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One-time ACC powers FSU, Va. Tech cling to postseason hope
When Florida State and Virginia Tech face off Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla., both will be close to the brink of losing bowl eligibility.,The Seminoles (4-5, 1-5 in Atlantic Coast Conference) lost for the fifth time in six games Saturday at Clemson. A season that began with remarkable promise, seeing...

Baylor AD Mack Rhoades taking leave, also stepping away as CFP chair
Mack Rhoades is taking a leave from his job as athletic director at Baylor and also stepping away from his position as the College Football Playoff chairman, ESPN reported Thursday, citing personal reasons.,Per the report, Rhoades told ESPN that he informed the school he intended to leave his role f...

JT Toppin, No. 11 Texas Tech look to bounce back vs. Milwaukee
To say that No. 11 Texas Tech's game plan revolves around JT Toppin is a huge understatement.,The Red Raiders (2-1) will likely lean on the 6-foot-9 junior forward again Friday night when Milwaukee (2-2) visits Lubbock, Texas.,Toppin tallied 35 points, 11 rebounds, three steals, three assists and th...

Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indy 500
Former Indianapolis 500 champion Ryan Hunter-Reay will join Arrow McLaren for the 110th running of the race in 2026, the team announced Thursday.,Hunter-Reay, who won in the race in 2014, will drive the No. 31 Chevrolet and join fellow Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O'Ward, Nolan Siegel and Christian Lu...

Pac-12, USA Sports reach 5-year media deal
The Pac-12 Conference, soon to be reborn, and USA Sports are entering a five-year partnership that will give the network rights to select conference football and men's and women's basketball games.,The two sides announced the agreement, which begin in 2026-27 season, on Thursday but did not reveal f...

Falcons, FURIA advance to BLAST Rivals Fall semifinals
Team Falcons and FURIA won their respective groups Thursday and advanced to the semifinals of the $350,000 BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 event in Hong Kong.,Four other teams advanced to Friday's single-elimination playoff quarterfinals while The MongolZ and TYLOO were both eliminated.,Falcons swept Group A...

Senators F Shane Pinto inks 4-year, $30M extension
Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto signed a four-year, $30 million contract extension on Thursday.,Pinto, who turned 25 on Wednesday, was in line to become a restricted free agent after this season. The extension begins with the 2026-27 campaign.,Pinto has 14 points (eight goals, six assists) in 17...

Michael Kim leads in Dubai, Rory McIlroy outplays Marco Penge
Michael Kim recorded an 8-under-par 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.,Kim's bogey-free round at Jumeirah Golf Estates (Earth Course) put him just ahead of England's Tommy Fleetwood (65) and t...

No. 9 Kentucky intent on playing to 'standard' vs. Eastern Illinois
Kentucky coach Mark Pope was highly disappointed with his team's performance against heated rival Louisville earlier this week.,Now Pope is eager to see how his team responds when the No. 9 Wildcats face Eastern Illinois on Friday night at Lexington, Ky.,Kentucky (2-1) fell 96-88 to the No. 12 Cardi...

Sharp-shooting Suns set to size up reeling Pacers
Whether it's a 3-pointer from the corner or one from the wing, the Phoenix Suns have not discriminated in their shooting from long distance while winning six of their last seven games.,The Suns will look to continue their good fortune when they return home to face the struggling Indiana Pacers in a ...

Nathan MacKinnon-led Avalanche pursue another win in clash vs. Sabres
Nathan MacKinnon has been on a two-week scoring binge, and the Colorado Avalanche would like him to keep it going when they meet the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night in Denver.,MacKinnon is riding a 10-game point streak and leads the NHL in scoring with 32 points (14 goals, 18 assists). His offense ...

Blue Jackets get chance to even score with Oilers
The Columbus Blue Jackets didn't have to wait long for another shot at the Edmonton Oilers.,Three days after squandering a two-goal lead late in regulation against the Oilers and then losing in overtime, the Blue Jackets will host Edmonton on Thursday evening.,The Blue Jackets should be in a better ...
Why Darren Mougey Is the Most Important Figure in the Jets’ Rebuild
Darren Mougey is the key to the Jets’ rebuild, orchestrating trades and draft picks to reset the franchise for future success....
Of Course Paul Skenes Wants To Join the New York Yankees
Paul Skenes reportedly wants to play for the Yankees. Here’s why Pittsburgh may struggle to keep the 23-year-old Cy Young winner....
Thursday Nov. 13 NBA Picks: Cavaliers, Jazz, and Pacers Top Bets
Top NBA picks for November 13th: Cavaliers vs. Raptos, Utah Jazz, and Pacers spread. Expert analysis and odds from FanDuel....
Jets vs. Patriots Week 11 Thursday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions
The Patriots’ elite defense faces a struggling Jets offense on Thursday Night Football. With Garrett Wilson out and New England controlling time of possession, here’s why betting the Jets total is the smart play....

Chiefs face surprising must-win road game against Broncos
The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled the AFC West since Peyton Manning retired a decade ago, but their streak of nine straight division titles is in jeopardy.,Kansas City (5-4) travels to Denver on Sunday for a game that will either put the Chiefs back in the division race or leave them battling for a ...

Rockets' first-half outburst extends Wizards' skid to 10
Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard combined for 41 off the bench and the host Houston Rockets claimed a 135-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.,Durant tallied 16 first-quarter points to get the Rockets rolling while Eason (20 points, 4-for-6 3-pointers) and...

Devin Booker, Suns handle Mavs for 4th straight win
Devin Booker scored 26 points, Jordan Goodwin went over his season high in the first half and the Phoenix Suns rolled to their fourth straight victory, a 123-114 decision over the host Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.,Klay Thompson led the Mavericks with a season-high 19 points and made six 3-pointers...

Nikola Jokic pours in 55 points as Nuggets blitz Clippers
Nikola Jokic scored 25 of his season-high 55 points in the first quarter and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to six games with a 130-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif.,Jokic added 12 rebounds with six assists while going 18 of 23 from the flo...