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Patriots S Jabrill Peppers acquitted of assault, battery
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was acquitted in his assault and battery trial on Friday in Boston.,Peppers was accused of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and testified in the trial Thursday and Friday. He said on the stand that his accuser had fabricated her claims and claim...
No. 23 West Virginia hopes to mix up offensive effort vs. Kansas St.
No. 23 West Virginia will aim for a more diverse offensive attack against Kansas State in a Big 12 tilt on Saturday in Manhattan, Kan.,The Mountaineers (13-5, 4-3 Big 12) cracked the AP Top 25 for the second time this year and promptly dropped a 65-57 home game to Arizona State on Tuesday.,Meanwhile...
Las Vegas to host College Football Playoff final in '27
The College Football Playoff national championship game is coming to Las Vegas in 2027.,The CFP announced Friday that the 2026 season's champion will be crowned at Allegiant Stadium on Jan. 25, 2027.,"College football fans across the country are going to be thrilled to hear this news today," said Ri...
No. 13 Texas A&M looks for season sweep of rival Texas
No. 13 Texas A&M and unranked but dangerous Texas renew their Lone Star State rivalry when they square off on Saturday afternoon in a key Southeastern Conference contest in Austin, Texas.,The teams kicked off their SEC slates on Jan. 4 in College Station, with the Aggies blowing open a close game in...
Why Pete Carroll Needs To Turn Las Vegas Raiders Around Quickly
Longtime football coach Pete Carroll is taking over the Las Vegas Raiders at 73 years old, and he needs to turn them into a winner very quickly as pressure mounts....
Roki Sasaki’s Dodgers Move: The Savior or Villain of Major League Baseball?
The Los Angeles Dodgers landed Japanese star Roki Sasaki, but will he be a savior for the game of baseball or the final nail in the modern MLB's coffin?...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball, NBA Predictions for January 24
Friday January 24th's expert sports betting picks include our top gambling predictions for the NBA and college basketball slate of games....
No. 7 Houston puts stingy defense to test vs. No. 12 Kansas
No. 7 Houston seems to have a semi-permanent spot atop the national scoring defense leaders, and now the Cougars are coming off their stingiest effort of the season.,Houston again will rely on defense as it aims to stretch its winning streak to 12 games on Saturday evening in a Big 12 showdown again...
Kansas City Chiefs Are Destined To Win Third Straight Super Bowl
It seems like destiny that the Kansas City Chiefs will win their third consecutive Super Bowl in February, due to impeccable QB play from Patrick Mahomes and a little help from the refs....
Washington trying to keep spirits up ahead of rematch with UCLA
First-year Washington coach Danny Sprinkle has called his team's January schedule "a month from hell.",It's hard to argue, with the Huskies having suffered five consecutive defeats -- all to ranked teams.,It won't get much easier Friday night when the Huskies (10-9, 1-7 Big Ten) play host to UCLA in...
FC Dallas transfer Alan Velasco to Argentine club
FC Dallas transferred midfielder Alan Velasco to Boca Juniors in Argentina on Thursday.,Dallas did not disclose the transfer fee received in disclosing the payment was the second-largest transfer amount in club history.,Velasco, 22, is an Argentina native and played for FC Dallas from 2022-24. The w...
Yankees claim RHPs Roansy Contreras, Allan Winans
The New York Yankees claimed right-handed pitchers Roansy Contreras and Allan Winans off waivers Thursday from the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves, respectively.,Contreras, 25, split the 2024 season between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Angels before a journey through the waiver wire. ...
LAFC acquire D Nkosi Tafari from FC Dallas
Los Angeles FC acquired veteran defender Nkosi Tafari from FC Dallas, both clubs announced Thursday.,Dallas receives $300,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money and a 2026 international roster slot in exchange for Tafari.,Tafari, 27, registered seven goals and six assists in 107 matches (84 starts) wi...
Jags WR Brian Thomas Jr. replaces Zay Flowers on Pro Bowl roster
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. received recognition for his strong rookie season on Thursday.,Thomas was named a finalist for the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award and also was added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster. He also was named to replace Baltimore Ravens wide receiver ...
Bears interim coach Thomas Brown moving on
New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson will not retain interim coach and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.,Brown has interviewed for the play-calling role with the Seattle Seahawks, who fired Ryan Grubb after one season.,Brown was promoted twice by the Bears in 2024, from passing coordinator to ...
Brian Schottenheimer? Jerry Jones Proves He’d Rather Be In Control Than Competent
Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer seems to be the favorite to take over the Dallas Cowboys, proving that Jerry Jones is valuing his power over winning....
Nashville SC acquire GK Brian Schwake
Nashville SC acquired goalkeeper Brian Schwake from Spanish side CD Castellon on Thursday.,The 23-year-old American signed with the MLS club through 2026 with an option for 2027.,Schwake posted 24 clean sheets in 92 matches with Castellon (2023-25) and several Scottish clubs (2020-23).,"Brian is an ...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA, NHL, College Basketball Predictions for January 23rd
January 23rd's best sports betting picks and predictions include our expert analysis on tonight's top NBA, NHL, and college basketball matchups on Thursday....
Fancy, JonBeast roll into Madden playoff semifinals
Top-seeded Jacob "Fancy" Worthington and second-seeded Jonathan "JonBeast" Marquez charged into the semifinals of the $1 million Madden Championship Series playoffs with one-sided wins on Wednesday.,Fancy, a Frisco, Texas, resident who owns two MCS championship belts, produced a 34-21 victory over e...
Arkansas gets first SEC win in wild finish vs. Georgia
Adou Thiero split a pair of free throws with 1.6 seconds left, then scored a layup at the buzzer after rebounding his missed second attempt, giving Arkansas a 68-65 win over visiting Georgia in Fayetteville, Ark., on Wednesday in Southeastern Conference play.,With the score tied at 63, Thiero's jump...