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Skidding Michigan State hits Iowa with Hawkeyes hungry for win
Any hopes Iowa had of qualifying for the Big Ten Championship game and earning a berth in the College Football Playoff have evaporated in the last two weeks with losses to Oregon and Southern California.,Iowa feels there is plenty to play for in the last two games of the regular season, starting wit...
Pirates Aren't Actually Chasing Kyle Schwarber, They’re Just Feeding Fans Crap
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly interested in free agent slugger Kyle Schwarber, but the timing raises questions as Paul Skenes expresses a desire to pitch for the Yankees....
LeBron James is Embracing Being the Second Option With Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James returned to the Lakers’ lineup with a noticeably different play style, showing reduced usage and new offensive habits alongside Luka Doncic....

Mexico to host 6-team playoff tournament for World Cup spots
Two FIFA World Cup 2026 spots will be up for grabs in a six-team playoff tournament that will take place during March in Mexico.,Iraq, Congo, Jamaica, Suriname, Bolivia and New Caledonia will gather March 23-31 in the cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey for one last chance at making the World Cup, w...

Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen week-to-week after barbecue mishap
Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen is considered week-to-week after sustaining burns during a barbecue accident, head coach Paul Maurice announced on Wednesday. ,"I'm going to list him as week-to-week because we don't have a lot of experience with this, and some of this is when he comes back ...

Auburn to sit Ashton Daniels in battle with FCS Mercer
DJ Durkin's coaching debut for Auburn featured a big performance from quarterback Ashton Daniels.,His second game will feature a different quarterback, and it could be Jackson Arnold or Deuce Knight on Saturday afternoon when the Tigers host FCS opponent Mercer, which is on a nine-game winning strea...

James Franklin: Virginia Tech not going to 'lead with money' in NIL era
New Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin said he still plans to build the football program on long-term player development and old-school values, despite the significant recent shifts in college sports in the NIL era.,"I'm a big believer that this is still a developmental game for young men -- de...

No. 7 Oregon looking to add firepower in showdown vs. No. 15 USC
No. 7 Oregon looks to keep a strong hold on their College Football Playoff hopes, while No. 15 Southern California is in a must-win situation to keep its CFP aspirations alive.,It means plenty is at stake on Saturday afternoon when the Ducks host the Trojans in Eugene, Ore. ,Oregon (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten...

Italy sweeps Austria to reach Davis Cup semifinals
Two-time defending champion Italy cruised past Austria on Wednesday and advanced to the Davis Cup semifinals in Bologna, Italy.,Playing without World No. 2 Jannik Sinner and No. 8 Lorenzo Musetti, the Italians won both of their singles matches in straight sets in the quarterfinals to set up a clash ...

Union put Ernst Tanner on leave as MLS reopens probe into conduct
The Philadelphia Union placed sporting director Ernst Tanner on administrative leave Wednesday as Major League Soccer reopened its investigation into his alleged misconduct.,The actions of both the Union and MLS come on the heels of a report by the Guardian on Tuesday that accused Tanner of racist, ...

Playoff bracket finalized at PGL Wallachia Season 6
Tundra Esports, BetBoom Team and HEROIC clinched the final three spots in the PGL Wallachia Season 6 playoffs with victories on Wednesday in Bucharest, Romania.,The Group Stage of the 16-team $1 million Dota 2 event concluded with three elimination matches between 2-2 teams. Tundra swept Natus Vince...

Cardinals rule out Marvin Harrison Jr., Emari Demercado
The Arizona Cardinals ruled out wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and running back Emari Demarco for their game Sunday against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars.,Also on Wednesday, the Cardinals opened the 21-day practice window for running back Trey Benson and signed punter Matt Haack to replace th...

LPGA's 2026 schedule: 33 events, 13 countries, $132M prize pool
The LPGA Tour's 2026 schedule features 33 events played in 13 countries with a record prize pool of $132 million.,The slate announced Wednesday includes tournaments in 13 states plus the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.,"I'm incredibly proud of what we've built, and even more excited about where we'r...

Bills TE Dalton Kincaid, 2 others ruled out vs. Texans
Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid will sit out his second straight game on Thursday when Buffalo visits the Houston Texans, head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday.,Kincaid missed Buffalo's 44-32 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday with a hamstring injury. He has yet to participate in practice...

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. undergoing third ACL surgery, out for season
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. required season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.,Atlanta's first-round pick in the 2024 draft, Penix received a second medical opinion before opting to head back to the operating table. ,It will be his third ...

Bengals clear TE Mike Gesicki to return to practice
The Cincinnati Bengals cleared tight end Mike Gesicki and safety Daijahn Anthony to return to practice on Wednesday.,Gesicki has been on injured reserve since Oct. 15 with a pectoral injury and Anthony has been on the list since Aug. 26 with a hamstring injury.,Gesicki, 30, caught eight passes for 6...
MLB Faces Potential Work Stoppage Amid Salary Cap Debate
MLB stars shine, but a possible post-2026 work stoppage looms as owners push a salary cap. Competitive balance debate heats up....

Sceptres sign D Ella Shelton to 1-year extension
The Toronto Sceptres announced a one-year extension Wednesday with defender Ella Shelton through the 2026-27 PWHL season.,The 27-year-old Canadian spent the past two seasons with the New York Sirens, tallying 15 goals and 22 assists in 48 games since being selected No. 4 overall in the inaugural 202...

No. 13 Miami maintains mission focus at Virginia Tech
Miami hopes to find its way into the College Football Playoff, and with help, possibly into the ACC Championship Game.,But that only happens for the 13th-ranked Hurricanes if they win their final two games, starting Saturday afternoon against host Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.,Miami (8-2, 4-2 ACC...
Dan Campbell’s Aggressive Approach Sparks Debate About NFL's Fourth-Down Decisions
Dan Campbell’s aggressive fourth-down calls cost the Detroit Lions vs. Philadelphia Eagles. Explore NFL coaches’ addiction to going for it....