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Eagles hire Packers’ Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator
The Philadelphia Eagles announced Thursday they have tapped Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as their new offensive coordinator.,Mannion, 33, becomes Philadelphia's sixth offensive coordinator in six years under head coach Nick Sirianni. The Eagles relieved Kevin Patullo of offensiv...
Falcons complete 2nd GM interviews with Ian Cunningham, James Liipfert
The Atlanta Falcons completed second interviews with Ian Cunningham and James Liipfert for their general manager position, the team announced on Thursday.,Cunningham, 40, has spent the past four seasons (2022-25) with the Chicago Bears as assistant general manager. Before that, he spent five seasons...
Patriots QB Drake Maye 'feels good,' downplays shoulder issue
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye downplayed concern over the latter's sore right shoulder on Thursday, the first full practice ahead of Super Bowl week.,Maye had been listed as a limited participant on the initial injury report on Wednesday, when the team didn't prac...
Villanova, Providence each look to move past difficult UConn losses
Villanova and Providence each recently showed that they can hang with the big boys of the Big East.,After both teams nearly defeated No. 2 UConn within the last week, the Wildcats and visiting Friars square off Friday.,Due to a scheduling quirk, both Villanova and Providence enter this one immediate...
Falcons complete 2nd GM interview with Ian Cunningham
The Atlanta Falcons completed a second interview with Ian Cunningham for their general manager position, the team announced on Thursday., ,Cunningham, 40, has spent the past four seasons (2022-25) with the Chicago Bears as assistant general manager. Before that, he spent five seasons with the Philad...
Alexander Volkanovski returns home to defend UFC title vs. Diego Lopes
The UFC returns to Sydney on Saturday with a featherweight title rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes in the night's main event from Qudos Bank Arena to top a 14-fight card., ,Volkanovski (27-4 MMA, 14-3 UFC) is making his first defense of his title after regaining it last April aga...
Grand Slam Track files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing $40m in debts
Grand Slam Track filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a court filing last week, citing more than $40 million in debts and less than $1 million in total assets.,The league, led by four-time Olympic gold-medalist sprinter Michael Johnson who serves as the commissioner, claimed it would treat ...
No. 3 Michigan, No. 7 Michigan State put win streaks on line
It promises to be a Big Ten showdown of epic proportions when No. 3 Michigan visits No. 7 Michigan State on Friday night at East Lansing, Mich.,The Wolverines (19-1) and Spartans (19-2) are part of a three-way tie for first (9-1) in conference play along with No. 5 Nebraska.,Michigan State has won i...
Josh Allen on crutches as Bills introduce coach Joe Brady
Josh Allen was sporting crutches and a walking boot as the Buffalo Bills introduced Joe Brady as their new head coach on Thursday in Orchard Park, N.Y.,Allen underwent surgery to repair the fifth metatarsal in his right foot Monday. The operation likely will require an eight-to-10-week recovery time...
Two Broncos among finalists for new Protector Award
Two Denver Broncos offensive linemen were among the six finalists announced Thursday for the NFL's inaugural Protector of the Year Award.,Denver left tackle Garrett Bolles and right guard Quinn Meinerz are joined by Miami Dolphins center Aaron Brewer, Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey, Detroi...
Thunder's Luguentz Dort, Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears fined
The NBA fined Thunder guard Luguentz Dort and Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears $25,000 each on Thursday after an on-court altercation.,The incident occurred at the conclusion of Oklahoma City's 104-95 home victory against New Orleans on Tuesday night.,Dort wrapped up Fears after the Pelicans rookie had...
Senegal, Morocco fined, bans issued for AFCON incident
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has been suspended for five matches and fined $100,000 for "unsporting conduct" after he told his team to leave the pitch during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.,The Confederation of African Football levied the punishment to Thiaw on Thursday as well as ...
Red Bulls acquire GK Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City
The New York Red Bulls acquired U.S. goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from Welsh side Cardiff City on Thursday.,Horvath, 30, arrives on a free transfer after New York sent $150,000 in 2026-27 general allocation money and the highest of its 2027 second-round draft picks to Charlotte FC for his discovery righ...
Guardians 3B Jose Ramirez signs 7-year deal through 2032
The Cleveland Guardians signed seven-time All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez to a new seven-year contract that runs through the 2032 season.,The club did not announce the financial terms on Thursday but multiple reports earlier this month placed the value at $175 million, or $25 million per season ...
Gervonta 'Tank' Davis arrested in Miami after 2-week search
Former three-weight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis was apprehended Wednesday on charges of attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery, Miami Gardens (Fla.) Police Department announced.,Davis, 31, was being held at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami. ,Per the Miami Gardens ...
Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set for Australian Open final
Aryna Sabalenka earned her fourth consecutive appearance in the Australian Open final on Thursday, dispatching Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 6-2, 6-3.,She will be seeking her third singles title at the Grand Slam and is feeling confident heading in the Saturday match in Melbourne.,"Right now my mentali...
Three Trades the NBA Needs to Make Before the Deadline
With the NBA trade deadline approaching, Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMar DeRozan and Jrue Holiday loom as potential game-changers across the league....
Is This Finally the Year the Big Ten Ends Its College Basketball Title Drought?
The Big Ten hasn’t won a men’s basketball national championship since 2000 — but with five elite contenders, that drought could finally end this spring....
Best NBA Betting Picks and Predictions for Thursday, January 29
Three free NBA picks for Thursday’s eight-game slate, including Bucks vs. Wizards, Mavericks vs. Hornets, and Nets vs. Nuggets Under....
Facing adversity, Avalanche aim to regain form vs. Canadiens
The Colorado Avalanche visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday on the heels of arguably their most disappointing performance in what has been a standout season.,The Avalanche sit atop the league standings, nine points ahead of their closest competitors, but are looking to rebound after a dismal 5-2...