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Report: QB LaNorris Sellers staying at South Carolina
LaNorris Sellers and South Carolina are in the final stages of negotiations for the quarterback to return to the school in 2026, ESPN reported Saturday.,The deal should be finalized soon, per the report.,Sellers, 20, will be a redshirt junior with two seasons of eligibility remaining.,The 247Sports ...

After late collapse vs. Duke, 9 Michigan State takes on Penn State
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo was hot after Duke handed the Spartans their first loss of the season.,"There were coverages that we just didn't do, and those are effort-related and intelligence-related, not skill-related," Izzo said in part. "And that stuff bothers me, so that means I didn't do a goo...

QB question marks abound as Jets prepare for Jaguars
Ailing New York Jets quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields will not practice Wednesday, with undrafted rookie Brady Cook taking all the reps, head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters.,Taylor is dealing with a groin issue that forced him to leave the 34-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins last Sunday. W...

Giants favored to land Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman
Will the lure of the NFL and the Big Apple be enough to pry Marcus Freeman away from Notre Dame?,Despite Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua vowing to keep Freeman among the highest-paid coaches in college football as NFL rumors gained steam this week, at least one sportsbook has moved Freema...

Lakers G Marcus Smart (back) hopes to play vs. Spurs
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and intends to play in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the visiting San Antonio Spurs.,Smart has missed the past six games with a lumbar strain in his back.,"Back's feeling good," Smart told reporters. "Felt good in ...

NYCFC star Alonso Martinez has surgery to repair ACL
New York City FC forward Alonso Martinez underwent surgery to repair the ruptured ACL in his right knee on Thursday.,"Martinez will begin rehab immediately with the Club medical staff," NYCFC said in a statement.,Martinez, one of the club's best players, could miss a large portion of the 2026 season...

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy clears concussion protocol, set to start Sunday
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is on track to start Sunday against the Washington Commanders after clearing concussion protocol on Thursday.,McCarthy, 22, was a full practice participant for the second consecutive day. He missed last Sunday's 26-0 loss at Seattle after sustaining a conc...

Report: Eagles' Jalen Carter out vs. Chargers, week-to-week after procedure
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter will sit out the game on Monday against the host Los Angeles Chargers after undergoing a procedure earlier this week to repair his shoulders, ESPN reported on Thursday.,Per the report, Carter is considered week-to-week and wanted to get the procedure...

New Spirit exec calls Trinity Rodman 'top priority'
New Washington Spirit president of soccer operations Haley Carter said her "top priority" is re-signing star forward Trinity Rodman.,Carter, introduced in her new role with the NWSL club on Wednesday, said she and team owner Michele Kang are on the same page with that overriding offseason objective....

Reports: USF hires Ohio State OC Brian Hartline as coach
Brian Hartline is near a deal to become head coach at USF but is delaying formally filling the role until after No. 1 Ohio State competes in the College Football Playoff. ,According to multiple reports, Hartline accepted the position on Wednesday and was hoping to convince co-offensive coordinator K...

No. 7 Michigan State smothers Iowa in Big Ten opener
Coen Carr scored 15 points to lead No. 7 Michigan State to a 71-52 home win over Iowa in the Big Ten conference opener for both teams on Tuesday.,Jeremy Fears Jr. went 10-for-10 from the free-throw line and scored 14 points, and Jaxon Kohler had 12 points and 11 rebounds to help Michigan State (8-0,...

Giants' Abdul Carter on maturity questions: 'I can take it'
After being benched for the second time in three games, New York Giants rookie defensive end Abdul Carter said he can "take it" when it comes to criticism from his teammates to grow up.,"The guys who say that, those are guys I look up to, guys I respect," Carter told reporters Tuesday. "So, if they ...

Carter Hart to make Golden Knights debut vs. Blackhawks
Goaltender Carter Hart will make his controversial return to the NHL for the first time in 22 months Tuesday when he starts for the Vegas Golden Knights against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks.,Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy announced Tuesday that Hart would start against Chicago after saying Monday that...

Former NHL player Kevin Dineen discloses cancer battle
Former NHL player and coach Kevin Dineen announced he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.,The 62-year-old Dineen, who played 19 seasons, made the disclosure on Sunday.,"This Thanksgiving feels a bit different," he said on social media. "A few months ago, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cance...

49ers LG Ben Bartch (foot) likely done for season
San Francisco 49ers left guard Ben Bartch is headed to injured reserve with a sprained foot and likely done for the season, head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed.,Bartch was injured Sunday at Cleveland as the 49ers (9-4) earned their third straight win with a 26-8 victory against the Browns.,Also hurt ...

Giants' 1st-rounder Abdul Carter benched again Monday
For the second time in three games, New York Giants rookie defensive end Abdul Carter began Monday night's tilt at New England on the bench.,The No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Carter missed the first quarter of the 33-15 loss to the Patriots. By the time he was allowed on the field, the G...

Carter Hart set to make Golden Knights debut vs. Blackhawks
Goaltender Carter Hart will make his controversial return to the NHL for the first time in 22 months on Tuesday when the Vegas Golden Knights host the Chicago Blackhawks.,Now the question is, will he start or back up Akira Schmid?,Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said he wouldn't announce his starter until...

Michigan State brings Pat Fitzgerald back to Big Ten as head coach
Pat Fitzgerald is back in the Big Ten as head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, the school announced on Monday. ,The contract for the former Northwestern coach is for five years, according to multiple reports. ,"I am honored to be named the head football coach at Michigan State University," said...

Reports: Michigan State brings Pat Fitzgerald back to Big Ten
Pat Fitzgerald is back in the Big Ten as head coach of the Michigan State Spartans after signing a five-year contract on Monday, according to multiple reports. ,Fitzgerald, 50, will be formally introduced at a Tuesday press conference in East Lansing and is the third coach of the Spartans in just ov...

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) expected to return Sunday
The Minnesota Vikings are expecting starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy to return to action Sunday vs. Washington after a one-week absence, coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday.,McCarthy missed Sunday's 26-0 loss at Seattle after sustaining a concussion in the prior game against Green Bay. It ...