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JT Toppin, No. 22 Texas Tech hold off TCU
TCU did just enough to catch Texas Tech's attention on Wednesday. Once the 22nd-ranked Red Raiders got their wake-up call, however, they settled back in as one of the hottest teams in the Big 12 Conference.,JT Toppin logged his seventh double-double of the season with 18 points and 14 rebounds, Chan...
Reports: Royals adding former Phillies closer Carlos Estevez
The Kansas City Royals have reached an agreement with free agent right-handed closer Carlos Estevez on a two-year contract, according to multiple media reports Wednesday evening.,Estevez, an All-Star in 2023 with the Los Angeles Angels, split last season between the Angels and the Philadelphia Phill...
WWE to hold first premium live event in Paris
On the heels of a successful venture last May in Lyon, France, WWE will hold its first premium live event in Paris on Aug. 31.,"Clash in Paris" will take place at Paris La Defense Arena, Europe's largest indoor venue with a capacity of up to 40,000. The event be followed on Sept. 1 by a global broad...
Bengals expect hefty asking price from star WR Ja'Marr Chase
The Cincinnati Bengals are ready to open contract negotiations again with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who likely is seeking to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.,Chase, 24, is entering the final season of his rookie deal and is coming off a season in which he won the receivers' tri...
Lewis Hamilton OK after crash in Ferrari test
Lewis Hamilton was not injured on Wednesday when he crashed his Ferrari during a team test in Barcelona, Spain.,A seven-time Formula 1 world champion, Hamilton is preparing for his first season with the Ferrari team after 12 years with Mercedes.,The crash occurred on the second test day at the Circu...
No. 18 Illinois looks to control glass in clash vs. Nebraska
Illinois coach Brad Underwood is high on his 18th-ranked team.,"We can be a dominant team if we keep growing and finding ways," Underwood said Sunday after an 83-74 Big Ten Conference home romp over Northwestern. "It's growing steps and part of our process.",That process will take the Fighting Illin...
Balanced-scoring No. 13 Texas A&M gets past Oklahoma
Zhuric Phelps scored 15 points to lead a balanced Texas A&M attack as the 13th-ranked Aggies defeated Oklahoma 75-68 on Tuesday in a gritty Southeastern Conference clash at College Station, Texas.,The Aggies (16-5, 5-3 SEC) led by a point at halftime and were up 61-53 with 6:35 to play. Oklahoma clo...
No. 11 Kansas wipes out second-half deficit, downs UCF
Hunter Dickinson and Zeke Mayo each scored 24 points to lead five Kansas players in double figures and the No. 11 Jayhawks completed a Big 12 regular-season sweep over UCF, winning 91-87 in comeback fashion on Tuesday.,The first-ever meeting between the two programs in Lawrence, Kan., turned into a ...
Reports: Mercury acquiring F Alyssa Thomas from Sun
The Phoenix Mercury are set to acquire five-time All-Star forward Alyssa Thomas in a trade with the Connecticut Sun, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.,Thomas and guard Tyasha Harris are set to join the Mercury from the Sun, who would receive guards Natasha Cloud and Rebecca Allen and a first-...
Oklahoma State shoots for season sweep of Kansas State
A hungry Oklahoma State squad travels to Manhattan, Kan., on Wednesday night to take on Kansas State. ,The Cowboys (10-9, 2-6 Big 12) have lost four of their five games since defeating Kansas State 79-66 in Stillwater, Okla., on Jan. 7.,The Wildcats (8-11, 2-6 Big 12) snapped a six-game losing strea...
Reeling Wizards host suddenly rising Raptors
Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors are looking for their fifth win in a row on Wednesday as they travel to the nation's capital for a date with the struggling Washington Wizards.,Barnes has been the driving force behind Toronto's recent rise, averaging a team-high 21.7 points during its current ...
No. 22 Texas Tech looking to push pace against TCU
Even though Texas Tech cracked the Top 25 for the first time this season, Red Raiders coach Grant McCasland hasn't been all that pleased with how his offense is operating.,No. 22 Texas Tech will take a four-game winning streak into a meeting with TCU on Wednesday night in Lubbock, Texas, but the Red...
Report: Mercury acquiring F Alyssa Thomas from Sun
The Phoenix Mercury are acquiring five-time All-Star forward Alyssa Thomas in a trade with the Connecticut Sun, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The six-time All-Defensive Team selection has played all 11 of her seasons in the WNBA with the Sun, reaching the Finals in 2019 and 2022.,Thomas, 32, owns career av...
Chris Beard faces old team as No. 23 Ole Miss meets Texas
There's no lack of storylines when No. 23 Ole Miss faces dangerous but unranked Texas on Wednesday in a Southeastern Conference contest in Oxford, Miss.,The Rebels (15-5, 4-3 SEC) are looking to right the ship after three straight league losses while the Longhorns (14-6, 3-4) are attempting to build...
2025 NCAA Tournament Predictions: Bracketology Predicting the Final Four
These are Deadspin's early bracketology predictions where we break down our expert picks to make the Final Four in the 2025 NCAA Tournament....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA, College Basketball Predictions for January 28
Our top sports betting picks and predictions include bets for the college basketball and NBA slate of games on Tuesday January 28th, 2025....
Ducks' Mason McTavish aims to continue hot hand vs. Kraken
Anaheim Ducks coach Greg Cronin labeled him a "third-line guy.",His teammates nicknamed him "Iron Sights" for the frequency with which he was hitting a post or crossbar.,Mason McTavish, who will turn 22 on Thursday, has had plenty of growing pains since being the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NHL D...
No. 13 Texas A&M welcomes Oklahoma hoping to grow from blown lead
No. 13 Texas A&M will look to its home court to help it recover from a heartrending loss when it squares off against Oklahoma on Tuesday in a Southeastern Conference matchup in College Station, Texas.,The Aggies (15-5, 4-3 SEC) head home after a stunning 70-69 loss at rival Texas on Saturday. Texas ...
No. 11 Kansas again seeks salve while facing UCF
No. 11 Kansas finds itself in a familiar position as it prepares for a Big 12 rematch with visiting UCF on Tuesday night.,The Jayhawks (14-5, 5-3 Big 12) play UCF (13-6 ,4-4) for the second time this season when they're coming off a rare home defeat.,The Jayhawks traveled to Orlando, Fla., to face U...
New Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer touts hard work, love
The Dallas Cowboys' revamped coaching staff is starting to take shape with Brian Schottenheimer introduced as the team's new head coach Monday, while reports surfaced that former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is set to become his defensive coordinator.,Schottenheimer was promoted by owner J...