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QB change expected for Kentucky against Eastern Michigan
Kentucky reportedly is making a quarterback change ahead of Saturday's showdown against Eastern Michigan in Lexington, Ky.,Multiple reports Thursday indicated that the Wildcats (1-1) will start Cutter Boley over Zach Calzada, who sustained a shoulder injury in last week's 30-23 loss to then-No. 20 O...

4 suspects arrested in shooting of FSU's Ethan Pritchard
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the Aug. 31 shooting of a Florida State football player who remains in critical condition.,Freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard was shot in his vehicle outside of an apartment complex in Havana, Fla., about 15 miles from the Tallahassee campus. Two ...

Report: Bucs WR Chris Godwin (ankle) returns to practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday, NFL Network reported.,It's a positive sign for the Bucs as he takes the next step in his return from a devastating ankle injury last season.,Reports last week indicated that Godwin is targeting a Week 5...

Fresh off spirited win, Mississippi State braces for Alcorn State
Mississippi State will try to avoid a letdown on Saturday when they host winless Alcorn State in Starkville, Miss.,Blake Shapen completed a 58-yard touchdown pass to Brenen Thompson with 30 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to lift the Bulldogs to a 24-20 upset win over then-No. 12 Arizona Sta...

Cincinnati looking to air it out against Northwestern State
Cincinnati looks to continue its improvement in the passing game on Saturday against visiting Northwestern State.,Brendan Sorsby threw for 333 yards with three first-half touchdowns for the Bearcats (1-1) last weekend in a 34-20 victory against Bowling Green. He was limited to 69 passing yards in th...

Report: Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. doubtful at Alabama
Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. is expected to miss his second straight game on Saturday at No. 19 Alabama, ESPN reported Thursday.,Danny O'Neil likely will be under center again for the Badgers (2-0) after throwing for 283 yards and three scores in last week's 42-10 win against Middle Tenne...

Report: 49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) out 2-5 weeks
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will be sidelined for 2-5 weeks with a "turf toe variant," NFL Network reported Thursday.,Head coach Kyle Shanahan on Wednesday called Purdy a "long shot" to play Sunday at New Orleans due to injuries to his toe and left shoulder.,Former first-round draft ...

North Carolina looks to locate ground game vs. Richmond
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said it feels like a normal week as the Tar Heels prepare to face Richmond on Saturday afternoon at Chapel Hill, N.C.,There was massive build-up to the Tar Heels' first game under Belichick on Sept. 1, and then a quick turnaround before a 20-3 victory at Charlotte...
NBA Commissioner Points to Social Media for Fans Upset With Rising Streaming Costs
Adam Silver sparked backlash by suggesting fans can watch highlights on social media instead of paying for streaming. With 75 broadcast games and new deals with Amazon, NBC and ESPN, the 2025 season marks a major media shift....
Can Washington Commanders End 36-Year Road Drought vs. Green Bay Packers?
The Washington Commanders face the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football at Lambeau Field. Can Jayden Daniels and Washington end a 36-year road losing streak in Green Bay?...
Texas Rangers Defy Injuries to Stay in American League Playoff Hunt
The Texas Rangers are missing stars like Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, and Adolis Garcia, yet they keep winning. Here’s how Bruce Bochy’s team is staying alive in the AL playoff race despite a depleted roster....
Best MLB Bets for Thursday, September 11th: Top Baseball Betting Picks Today
Check out today’s best MLB picks for September 11, including Marlins vs. Nationals, Yankees vs. Tigers, and Gavin Williams strikeout prop....

Missing key cogs, West Virginia braces for Pitt in 'Backyard Brawl'
The "Backyard Brawl" will be missing plenty of its expected punch when West Virginia hosts Pitt on Saturday afternoon at Morgantown, W.Va.,West Virginia will play the rest of the season without two key offensive performers after star running back Jahiem White and wide receiver Jaden Bray were lost t...

Michigan State keeps guard up vs. Youngstown State
Michigan State will wrap up its non-conference schedule on Saturday afternoon in East Lansing, Mich., before a matchup with Southern California in the Spartans' Big Ten opener next week.,Michigan State will face a Football Championship Subdivision opponent in Youngstown State on Saturday, but Sparta...

Padres look to ignite offense in opener vs. reeling Rockies
Two teams coming off poor series at the plate will try to iron out their offensive woes at each other's expense over the next four games.,The San Diego Padres, needing wins to run down either the Los Angeles Dodgers or Chicago Cubs in an attempt to earn home-field advantage for the first round of th...

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy, Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. ready for rematch
A championship trophy was on the line the last time J.J. McCarthy squared off against fellow quarterback Michael Penix Jr.,McCarthy won that round as his Michigan Wolverines defeated Penix's Washington Huskies in the 2024 College Football National Championship Game.,Now comes the rematch.,The Minnes...

Saint Joseph's coach Billy Lange leaves for job with Knicks
Billy Lange left his role as head coach at Saint Joseph's for a job with the New York Knicks and was replaced by former Cornell, Boston College and Penn head coach Steve Donahue, the school announced on Wednesday.,Lange replaced Phil Martelli, who led the Hawks for 24 seasons, before the 2019-20 cam...

Leo Rivas' 13th-inning homer lifts Mariners over Cardinals
Leo Rivas hit a two-run homer leading off the bottom of the 13th inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Wednesday to keep pace in the American League playoff race.,Rivas, who entered the game as a pinch runner in the 11th, lined the first pitch of the 13th fr...

Madden legend Henry captures Kickoff Challenge title
Henry "Henry" Leverette, the winningest competitor in Madden history, began the new season by claiming another victory.,The Chicago resident beat Jonathan "JonBeast" Marquez of Hartford, Conn., 52-27 in the final of the Madden NFL 26 Championship Series' Kickoff Challenge on Wednesday at the Full Sa...

Blake Snell, Dodgers blank Rockies, complete dominant sweep
Blake Snell delivered six scoreless innings, Mookie Betts had a grand slam among his four hits and the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a three-game sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies with a 9-0 victory on Wednesday.,Andy Pages had an RBI double among his three hits as the Dodgers (82-64) extend...