ew Page 1399 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip) doubtful to play against Jets
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New York Jets and considered highly unlikely to play.,This will be the second straight start Tagovailoa will miss. Tyler Huntley is slated to start the contest.,"We'll approach it like Snoop's starting," Do...
Surging No. 2 Auburn faces SEC challenge vs. Missouri
No. 2 Auburn powered through its daunting nonconference gauntlet while earning victories over four nationally ranked teams: Houston, Iowa State, North Carolina and Purdue.,The Tigers (12-1) are aiming to make another deep NCAA Tournament run.,But first they must endure the Southeastern Conference wa...
Dodgers sign OF Teoscar Hernandez, IF Hyeseong Kim
Teoscar Hernandez is officially returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers after a triumphant first season, as the All-Star outfielder and the World Series champions agreed on a three-year, $66 million contract, the team announced Friday.,The deal includes a club option of $15 million for the 2028 season ...
Arizona aims to extend winning streak vs. No. 16 Cincinnati
Arizona is hoping the beginning of Big 12 Conference play will jump-start its season as it heads to No. 16 Cincinnati on Saturday. ,So far, the Wildcats (7-5, 1-0 ) are off to a good start as they topped TCU 90-81 at home on Monday to extend their winning streak to three games. ,Meanwhile, the Bearc...
High-octane SMU to test mettle vs. No. 4 Duke
The Atlantic Coast Conference's top offensive and defensive teams square off on Saturday afternoon as SMU hosts No. 4 Duke in Dallas.,The Mustangs (11-2, 2-0 ACC) are leading the league in offense with 87.2 points per game. Conversely, the Blue Devils (11-2, 3-0) are the top defensive team by holdin...
Dodgers sign OF Teoscar Hernandez; reportedly sign IF Hyeseong Kim
Teoscar Hernandez is officially returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers after a triumphant first season, as the All-Star outfielder and the World Series champions agreed on a three-year, $66 million contract, the team announced Friday.,The deal includes a club option of $15 million for the 2028 season ...
Dirk Koetter gives up Boise State OC duties; Nate Potter promoted
Well-respected Boise State offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter stepped down as offensive coordinator and will transfer into a senior analyst role, the school announced Friday.,Nate Potter, who was the co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach the past two seasons, was promoted to offensive coordi...
St. John's looks to get back on track vs. Butler
St. John's is amongst the highest scoring teams in the Big East so far but was deflated by its inability to make shots in its last outing.,After its worst display on offense this season, the Red Storm attempt to get back on track Saturday afternoon when they host Butler in Queens, N.Y.,The Red Storm...
Reeling Miami aims to halt skid in clash vs. Virginia Tech
Miami will aim to secure its first win under interim coach Bill Courtney when it visits Virginia Tech on Saturday afternoon in Blacksburg, Va.,The Hurricanes (4-9, 0-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) likely still are reeling from the sudden departure of coach Jim Larranaga, who stepped down on Dec. 26 af...
Anthony Richardson out; Joe Flacco to start as Colts QB
Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to ongoing severe back pain, Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday.,"Just didn't make enough progress this week with the back," Steichen said of Richardson, who didn't...
No. 17 Mississippi State aims to subdue South Carolina
Mississippi State won 12 of 13 games in its nonconference schedule and is more than ready to dive into the rigors of its Southeastern Conference docket after getting a fairly high grade from coach Chris Jans.,The 17th-ranked Bulldogs take a six-game winning streak into their conference opener agains...
Report: Chiefs opening window for CB Jaylen Watson
The Kansas City Chiefs are opening the 21-day practice window for starting cornerback Jaylen Watson, ESPN reported Friday.,Watson, 26, has been on injured reserve since Oct. 22 with a broken ankle that required surgery. He sustained the injury in Kansas City's Week 7 win at San Francisco.,The Chiefs...
Report: Alabama co-DC Colin Hitschler won't return
Alabama is parting ways with co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Colin Hitschler, ESPN and other media outlets reported Friday.,Hitschler, 38, had one year left on his initial two-year contract. He worked primarily with the safeties and shared DC duties with linebackers coach Kane Wom...
No. 25 Baylor braces for battle vs. No. 3 Iowa State
Baylor coach Scott Drew felt a sense of familiarity as he scouted Iowa State.,The Cyclones had depth, Drew easily could see. They had skill and toughness, too.,"I think they're similar to us -- a lot of players in double figures, a lot of guys capable of scoring 20," Drew said. "Really good teams ha...
Rangers ride rare momentum into clash with Capitals
The New York Rangers started the new calendar year with a much-needed win. Now they'll look to keep it going when they visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon.,The Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak Thursday with a 2-1 victory against the Boston Bruins, a tilt in which they held a...
Report: PGA Tour discussing bracket-style championship
Just call it August Madness.,The Athletic reported Friday that the PGA Tour is in "advanced discussions" that could lead to the season-ending Tour Championship being played bracket-style, like the NCAA Tournament. Per the report, the Tour Championship -- the final event of the three-tournament FedEx...
Mike Vrabel interviews for Jets' vacancy
The New York Jets interviewed former NFL Coach of the Year Mike Vrabel for their head coaching vacancy on Friday, the team announced.,Vrabel, 49, compiled a 54-45 record in six seasons with the Tennessee Titans from 2018-23 before spending this past season as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns.,T...
UFL releases '25 schedule featuring Friday night slate
The United Football League will kick off its 2025 season on March 28, marking the debut of Friday night action for the league.,That game will feature the St. Louis Battlehawks against the Houston Roughnecks in the first of 10 Friday games as part of FOX UFL Friday on FOX Sports.,In all, the UFL's ei...
No. 15 UCLA brings stingy defense into road test vs. Nebraska
Fresh off a signature victory that vexed some old demons, No. 15 UCLA dives into the heart of Big Ten Conference play when it faces Nebraska on Saturday afternoon at Lincoln, Neb., ,UCLA (11-2, 2-0 Big Ten) flashed its signature grind-it-out defense to earn a 65-62 neutral-court victory over Gonzaga...
Agent: Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke played season with torn ACL
Quarterback Kurtis Rourke is scheduled to undergo surgery next week to fix a torn right ACL -- an injury he played through as he led Indiana to the College Football Playoff, agent Casey Muir told ESPN on Friday.,He missed just one game in 2024 -- due a thumb injury -- and led Indiana to a school-rec...