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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...
Villanova's record shooting night overwhelms Sacred Heart
Bryce Lindsay set a Villanova record with nine 3-pointers as the Wildcats drained a school-record 22 3-pointers in a 94-60 home victory over Sacred Heart on Tuesday.,In his third game for the Wildcats (2-1), Lindsay shot 9-of-14 from 3-point range to total 27 points. Devin Askew -- also a Villanova ...
Villanova seeks to build momentum against Sacred Heart
After a close loss in its season opener, Villanova bounced back with a win its last time out. The Wildcats hope to carry that momentum into Tuesday's home date against Sacred Heart., ,Under first-year coach Kevin Willard, Villanova (1-1) dropped a 71-66 decision to No. 8 BYU in its opening contest o...
Giants QB Jaxson Dart checked for concussion, ruled out vs. Bears
Giants quarterback Russell Wilson entered the game and Jaxson Dart walked to the locker room in the fourth quarter to be checked for a concussion.,Wilson completed both of his pass attempts for 45 yards and led a run-heavy scoring drive capped by Younghoe Koo's 19-yard field goal with 10:19 left to ...
49ers place DE Mykel Williams (knee) on IR, activate G Ben Bartch
The San Francisco 49ers placed rookie defensive end Mykel Williams on injured reserve on Saturday.,Williams suffered a season-ending torn ACL last Sunday in a 34-24 win over the host New York Giants.,In other moves on Saturday, the 49ers activated guard Ben Bartch from the IR and elevated defensive ...
Snow problem: Jaxson Dart, Giants cool with Chicago forecast
Sun splashed the Chicago Bears' practice field and temperatures were above 60 on Thursday, but the arrival of the New York Giants in 48 hours might look much different. ,Wind gusts up to 33 miles per hour and the threat of the first lake effect snowstorm at Soldier Field on the banks of Lake Michiga...
'Tata' Martino returns as head coach of Atlanta United
Gerardo "Tata" Martino has signed on for a second stint as head coach of Atlanta United.,The club announced Thursday that he signed a two-year contract. He replaces Ronny Deila, who was dismissed after one season and a 14th-place finish in the MLS Eastern Conference.,He was the first coach of the ex...
Sirens sign captain Micah Zandee-Hart to extension
The New York Sirens have signed captain Micah Zandee-Hart to a contract extension through the 2026-27 season.,"From day one, Micah has been a model of what it means to lead," Sirens general manager Pascal Daoust said in a news release Wednesday.,"... She consistently puts our team, our culture, and ...
Jets coach Aaron Glenn won't disclose QB1 vs. Browns
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said the quarterback who starts the game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns will know his role in plenty of time this week.,Nobody else needs to know now, however.,In his weekly news conference on Monday, the first-year coach declined to tell reporters who will ...
NFL fines Ravens $100K for violating injury report policy
The NFL fined the Baltimore Ravens $100,000 on Friday for violating the league's injury report policy by incorrectly listing quarterback Lamar Jackson's practice participation status last week.,The Ravens released a statement saying they would not appeal the ruling.,"It is critical that the Baltimor...
All-American P.J. Haggerty makes K-State debut vs. UNC Greensboro
Middle of the pack means different things in the upper echelon of power conferences and mid-majors, as might become apparent when UNC Greensboro meets Kansas State on Tuesday in Manhattan, Kan.,The Wildcats were slotted ninth by the coaches in the 16-team Big 12 Conference, where middle-of-the-pack ...
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...
Eagles acquire CB Michael Carter II from Jets for WR John Mitchie
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring cornerback Michael Carter II from the New York Jets in exchange for wide receiver John Metchie III, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,According to reports, the Eagles also receive a 2027 seventh-round pick, while the Jets acquire a sixth-rounder in t...
Aston Martin confirms American Jak Crawford as 3rd driver
Aston Martin confirmed that American Jak Crawford will serve as the Formula 1 team's third driver for the 2026 season.,A member of the team's development program since 2024 after a stint as a Red Bull F1 junior, Crawford is currently second in a tight Formula 2 battle this season, 19 points behind L...
Vikings QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) placed on IR
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz has been placed on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury, the team announced Monday.,Wentz, who replaced J.J. McCarthy after he sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 2, started the last five games for Minnesota. He appeared to be in obvious pain during T...
William Byron wins at Martinsville, joins Championship 4 with Kyle Larson
William Byron beat Ryan Blaney in an 11-lap dash and won the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, putting him in the field with teammate Kyle Larson for next weekend's championship race after Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 finale in Martinsville, Va.,With Blaney leading and the pair charging...
Taylor Gray nabs first Xfinity win at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Not only did Taylor Gray have plenty of reason to celebrate his first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory Saturday night at Martinsville Speedway, but he also made Carson Kvapil's day., ,Driving the No.54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, Gray pulled away from former nemesis Sammy Smith after ...
Justice Haynes (2 TDs), carries No. 25 Michigan past Michigan State
Justice Haynes rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 25 Michigan to a solid 31-20 victory over rival Michigan State in Big Ten play on Saturday night at East Lansing, Mich.,Jordan Marshall added 110 rushing yards, including a 56-yard scoring scamper, as the Wolverines (6-2, 4-1 Big Ten...
Michael Brennan maintains lead at Utah
Michael Brennan, who led the field when play was suspended Friday evening due to darkness, maintained his edge on Saturday, shooting a 7-under-par 64 to open up a two-stroke lead on the field at the Bank of Utah Championship in Ivins, Utah.,"I have a great opportunity tomorrow, so try to take advant...
William Byron wins pole position for NASCAR Cup elimination race at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va.--Talk about perfect timing.,William Byron, one of four drivers realistically needing a victory at Martinsville Speedway to advance to the Championship 4 race in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, picked the ideal moment to win his first pole position at the historic short track.,Cover...