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Inconsistent Magic get Moritz Wagner back vs. Pelicans
The Orlando Magic are looking for consistency as they head into a home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.,The Magic have alternated wins and losses over their last 13 games which means a 103-91 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday suggests a positive result ahead.,Orlando coac...
Falcons interview Anthony Weaver, Klint Kubiak for head coach opening
The Atlanta Falcons kicked off their search for a new head coach by interviewing Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, the team announced Saturday.,Weaver, 45, concluded his second season as defensive coordinator with the Dolphin...
Falcons interview Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver for head coach opening
The Atlanta Falcons kicked off their search for a new head coach by interviewing Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, the team announced Saturday.,Weaver, 45, concluded his second season as defensive coordinator with the Dolphins. He was a position coach on that side of the line with...
Ram, Kaulig launch reality-show competition for driver's seat
Ram Trucks and Kaulig Racing are traveling an unconventional route to fill the final seat for the latter's entries in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.,Per Ram Trucks, a full-season ride with Kaulig Racing will be awarded to the winner of a reality-based competition.,Billed as "15 Drivers. 10 Chall...
Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett headline NFL All-Pro team
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on Saturday was named to the Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team for the first time in his career.,Stafford, who led the NFL in passing yards (4,707) and touchdown passes (46), received 31 of the 50 first-place votes by a national panel of media members.,N...
Amber Glenn wins 3rd straight U.S. title, clinches 1st Olympic berth
Amber Glenn followed up a record-breaking short program Wednesday with a stellar free skate on Friday to clinch her third straight national championship and a spot on the 2026 Olympic team at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, Mo.,Glenn finished with a score of 223.55, edging out Al...
Fernando Mendoza (5 TDs), No. 1 Indiana stomp No. 5 Oregon in CFP semi
ATLANTA -- Fernando Mendoza completed 17 of 20 passes for 177 yards and five touchdowns, helping No. 1 Indiana post a 56-22 romp of No. 5 Oregon in a College Football Playoff semifinal game in the Peach Bowl on Friday night.,Indiana (15-0) scored 21 points off three Oregon turnovers, advancing to th...
Cal continues ACC road swing at Virginia Tech
Two teams looking to rebound from disappointing losses meet when Virginia Tech faces visiting Cal on Saturday in Blacksburg, Va.,Cal (13-3, 1-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) began its first conference road trip of the season with an 84-60 loss to No. 23 Virginia on Wednesday.,The Golden Bears are makin...
Maple Leafs rolling while porous Canucks trudge into town
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be out to extend their points streak to nine games Saturday night when they host the Vancouver Canucks.,The Maple Leafs left it late Thursday night to bump the streak to eight games (6-0-2) by rallying for a 2-1 overtime win on the road over the Philadelphia Flyers.,Form...
Well-rested Heat return to action vs. Pacers
The Miami Heat received an unexpected rest day ahead of their matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday in Indianapolis.,Miami was scheduled to play the host Chicago Bulls on Thursday, but the game was postponed due to moisture and slick conditions on the United Center floor.,"We always want to...
Wake Forest vying to be more physical at No. 17 North Carolina
Wake Forest renews its rivalry with No. 17 North Carolina when the Demon Deacons visit the Tar Heels on Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C.,The Deacs (10-6, 1-2 ACC) are in need of a bounce-back game -- and a resume-boosting signature win -- after falling 81-77 on Wednesday at home to Miami. ,Despite post...
U turn? Transfer QB Sam Leavitt books visit to Miami
Sam Leavitt booked a trip to Miami one day after the Hurricanes punched a ticket for the national championship game. ,According to multiple reports, the coveted Arizona State transfer viewed as the top quarterback in the portal left LSU without an agreement and plans to continue his tour in South Fl...
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...
No. 7 Houston puts nation-best road win streak on line at Baylor
Seventh-ranked Houston looks to extend its nation's best 15-game road winning streak when it faces dangerous Baylor on Saturday afternoon in a key early Big 12 Conference clash in Waco, Texas.,The Cougars (14-1, 2-0) have won eight straight games, including a come-from-behind 69-65 win at home over ...
Bulls-Heat game postponed due to wet court conditions
Thursday's game between the host Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat was postponed to a later date due to moisture and slick conditions on the United Center floor.,Officials announced the postponement at around 9:54 p.m. ET, nearly two hours after the game was scheduled to tip off.,Players completed pregam...
Easton Cowan, Maple Leafs edge Flyers in overtime
Easton Cowan scored midway through overtime, lifting the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 2-1 road victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.,After a wild sequence of scoring opportunities for both teams, John Tavares skated up on a 2-on-1 with Cowan. Tavares dragged the puck, allowing Rasmus Ristola...
Rank and file: Which NFL opening rates as the best job?
Rare opportunity, as candidates often say of being an NFL head coach, we should all agree is precisely what exists with the Baltimore Ravens.,A pillar of stability with top ownership, a proven front office and the kind of two-deep depth chart you'd expect to show up in February, being the head coach...
Wizards on positive run while awaiting Trae Young; Pelicans keep sliding
When the New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Hawks on Wednesday night, four-time All-Star guard Trae Young was sitting in street clothes on Atlanta's bench. When the Pelicans face Washington on Friday night, they could see Young again, but on the Wizards.,The biggest news regarding Friday night's Pelic...
Notre Dame star Leah Klenke joins hometown Dash
Notre Dame defender Leah Klenke signed with her hometown Houston Dash on Thursday.,Klenke, 21, is under contract with the NWSL club through the 2028 season.,She tallied five goals and 17 assists in 78 appearances with the Fighting Irish from 2022-25.,"Leah is a talented and versatile player that bri...
Heat hope to restore confidence against struggling Bulls
An off night from the floor cost the Miami Heat a shot at competitiveness on Tuesday.,As the Heat continue a four-game road trip with Thursday night's visit to the slumping Chicago Bulls, Miami hopes the struggles haven't affected the team's mental game.,"I feel like for us, we've just got to really...