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Shohei Ohtani named AP Male Athlete of Year for 4th time
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for a record-tying fourth time on Tuesday.,Ohtani, who also earned the distinction in 2021, 2023 and 2024, matched LeBron James, Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong for the most selections since t...
Report: New trial ordered for Rays SS Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
A Dominican Republic appeals court ordered a new trial for Wander Franco, less than six months after the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop received a two-year suspended prison sentence for sexual abuse of a minor, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.,Franco, 24, and the mother of the victim were sentenced ...
Bucs put G Ben Bredeson on IR, add JPP to practice squad
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed starting guard Ben Bredeson on injured reserve Tuesday with an injury to his knee.,The Buccaneers also signed three-time Pro Bowl selection Jason Pierre-Paul to the practice squad and promoted fellow linebacker Nick Jackson to the active roster.,Bredeson sustained his...
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann to have hearing with NHL
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Tuesday, the league announced.,McMann received a match penalty for high-sticking during a break in play early in the third period of Toronto's 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday. His act...
Everything to Know About the 2025 NBA Cup Quarterfinals
The NBA Cup quarterfinals take center stage Dec. 9–10 with big payouts, rising competition, and key matchups shaping the road to Las Vegas....
Philadelphia Eagles on the Ropes After Dropping Third Straight Game
The Eagles dropped their third straight game in a sloppy overtime loss to the Chargers, raising concerns of another late-season collapse....
Tuesday NBA Cup Best Bets: Picks for Heat vs. Magic and Knicks vs. Raptors
Break down Tuesday’s NBA slate with best bets for Heat–Magic and Knicks–Raptors, including picks, props, and expert analysis for a light two-game night....
NHL Picks for Tuesday: Best Bets for Lightning vs. Canadiens and Ducks vs. Penguins
Get Tuesday’s best NHL bets, including Lightning vs. Canadiens and Ducks vs. Penguins. Analysis, stats, and picks to warm up a cold slate....
Lightning drag 2-game scoreless streak into Montreal
The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to spark their struggling offense when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.,The Lightning dropped their fourth straight game on Monday night with a 2-0 setback to the host Toronto Maple Leafs,. Tampa Bay has been shut out in its past two games and totaled fo...
John Gibson stymies Canucks in first Red Wings shutout
John Gibson made 39 saves for his first shutout as a member of the Red Wings, and Detroit moved into first place in the Atlantic Division with a 4-0 victory over the host Vancouver Canucks on Monday.,It was the 25th career shutout for Gibson and his first since Jan. 4, 2023, when he led the Anaheim ...
Dylan Harper's late jumper lifts Spurs past Derik Queen, Pelicans
Dylan Harper canned the decisive jumper with 9.1 seconds to play as part of his career-high 22 points and the visiting San Antonio Spurs outlasted the reeling New Orleans Pelicans 135-132 on Monday.,The Spurs were up by 20 points at halftime, but New Orleans rallied to take a 102-100 edge to the fin...
P.J. Haggerty, Kansas State overwhelm Mississippi Valley State
P.J. Haggerty scored 28 points on 11-of-14 shooting as Kansas State demolished Mississippi Valley State 108-49 in a nonconference game on Monday in Manhattan, Kan.,The Wildcats (6-4) needed a shot of confidence after a four-game losing streak had threatened to derail their season. They received it q...
Andrew Nembhard's late surge rescues Pacers against Kings
Andrew Nembhard posted 28 points and a season-high 12 assists as the Indiana Pacers overcame a Russell Westbrook triple-double to defeat the Sacramento Kings 116-105 on Monday in Indianapolis.,Bennedict Mathurin scored 25 points and Pascal Siakam had 23 for Indiana, which earned its fourth win in si...
Economist testifies that NASCAR underpaid teams $1.06B over 4 years
A high-profile economist testified Monday that NASCAR should pay $215.8 million in damages to 23XI Racing and $148.9 million to Front Row Motorsports to account for its monopolistic behavior.,Dr. Edward A. Snyder, who served as the dean of Yale's business school from 2011-19 and for 10 years before ...
Washington TE Zach Ertz diagnosed with torn ACL
Zach Ertz's season is officially over. Could his career be over as well?,The Washington Commanders on Monday confirmed the veteran tight end sustained a torn ACL in his right knee on Sunday when Minnesota safety Jay Ward hit a leaping Ertz while he was trying to catch a pass.,The 35-year-old Ertz wa...
QBs Fernando Mendoza, Diego Pavia, Julian Sayin among Heisman finalists
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love are headed to New York this weekend after being selected as finalists for the Heisman Trophy on Monday.,The winner will be revealed Saturday at the...
Charley Hull gets new partner in combined event after Daniel Berger WD
LPGA superstar Charley Hull will have a new partner in this weekend's third annual Grant Thornton Invitational, following the withdrawal of Daniel Berger on Monday evening.,Berger will be replaced by Michael Brennan, who in October won the Bank of Utah Championship in his third PGA Tour start.,No re...
Best meets worst as Avs wrap up trip vs. Predators
The cellar-dwelling Nashville Predators scuffled through a forgettable first quarter of the season while the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche have thrived through 29 games.,The two teams on opposite trajectories meet in Nashville on Tuesday night for the first of two games in five days. They also play...
NJ Benson leads the way as DePaul awaits Morgan State
NJ Benson eventually developed into a starter for DePaul last season after being a lineup fixture at Missouri State the year before.,The Blue Demons forward continues to show progress as a senior, averaging a career-best 11.8 points and 24.4 minutes per game entering Tuesday's game against Morgan St...
Blue Jackets, Hurricanes aim to snap recent funks
The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off a game in which they produced a high shot total. That's much like how the Carolina Hurricanes operate.,Both teams will be looking for their high-volume opportunities to translate into more production when they meet Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.,Despite launc...