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Idaho names Thomas Ford new head coach
Idaho named former assistant Thomas Ford its new head coach on Wednesday, days after the post came open. ,Ford replaces Jason Eck, who left to become the new head coach at New Mexico on Saturday. Ford was on Eck's staff in 2022 and 2023 before leaving to coach at Oregon State this past season. ,"It ...

Struggling Wizards, Hornets seek rare win
Two teams that have combined for two wins in their past 31 games will clash when the Charlotte Hornets visit the Washington Wizards Thursday night.,The Hornets have lost 10 of their past 11 games. On the plus side, they got back star LaMelo Ball for Monday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers after he m...

Thunder get back to work against Magic after NBA Cup disappointment
With their NBA Cup run behind them, the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder head from Las Vegas to Orlando to meet the Magic on Thursday.,The Thunder advanced to Tuesday's NBA Cup Final, where they fell to the Milwaukee Bucks 97-81. Stifled throughout the game on the offensive end, Oklahoma City suffered...

Falcons prepare Michael Penix Jr., praise 'pro' Kirk Cousins for accepting QB2 role
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris came to the conclusion rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. gives Atlanta the best chance to beat the New York Giants on Sunday, a victory likely required to remain in the NFC playoff picture. ,"I don't think anything is ever permanent in the National Football League...

Hawks G Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) done for season
Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, the team announced Wednesday.,The surgery to address "right shoulder instability" is scheduled for Jan. 7.,In October, the team announced Bufkin had partially dislocated his right shoulder for the second time. ...

White Sox signing RHP Bryse Wilson to 1-year deal
The Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a one-year deal worth $1.05 million with free agent right-hander Bryse Wilson.,Wilson, 26, went 5-4 with a 4.04 ERA in 34 games (nine starts) with the Milwaukee Brewers this past season.,Wilson is 20-21 with a 4.61 ERA in 143 career games (52 starts) and fou...

Titans to start QB Mason Rudolph over Will Levis this week
The Tennessee Titans named Mason Rudolph their starting quarterback Wednesday for this week's game in favor of scuffling second-year signal caller Will Levis. ,Titans coach Brian Callahan said his decision does not extend beyond this week's game at Indianapolis. ,"We'll take it week-to-week. I won't...

Angels acquire C Chuckie Robinson from White Sox
The Los Angeles Angels acquired catcher Chuckie Robinson from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations on Wednesday.,To make room for Robinson on their 40-man roster, the Angels designated right-hander Davis Daniel for assignment.,Robinson, who turned 30 on Saturday, batted just .12...

Raiders place DE Maxx Crosby, RB McCormick on IR
The Las Vegas Raiders placed three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby and rookie running back Sincere McCormick on injured reserve Wednesday.,The move was expected for Crosby, who underwent ankle surgery this week and could be looking at a second operation, according to a recent report.,McCormi...

One team to snap losing streak when Nets visit Raptors
One losing streak must end when the Brooklyn Nets visit the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.,The Nets have lost three in a row and six of seven. The Raptors have dropped five straight.,The Nets lost at home 130-101 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday in their first game since trading Dennis Schro...

FC Dallas sign Brazilian M Ramiro to two-year deal
FC Dallas signed Brazilian midfielder Ramiro Benetti to a two-year contract on Wednesday.,The deal includes a club option for 2027 for the 31-year-old Ramiro, who will occupy an international roster slot.,He spent the past two seasons with Brazilian Serie A side Cruzeiro Esporte Club, tallying three...

Dolphins WR Grant DuBose to return home after hospital stay
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose is expected to return home Wednesday after spending three days in a Houston hospital, head coach Mike McDaniel said.,DuBose was hospitalized after taking a blow to the head from safety Calen Bullock of the Texans with 9:34 left in the third quarter of Sunday...

Celtics, Bulls ready for back-to-back set
The Chicago Bulls could be without shooting guard Josh Giddey when they attempt to extend a two-game winning streak on Thursday with a road game against the Boston Celtics.,Giddey was on pace to record his second triple-double in a Bulls uniform when he left Monday night's 122-121 victory over the T...

Improving Pistons host Jazz, look for back-to-back wins
The Detroit Pistons have shown significant improvement after enduring the worst season in franchise history. Still. they have difficulty stringing two wins together.,They will look to do that for the fourth time this season on Thursday when they host the Utah Jazz.,Detroit is coming off an entertain...

Sergio Perez departs Red Bull; Liam Lawson set to take seat
Sergio Perez and Red Bull Racing reached an agreement to part ways, marking an end to a tumultuous period for the Mexican driver and the F1 team.,The move comes after Red Bull finished third in the 2024 constructors' championship as Perez struggled in his worst campaign since joining the team.,Red B...

Iowa to retire Caitlin Clark's No. 22 on Feb. 2
Iowa announced Wednesday it will retire women's basketball star Caitlin Clark's No. 22 jersey -- appropriately enough on Feb. 2.,The Hawkeyes will face Southern California that day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City and Clark will be in attendance.,Clark, 22, set the all-time NCAA Division I scori...

Transfer QB Kaidon Salter commits to Colorado
Liberty transfer quarterback Kaidon Salter committed to Colorado on Wednesday, multiple outlets reported.,With one season of eligibility remaining, Salter will replace outgoing Buffaloes QB Shedeur Sanders, son of head coach Deion Sanders.,Salter guided Liberty to an 8-3 record and a berth to the Ba...

Revolution sign former Quakes captain Jackson Yueill
The New England Revolution announced the signing of free agent midfielder Jackson Yueill on Wednesday.,The 27-year-old veteran agreed to a three-year contract through 2027 with club options for 2028 and 2029.,A longtime captain for San Jose, Yueill tallied 13 goals and 19 assists in 210 matches (193...

Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence, Evan Engram undergo surgeries
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and tight end Evan Engram each had shoulder surgery this week and are expected to be ready for offseason activities in the spring. ,"Everything was positive in both players cases, and just now looking forward to recovery time," Jaguars head coach Doug...

Falcons place K Younghoe Koo on IR, sign K Riley Patterson
The Atlanta Falcons placed Younghoe Koo on injured reserve Wednesday and signed fellow kicker Riley Patterson to the active roster off the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.,Falcons coach Raheem Morris acknowledged that Koo aggravated an undisclosed injury while misfiring on a 42-yard field goal atte...