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Report: Oleksandr Usyk's team requests Tyson Fury trim beard
Oleksandr Usyk's team filed a formal request with the Middle East Professional Boxing Commission to mandate Tyson Fury trim his beard prior to Saturday's unified heavyweight championship bout, ESPN reported.,A cleanly shaven Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) didn't fare well in his last encounter with Usyk (22-...
Anthony Duclair expected to return as Isles battle Leafs
The New York Islanders expect to have Anthony Duclair back in the lineup on Saturday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The forward was activated from injured reserve on Friday after being out with a lower-body injury since Oct. 19. He has two goals and an assist in five games.,The Islan...
Bengals seek first sweep of rival Browns since 2017
The Cincinnati Bengals will look for a season-best third straight win to keep their faint playoff hopes alive when they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.,Both teams had high expectations when the NFL schedule came out in May. But both have endured disappointing seasons, and the game was flexed ou...
Yankees trade C Jose Trevino to Reds for RHP Fernando Cruz, C Alex Jackson
The New York Yankees acquired right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz and catcher Alex Jackson on Friday night in exchange for veteran catcher Jose Trevino.,Cruz, 34, went 3-8 last season with a 4.86 ERA, 35 walks and 109 strikeouts in 66 2/3 innings over 69 games (three starts). His average of 14.72 st...
Vanderbilt puts takeaway-heavy defense up against Austin Peay
Vanderbilt brings a four-game winning streak into its next-to-last tune-up for Southeastern Conference play with Austin Peay on Saturday in Nashville, Tenn.,The Commodores (10-1) come off their most lopsided win of the season, a 105-53 victory over The Citadel on Wednesday. That victory gave Vanderb...
Boogie Fland, Arkansas take aim at North Carolina A&T
Boogie Fland is considered a one-and-done college player and his play continues to show why.,The reigning Southeastern Conference Player of the Week looks for another strong outing when Arkansas takes on North Carolina A&T on Saturday afternoon at Fayetteville, Ark.,Razorbacks coach John Calipari kn...
Syracuse looks to halt discouraging trend vs. Maryland
With five losses to power conference teams and five wins over mid-majors, there's been a frustrating uniformity for Syracuse in its second season under Adrian Autry.,The Orange (5-5) will attempt to buck that trend when they face Maryland (9-2) on Saturday afternoon in the Gotham Classic in New York...
Orlando City transfer Facundo Torres to Palmeiras for record fee
Orlando City SC sent forward Facundo Torres to Brazil's Palmeiras for a reported club-record $14 million transfer fee on Friday.,The 24-year-old Uruguayan departs as the MLS franchise's all-time leading scorer after tallying 47 goals and 25 assists in 123 matches across all competitions from 2022-24...
Red Bulls sign veteran D Alexander Hack through 2026
The New York Red Bulls announced the signing of German defender Alexander Hack on Friday.,The 31-year-old center back is signed through the 2026 MLS season with a club option for 2027.,Hack played for Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah FC from 2023-24 after a long run in the German Bundesliga.,He will...
Report: LHP Patrick Sandoval agrees to 2-year deal with Red Sox
Left-hander Patrick Sandoval and the Boston Red Sox reached agreement on a two-year, $18.25 million contract, ESPN reported on Friday. ,Sandoval, 28, is coming off Tommy John surgery in June and could return for the second half of the 2025 season or be ready at the onset of the 2026 campaign.,He was...
No. 15 Houston preps for Big 12 slate vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
No. 15 Houston will look to close its nonconference schedule with a fourth straight win as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi comes to town on Saturday. ,Houston is coming off a balanced 78-49 win over Toledo on Wednesday as five Cougars scored in double figures, led by reserve Terrance Arceneaux's 16 points....
NBA Cup champion Bucks set to face league-best Cavaliers
Coming off of an NBA Cup title, the Milwaukee Bucks are set to re-emerge on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.,The Bucks spent much of the last week in Las Vegas, defeating the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Cup semifinals on Saturday before handling the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 ...
Cavs F Isaac Okoro (shoulder) out at least two weeks
The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to be without forward Isaac Okoro for more than two weeks because of a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder.,Okoro's injury occurred during the third quarter of Monday's 130-101 road victory against the Brooklyn Nets. Okoro played 20 minutes, scoring 12 points...
Report: 49ers RB Isaac Guerendo likely out vs. Dolphins
San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo is unlikely to play in Sunday's game against the host Miami Dolphins, ESPN reported Thursday.,Guerendo is nursing a foot injury sustained in the 49ers' 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams last Thursday.,The rookie was pressed into the lead role following...
Bengals seeking first sweep of rival Browns since 2017
The Cincinnati Bengals will look for a season-best third straight win to keep their faint playoff hopes alive when they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.,Both teams had high expectations when the NFL schedule came out in May. But both have endured disappointing seasons, and the game was flexed ou...
Commanders welcome Eagles, meaningful December football in Washington
The Philadelphia Eagles are securely in the playoffs and will go for their 11th straight win when they visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday, a welcome postseason atmosphere at a site unaccustomed to high-leverage football in late December.,The Eagles (12-2) lead the Commanders (9-5) by three ga...
Vandy QB Diego Pavia eligible to play in '25 after preliminary injunction
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is eligible to play another season of college football in 2025 after being granted a temporary injunction, according to a court ruling released Wednesday.,Pavia's request for a temporary restraining order that would allow him to play a sixth season was denied by a ...
Vanderbilt powers to 52-point rout of The Citadel
Devin McGlockton scored 19 points and pulled down eight rebounds as Vanderbilt routed The Citadel 105-53 on Wednesday in Nashville.,The Commodores (10-1) never trailed, had a 35-2 edge in points off turnovers and shot 55.9 percent from the floor.,Vanderbilt, now riding a four-game winning streak, to...
Revolution sign former Quakes captain Jackson Yueill
The New England Revolution announced the signing of free agent midfielder Jackson Yueill on Wednesday.,The 27-year-old veteran agreed to a three-year contract through 2027 with club options for 2028 and 2029.,A longtime captain for San Jose, Yueill tallied 13 goals and 19 assists in 210 matches (193...
Commanders open practice window for DT Jonathan Allen
The Washington Commanders opened the 21-day practice window for star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen on Wednesday.,Allen, 29, was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 16 with what was feared to be a season-ending pectoral injury.,The two-time Pro Bowl selection recorded two sacks, six quarterback hits ...