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Several stars set to play in Unrivaled league, but not Caitlin Clark
Though Caitlin Clark has reportedly not signed to play, there is no lack of star power among the rosters unveiled by Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 winter women's basketball league, on Wednesday.,Unrivaled, co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, revealed the rosters as it prepares f...
Clemson shakes off setback, turns focus to Radford
Clemson will aim to get back on track Thursday night when it hosts a Radford team that has won four straight games.,The Tigers (3-1) lost 84-71 at Boise State on Sunday despite a career-high 30 points from Chase Hunter. ,The game featured seven lead changes, and the Tigers trailed by just one point ...
Crew's Wilfried Nancy named MLS Coach of the Year
Following a record-breaking season with the Columbus Crew, Wilfried Nancy was rewarded with 2024 MLS Coach of the Year honors on Wednesday. ,Nancy, a finalist for the award for the last three seasons, won the award over Chris Armas of the Colorado Rapids and Gerardo "Tata" Martino of Inter Miami. ,N...
Bears RB D’Andre Swift (groin) misses practice
Chicago Bears running back and leading rusher D'Andre Swift missed practice Wednesday with a groin injury, but his head coach is hopeful he'll be ready for Week 12. ,Swift rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers but was limited to 57 percent of the team's ...
Iowa keeps mystery at quarterback ahead of clash vs. Maryland
Iowa moves on without injured quarterback Brendan Sullivan when the Hawkeyes visit Maryland for a Big Ten Conference contest on Saturday afternoon.,Coach Kirk Ferentz declined to name either former starter Cade McNamara or former fourth-stringer Jackson Stratton as Sullivan's replacement when asked ...
Oklahoma State aims to ride strong bench play vs. FAU
Oklahoma State will look to remain perfect on the season when it squares off against talented Florida Atlantic on Thursday afternoon in a first-round game at the Charleston Classic in South Carolina.,The winner will play the victor of the earlier game putting Drake against Miami on Friday, with the ...
Unbeatens Miami, Drake clash in Charleston Classic
The Miami Hurricanes, who won their first three games by a combined 95 points, are finally set to take on a tougher opponent.,Miami (3-0) figures to get a challenge from the Drake Bulldogs (3-0) on Thursday afternoon in the opening round of the Charleston Classic in South Carolina.,Point guard Nijel...
No. 23 Mizzou takes 'finish strong' mindset to Mississippi State
After falling out of the College Football Playoff chase, No. 23 Missouri shifts its focus to earning the best possible bowl assignment.,That will be the motivation for the Tigers (7-3, 3-3 Southeastern Conference) when they visit Mississippi State (2-8, 0-6) Saturday in Starkville, Miss.,"At the end...
Chasing fifth straight win, No. 18 South Carolina hosts Wofford
No. 18 South Carolina will aim to keep its outside hopes of making the College Football Playoff alive when it hosts in-state FCS foe Wofford on Saturday in Columbia.,The Gamecocks (7-3) have to win their last two games and get plenty of help to leapfrog any of the Southeastern Conference schools cur...
Cavaliers' ownership group to bid for WNBA team in Cleveland
Cleveland is looking to rejoin the WNBA.,Rock Entertainment Group, which holds ties to the NBA's Cavaliers, is vying to bring a WNBA expansion team back to Northeast Ohio.,"It has long been woven into our mission to utilize our platform to unite our community in ways that drive equal opportunities a...
Cubs acquire Guardians RHP Eli Morgan, DFA Patrick Wisdom
The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Eli Morgan from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for a prospect Wednesday. ,The Guardians acquired Class-A outfielder Alfonsin Rosario from the Cubs.,To make room for Morgan on the 40-man roster, the Cubs designated infielder/outfielder Patrick Wisdom for as...
No. 17 Clemson knows The Citadel has 'nothing to lose'
No. 17 Clemson welcomes The Citadel to Death Valley for a non-conference game on Saturday while keeping an eye on the race for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.,Clemson (8-2, 7-1) has concluded its ACC slate and must wait to see what happens with No. 8 Miami (9-1, 5-1) and No. 13 SMU ...
Titans’ Calvin Ridley (illness), Tyjae Spears (concussion) miss practice
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (illness) and running back Tyjae Spears (concussion) missed practice Wednesday. ,Titans head coach Bill Callahan also said Wednesday that cornerback L'Jarius Snead (quad) has been ruled out for a sixth straight game. ,The Titans (2-8) are preparing for th...
No. 7 Alabama aims to apply defensive pressure vs. Oklahoma
Alabama is trying to keep its College Football Playoff chances afloat while Oklahoma is working to extend its bowl streak.,The No. 7 Crimson Tide and the Sooners will square off for the first time as Southeastern Conference rivals on Saturday in Norman, Okla.,Alabama (8-2, 4-2 SEC) is riding a three...
No. 16 Colorado visits Kansas seeking fifth straight win
The Deion Sanders show is coming to Kansas City.,Sanders and No. 16 Colorado will test their mettle against Kansas on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. The game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium, as all of Kansas' home games this season are away from Lawrence, Kan.,The Buffaloes (8-2, 6-1 Big 12) have ...
Cardinals activate RT Jonah Williams from IR
The Arizona Cardinals activated right tackle Jonah Williams off injured reserve on Wednesday. ,In a corresponding move made in advance, the team waived OL Charlie Heck on Monday, then re-signed him to the practice squad on Tuesday. ,Williams, 27, who signed a two-year contract worth $30 million with...
Rays' planned ballpark on hold after commission delays financing vote
The future of the Tampa Bay Rays in Florida is in limbo, with one stadium rendered unplayable by a hurricane and financing for an already planned replacement now in doubt.,Pinellas County commissioners late Tuesday agreed to delay a vote on issuing bonds to pay for its portion of a new $1.3 billion ...
Carson Beck, No. 10 Georgia dial in on UMass
Following a season-reviving home win over then-No. 7 Tennessee, No. 10 Georgia is mindful of avoiding a misstep against UMass on Saturday afternoon in Athens, Ga.,Georgia (8-2, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) climbed two spots in Tuesday's College Football Playoff rankings after its 31-17 win over the ...
LPGA to offer record $131M in prize money in 2025
An all-time high of $131 million in purse money will be up for grabs at 35 events as the LPGA Tour celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2025.,The 2025 funds mark an increase of more than $62 million since the 2021 season.,The non-major purse total for the 2025 season is more than $83 million, up from ...
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin (lower body) goes on IR
The Washington Capitals placed captain Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve Wednesday as he recovers from a lower-leg injury.,Ovechkin, 39, exited with 14:30 remaining in Monday's 6-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City following a collision with Utah forward Jack McBain.,Ovechkin scored two...