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Raiders DE Charles Snowden arrested on misdemeanor DUI charge
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden was arrested on charges of driving under the influence earlier this week.,Officers booked Snowden into the Clark County Detention Center early Tuesday morning after police responded to reports of a "suspicious vehicle.",Snowden, 26, received a misdemea...
Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter named AP player of the year
Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter was named the Associated Press 2025 college football player of the year on Thursday.,The wide receiver/cornerback received 26 of 43 votes from a panel of AP Top 25 voters, with Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty placing second with 16 votes. Arizona State ...
Wander Franco's trial delayed until June
The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, scheduled to start Thursday, was rescheduled to June 2, 2025, because of the lack of availability of witnesses.,Franco is facing charges of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation against a minor and human trafficking in the Dominican Republic. If convi...
Penn State S Kevin Winston Jr. declares for draft
Penn State captain and All-Big Ten safety Kevin Winston Jr. declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday.,Winston's 2024 junior season ended in early September due to an undisclosed injury.,ESPN reported Thursday that Winston sustained a partially torn ACL in practice. His surgery was performed by Da...
Chris Lawson returning as Todd Gilliland's crew chief
Chris Lawson is reuniting with NASCAR Cup Series driver Todd Gilliland as crew chief for Front Row Motorsports' No. 34 Ford, the team announced Thursday.,They previously partnered up in the ARCA Menards Series West, winning consecutive championships from 2016-17. ,Lawson, 39, also worked for Front R...
MOUZ, Spirit sweep into Shanghai Major semifinals
MOUZ and Team Spirit swept their way into the semifinals of the Perfect World Shanghai Major in China on Thursday.,MOUZ defeated The MongolZ and Team Spirit eliminated Team Liquid in the quarterfinals as the playoffs got underway for the $1.25 million Counter-Strike 2 tournament.,MOUZ won 16-14 on A...
Rich Rodriguez's homecoming to West Virginia official
Seventeen years after his successful tenure as West Virginia's coach ended, native son Rich Rodriguez is returning to the helm of the Mountaineers, the school announced Thursday,After firing Neal Brown following a 6-6 regular season, West Virginia is bringing back Rodriguez, who spent the past three...
Juan Soto’s $765M Deal Raises the Question: Where Does It Stop?
Juan Soto’s $765M deal with the New York Mets sets a new record in pro sports, but does it highlight a growing culture of greed in professional athletics?...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NFL, NBA, College Basketball Predictions for December 12
Thursday December 12th's best sports betting picks and predictions include bets for Thursday Night Football, NBA, and college basketball....
Rams Go From Forgotten Los Angeles Team to NFC West Dark Horse
The Los Angeles Rams had a bad start to their season, but luckily nobody noticed and now they have a chance to steal the NFC West crown and go to the playoffs....
Cardinals face Patriots, look to stay in playoff hunt
With their playoff chances slipping away, the Arizona Cardinals will host the New England Patriots on Sunday at Glendale, Ariz. ,Both teams are on three-game losing streaks, but while the Patriots (3-10) are in last place in the AFC East and long ago lost hope for a postseason berth, the Cardinals (...
Well-rested Commanders ready to be tested by Saints
The Washington Commanders have been one of the most surprising teams in the NFL this season.,They finished with just four wins last season and generally weren't expected to be much better once the 2024 campaign rolled around. However, they are 8-5 and control their playoff fate as they prepare to vi...
Hamady Diop among San Diego FC's expansion draft picks
San Diego FC selected five players, including 2023 MLS SuperDraft No. 1 overall pick Hamady Diop, in the 2024 MLS Expansion Draft on Wednesday as it prepares for its inaugural 2025 season.,Three of the selections -- Diop, Heine Gikling Bruseth and Jasper Loffelsend -- will remain with San Diego, whi...
Both teams rolling as Oilers visit Wild
Most teams view a matchup against the Edmonton Oilers as a measuring-stick game.,The Oilers, however, have a few teams they want to measure up against, also. They will face one of those teams when they meet the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn. Both teams have won six of their la...
Golden Knights open difficult trip against formidable Jets
Following a rare five-day break, the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights depart for arguably their toughest road trip of the season., ,Vegas will play three games in four days, including games against the two teams that are tied for the NHL lead in points. It starts Thursday against the Wi...
Hoping not to make franchise history, Predators visit Stars
If the Nashville Predators are to avoid setting the franchise record for most consecutive losses, they might have to do it without their undisputed leader.,They would also have to find a way to beat the Dallas Stars on their home ice.,The Stars are looking for their fifth straight home win while sen...
No. 5 Kentucky able to put away upset-minded Colgate
Backcourt injuries and fatigue left No. 5 Kentucky trailing early in the second half before a 3-point shooting run jump-started the Wildcats to a 78-67 nonconference home victory over a feisty Colgate squad on Wednesday.,With point guards Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa sidelined by injuries, No. 5 Ke...
Louisville edges UTEP, halts three-game skid
Louisville ended a three-game losing streak on Wednesday as Terrence Edwards Jr. scored 22 points to lead the host Cardinals past UTEP 77-74 in nonconference action.,The Cardinals (6-4) won despite going without a basket for the final 7:18 of the first half and making just 6 of 34 attempts from the ...
Zuby Ejiofor, St. John's roll past Bryant in second half
Zuby Ejiofor totaled 22 points and 10 rebounds as St. John's struggled on defense at times before pulling away in the second half for a 99-77 victory over visiting Bryant on Wednesday night in New York.,Ejiofor followed up his career-high 28-point showing in the Red Storm's 88-71 win over Kansas Sta...
Eric Dixon (27 points), Villanova take down Fairleigh Dickinson
Eric Dixon authored another impressive performance, scoring 27 points as Villanova topped visiting Fairleigh Dickinson 86-72 in nonconference action on Wednesday., ,Dixon, who entered the night second in the nation in scoring at 25.7 points per game, shot 9-of-13 from the floor and 8-of-10 from the ...