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Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss granted injunction by Mississippi judge
A judge in Pittsboro, Miss., ruled Thursday that Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss deserved a medical redshirt in 2022 at Ferris State and therefore merits one more year of college football eligibility.,Chambliss, who finished eighth in the 2025 Heisman Trophy race while leading the Rebels to ...
Arianna Fontana’s silver lining: matching Italian medal record
MILAN -- Italian short track skater Arianna Fontana had to settle for silver in the Olympic 500 meters on Thursday but was delighted to match the tally of Italy's most decorated Olympian.,With 13 medals across six Games, Fontana is tied with fencer Edoardo Mangiarotti, who competed at five Olympics ...
No. 7 Nebraska deals with adversity, seeks salve in skidding Northwestern
Seventh-ranked Nebraska clearly has commanded the fundamentals during a banner start, yet coach Fred Hoiberg still harps on the importance of pivoting.,That's because he knows the Cornhuskers can't focus on the past as they host slumping Northwestern on Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.,Tuesday's 80-77 over...
Marlins sign veteran RHP Chris Paddack
The Miami Marlins signed veteran right-hander Chris Paddock to a one-year contract on Thursday.,Terms were not disclosed, but MLB Network reported the former free agent's deal is valued at $4 million and includes an additional $500,000 in incentives.,It's a return to the Marlins organization for Pad...
Report: Patriots seek DC after moving Terrell Williams to high-ranking role
The New England Patriots have a vacancy at defensive coordinator after moving Terrell Williams -- who is cancer-free after a battle with prostate cancer -- to a high-ranking role on the staff, NFL Network reported on Thursday afternoon.,Williams, 51, missed most of his first season with New England ...
Twins sign veteran reliever Liam Hendriks
The Minnesota Twins signed three-time All-Star reliever Liam Hendriks to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training on Thursday.,Hendriks, who turned 37 on Tuesday, made his major league debut with the Twins on Sept. 6, 2011, and appeared in 30 games from 2011-13 befo...
US’ Jessie Diggins wins 4th career Olympic cross-country skiing medal
TESERO, Italy -- Sweden dominated the women's 10km cross-country freestyle ski race on Thursday, with Frida Karlsson and Ebba Andersson taking their second gold-silver finish of the Milan Cortina Olympics.,U.S. skier Jessie Diggins won the bronze, her first medal of these Games and fourth career Oly...
Report: Raiders hire Mike McCoy as assistant head coach
First-time head coach Klint Kubiak is adding veteran coach Mike McCoy to his staff with the Las Vegas Raiders, naming him assistant head coach, NFL Network reported Thursday.,McCoy, 53, coached the San Diego Chargers from 2013-16 and was the interim coach of the Tennessee Titans to end the 2025 seas...
Phillies release OF Nick Castellanos with $20M remaining on contract
The Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos on Thursday.,The move hardly was a surprise given Castellanos is owed $20 million during the final season of his five-year, $100 million contract. In addition, Castellanos found himself in a platoon role last season after being admonishe...
NBA Three-Point Contest 2026 Best Picks and Prediction Markets for All-Star Saturday
The NBA Three-Point Contest has really turned into the best event of NBA All-Star Weekend. Here are the best picks and prediction markets for the event....
Browns president: We're 'easy to pick on right now'
Dave Jenkins knows the reputation surrounding the Cleveland Browns.,The president of the Haslem Sports Group, which owns the NFL's Browns in addition to the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA and Columbus Crew of MLS, hasn't overseen much success during his 22 years as president of the Browns.,In the Haslem...
Texans, county in agreement on training facility
The county commission in Harris County, Texas, approved an agreement to work with the Houston Texans to build a new headquarters and training facility on Thursday.,The Texans want to build on a portion of an 83-acre site in northwest Harris County and do so in a public-private partnership with the c...
Dodgers' Max Muncy, Enrique Hernandez agree to deals
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a one-year, $10 million extension with veteran third baseman Max Muncy on Thursday.,The deal includes a $7 million salary for the 2027 season and a $10 million club option for 2028 that includes a $3 million buyout. He will earn $10 million in 2026.,Also on Thursday...
Twins acquire southpaw reliever Anthony Banda from Dodgers
The Minnesota Twins acquired left-handed reliever Anthony Banda in a trade with the Dodgers on Thursday, sending international bonus pool money to Los Angeles in the deal.,Banda, 32, is coming off a 2025 season in which he made a career-high and team-leading 71 appearances during the regular season ...
Dodgers' Max Muncy agrees to deal, Enrique Hernandez back
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a one-year, $10 million extension with veteran third baseman Max Muncy on Thursday.,The deal includes a $7 million salary for the 2027 season and a $10 million club option for 2028 that includes a $3 million buyout. He will earn $10 million in 2026.,Also on Thursday...
Reports: D-backs bringing back reliever Paul Sewald
The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back former closer Paul Sewald on a one-year, $1.5 million deal, multiple outlets reported on Thursday.,The 35-year-old right-hander split last season with the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers, finishing 1-1 with a 4.58 ERA and two saves in 22 relief appea...
Anthony Kim after 4Aces LIV Golf debut: Blessed to 'be alive'
Anthony Kim's storybook return to the professional golf world added another chapter on Thursday when he finished his first round as a member of the 4Aces tied for third at LIV Golf Adelaide.,Kim joined Dustin Johnson's team before the second event of the 2026 season, replacing Patrick Reed on a full...
Curler Rich Ruohonen, 54, becomes oldest US Winter Olympian
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Curler Rich Ruohonen became America's oldest Winter Olympian at the age of 54 when he stepped onto the ice during his team's 8-3 defeat by Switzerland on Thursday.,Ruohonen, an alternate, was brought on by skip Danny Casper once it was clear victory was out of reach. His ...
Dodgers 3B Max Muncy agrees to 1-year, $10M extension
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a one-year, $10 million extension with veteran third baseman Max Muncy on Thursday.,The deal includes a $7 million salary for the 2027 season and a $10 million club option for 2028 that includes a $3 million buyout.,He will earn $10 million in 2026.,Muncy, 35, is a ...
Wizards' Alex Sarr (hamstring) out for Rising Stars game
Washington Wizards big man Alex Sarr will miss Friday's Rising Stars game in Los Angeles with a hamstring strain.,The team announced Thursday morning that Sarr will be sidelined through the All-Star break.,Sarr, 20, will join Wizards teammates Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson in L.A. for this weekend'...