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Predators’ rookie Brady Martin on top line for opener vs. Blue Jackets
The Nashville Predators and Columbus Blue Jackets will both begin their 2025-26 seasons with a Thursday night matchup in Nashville that will also mark the National Hockey League debut of Predators first-round draft pick Brady Martin.,There will be no baby steps for the 18-year-old center, whom the P...
Report: Astros to bring back manager Joe Espada, GM Dana Brown
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown will remain in their respective roles after the club failed to advance to the postseason for the first time since 2016, MLB.com reported.,The Astros went 87-75 in their second season under Espada and the third with Brown at the helm. I...
Chargers put RB Omarion Hampton on IR, add Kimani Vidal to roster
The Los Angeles Chargers placed rookie Omarion Hampton on injured reserve Wednesday and signed fellow running back Kimani Vidal to the active roster.,The Chargers also signed running back Nyheim Hines to the practice squad on Wednesday.,Hampton sustained an ankle injury after tripping over a defende...
No. 16 Notre Dame carrying momentum into NC State matchup
No. 16 Notre Dame is coming off three straight wins and playing as well as it has all season.,Those who believe in momentum would certainly say that the Fighting Irish have it on their side.,Count Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman among the believers. He will look for Notre Dame (3-2) to maintain its ...
No. 24 USF, North Texas meet in bout of surprise heavyweights
No. 24 South Florida is back in the Top 25 once and North Texas is on the verge of being ranked as the two sides prepare to clash Friday night in American Conference play at Denton, Tex.,The Bulls (4-1, 1-0 in American) are coming off back-to-back wins over South Carolina State and Charlotte followi...
Jaxson Dart Shows Flashes of the Future as New York Giants Turn the Page
Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is officially leading the New York Giants into a new era. After replacing Russell Wilson, Dart has energized the team with poise, mobility, and leadership....
Falcons trying to wring points out of run game ahead of MNF showcase
Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris didn't hesitate when asked for his team's identity. But he admitted that identity has to start showing up on the scoreboard.,After a chance to recuperate, it's likely the Falcons are going to learn a lot about themselves this week, for better or worse.,Atlanta (2-...
Legends of the fall: These teams could disrupt the CFP picture
With the regular season approaching the halfway point, the College Football Playoff picture is starting to come into focus.,In what was expected to be a wide-open year, preseason No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Penn State are now both unranked after taking stunning losses Saturday.,Defending champion Ohio Sta...
Injured Nelly Korda withdraws from International Crown
World No. 2 Nelly Korda has withdrawn from the upcoming Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown, per the LPGA.,While the LPGA only cited "an injury" for Korda, the two-time major champion and former World No. 1 player told reporters on Saturday that she was "definitely worn down.",Yealimi Noh has been t...
Mike Elko, No. 5 Texas A&M wary of sub-.500 Florida
Never mind that Florida is 2-3 and has yet to win on the road this year.,According to Texas A&M coach Mike Elko, his fifth-ranked team will be facing its toughest opponent this year when the Gators invade College Station for a Southeastern Conference matchup Saturday night.,"By far and away, the mos...
No. 25 Florida State 'angry' over recent play, takes aim at Pitt
More swiftly than Florida State rose from unranked to the top 10, the Seminoles have plummeted the last two weeks.,After a second straight defeat -- Saturday's 28-22 home loss to No. 3 Miami -- Florida State (3-2, 0-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) clings to the 25th and final spot in this week's AP pol...
Report: Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy expected to play vs. Jags
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to have No. 1 wide receiver Xavier Worthy in their lineup for Monday night's game at the Jacksonville Jaguars, per an NFL Network report.,Worthy, 22, was listed as questionable on Sunday with an ankle injury while also dealing with a shoulder issue.,He was a full ...
Amanda Anisimova (calf) withdraws from Wuhan Open
Amanda Anisimova withdrew from this week's Wuhan Open because of a left calf injury after a winning the China Open last week while playing through multiple ailments.,Anisimova not only had a wisdom tooth extracted before the China Open began, she aggravated a left foot and calf injury after her firs...
Best NBA MVP Longshot Bets for 2025: Odds, Predictions, and More
NBA MVP odds and predictions for the 2025 season, including Victor Wembanyama’s candidacy, Nikola Jokic’s case, and longshot picks like Banchero, Brown, and Flagg....
Amanda Anisimova wins China Open, captures second title of year
Third-seeded Amanda Anisimova captured her fourth career win with a 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 victory over Linda Noskova in the final of the China Open on Sunday in Beijing.,It is her second career WTA 1000 title, winning both this season.,After toppling defending tournament champion Coco Gauff on Saturday, Ani...
Carson Beck tosses 4 TD passes to lift No. 3 Miami over No. 18 Florida State
Carson Beck threw four touchdown passes and No. 3 Miami held off a late charge from No. 18 Florida State for a 28-22 win Saturday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference rivalry game in Tallahassee, Fla.,In a game the Hurricanes led 28-3 in the early stages of the fourth quarter, the Seminoles rattled...
Florida stuns No. 9 Texas, ends three-game losing streak
DJ Lagway passed for 298 yards and two touchdowns and Jadan Baugh ran for 107 yards and another score as Florida held on for a 29-21 upset over No. 9 Texas on Saturday afternoon in a Southeastern Conference game in Gainesville, Fla.,Florida (2-3, 1-1 SEC) ruled the first half and took advantage of b...
Predators sign RFA Luke Evangelista to 2-year contract
Restricted free agent forward Luke Evangelista signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Nashville Predators on Saturday.,Evangelista, 23, recorded 32 points (10 goals, 22 assists) in 68 games last season with the Predators, including 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in his last 14 games.,...
Amanda Anisimova dominates Coco Gauff to advance to China Open final
Third-seeded Amanda Anisimova dominated No. 2 Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 to advance to the finals of the China Open in Beijing on Saturday, ending Gauff's run at a repeat title.,Anisimova needed just 58 minutes to win her semifinal after her previous two matches went to three sets. It was a dominant showin...
Akie Iwai 1 shot up on 8 challengers at Lotte Championship
Akie Iwai produced her worst round of the tournament on Thursday but still emerged with the lead entering the final day of the Lotte Championship in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.,The 23-year-old Japanese player shot a 1-under-par 71 in the third round at Hoakalei Country Club, ending up at 13-under 203 for a o...