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Report: Bucks F Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out 2-4 weeks
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be sidelined approximately two-to-four weeks with a right calf strain, ESPN reported Thursday.,Antetokounmpo underwent an MRI after sustaining an injury during the first quarter of the Bucks' 113-109 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.,...
Sexual assault suit against Conor McGregor dropped
The civil lawsuit filed against MMA fighter Conor McGregor for an alleged sexual assault at a 2023 NBA Finals game in Miami has been dropped.,The anonymous complainant voluntary filed for dismissal of the suit earlier this week in U.S. District Court in Florida.,The woman had alleged that McGregor f...
Undefeated, top-10 bluebloods Duke (9-0), Michigan State (8-0) duel in East Lansing
Contrary to their usual form, neither coach doused the energy and expectations for Saturday's fight between college hoops heavyweights in a hype-worthy pairing of undefeated Duke and Michigan State in East Lansing.,Now that No. 4 Duke has been pushed to the end of a game, the Blue Devils might be in...
Report: Ron Washington joining Giants' coaching staff
Veteran manager Ron Washington is finalizing a deal to join the San Francisco Giants as their infield coach, USA Today reported Thursday.,Washington, 73, was the skipper for the Los Angeles Angels last season before stepping away on June 20 because of health issues. Interim manager Ray Montgomery fi...
RB Omarion Hampton 'on track' to give Chargers' backfield needed jolt
Rookie first-round pick Omarion Hampton might be just the jolt the Bolts need on Monday night when the Philadelphia Eagles visit Los Angeles.,With Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert sitting out practice following surgery Monday on his broken left hand, head coach Jim Harbaugh said there is good new...
Report: PGA to select Ryder Cup captain by first quarter of '26
The PGA of America hopes to announce the next U.S. Ryder Cup captain in early 2026, Golf Channel reported Thursday.,"It's our hope to identify the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captain by the first quarter of next year," a spokesperson told the outlet.,Who will captain the team at Adare Manor in Ireland still...
Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees named
The NFL revealed Thursday the 32 players nominated for the league's most prestigious award, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.,The players are the winners from each club, recognized for their play on the field and their commitment to "creating a positive impact beyond the game," the league...
Siena mourns death of lacrosse coach Liam Gleason
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason died Wednesday, days after he fell at his home and suffered a traumatic brain injury.,He turned 41 last Friday, two days before the accident at his house in Halfmoon, N.Y., a suburb of Albany.,"A sudden, senseless loss carries a kind of pain that defies unders...
Lionel Messi on '26 World Cup: 'I hope I can be there'
MLS and Argentina star Lionel Messi stopped short of confirming he will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in an interview Thursday with ESPN.,The 38-year-old Inter Miami forward said he wants to help Argentina defend its 2022 crown in North America next summer.,"I hope I can be there. I've said...
'Throttled' No. 11 Gonzaga, No. 18 Kentucky embrace marquee matchup
No. 11 Gonzaga and No. 18 Kentucky will continue a marquee non-conference series for the fourth straight season when they meet Friday night in Nashville, Tenn.,Both programs are looking to rebound from losses.,The Bulldogs (7-1) suffered the worst defeat of coach Mark Few's tenure (1999 to present),...
Jordan Love, Packers take aim at NFC North-leading Bears
The intense historic rivalry moves to another level on Sunday when the Green Bay Packers host the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears in a matchup with significant playoff implications.,Chicago (9-3), who are tied with the Los Angeles Rams for the best record in the NFC, have a half-game lead over the P...
Chiefs fighting for playoff lives against visiting Texans
Pressed to detail how 10 consecutive playoff berths, with three Super Bowl titles included in that stretch, could bolster the Kansas City Chiefs during these trying times, quarterback Patrick Mahomes was quick to acknowledge how these current circumstances are different.,The Chiefs (6-6) will host t...
Fresh off rare loss, Rams pursue proper response vs. Cards
After their run of domination to the top of the NFC ended last weekend in what seemed like an instant, the Los Angeles Rams will get a chance at redemption Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals at Glendale, Ariz.,The Rams took a six-game winning streak into last Sunday's road game against the Carolin...
Injury-riddled Bucs bid for season sweep of Saints
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won just one game since defeating the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 26.,The Buccaneers (7-5) are still in first place in the NFC South, however they can increase their half-game lead over the idle Carolina Panthers (7-6) when they host the Saints (2-10) on Sunday afternoon...
Scrappy Raiders hope to slow down streaking Broncos
Two classic AFC West rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos, couldn't be on more different trajectories as they prepare to face off for the second and final time this season at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. ,The Broncos (10-2) are right on the New England Patriots' tail for the No. 1 seed i...
Bengals' goal vs. Bills amid faint playoff hopes: 'Take care of business'
Joe Burrow has never been short on confidence.,So perhaps it's no surprise that the brash quarterback is looking at what he hopes is a smooth path ahead for the Cincinnati Bengals (4-8), as opposed to the rocky road they've traveled.,Burrow will look to keep the Bengals' faint postseason aspirations...
Vikings intend to keep it simple for J.J. McCarthy vs. Commanders
J.J. McCarthy is set to return to his starting role this week for the Minnesota Vikings.,His coach is trying to simplify things as much as possible for the struggling quarterback.,Minnesota (4-8) will find out whether its "less is more" approach can succeed when it squares off against the Washington...
Dolphins seek to extend win streak in matchup with Jets
The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets usually have eventful games even when both teams are not having great seasons. ,As the Dolphins travel to face the host Jets on Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J., they are looking to extend a three-game winning streak and keep their slim playoff hopes ali...
Steelers visit Ravens with first place in AFC North on line
The Pittsburgh Steelers were fast out of the gates before their success rate plummeted, while the Baltimore Ravens had a chilly start before heating up.,The two bitter rivals are in the same spot -- a 6-6 record, tied atop the AFC North -- entering Sunday's divisional showdown in Baltimore.,The Rave...
Jags turn up heat in South, lean into decade-long streak vs. Colts
First place in the AFC South is the imaginary trophy on the line Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts square off for one of their two meetings in the next 21 days. ,There is nothing invisible about the mounting pressure on Indianapolis (8-4) to regenerate positive momentum wit...