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Reports: A's to acquire LHP Jeffrey Springs from Rays
The A's are finalizing a trade to acquire left-hander Jeffrey Springs from the Tampa Bay Rays, multiple media outlets reported Saturday. ,Per the Tampa Bay Times, the Rays also will receive an additional unidentified player in the deal in exchange for right-hander Joe Boyle, first baseman/outfielder...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Football, College Basketball, NBA Bets December 14
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for Saturday December 14th's slate of games including college basketball, college football, and the NBA....
Golden Knights sign F Keegan Kolesar to extension
The Vegas Golden Knights signed forward Keegan Kolesar to a three-year, $7.5 million contract extension through the 2027-28 season.,Kolesar, 27, is in his sixth season with Vegas, acquired June 24, 2017, from Columbus for a second-round pick in that year's draft.,In 29 games this season, he has 11 p...
FaZe Clan, Spirit advance to final in Shanghai Major playoffs
FaZe Clan recorded a sweep against G2 Esports on Saturday to advance to the grand final of the Perfect World Shanghai Major in China.,FaZe posted a 13-6 win on Ancient and 16-14 victory on Nuke to punch their ticket to Sunday's grand final of the $1.25 million Counter-Strike 2 tournament.,Estonia's ...
Ex-Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold commits to SEC rival Auburn
Jackson Arnold, a five-star quarterback prospect in the Class of 2023, is transferring to Auburn after two seasons at Oklahoma.,Auburn announced his signing on Saturday and said he becomes the highest-rated quarterback ever at the school, based on his recruiting ranking in high school. 247Sports lis...
2025 NFL Head Coach Watch List: Top NFL Coaching Candidates
The 2024 NFL regular season has just four weeks left as most bottom-feeder teams will be searching for a new coach, these are the top NFL coaching candidates in 2025....
Why Travis Hunter Is Going To Win 2024 Heisman Trophy
Colorado two-way superstar Travis Hunter is the heavy favorite to win the 2024 Heisman Trophy, and these are the reasons why he will win the honors on Saturday....
Manchester City bid to pick up steam vs. Manchester United
Manchester City and Manchester United enter Sunday's derby at Etihad Stadium in need of a positive result amid recent struggles.,City (8-4-3, 27 points) have won only once in their last 10 matches (1-7-2) in all competitions during a stunning slide that began at the end of October.,The league result...
Madsen twins, Utah aim to end Radford's win streak
Gabe Madsen and twin brother Mason have combined to make 58 3-pointers, which is 63 percent of Utah's team total.,The Madsens will hope to inflict more damage from behind the arc when the Utes face Radford on Saturday in nonconference play at Salt Lake City.,Gabe Madsen leads Utah (6-2) in scoring (...
Georgia rides hot streak into Atlanta to face Grand Canyon
Looking to extend the program's best start to a season since 2006-07, Georgia faces Grand Canyon in Atlanta on Saturday.,The Bulldogs (8-1) have won three in a row, but they haven't played since Dec. 3, when they earned a 69-48 home win over Notre Dame as part of the SEC/ACC Challenge.,Keying Georgi...
NBA roundup: Spurs rally from 17 down to edge Blazers
Victor Wembanyama made two free throws with 2.4 seconds remaining and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to notch a 118-116 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.,Wembanyama made all 10 of his free-throw attempts while recording 28 points, seven r...
Curtis Blaydes to face UFC rookie Rizvan Kuniev in Seattle
Curtis Blaydes, aiming to bounce back from a loss in a bout the UFC's interim heavyweight championship, will return to action against a UFC rookie.,Rizvan Kuniev, who competed in Dana White's Contender Series, will oppose Blaydes on Feb. 22 in Seattle, MMAFighting.com and MMAJunkie reported on Frida...
Providence looks for another strong defensive effort vs. St. Bonaventure
Providence is starting to take pride in its defense as it heads into a meeting with St. Bonaventure on Saturday at the Hall of Fame Showcase in Uncasville, Conn.,The Friars (7-4) have held each of their past three opponents under 65 points, even DePaul, which took Providence to overtime on Tuesday b...
In Orange Bowl Classic, Tulane out to keep Florida State down
Tulane looks to build momentum while Florida State aims to avoid a three-game skid in the Orange Bowl Classic on Saturday afternoon in Sunrise, Fla.,Tulane (5-6) broke a five-game losing streak on Tuesday with an 86-58 home victory over Southern Mississippi.,Florida State (7-3) has lost two straight...
Cam Skattebo, Shedeur Sanders among top 10 Heisman vote-getters
The winner of the 2024 Heisman Trophy will be announced Saturday night from among four finalists, but the organizers of the award on Friday released the list of other top vote-getters.,Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon ...
Colorado fends off challenge from South Dakota State
Julian Hammond III had 23 points, Elijah Malone finished with 15 points and nine rebounds and Colorado beat South Dakota State 81-70 on Friday in Boulder, Colo.,RJ Smith contributed 11 points for the Buffaloes (8-2), who won their third game in a row.,Joe Sayler had 16 points and Kalen Garry scored ...
Brice Williams (30 points), Nebraska pull away from Indiana
Brice Williams' 30 points and a late surge propelled Nebraska to an 85-68 win over Indiana on Friday night in Lincoln, Neb.,Nebraska (7-2, 1-1 Big Ten) outscored Indiana 17-1 over the last 6 1/2 minutes, with Williams scoring eight of those points. Williams, who finished 10-of-15 shooting from the f...
Justus Annunen, recently with Avs, returns with Predators
With Alexandar Georgiev faltering, the Colorado Avalanche gave Justus Annunen a chance to be their goaltender, but inconsistent play led to his trade to Nashville on Nov. 30.,Two weeks later, Annunen may get a shot at beating his former team when the Predators visit the Avalanche on Saturday night i...
Wild claim D Travis Dermott off waivers from Oilers
The Minnesota Wild claimed defenseman Travis Dermott off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers on Friday.,Dermott, who turns 28 on Dec. 22, signed a one-year, two-way contract with Edmonton just before the season began. The Oilers placed him on waivers Thursday.,Dermott did not produce a point in 10 appe...
76ers’ Joel Embiid (face) exits early in loss to Pacers
Philadelphia star center Joel Embiid took an errant blow to the right side of his face during the 76ers' 121-107 home loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday and did not return.,Indiana's Bennedict Mathurin leapt for an offensive rebound and a failed putback attempt late in the second quarter, and on h...