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No. 2 Indiana braces for Badgers after close call at Penn State
Indiana realized that remaining at No. 2 in the College Football Playoff ranking was likely after rallying to win at Penn State last week while Ohio State rolled to keep wraps on the No. 1 spot.,That hasn't kept the Hoosiers from aspiring to keep climbing in other areas as they prepare for Saturday'...

Tiger Woods helping to restore historic D.C. golf course
Tiger Woods is lending a helping hand with the renovation of Langston Golf Course in Washington D.C., a White House advisor told Front Office Sports.,Langston Golf Course opened in 1939 along the Anacostia River and was the district's first course specifically built for African Americans. It joins R...

Giants to start QB Jameis Winston if Jaxson Dart can't go
The New York Giants elevated veteran Jameis Winston to the role of starting quarterback on Wednesday as rookie Jaxson Dart works his way through concussion protocol.,The move to promote Winston over Russell Wilson was announced Wednesday by interim coach Mike Kafka, who replaced the fired Brian Dabo...

Report: Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving returns to practice
Running back Bucky Irving reportedly participated in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' walk-through practice Wednesday, his first action since sustaining foot and shoulder injuries in Week 4.,The Tampa Bay Times reported Irving's presence on the field. The Buccaneers (6-3) will release their first official ...

Jaguars open TE Brenton Strange's 21-day practice window
The Jacksonville Jaguars opened the 21-day practice window for tight end Brenton Strange on Wednesday.,Strange sustained a quad injury in Jacksonville's 31-28 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 6. He was placed on injured reserve the following day.,Strange, 24, had 20 catches for 204 yards ...

NWSL officially awards 17th franchise to Atlanta
The National Women's Soccer League officially awarded its 17th franchise to Atlanta on Wednesday.,The team will be owned by Arthur Blank and operated by AMB Sports and Entertainment. Blank's sports portfolio also includes the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC of MLS and Atlanta Drive Golf Clu...
College Basketball Best Bets Wednesday November 12: Top CBB Picks Today
Wednesday’s college basketball slate features Houston, Tennessee, and Missouri in favorable matchups. Betting breakdowns and best plays for each game....

Charlotte FC extend M Brandt Bronico's contract
Charlotte FC extended midfielder Brandt Bronico's contract through 2027 with an option for 2028, the club announced Wednesday.,The 30-year-old veteran is the club's longest-tenured player, recording five goals and 13 assists in 122 MLS matches (109 starts) since the inaugural season in 2022.,"Brandt...

Cavaliers G Darius Garland nursing left big toe contusion
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Wednesday what can be construed as positive injury news on Darius Garland's left big toe.,The two-time All-Star guard is dealing with a contusion on the toe and will sit out Wednesday's game against the host Miami Heat.,He sustained only a bruise during the second q...

Reports: Giants to start Jameis Winston if Jaxson Dart can't go
The New York Giants will turn to veteran quarterback Jameis Winston on Sunday if rookie Jaxson Dart is not cleared from concussion protocol to face the visiting Green Bay Packers, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Elevating Winston to the QB2 role over Russell Wilson would be the first major move...

Reports: Eagles CB Jaire Alexander steps away from football
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander has stepped away from football to focus on his mental and physical health while still recovering from offseason knee surgery, multiple outlets reported.,Alexander did not travel with the team for Monday night's game at Green Bay and informed the Eagles ...

Stanford's Ebuka Okorie rides fast start into game vs. Montana State
Stanford will attempt to complete a Big Sky Conference hat trick Wednesday night when it looks to remain unbeaten at the expense of visiting Montana State.,Adjusting to life without star big man Maxime Raynaud, who now plays for the NBA's Sacramento Kings, the Cardinal (2-0) have ridden the brillian...
NHL Picks for Wednesday November 12th: Rangers vs. Lightning, Orioles vs. Flyers Bets
Tonight’s NHL slate is small but promising. Breaking down betting angles for Rangers vs. Lightning and Oilers vs. Flyers, with picks on the total and moneyline....
Why Jonathan Taylor Deserves to End the Quarterback MVP Streak
With no quarterback separating from the pack, Jonathan Taylor’s dominant season for the 8-2 Colts makes him a real threat to win NFL MVP in 2025....

Vanderbilt vies to continue sharp shooting in clash vs. Eastern Kentucky
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington said he doesn't plan on his team's fortunes riding exclusively on its ability to make 3-pointers, but you would be hard-pressed to convince his first two opponents of that.,The Commodores (2-0) sank 17 shots from 3-point range in a win over Lipscomb and 14 in a victory...

Josh Morrissey's goal, 2 assists steer Jets past Canucks
Josh Morrissey scored once in a three-point game to lead the visiting Winnipeg Jets to a 5-3 comeback victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.,Nino Niederreiter and Alex Iafallo both collected one goal and one assist while Jonathan Toews and Gabriel Vilardi added single tallies for the Jets, w...

Surging Avalanche score early in victory over Ducks
Gabriel Landeskog scored his first goal in more than three years, Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and an assist, and the surging Colorado Avalanche beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 in Denver on Tuesday night.,Martin Necas and Parker Kelly also scored, Nathan MacKinnon had three assists for his third straight ...

No. 25 Kansas shuts down Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Kohl Rosario scored 16 points and grabbed five rebounds, and No. 25 Kansas pulled away for a 77-46 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday night in Lawrence, Kan.,Flory Bidunga added 12 points and eight rebounds for Kansas (2-1), which bounced back from a loss on the road against North Carolina...

No. 21 Arkansas delivers bounce-back blowout win over Central Arkansas
Karter Knox had his first career double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds in his first start of the season and host No. 21 Arkansas pulled away in the second half for a 93-56 victory over Central Arkansas on Tuesday.,Freshman Darius Acuff Jr. had 17 of his 21 points in the second half and freshm...

Oklahoma's balanced attack turns back Pine Bluff
Xzayvier Brown scored 19 points to lead Oklahoma to a 95-69 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday in Norman, Oklahoma.,Nijel Pack added 15 points for Oklahoma (2-1) by hitting 5 of 7 on 3-point attempts. Dayton Forsythe also scored 15 while Tae Davis added 13 and Darrion Reid 12. Davis also had 15...