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TCU, Duke crack top 10 in women's hoops poll
Duke and TCU made major jumps into the top 10 in the Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll released Monday.,The Blue Devils (8-1) climbed five places to No. 8 after knocking off Kansas State and Oklahoma to win the Ball Dawgs Classic. The Horned Frogs (8-0) soared nine spots after ...
Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for hit; suspension likely
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair apologized Monday for his brutal hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence amid reports that a suspension is likely coming from the NFL.,Al-Shaair was ejected from Sunday's win over the Jaguars after he delivered a blow to the head and neck of ...
LPGA commish Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down
LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan will step down on Jan. 9, ending a tenure of unprecedented growth for professional women's golf.,Under her leadership since 2021, the LPGA's prize fund increased by more than 90 percent and athlete earnings soared to record highs. Average earnings for the top ...
Reports: FSU set to hire DC Tony White from Nebraska
Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White is set to join Florida State in the same capacity, ESPN and Rivals reported Monday.,Cornhuskers defensive line coach Terrance Knighton will join White at FSU, according to the Rivals report.,White, who spent the past two seasons at Nebraska, will replace Ada...
Report: Sergio Perez leaving Red Bull after this season
Veteran driver Sergio Perez is leaving Red Bull Racing after this season, ESPN reported Monday.,Perez, 34, sits in eighth place in the Formula 1 drivers standings with one race remaining.,The 2024 F1 calendar concludes on Sunday with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.,Perez has zero wins this season and all ...
Aaron Rodgers still starting for Jets: 'He's our quarterback'
Aaron Rodgers remains the starting signal-caller for the New York Jets, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Monday.,"He's our quarterback," Ulbrich confirmed to reporters on Rodgers' 41st birthday.,"We have great belief in Aaron. We think he gives us the best opportunity to win.",The Jets fell to 3-9 on...
Reports: Cubs sign LHP Matthew Boyd to 2-year, $29M deal
The Chicago Cubs are signing free agent left-hander Matthew Boyd to a two-year, $29 million contract, multiple outlets reported Monday.,ESPN reported that the 33-year-old veteran, who has never pitched in the National League, can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses. The agreement is...
Reports: Saints fear season over for Taysom Hill (knee)
The New Orleans Saints fear versatile tight end Taysom Hill's season is over with a knee injury sustained during Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams, per multiple reports Monday.,The team is awaiting MRI results Monday to confirm the initial diagnosis. ,Hill was carted off the field with 4:36 rema...
Reports: OC Chad Scott to coach WVU bowl game
West Virginia offensive coordinator Chad Scott will be the interim coach for the Mountaineers' bowl game, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The school parted ways with head coach Neal Brown on Sunday, one day after a lopsided 52-15 loss to Texas Tech.,West Virginia finished the regular season with a...
Louisville F Kasean Pryor (torn ACL) out for season
Louisville forward Kasean Pryor will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL, the school confirmed Monday.,The fifth-year senior sustained the injury during Friday's 69-64 loss to Oklahoma in the championship game of the Battle 4 Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas.,The university's statement said the 6...
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) potentially out for season
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey's season is in jeopardy after he sustained what is believed to be a posterior cruciate ligament injury in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. ,"I think potentially (it's season-ending)," 49ers head coach Kyle Shanah...
Tired Lakers may be shorthanded vs. rested Timberwolves
The Los Angeles Lakers will go for their second victory in as many nights when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday in Minneapolis.,Los Angeles is coming off a 105-104 win against the Utah Jazz on Sunday night in Salt Lake City. The Lakers did not have much time to celebrate before trav...
Celtics, Heat look to get back to winning ways
The Boston Celtics will try to avoid back-to-back losses when they take on the visiting Miami Heat on Monday.,Cleveland beat a short-handed Boston team 115-111 at home Sunday night. The Celtics played without starters Jaylen Brown (illness) and Derrick White (foot). Brown is averaging 24.7 points pe...
Dejounte Murray returns to Atlanta as Pelicans face Hawks
Dejounte Murray makes his return to Atlanta on Monday when the New Orleans Pelicans play the Hawks, who have won three straight games for the first time this season.,While Atlanta defeated Charlotte 107-104 on Saturday, New Orleans dropped its eighth straight decision with a 118-85 setback to the Ne...
Maple Leafs open 3-game home stretch vs. Blackhawks
After the successful return of Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs look forward to playing three consecutive home games starting Monday night against the Chicago Blackhawks.,Matthews had two assists Saturday night in a 5-3 road win over the Tampa Bay Lightning after he been sidelined nearly fou...
Reports: RHP Frankie Montas agrees to 2-year, $34M deal with Mets
Right-hander Frankie Montas has agreed to a two-year, $34 million deal with the New York Mets, multiple media outlets reported Sunday night. ,Coming off a National League Championship Series appearance, New York is trying to fill in its starting rotation after watching Sean Manaea, Luis Severino and...
Utah looking for second straight win as it hosts Stars
The Utah Hockey Club will be aiming to win two straight for the first time since winning the first three games of the season when it hosts the Dallas Stars on Monday evening.,Utah is coming off its best performance of its inaugural season, pounding the Vegas Golden Knights 6-0 on Saturday in Las Veg...
Bulls, Nets look to stop skids when they meet in Chicago
The Nets and Bulls are each looking to prevent a third straight loss as they meet for the second time this season Monday in Chicago.,Brooklyn took a 120-112 victory in the Nov. 1 meeting, led by 32 points and four assists from Cam Thomas. Nikola Vucevic had a double-double for the Bulls that night, ...
49ers star RB Christian McCaffrey leaves game with knee injury
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey departed Sunday night's snow game against the Buffalo Bills early in the second quarter due to a knee injury.,The 49ers originally listed McCaffrey as questionable to return shortly after he left the playing surface for further examination. H...
Galaxy M Riqui Puig (ACL) to miss MLS Cup final
The LA Galaxy will go for their record sixth MLS Cup title next weekend without midfielder Riqui Puig, who tore his left ACL during the team's 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference final on Saturday.,The Galaxy confirmed the injury Sunday. A date for surgery has not been determ...