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New Spirit exec calls Trinity Rodman 'top priority'
New Washington Spirit president of soccer operations Haley Carter said her "top priority" is re-signing star forward Trinity Rodman.,Carter, introduced in her new role with the NWSL club on Wednesday, said she and team owner Michele Kang are on the same page with that overriding offseason objective....

Union acquire F Ezekiel Alladoh for club-record fee
The Philadelphia Union acquired forward Ezekiel Alladoh from Sweden's IF Brommapojkarna on Wednesday for a reported club-record transfer fee of $4.5 million.,The 20-year-old Ghanaian striker is under contract through 2028 with options for 2029 and 2030.,Alladoh recorded eight goals and one assist in...

Signing day notebook: No. 1 WR Chris Henry not yet signed with Ohio State
Chris Henry Jr., the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2026 class, recommitted to Ohio State on the opening day of the early signing period Wednesday but is not ready to sign the official paperwork yet.,Henry had been pledged to the Buckeyes since July 28, 2023, but recent chatter hinted he could flip to O...
MLS Cup Final Preview: Whitecaps vs Inter Miami – Messi Faces Vancouver’s Rising Stars
Vancouver Whitecaps aim for MLS glory against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. Discover the stats, key players, and history-making potential behind this thrilling final....

5-star WR Calvin Russell delays signing with Syracuse
Five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell, committed to Syracuse since July, said he would not be signing on Wednesday, the opening day of the early signing period.,He made the announcement at the signing ceremony at his high school, Miami Northwestern in Florida.,"It's been a hard three or four days,"...
Olympic Hockey Preview: Canada and USA Rosters Face Big Decisions
With the Winter Olympics just two months away, Canada and Team USA face tough roster decisions. Discover which young stars and veterans could make the cut in Milan....
NBA December 3rd Picks & Predictions: Wednesday Best Bets
These are Deadspin's top sports betting picks and predictions for Wednesday December 3rd's slate of basketball games....

Report: Rockies hiring Dodgers exec Josh Byrnes as GM
Josh Byrnes, the Los Angeles Dodgers' senior vice president of baseball operations, will be hired as the Colorado Rockies' new general manager, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,The report comes nearly one month after Paul DePodesta was named as the Rockies' new head of baseball operations. ,Byrnes e...

Signing day notebook: No. 1 WR Chris Henry sticks with Ohio State
Chris Henry Jr., the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2026 class, signed with Ohio State on the opening day of the early signing period Wednesday.,The 247Sports composite also ranks the 6-foot-5, 205-pound Henry as the No. 10 overall player in the nation.,Henry had been committed to the Buckeyes since Jul...

NBA fines 76ers for violating rules leading up to Joel Embiid's return
The Philadelphia 76ers were fined $100,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for violating league injury reporting rules.,Per the league, the 76ers failed to accurately disclose the availability status of center Joel Embiid prior to their game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. ,Embiid was listed as "out" o...

Ex-NBA champ, Clemson star Elden Campbell dies
Elden Campbell, the leading scorer in Clemson basketball history who later won an NBA title, died Tuesday. He was 57.,Clemson announced his death on Wednesday, but no cause was disclosed.,"I am deeply saddened to learn of Elden Campbell's passing," said Cliff Ellis, who was the Clemson head coach in...

Playoffs, Big 12 title in balance for No. 11 BYU, No. 4 Texas Tech
BYU understands the task at hand facing Texas Tech in Saturday's Big 12 championship game at Arlington, Texas.,The No. 11 Cougars need to beat No. 4 Texas Tech to earn the conference's automatic berth to be part of the College Football Playoff. Lose to the Red Raiders (11-1) for a second time this s...

No. 25 James Madison out to freeze Troy in Sun Belt title game
There's plenty at stake for James Madison in the Sun Belt Conference championship game.,The No. 25 Dukes are in the College Football Playoff rankings with an outside shot at reaching the final bracket.,But that will require defeating visiting Troy on Friday night at Harrisonburg, Va., and a little m...
NHL Picks Today: Best Bets for Canadiens vs Jets and Ducks vs Mammoth
Get Wednesday’s top NHL picks, including Canadiens vs Jets and Ducks vs Mammoth, with stats, matchup breakdowns, and betting analysis....
Penn State Coaching Search Hits New Low After Crumbl Cookies Blocks Hire
Penn State’s coaching search to replace James Franklin hits a new low after Crumbl Cookies outbids the school to keep Kalani Sitake at BYU....
Why the Penultimate College Football Playoff Rankings Make No Sense
The CFP committee’s latest rankings raise major questions about consistency, bias, and logic. Here’s why fans should be frustrated this season....

Skidding Jets chase tighter defensive performance vs. Canadiens
The Winnipeg Jets and host Montreal Canadiens are both coming off defensive letdowns as they head into Wednesday's game against each other.,After snapping a four-game skid with a 5-2 victory on Saturday in Nashville, the Jets took a step back Monday in a 5-1 loss to Buffalo. The host Sabres scored t...

Passion UA sneak into Stage 3 at StarLadder Budapest Major
Passion UA rallied for a 2-1 win over M80 on Tuesday to earn one of the last three Stage 3 berths at the StarLadder Budapest Major event in Hungary.,In the other Round 5 matches in Stage 2, Team Liquid swept Astralis 2-0 and 3DMAX got past Ninjas in Pyjamas 2-0.,Thirty-two teams began play in the $1...

After Thanksgiving week woes, Ga. Tech, Mississippi St. square off
With both teams looking to flush disappointing Thanksgiving week efforts, Georgia Tech hosts Mississippi State in an ACC/SEC Challenge matchup on Wednesday in Atlanta.,Georgia Tech (5-3) dropped both of its games in the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Fla., losing 75-61 to DePaul and 84-74 to Dr...

Top 25 roundup: No. 4 Duke pulls out last-minute win over No. 15 Florida
Isaiah Evans connected on a go-ahead 3-point shot with 21 seconds remaining and Cameron Boozer scored 29 points as No. 4 Duke won its first high-profile home game of the season, topping No. 15 Florida 67-66 in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Tuesday night in Durham, N.C.,After Evans' basket, his first made...