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No. 16 North Carolina on rebound ahead of game vs. No. 18 Kentucky
The ACC/SEC Challenge features a battle of the blue bloods with No. 16 North Carolina traveling to No. 18 Kentucky for a highly-profile matchup on Tuesday night in Lexington, Ken.,The Tar Heels (6-1) opened the season with six straight victories by double figures before falling 74-58 to No. 11 Michi...
No. 4 Duke learning about itself ahead of clash vs. No. 15 Florida
No. 4 Duke has been in several notable matchups in the first month of the season.,It turns out that the Blue Devils were just getting warmed up in terms of high-profile opposition.,No. 15 Florida, the reigning national champion, will visit Duke on Tuesday night in Durham, N.C., in a high-profile ACC...
Report: UCLA to hire James Madison's Bob Chesney as coach
James Madison coach Bob Chesney will follow up his team's Sun Belt championship game against Troy by signing a five-year contract to become the head coach at UCLA, ESPN reported on Monday.,UCLA will allow Chesney to coach the Dukes in the College Football Playoff should they qualify, per the report....
Vikings grant WR Adam Thielen's request to be waived
The Minnesota Vikings on Monday granted wide receiver Adam Thielen's request to be waived.,Thielen, 35, is looking to pursue more playing time in his final NFL season after his role with the Vikings diminished.,Thielen was inactive Sunday for Minnesota's 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He has eig...
Pats C Garrett Bradbury (illness) questionable vs. Giants
The New England Patriots added starting center Garrett Bradbury to the injury report for Monday's game against the New York Giants with an illness.,Bradbury, who has started all 12 games this season for the Patriots (10-2), is listed as questionable to face the Giants (2-10) in Foxborough, Mass.,Bra...
Reports: Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf) is week-to-week
Indianapolis Colts star cornerback Sauce Gardner's MRI on his calf revealed that he will be sidelined week-to-week with the injury, multiple media outlets reported Monday morning.,It is not expected to be a long-term injury for Gardner, who was hurt two defensive snaps into Indianapolis' 20-16 loss ...
Ottawa coach Carla MacLeod battling breast cancer
Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod plans to remain with the PWHL team while battling breast cancer.,MacLeod, 43, shared the news of her recent diagnosis through the team's website on Sunday.,"Hearing those words was incredibly difficult, but I want everyone to know that I'm going to be okay," Ma...
Blues F Jimmy Snuggerud (wrist) out at least 6 weeks
St. Louis Blues forward Jimmy Snuggerud is expected to miss up to six weeks to have surgery on his left wrist, the team announced on Monday.,The Blues also said forward Alexey Toropchenko is week-to-week after he sustained scalding burns to his legs during an accident at home.,On Monday, St. Louis r...
NC State, Virginia to open 2026 in first FBS game in Brazil
Virginia and North Carolina State will kick off next season with the first-ever FBS game in Brazil, organizers announced Monday.,The Cavaliers and Wolfpack will clash on Aug. 29, 2026 at 47,000-seat Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The game will air on ESPN.,The contest was organized by the ...
Daniel Jacobsen, No. 1 Purdue bid to stay perfect vs. Rutgers
Daniel Jacobsen seemingly can't miss a shot, with his 19 consecutive makes the most in Purdue's esteemed history.,The 7-foot-4 center will look to continue his streak when the No. 1 Boilermakers visit Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J., in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Tuesday night.,Jacobsen last m...
Report: Texans S Jaylen Reed broke metal plate in arm
Texans safety Jaylen Reed will need surgery after breaking a metal plate in his forearm during Sunday's win in Indianapolis, Houston's KPRC 2 reported.,The rookie sixth-round draft pick likely is headed to injured reserve, meaning he would miss at least four games for the Texans (7-5).,Reed, 22, mad...
SEC New Coach Grades: Winners, Losers, and the Fallout From Lane Kiffin Hire
Lane Kiffin’s move to LSU sends shockwaves through the SEC. We grade every major coaching hire and break down the winners and losers....
John Cena Shock Ending, Liv Morgan Return Highlight Wild Survivor Series Wargames
Survivor Series Wargames delivered huge surprises as John Cena’s final PLE took a shocking turn, Liv Morgan returned, and a mystery attacker struck CM Punk....
Mark Stoops officially out after 13 seasons at Kentucky
Kentucky parted ways on Monday with Mark Stoops, the winningest football coach in school history who "transformed the program and reset expectations" in Lexington.,Stoops, 58, compiled an 82-80 record of 13 seasons with the Wildcats. He guided them to 10-win seasons and Citrus Bowl victories in both...
No. 16 North Carolina on rebound ahead of game vs. No. 19 Kentucky
The ACC/SEC Challenge features a battle of the blue bloods with No. 16 North Carolina traveling to No. 19 Kentucky for a highly-profile matchup on Tuesday night in Lexington, Ken.,The Tar Heels (6-1) opened the season with six straight victories by double figures before falling 74-58 to No. 11 Michi...
No. 4 Duke learning about itself ahead of clash vs. No. 10 Florida
No. 4 Duke has been in several notable matchups in the first month of the season.,It turns out that the Blue Devils were just getting warmed up in terms of high-profile opposition.,No. 10 Florida, the reigning national champion, will visit Duke on Tuesday night in Durham, N.C., in a high-profile ACC...
WNBA, players union extend CBA to new Jan. 9 deadline
The WNBA and WNBA Players Association agreed late Sunday night to extend their collective bargaining agreement until Jan. 9, 2026, and continue negotiations toward a new agreement.,The announcement came just before the CBA's expiration at 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, which was the first extension after ...
NBA roundup: Jalen Johnson's career night lifts Hawks past 76ers in 2OT
Jalen Johnson scored a career-high 41 points to lift the visiting Atlanta Hawks to a wild 142-134 double-overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.,Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 34 points for Atlanta, while Dyson Daniels pitched in with 17 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Johns...
Broncos win in OT when Commanders fall short on 2-point try
Marcus Mariota hit Terry McLaurin for a 3-yard touchdown pass with 2:47 remaining in overtime, but the two-point conversion pass failed and the Denver Broncos held on for their ninth straight win, 27-26 over the Washington Commanders on Sunday night in Landover, Md.,Mariota's conversion pass attempt...
Brandi Carlile, Coco Jones, Charlie Puth to perform at Super Bowl pregame
Grammy-winning singers Brandi Carlisle and Coco Jones and Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Charlie Puth will be performing before the kickoff of Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, Calif., on Feb. 8, 2026.,The NFL made the announcement Sunday that Puth will sing the national anthem, Carlile will per...