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Eagles TE Dallas Goedert returns to practice, to play vs. Rams
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert returned to practice on Friday and does not carry an injury designation into their NFC divisional playoff game against the visiting Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.,Goedert was limited on Friday, one day after he missed practice because of an illness. He playe...
No. 5 Florida faces Texas with big picture in mind
Do not expect No. 5 Florida to look past visiting Texas when the teams square off as Southeastern Conference foes for the first time in a marquee matchup on Saturday afternoon in Gainesville, Fla. , ,There are no easy opponents on the SEC schedule, as nine of the league's 16 teams are ranked in the ...
Stars, Avs out to rebound in key divisional matchup
Colorado coach Jared Bednar has stressed the importance of winning games within the division, so Saturday's game against the visiting Dallas Stars has more meaning for both teams.,The Avalanche and Stars are coming off disappointing home losses, but neither defeat was to a division opponent. Saturda...
Florida State with 'a lot to prove' vs. Georgia Tech
Looking to match its best start in four seasons, Florida State hosts reeling Georgia Tech in an Atlantic Coast Conference game on Saturday afternoon in Tallahassee, Fla.,The Seminoles (12-5, 3-3 ACC) will look to inch closer to the NCAA Tournament bubble as they try to pick up their fourth win in fi...
No. 6 Tennessee well aware of dangers vs. rival Vanderbilt
No. 6 Tennessee hits the road to face Vanderbilt on Saturday and does not have to go back far into its history to realize the dangers of a trip to Nashville.,It'll be the biggest home game of the year for the Commodores (14-3, 2-2 SEC), who have lost the last two in the series against the Volunteers...
Dash acquire GK Abby Smith from Gotham FC
The Houston Dash acquired veteran goalkeeper Abby Smith from NJ/NY Gotham FC on Friday.,Gotham receives $20,000 in intra-league transfer funds in exchange for the two-time NWSL champion.,Smith, 31, has recorded 14 clean sheets in 60 career NWSL matches.,"The organization is thrilled to add a veteran...
No. 24 Wisconsin takes surge into L.A. to face USC
No. 24 Wisconsin takes a six-game winning streak to Los Angeles for a West Coast road swing, which tips off on Saturday at Southern California. ,The Badgers (14-3, 4-2 Big Ten Conference) kept their streak intact on Tuesday despite squandering a 17-point halftime lead vs. Ohio State. Wisconsin overc...
Red Sox, All-Star OF Jarren Duran avoid arbitration
The Boston Red Sox announced a one-year deal with outfielder Jarren Duran on Friday, avoiding arbitration.,Durran, 28, will earn $3.75 million in 2025 and has an $8 million club option for 2026 with a $100,000 buyout, according to MLB.com.,He can earn up to an additional $150,000 in performance bonu...
Dynamo sign D Obafemi Awodesu to first-team contract
The Houston Dynamo signed defender Obafemi Awodesu to a first-team contract on Friday.,The deal runs through the 2025 season and includes club options for 2026 and 2027.,Awodesu, 23, tied for the MLS NEXT Pro league lead in minutes (2,520) in 29 matches for Dynamo 2 in 2024. He tallied two goals and...
Sixers C Joel Embiid (knee) out another 7-10 days
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be sidelined at least another seven to 10 days with swelling in his left knee, the team announced Friday.,The former league MVP missed the past six contests with a left foot sprain and will not make the three-game road trip to Indiana (Saturday), Milwaukee ...
Isles' Maxim Tsyplakov faces hearing, Flyers' Scott Laughton fined
New York Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov faces a possible suspension after delivering a high hit to Philadelphia Flyers center Ryan Poehling on Thursday night.,Tsyplakov is scheduled to have a hearing Friday with the NHL Department of Player Safety. ,The incident occurred at 8:14 of the first peri...
If the Blue fits? RHP Roki Sasaki down to Dodgers, Jays, per report
Right-hander Roki Sasaki, the covered Japanese free agent, has whittled down a list of suitors to two finalists, according to a report by veteran MLB reporter Francys Romero. ,Sasaki eliminated the San Diego Padres and will choose between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, the report cla...
Reports: Broncos fire special teams coach Ben Kotwica
The Denver Broncos fired special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica after two seasons, the Denver Post and NFL Network reported Friday.,The move comes after a season in which the Broncos finished first in the NFL in punt return yards (15.7 yards per return), sixth in field goal percentage (91.2 percent) ...
St. Louis City acquire M Conrad Wallem on loan
St. Louis City SC acquired Norwegian midfielder Conrad Wallem on loan from Czech side Slavia Prague.,The deal, announced Friday, runs through the 2025 MLS season and includes a purchase option.,Wallem, 24, will occupy an international roster slot for St. Louis City.,"A versatile player like Conrad, ...
No. 13 Oregon faces No. 17 Purdue in clash of hot teams
No. 13 Oregon will seek its first home win over a Top 25 team this season on Saturday afternoon against No. 17 Purdue in a Big Ten matchup in Eugene, Ore.,The Ducks (15-2, 4-2) are tied for fifth place in the conference, though they are one of only two Big Ten teams with 15 wins overall, joining Mic...
NFL Divisional Playoff Capsules
Saturday,Houston Texans (11-7) at Kansas City Chiefs (15-2), 4:30 p.m. ET, ESPN and ABC,Kansas City begins the playoffs following a first-round bye with the focus on becoming the first team in NFL history to claim three straight Super Bowls. Fifth-seeded Houston thumped the Los Angeles Chargers, run...
UCF out to squash win streak of No. 10 Houston
Backed by wins in 15 of their past 17 head-to-head meetings, No. 10 Houston will aim to continue its success against UCF in a Big 12 game Saturday in Orlando, Fla. ,Tip-off for UCF's annual Space Game will be noon. The Knights (12-4, 3-2) will wear alternate uniforms featuring black and "Canaveral b...
Madrid Dolphins a reality for one regular-season game in '25
The Dolphins are the designated team for the first-ever regular-season game in Madrid, Spain, next season. ,As part of the 2025 International Games, the Dolphins are the home team at the famed Bernabeu Stadium, where Spanish soccer team Real Madrid C.F. plays its home games. The NFL made the announc...
Fresh off scare, No. 7 Marquette bids to keep guard up vs. Xavier
No. 7 Marquette was less than a minute away from finishing on the wrong end of what would have been a stunning defeat on Tuesday night.,The Golden Eagles were hefty favorites against DePaul but trailed by four with 54 seconds left in regulation before rallying, forcing overtime and coming away with ...
No. 9 Kansas bids to ride defense, limit turnovers vs. Kansas State
A presumably angry group of Jayhawks will take the floor when No. 9 Kansas hosts Kansas State on Saturday afternoon in a Big 12 game in Lawrence, Kan.,The Jayhawks, after all, saw their three-game winning streak end with a 74-57 loss at No. 2 Iowa State on Wednesday. ,With the Wildcats struggling to...