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Antonio Pierce operating as Raiders' coach until he hears otherwise
Las Vegas Raiders players credited head coach Antonio Pierce for keeping them motivated despite a 10-game losing streak and 4-13 season, and the team unity is part of the reason he expects to be back as head coach in 2025. ,"I'm really proud of how we finished the season," Pierce said on Monday at h...
Pats owner Kraft: I put Jerod Mayo in ‘untenable’ position
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Monday blamed himself for having to fire Jerod Mayo, saying he put the first-year head coach in an "untenable" situation. ,Kraft met with the media one day after firing Mayo following a 4-13 season. The Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-16 on Sunday to...
No. 1 Tennessee seeks program record in clash vs. No. 8 Florida
Top-ranked Tennessee has its sights set on securing the best start in program history when it visits No. 8 Florida on Tuesday night in Southeastern Conference play at Gainesville, Fla.,The Volunteers (14-0, 1-0) have matched the top start that was put together by the 1922-23 squad. It certainly will...
CF Montreal acquire D Jalen Neal from Galaxy
CF Montreal announced the acquisition of U.S. defender Jalen Neal from the Los Angeles Galaxy on Monday.,The Galaxy received $650,000 in general allocation money and a 2025 international roster slot in exchange, with $450,000 in 2025 and $200,000 in 2026.,Neal, 21, signed a three-year U22 Initiative...
Austin FC add striker Brandon Vazquez for club-record fee
Austin FC acquired U.S. striker Brandon Vazquez from Mexico's CF Monterrey for a club-record transfer fee on Monday.,The club did not disclose the amount, but multiple reports put the fee at $10 million for the former MLS All-Star.,Vazquez, 26, joins Austin as a designated player on a four-year cont...
Reports: Jets' search heats up with interview requests
The New York Jets requested interviews with at least a half-dozen coordinators and other assistants as their coaching search intensified Monday, per multiple reports.,Offensive coordinators Arthur Smith (Steelers), Bobby Slowik (Texans) and Joe Brady (Bills), defensive coordinators Aaron Glenn (Lion...
Report: Bears request interviews with Cards OC, Lions coordinators
The Chicago Bears submitted formal requests to interview Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as well both coordinators from the Detroit Lions, NFL Network reported Monday.,The Bears (5-12) fired head coach Matt Eberflus on Nov. 29 after a 4-8 start. ,The Bears put in requests to int...
Clemson fires defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has fired defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin after three seasons in the role.,Goodwin was promoted to replace Brent Venables in 2022. Swinney said he informed Goodwin of the decision Sunday night.,"Wes has been a part of our program for 13 of the past 16 years, and he ...
WTA roundup: Marketa Vondrousova fires 22 aces in Adelaide
Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic hammered 22 aces in a 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2 first-round win against Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Monday at the Adelaide International in Australia.,It was Vondrousova's first match since a first-round loss at Wimbledon six months ago followed by shoulder ...
Browns GM: Deshaun Watson experienced 'setback' with Achilles
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson experienced a post-surgery setback in his recovery from a ruptured Achilles, general manager Andrew Berry said Monday.,Berry was informed Sunday that Watson's recovery went off track but he's unclear whether the timeline for Watson's return to the field has changed....
ATP roundup: Alex Michelsen survives test in Auckland
Eighth-seeded Alex Michelsen survived a 6-7 (8), 6-4, 6-2 challenge from Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal on Monday to reach the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.,Michelsen bounced back after failing to convert six set points in the opening set, finishing in 2 hours, 40 minutes. ...
Nostalgia is Killing the New England Patriots
The New England Patriots fired Jerod Mayo in their ongoing pursuit of nostalgia to get back to the glory days of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA, NHL, College Basketball Predictions January 6th
Monday's betting slate gives us NBA and NHL action to bet on with a full schedule of college basketball. These are our best bets for Monday January 6th....
Jaguars fire Doug Pederson, retain GM
Doug Pederson was fired after three seasons as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. ,General manager Trent Baalke was retained despite a 4-13 finish to the 2024 season, owner Shad Khad confirmed Monday in a team-issued statement. ,"I strongly believe it is possible next season to restore the winn...
No. 1 Tennessee seeks program record in clash vs. No. 6 Florida
Top-ranked Tennessee has its sights set on securing the best start in program history when it visits No. 6 Florida on Tuesday night in Southeastern Conference play at Gainesville, Fla.,The Volunteers (14-0, 1-0) have matched the top start that was put together by the 1922-23 squad. It certainly will...
Top 25 roundup: No. 22 Illinois beats Washington, caps strong week
Kasparas Jakucionis had 18 points, six assists and five rebounds as No. 22 Illinois held on to defeat Washington 81-77 on Sunday and complete a sweep of its trip to the Pacific Northwest.,Tre White had 17 points and seven rebounds and Kylan Boswell added 14 points, including two clinching free throw...
NHL roundup: Ducks' Frank Vatrano lands new contract, scores twice
Frank Vatrano celebrated a new contract with two goals and an assist and the Anaheim Ducks continued a strong stretch of play by beating the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Sunday night.,Signed to a three-year extension earlier in the day, Vatrano scored during a two-goal first period and sealed...
NBA roundup: Thunder take down Celtics, win 15th straight
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-92 home win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday.,The Thunder extended their winning streak to a franchise-record 15 games. ,Aaron Wiggins, the star of Oklahoma City's fourth-quarter comeback against the Knicks on Frida...
Lions listed as betting favorites to dethrone Chiefs in playoffs
With the 14-team field for the NFL playoffs set, sportsbooks are tabbing the Detroit Lions as the favorites to go all the way.,Detroit wrapped up a 15-2 regular season by beating the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 on Sunday night, securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC in the process. FanDuel has the Lions winn...
Saquon Barkley, Ja’Marr Chase headline regular-season stat leaders
Star running backs Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry wasted no time settling into their new homes.,Barkley, in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles, became the ninth running back in NFL history to eclipse the 2,000-yard mark on the ground. He finished with 2,005 to lead the league, edging He...