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Penn State's strong 2nd half buries North Carolina Central, snaps skid
Kayden Mingo scored 19 points and Eli Rice pitched in with 18 as Penn State pulled away for a 90-67 victory over North Carolina Central on Monday afternoon in University Park, Pa., ,Dominick Stewart added 11 points for the Nittany Lions (9-4), who snapped a three-game losing streak in their final tu...

Rams activate CB Roger McCreary (hip) from IR
The Los Angeles Rams activated cornerback Roger McCreary from injured reserve in advance of Monday night's road game against the Atlanta Falcons.,McCreary, 25, was acquired in a trade with the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 27 in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick but has played sparingly for his new t...

Ravens tip cap to Browns; Lamar Jackson's status TBD
The Ravens celebrated the Cleveland Browns on their scheduled day off Sunday.,Cleveland's win over the Steelers left the door open for the Ravens to make the playoffs by virtue of a Week 18 victory at Pittsburgh. ,Baltimore stayed alive by winning at Green Bay on Saturday, then went home with hope a...

Pats LT Will Campbell (knee) expected to return to practice this week
New England Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell is expected to return to practice this week after missing four games with a knee injury, coach Mike Vrabel said Monday.,Sunday's Week 18 game would be the earliest Campbell is eligible to come off injured reserve. He was placed on IR on Nov. 26 w...

Reports: Auburn star WR Cam Coleman intends to transfer
Auburn star wide receiver Cam Coleman intends to enter the transfer portal despite heavy interest from the new coaching staff to retain him, according to multiple media reports.,Coleman, who just finished his second season with the Tigers, led Auburn with 708 receiving yards and had five of its 11 t...

Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo lead All-Star voting
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic leads the Western Conference and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is atop the Eastern Conferences in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star voting released Monday.,Doncic leads all players with 1,249,518 votes. He is followed in the West by Nikola Jok...

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman set to return in 2026
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman appeared to end speculation he could leave for the NFL with a brief post Monday on social media: "2026...run it back. Go Irish.",The New York Giants, Tennessee Titans and other teams who might be shopping for a new coach will have to look elsewhere for now.,Freeman, 3...

Bryson DeChambeau on LIV Golf extension: 'You never know'
In the wake of Brooks Koepka's early departure from LIV Golf, it's only natural that all eyes would turn to see if LIV's most popular star, Bryson DeChambeau, would similarly jump ship with one year left on his contract or sign an extension early.,If you're waiting for a clear answer, you'll have to...

Steeped in drama, Michigan, Texas get back to football in Citrus Bowl
Before the College Football Playoff bracket was complete, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian delivered a strong rebuke of the process, well aware the Longhorns weren't in position to make the 12-team field.,That drama turned out to be minor compared to Michigan's stunning firing of Sherrone Moore for havin...

Report: Bears WR Luther Burden, LB Noah Sewell injured
Chicago Bears linebacker Noah Sewell and rookie receiver Luther Burden III both sustained injuries during Sunday night's loss at San Francisco, according to reports.,Sewell exited early with what is believed to be a torn Achilles and Burden sustained a quad injury on the final play of the 49ers' 42-...

World Cup ticket demand breaking all records
More than 150 million ticket requests have been submitted by fans from more than 200 countries for the 2026 World Cup in North America, FIFA announced on Monday.,The demand has reached record levels just 15 days after the start of the random selection draw ticketing phase, which remains open until J...

Boxer Anthony Joshua hurt in fatal crash in Nigeria
Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries in a car accident on Monday in Nigeria that claimed two lives, authorities confirmed.,Joshua, 36, was riding in the back of an SUV that collided with a truck on a busy expressway linking Ogun and Lagos at about 11 a.m. local ...

Report: Bears rookie WR Luther Burden injures quad
Chicago Bears rookie receiver Luther Burden III sustained a quad injury Sunday night in the loss at San Francisco, according to reports.,The injury occurred on the final play of the 49ers' 42-38 victory but is not thought to be serious, per the reports. He attempted to walk off the field with assist...
The Bears Are Here, Caleb Williams Is Ready, and the NFC Isn’t Prepared
The Chicago Bears have flaws, but Caleb Williams looks playoff-ready. A look at the NFC QB landscape and why Chicago might have the edge....
Cameron Boozer vs. Caleb Wilson Has Duke–UNC Rivalry Heating Up
Duke and North Carolina are thriving again behind freshman stars Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson as the ACC looks poised for a major bounce-back season....
Bold WWE Predictions for 2026: John Cena, NXT Stars, and Major Creative Shifts
Five bold WWE predictions for 2026, including John Cena’s WrestleMania role, NXT breakout stars, surprise turns, and major creative changes....
NBA Picks Tonight: Three Bets Worth Playing on December 29th
Breaking down the best NBA bets tonight, including Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers vs. San Antonio Spurs, and Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers....
Rams vs Falcons Week 17 Monday Night Football Betting Picks
The Rams’ offense is rolling, and Atlanta’s defense is collapsing. Here’s why Los Angeles should clear its team total on Monday Night Football....

Jake DeBrusk likely to sit out as forward-rich Canucks face surging Kraken
Vancouver coach Adam Foote suddenly has an excess of forwards, as the Canucks have gotten some players back to full strength and added others via the Quinn Hughes trade more than two weeks ago.,Which led to a surprise announcement Sunday.,Top-six winger Jake DeBrusk apparently will be a healthy scra...

Mavericks have recent history on their side against Trail Blazers
The scuffling Dallas Mavericks figure to be happy to see the Portland Trail Blazers on the schedule for Monday night.,Dallas will seek to knock off the host Trail Blazers for the 15th time in the past 18 meetings when the clubs battle for the second time this season.,The Mavericks recorded a 138-133...