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Dual-threat Jackson Arnold leads No. 24 Auburn vs. South Alabama
No. 24 Auburn appears to be headed in the right direction after two weeks of winning football as it prepares for Saturday's matchup with visiting South Alabama.,While the 38-24 victory over Baylor in Week 1 showcased the Tigers' physicality, last weekend was about putting the ball in quarterback Jac...
Report: Steelers signing veteran S Jabrill Peppers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a deal with veteran safety Jabrill Peppers, NFL Network reported Tuesday.,Peppers, 29, was released by New England in a surprising move on Aug. 29. He signed a three-year, $24 million extension with the Patriots in July 2024, but injuries and a league ...
Baker Mayfield Was Never the Answer for the Cleveland Browns
Baker Mayfield has revived his career in Tampa Bay, but he was never the long-term solution for the Browns. Here’s why moving on always made sense....
After facing NL's best, Orioles receive visit from Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles have gone through similar seasons, including manager changes this year.,They get a chance to compare notes Tuesday night in Baltimore for the opener of a three-game series.,The Orioles (66-77) are going from playing two of the best teams in the National L...
Late 58-yard TD pass lifts Mississippi State past No. 12 Arizona State
Blake Shapen tossed a 58-yard touchdown pass to Brenen Thompson with 30 seconds left to give Mississippi State a 24-20 victory over No. 12 Arizona State on Saturday night at Starkville, Miss.,The Mississippi State defense put together a stellar goal-line stand to hold Arizona State to a field goal b...
Garrett Nussmeier tosses TD as No. 3 LSU tops Louisiana Tech
Garrett Nussmeier threw a touchdown pass and Caden Durham rushed for a touchdown in an otherwise sluggish offensive performance as No. 3 LSU defeated Louisiana Tech 23-7 on Saturday night in Baton Rouge, La.,The Tigers (2-0) were favored by more than five touchdowns, but didn't build a comfortable l...
Ryan Staub, QB carousel lead Colorado past Delaware
Ryan Staub completed 7 of 10 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns to lead Colorado to a 31-7 win over Delaware on Saturday in Boulder, Colo.,Colorado (1-1) rotated quarterbacks, with Kaidon Salter starting and Julian Lewis and Staub also seeing action. Staub tossed touchdowns of 21 and 71 yards w...
Eli Holstein throws 4 TDs as Pitt runs away late from Central Michigan
Eli Holstein went 21 of 28 passing for 304 yards and four touchdowns to lead Pitt to a 45-17 nonconference win over Central Michigan on Saturday in a game played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.,Raphael Williams caught six passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns, and running back Desmond Reid had ...
Bucs, Zyon McCollum agree to three-year extension
Two days before the start of his fourth NFL season, cornerback Zyon McCollum reached terms on a multi-year extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced on Friday.,The reported three-year, $48 million extension will pay the former fifth-round draft pick a guaranteed $35.4 million. It's...
Grambling State Paid Millions for Guaranteed Beatdown vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State is a 55.5-point favorite against Grambling State in a Week 2 game that highlights college football’s money-first scheduling problem....
Reports: Bucs, Zyon McCollum agree to three-year extension
Two days before the start of his fourth NFL season, cornerback Zyon McCollum reached terms on an extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, according to multiple media reports.,The three-year, $48 million extension will reportedly pay the former fifth-round draft pick out of Sam Houston Stat...
Patricio Pitbull's UFC Fight Night bout off after foe misses weight
UFC featherweight Patricio Pitbull is not interested in squaring off against Losene Keita at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Paris after the latter failed to make weight.,Pitbull, 38, said he was willing to overlook a number of perceived advantages that his 27-year-old opponent enjoyed heading into t...
Run-happy Auburn rolls into home opener vs. Ball State
Fresh off an impressive road victory over a Power 4 opponent, Auburn returns to the Plains on Saturday to face Ball State in its home opener.,The Tigers (1-0) got an extra day to prepare for the Cardinals (0-1) thanks to their 38-24 win at Baylor coming last Friday. Even with a win over a Big 12 tea...
Pirates' surge continues with shutout of Dodgers
Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen each homered and Joey Bart hit an RBI double to propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.,Pittsburgh (63-77) has won four of its past five games and is 11-4 over its past 15, while the Dodgers (78-61) have...
2025 NFL Betting Guide: Best Futures Picks Before Week 1 Kickoff
Looking for the best NFL futures bets for 2025? From Joe Burrow’s passing totals to the Ravens’ Super Bowl chances, here are five wagers worth considering....
Bucs DT Vita Vea (foot) held out of Wednesday's practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers standout defensive tackle Vita Vea did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury, according to the team's injury report.,The news casts his status for the team's season opener Sunday at Atlanta into at least some doubt.,Vea, 30, is coming off the best season o...
Steelers release veteran WR Robert Woods, reportedly at his request
The Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran wide receiver Robert Woods from the practice squad on Tuesday, reportedly at his request when he didn't make the 53-man roster, according to NFL Network.,The 33-year-old Woods, going into his 13th season, was behind five receivers on the 53-man roster: Calvin...
Clayton Kershaw embracing stretch drive as Dodgers face Pirates
A rejuvenated Clayton Kershaw is embracing the stretch run as he takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday as they open a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates.,Kershaw is 9-2 with a 3.06 ERA in 17 starts since returning from knee and toe procedures in the offseason. The...
Goalkeepers stand out as Crew, Red Bulls play to scoreless draw
Patrick Schulte's four saves helped the Columbus Crew to a 0-0 draw with the host New York Red Bulls on Saturday in Harrison. N.J.,The Crew (12-6-10, 46 points) have two ties and two losses in their past four matches.,Carlos Coronel made his only save in the 65th minute on Daniel Gazdag for his eigh...
Eli Holstein's 4 TDs help Pitt destroy Duquesne
Eli Holstein threw four touchdown passes as host Pitt pounded Duquesne 61-9 in the first meeting in 86 years between teams that reside in the same city Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh.,The first points came on Desmond Reid's 88-yard punt return after Pitt's defense held Duquesne on the game's openi...