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Austin FC sign D Brendan Hines-Ike to extension
Austin FC signed defender Brendan Hines-Ike to a contract extension through 2025 on Wednesday.,The 29-year-old center back's deal includes an option for the 2026 MLS campaign.,"Brendan adapted quickly to the group upon arriving in Austin and became a key part of our defense," sporting director Rodol...
Cooper Kupp Next Team Odds: Odds-on favorite emerges
Wide receivers have been the soup du jour ahead of the NFL trade deadline, with DeAndre Hopkins the latest to change addresses on Wednesday.,Hopkins, who was dealt to defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City by Tennessee, followed Davante Adams heading from Las Vegas to the New York Jets and Amari ...
Said Nurmagomedov's fight dropped from UFC 308
Saturday's scheduled bantamweight bout between Said Nurmagomedov and Daniel Santos was officially dropped from the UFC 308 card on Wednesday.,The promotion did not cite a specific reason why Santos (12-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) was "removed" from the schedule at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. It is the Brazilian ...
Union sign M Quinn Sullivan to extension
The Philadelphia Union announced a contract extension for Quinn Sullivan on Wednesday.,The 20-year-old homegrown midfielder's deal runs through 2027 with an option for 2028.,Sullivan enjoyed a breakout season in 2024 with five goals and 11 assists in 34 matches (25 starts).,"He stepped up with versa...
Colorado hosts Cincinnati in critical Big 12 contest
Colorado and Cincinnati both want to keep momentum going and become bowl eligible on Saturday night as they continue their bounce-back seasons in Boulder, Colo.,The Bearcats (5-2, 3-1 Big 12) are on a two-game winning streak and knocked off Arizona State 24-14 at home last week. They missed a bowl g...
Liberty open as '25 WNBA title favorites as books see record interest
The New York Liberty battled into overtime of the final game of the season to claim the franchise's first WNBA title on Sunday, and they've been installed as the favorites to repeat in 2025.,The Liberty finished first during the 2024 regular season and went on to win the title in five games over the...
Titans leaning toward resting QB Will Levis one more week
Titans coach Brian Callahan plans to afford quarterback Will Levis more time to heal from a shoulder injury, but he's not ruling him out this week.,The organization view as of Wednesday: Levis is closer to week-to-week than day-to-day after not playing against the Bills in a Week 7 loss (34-10). Mas...
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (ribs) sits out Wednesday practice
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels sat out practice on Wednesday and won't play until head coach Dan Quinn decides the rookie No. 2 pick is not impacted by injured ribs.,Marcus Mariota took Daniels' spot and the starter's reps Wednesday in preparation for a possible start Sunday against Caleb Wil...
Report: Rangers D Jacob Trouba won't be disciplined for Justin Barron hit
New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba will not face discipline for a hit against Montreal's Justin Barron that drew no penalty but plenty of ire from Canadians players and fans alike, ESPN reported Wednesday. ,With the Rangers ahead 5-2 in the third period Tuesday, as Barron handled the puck alon...
Wake Forest treks to Stanford, shooting for .500 mark
Urgency exists for Wake Forest to make the most of a trip to the West Coast.,The Demon Deacons (3-4, 1-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) take on host Stanford (2-5, 1-3) on Saturday. Wake Forest has won two of its last three games but must continue climbing out of an early hole to approach bowl eligibili...
2024 Zozo Championship: Preview, Prop Picks, Best Bets
The PGA Tour's fall swing heads to Asia for this week's Zozo Championship, which begins Thursday at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Chiba, Japan.,The field is highlighted by two Zozo regulars in Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa, along with Japanese superstar Hideki Matsuyama. Our go...
WTA roundup: Canadians take center stage in Tokyo quarterfinals
Canada's Bianca Andreescu moved to the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Wednesday after a back injury forced No. 2 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil to retire.,Andreescu was up 3-0 when the match ended with Haddad Maia in clear pain. After several setbacks and much time off d...
Jets' Aaron Rodgers nursing ailing hamstring among other injuries
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has added another ailment to his growing list of injuries.,Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Wednesday that Rodgers is dealing with a hamstring injury sustained during the team's 37-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. Per Ulbrich, Rodge...
Maryland, Minnesota maneuver for momentum, win No. 5
Minnesota and Maryland meet in Minneapolis in the Golden Gophers' homecoming with budding optimism following slow starts to the season.,After losing its first two conference games, Minnesota (4-3, 2-2 Big Ten) has rebounded this month, pulling off second-half comebacks to topple then No. 11 USC and ...
Chicago Red Stars unveil new name, logo
The Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League will have a new name in 2025 -- the Chicago Stars Football Club.,The original name was selected in 2009 to reflect the four red stars on Chicago's city flag, and the new moniker was chosen and a reimagined crest designed in tribute to club ...
Michigan reels in top international recruit Oscar Goodman
Michigan scored a commitment from forward Oscar Goodman, the top international recruit in the Class of 2025.,The New Zealand product playing at the NBA's Global Academy in Australia told ESPN on Wednesday that he's headed to Ann Arbor next season.,Described as an inside-outside threat at 6-foot-8, G...
Struggling Auburn aims to halt slide at Kentucky
Auburn and Kentucky sit near the bottom of the 16-team Southeastern Conference standings.,Prospects of a late-season turnaround don't look great.,But one of the teams will end their losing streak this Saturday night when the Tigers visit the Wildcats in Lexington, Ky.,The Tigers (2-5, 0-4 SEC) are t...
LeBron James Wins, Scores Dad Points on Bring Kid To Work Day
The Los Angeles Lakers are 1-0 after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, but LeBron James scored dad points by bringing Bronny James along for the ride....
DeAndre Hopkins Trade to Kansas City Chiefs Might Be Match Made in Heaven
DeAndre Hopkins was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, and it gives him a genuine shot at reviving his career while giving Patrick Mahomes a reliable receiver....
Reports: Chiefs acquiring WR DeAndre Hopkins from Titans
The Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a conditional fourth-round draft pick, multiple outlets reported Wednesday morning.,The trade is expected to be completed later on Wednesday, per ESPN. The Chiefs will send...