 2026 Team Has a Legitimate Case as the Best Ever
Indiana, the worst program in college football history, is one win away from a perfect 16–0 season and a serious claim as the greatest team ever....
Dante Moore’s Return to Oregon Gives Dylan Raiola the Best Possible Scenario
Dante Moore’s return reshapes Oregon’s quarterback future and may be exactly what Dylan Raiola needs....