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St. John's, Creighton meet for first time since Big East title game
Ten months after facing off in the Big East championship game, St. John's and Creighton meet again on Saturday in Omaha, Neb.,After coming into the season with high expectations and one of the favorites to repeat as conference champions, St. John's (10-5, 3-1 Big East) underwhelmed in nonconference ...
No. 14 Texas Tech takes on early Big 12 success story Colorado
Life in the Big 12 Conference means a tough test every time you step on the floor, and for No. 14 Texas Tech, the next challenge is considerably different than the last one.,The Red Raiders continue a two-game road stint on Saturday to take on Colorado, one of the early surprise teams in the Big 12....
NC State, Florida State collide after season-best 3-point showings
Florida State was not given many gifts when it came to the start of its Atlantic Coast Conference schedule.,The Seminoles (7-8, 0-2 ACC) opened conference play with a pair of powerhouse programs in North Carolina and Duke, picked to finish third and first in the ACC, respectively.,After a week betwe...
TCU hopes to spoil No. 1 Arizona's unbeaten streak
No. 1 Arizona will look to continue its best start in more than a decade as it faces TCU on Saturday afternoon in Fort Worth, Texas.,The Wildcats (15-0, 2-0) are off to their best start since winning 21 games to open the 2013-14 season. Saturday marks the first trip to TCU for Arizona, which is in i...
Future of PGA Tour's Hawaii swing in jeopardy amid changes
Next week's season-opening Sony Open in Hawaii could mark the end of the PGA Tour's Hawaiian swing with the tour evaluating a potential overhaul to its traditional event calendar.,The Sony Open at Waialae on Oahu is serving as the 2026 season opener after The Sentry was canceled due to the Plantatio...
NCAA denies Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss' waiver for 6th year
The NCAA denied Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' waiver request for a sixth year of eligibility on Friday.,Ole Miss plans to appeal the ruling, which follows an informal verbal denial that the NCAA issued to the school in December.,Chambliss argued in his waiver claim that persistent respira...
Sounders' Obed Vargas eyeing Europe over Liga MX move
Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas said he is focusing on playing in Europe after his contract expires and is not interested in playing in Liga MX at this time.,"They reached out, but my priority is going to Europe," Vargas told ESPN. "My contract with the Sounders expires at the end of this ye...
With Connor Bedard back, Blackhawks bid to clip Capitals
The Chicago Blackhawks will see a familiar face return to the lineup on Friday when they host the Washington Capitals.,Star forward Connor Bedard has been cleared to return from a 12-game absence due to an upper-body injury.,"I feel good," Bedard said following the Blackhawks' morning skate. "Obviou...
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to return vs. Capitals
Chicago Blackhawks star forward Connor Bedard has been cleared to return from a 12-game absence due to an upper-body injury in Friday's game against the visiting Washington Capitals.,"I feel good," Bedard said following the Blackhawks' morning skate. "Obviously, it's not fun kind of waiting and not ...
Stan Wawrinka, Nick Kyrgios receive Australian Open wild cards
Stan Wawrinka has been a given a wild card into the Australian Open as he heads into his final season on the ATP Tour.,Wawrinka, 40, announced he will retire at the end of the season.,In Melbourne, he will be returning to the site of the first of his three career Grand Slam titles. He defeated Novak...
Inter Miami acquire Timbers M David Ayala
Inter Miami acquired midfielder David Ayala from the Portland Timbers, the clubs announced Friday.,In exchange for the 23-year-old Argentina international, Portland receives $2 million guaranteed and up to $150,000 more if certain performance metrics are reached. The Timbers also retain a future sel...
Al Michaels returning to Amazon's NFL broadcast in 2026
Broadcast legend Al Michaels will call NFL games for Amazon Prime Video again in 2026.,Amazon confirmed the news to The Athletic, which reported it Friday.,Michaels, 81, has been the voice of "Thursday Night Football" since Amazon took over the franchise in 2022. His contract was set to expire after...
NYCFC sign G Mac Learned to first-team contract
New York City FC signed goalkeeper Mac Learned to a first-team contract on Friday.,Learned, 23, is under contract for 2026 with options for June 2027 and the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.,He made his MLS NEXT Pro debut with New York City FC II in March and recorded one clean sheet in 14 matches.,"Com...
Grizzlies reportedly open to trading Ja Morant
The Memphis Grizzlies are entertaining trade offers involving two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant, ESPN reported on Friday.,Per the network, multiple teams have inquired about Morant ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, with the Grizzlies prioritizing draft picks and young players in return.,Morant...
PGA sets 8-event FedEx Cup Fall series for 2026
The 2026 FedEx Cup Fall schedule consists of eight events, including two stops in Mexico, that will decide the players eligible for the 2027 PGA Tour season.,The PGA Tour released the schedule on Friday.,"The PGA TOUR is pleased to unveil its 2026 FedExCup Fall schedule, introducing exciting new U.S...
No. 5 Purdue wary of upset-minded Penn State
Despite a winless Big Ten record, Penn State is determined to turn things around entering Saturday's tilt with No. 5 Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind.,"Go into every game, play as hard as you can no matter who the opponent is," Nittany Lions freshman forward Ivan Juric said.,That approach nearly paid d...
Bills rule out LB Terrel Bernard, two others vs. Jaguars
Buffalo Bills starting linebacker Terrel Bernard, cornerback Maxwell Hairston and safety Damar Hamlin have been ruled out for Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the host Jacksonville Jaguars.,Bills head coach Sean McDermott announced the news on WGR-AM on Friday morning that Bernard (calf), Hairsto...
Did Jaxson Dart Just Reveal the Giants’ Next Head Coach on Live TV?
A sideline clip of Jaxson Dart has New York Giants fans convinced he leaked the team’s next head coach in John Harbaugh or Kevin Stefanski. Or did he?...
LSU can't afford another slow start at No. 11 Vanderbilt
No. 11 Vanderbilt looks to continue its best start since opening 16-0 in 2007-08 when it hosts LSU on Saturday in Southeastern Conference action in Nashville, Tenn.,The Commodores (15-0, 2-0 SEC) improved to 8-0 at home with Wednesday's 96-90 victory over No. 13 Alabama. Tyler Tanner scored a career...
Ranking Every NFL Wild Card Game by Entertainment Value and Drama
Which Wild Card game should you circle this weekend? A full ranking of every NFL playoff matchup this weekend....