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Micah Parsons 'devastated' by Cowboys, Mike McCarthy split
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons called the decision to part with head coach Mike McCarthy "devastating.",Parsons said on "The Edge" podcast this week he was not expecting Dallas and McCarthy to go separate ways after five seasons. McCarthy is the only head coach Parsons has played f...

Unrivaled, new frontier in women's hoops, arrives Friday
Professional women's basketball returns this week.,It's not the WNBA, and the jerseys will look a bit different, and there will be less players on the court, but the players scoring layups, knocking down deep shots, grabbing gritty rebounds and dishing out sweet assists will be the same. ,From Brean...

Streaking No. 12 Michigan St. aims for better finish vs. Penn St.
No. 12 Michigan State has gotten off to fast starts in its last two Big Ten games. Coach Tom Izzo would like to see a better finish when his team hosts Penn State on Wednesday in East Lansing, Mich.,The Spartans (14-2, 5-0 Big Ten) have won nine straight, keeping pace with archrival Michigan atop th...

Report: Falcons, Colts to interview 'Wink' Martindale for DC job
Former NFL defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale soon could be making his return to the league.,NFL Network reported that Martindale will interview for the defensive coordinator positions with the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.,Martindale accepte...

With Mike McCarthy out, Cowboys reportedly speak with Deion Sanders
Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys are headed in different directions.,Owner Jerry Jones confirmed the split with McCarthy as head coach on Monday, after three playoff appearances in five seasons. Jones, the team's owner and general manager, said the Cowboys have begun searching for the ninth coac...

Jerry Jones thanks Mike McCarthy, Cowboys launch search for new coach
Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys are headed in different directions.,Owner Jerry Jones confirmed the split with McCarthy as head coach after three playoff appearances in five seasons. Jones, the team's owner and general manager, said the Cowboys have begun searching for the ninth coach since he ...

Quakes sign former MVP Josef Martinez to 1-year deal
The San Jose Earthquakes signed former MLS MVP Josef Martinez to a one-year contract on Monday.,The deal with the 31-year-old free agent striker from Venezuela includes a club option for 2026.,Martinez tallied 11 goals in 23 matches with CF Montreal last season, his fifth MLS season with double-digi...

Reports: Mike McCarthy, Cowboys to part after failed contract talks
Mike McCarthy is expected to pursue other coaching opportunities when his contract officially expires with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday night. ,Multiple reports indicated the Cowboys and McCarthy broke off contract talks on Monday because they couldn't agree on the length of a new deal. McCarthy's ...

No. 16 Michigan State tops Northwestern, takes win streak to 9
Jaden Akins scored 14 points, including six free throws in the final 34 seconds, and Jase Richardson added 13 points as No. 16 Michigan State earned its ninth straight win with a 78-68 Big Ten victory over Northwestern on Sunday at Evanston, Ill., ,Jeremy Fears Jr. contributed 12 points and eight as...

Earthquakes acquire Cristian 'Chicho' Arango from RSL
The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Cristian "Chicho" Arango from Real Salt Lake on Saturday.,Real Salt Lake will receive $1.4 million in General Allocation Money split evenly across the next two seasons and a 2026 international roster spot from the Earthquakes.,"We're pleased to add one of Ma...

WTA roundup: Madison Keys captures Adelaide title
Madison Keys overcame a left thigh injury to record a 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 win over top-seeded Jessica Pegula in an all-American final on Saturday at the Adelaide International in Australia,Keys captured her second Adelaide title in four years and ninth career WTA Tour championship after firing 10 aces and...

Bill McCartney, winningest Colorado coach, dies at 84
Former Colorado football coach Bill McCartney, who guided the Buffaloes to their only national championship, died Friday night at age 84.,In a statement, his family said McCartney's death came after "a courageous journey with dementia.",McCartney spent 13 seasons (1982-94) at the helm of the program...

No. 16 Michigan State bids to extend win streak vs. Northwestern
Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. appeared in only two Big Ten games as a true freshman last season before suffering non-life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound to the leg.,One year later, he's an unquestionable catalyst stirring the conference co-leaders, who will carry an eight-ga...

Patrick Fishburn, Denny McCarthy on top at Sony Open in Hawaii
Patrick Fishburn carded a bogey-free second round at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Friday, and he shares the lead with Denny McCarthy at the midpoint of the event in Honolulu.,Fishburn produced a second consecutive 5-under-par 65 at Waialae Country Club. McCarthy carded a 66, and he is also at 10-under...

Aston Martin names Andy Cowell F1 team principal
Aston Martin has named Andy Cowell the team principal for its Formula 1 team, with Mike Krack moving into a new role after serving as the team principal since 2022.,Cowell adds to his job title after leaving his role as head of Mercedes' High Performance Powertrains to become Aston Martin's CEO last...

Reports: Cowboys, Mike McCarthy discussing new deal
Mike McCarthy has not secured his spot as the Dallas Cowboys' head coach in 2025, but the job is not yet vacant. ,McCarthy's contract with the Cowboys expires Tuesday (Jan. 14) but the franchise maintains an exclusive negotiating window and owner Jerry Jones plans to open contract talks Friday with ...

WTA roundup: All-American final on tap in Adelaide
No. 1 seed Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys will battle for the title Saturday at Australia's Adelaide International, the fifth All-American WTA Tour final of this decade.,Pegula defeated Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva 7-6 (4), 6-3 in Friday's semifinals while Keys was leading 5-7, 7-5, 3-0 when Russi...

Sporting KC sign homegrown M Jacob Bartlett
Sporting Kansas City signed homegrown midfielder Jacob Bartlett through the 2027 season on Thursday.,The deal includes club options for 2028 and 2029 for the 19-year-old from Overland Park, Kan.,Bartlett appeared in 16 matches last fall (one goal) as a freshman at Notre Dame. He played with MLS NEXT...

Twins acquire minor leaguer Diego Cartaya from Dodgers
The Minnesota Twins acquired catcher Diego Cartaya from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday in exchange for fellow minor leaguer Jose Vasquez.,Cartaya, 23, totaled 11 homers and 52 RBIs in hitting .221 in 95 games last season split between Triple-A Oklahoma City and Double-A Tulsa.,Vasquez, 20, went...

WTA roundup: Jessica Pegula moves on to semis in Adelaide
Top-seeded Jessica Pegula cruised into the semifinals of the Adelaide International after Ashlyn Krueger was forced to retire due to a right thigh injury on Thursday in Australia.,Pegula was ahead 6-4, 2-0 when Krueger called for the trainer. Krueger opted to call it a day, ending the match after 49...