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NCAA penalizes CMU, ex-coach Jim McElwain for Connor Stalions access
Central Michigan will be placed on two years of NCAA probation, while former coach Jim McElwain and three of his former staff members were hit with penalties for their roles in arranging for former Michigan staffer Conor Stalions to be on the sideline for a Chippeawas' 2023 game against Michigan Sta...
New coach Alex Jensen a link to glory days as Utah opens vs. San Jose St.
With a connection to its successful past, Utah will open the season bolstered by renewed hope and a new coach.,Alex Jensen, who helped lead the Utes to the 1998 NCAA national championship game as a player, will make his head-coaching debut with the Utes against San Jose State on Monday in Salt Lake ...
Red-hot Jack Eichel, Golden Knights face Avs for Nevada Day game
After picking up three points in three games on a difficult Southern road trip, the Vegas Golden Knights return to Las Vegas to open a season-long six-game homestand with a Friday afternoon matinee against the Colorado Avalanche.,Halloween is also a state holiday known as Nevada Day, celebrating the...
Hoping for turnaround, Colorado opens with Montana State
Colorado will try to recapture the success it experienced two seasons ago when it kicks off its season against Montana State on Monday in Boulder, Colo.,Bangot Dak was on the 2023-24 team that went 26-11 overall, 13-7 in the old Pac-12 and lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to Marquette...
Panthers QB Andy Dalton broke right thumb, kept playing last week
Quarterback Andy Dalton added essential context to his performance filling in for injured starter Bryce Young last week. ,Dalton said he knew he hurt the thumb on his throwing hand during the second series of the 40-9 home loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, but the 15-year veteran didn't know th...
TCU to unveil two-PG lineup against New Orleans
TCU looks to rebound from a disappointing season that saw its run of three straight NCAA Tournament appearances come to an end. ,The Horned Frogs overhauled their roster in the offseason via the transfer portal and will unveil their new-look squad in Monday's season opener against New Orleans in For...
Texas QB Arch Manning (concussion) returns to practice
Texas quarterback Arch Manning remains in concussion protocol but has resumed practicing with the team, coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed.,Sarkisian said Thursday that Manning is "making good progress" but his status remains uncertain for Saturday's home game between the 20th-ranked Longhorns (6-2, 3-...
Thunder G Nikola Topic in treatment for testicular cancer
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic has started chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with testicular cancer, general manager Sam Presti announced Thursday.,Per Presti, doctors are "extremely positive" about the long-term health for Topic.,"Our only expectations for him are to focus on t...
Avalanche F Martin Necas signs 8-year extension
Forward Martin Necas signed an eight-year contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Avalanche, however TSN reported the deal was worth $92 million and includes $60.4 million in signing bonuses.,The extension spans through the 2033-34 season...
Orlando City's Alex Freeman wins MLS Young Player of Year
Orlando City SC defender Alex Freeman was named the 2025 MLS Young Player of the Year on Thursday.,The 21-year-old right back contributed six goals and three assists in 29 league matches (26 starts) this season.,Freeman's six goals tied for the most among MLS defenders, while his 42 key passes ranke...
Isles F Mathew Barzal (discipline) to be healthy scratch vs. Canes
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal will be a healthy scratch for Thursday's road game against the Carolina Hurricanes, coach Patrick Roy announced.,Barzal arrived late for Thursday'a morning skate in Raleigh, N.C., Roy said, and will return to the lineup on Friday when New York visits the Wash...
Panthers add QB Mike White, put G Brady Christensen on IR
The Panthers signed Mike White to their active roster from the practice squad on Thursday with fellow quarterback Andy Dalton nursing a sore thumb.,Dalton sustained his injury in a spot start last Sunday in place of Bryce Young, who did not play in that contest due to an ankle injury.,Young, however...
WTA roundup: Victoria Mboko rallies in Hong Kong
Third-seeded Canadian Victoria Mboko overcame a 4-1 deficit in the deciding set Thursday to advance to the Hong Kong Tennis Open quarterfinals.,Mboko swept the last five games to defeat Alexandra Eala of the Philippines 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in two hours, 27 minutes. Mboko balanced eight aces with nine doub...
Twins officially tab Derek Shelton as manager
The Minnesota Twins formally announced Derek Shelton as their new manager on Thursday.,Shelton was the Twins' bench coach in 2018 and 2019 before being hired to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates.,That stint in Pittsburgh ended this past May following a 12-26 start to the 2025 season. In five-plus season...
Why the Ravens Are Still Alive in the AFC North After a 1-5 Start
The Baltimore Ravens had a terrible 1-5 start to their regular season. But with quarterback Lamar Jackson returning, the Ravens are still alive in a weak AFC North....
Why the 2025 World Series Proves Baseball Is Back at Its Best
The Blue Jays and Dodgers are giving fans a World Series to remember, with pitching duels, walk-offs, and historic performances....
Thursday October 30th NBA Predictions: Best Bets for Heat vs. Spurs and More
Get Thursday’s free NBA picks and predictions for Warriors vs. Bucks, Heat vs. Spurs, and Magic vs. Hornets. Odds courtesy of DraftKings....
Hye-Jin Choi rides bogey-free round to lead in Malaysia
Hye-Jin Choi carded an 8-under 64 to seize a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Maybank Championship on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,The South Korean recorded an eagle at the par-5 third hole and her sixth birdie on the par-5 18th at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (West Course)....
Ravens vs. Dolphins Week 9 Thursday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions
The Ravens and Dolphins both enter Thursday night desperate for a win. These are our top Thursday Night Football betting picks for October 30th's matchup....
Georgetown hopes high ahead of opener vs. Morgan State
For the first time in quite a while, there is reason for optimism around Georgetown as the Hoyas are set to host Morgan State in the season opener for both schools on Monday in Washington, D.C.,Coach Ed Cooley doubled the Hoyas' win total from Year 1 to Year 2 by finishing with an 18-16 record - the...