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Former Browns star ‘Dub’ Jones dies at 99
Former Cleveland Browns standout William "Dub" Jones, who once scored six touchdowns in a game in 1951, died on Saturday at the age of 99, the Browns announced.,An offensive star during the Browns dynasty of the 1940s and 50s, Jones rushed for 2,210 yards over a 10-year career, scoring 21 touchdowns...
Arizona State lineup in limbo ahead of opener vs. Idaho State
After his team suffered a blowout loss at Duke in an exhibition game last week, Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley said "all jobs are open" for his rotation entering Tuesday's season opener against Idaho State in Tempe, Ariz.,"I think (17-year-old freshman) Jayden Quaintance has kind of sealed a posit...
Washington set to open Danny Sprinkle era vs. UC Davis
The University of Washington men's basketball team has a new look this season.,The Huskies will officially debut the Big Ten Conference logo on their home court Tuesday night when they meet UC Davis in the regular-season debut for coach Danny Sprinkle.,Sprinkle, who came to Washington from Utah Stat...
BYU enters Kevin Young era, faces Central Arkansas first
BYU enters its second Big 12 season with a new head coach and increased expectations for success.,Kevin Young will debut at the helm for the Cougars when they host Central Arkansas on Tuesday in Provo, Utah.,Young was the associate head coach for the Phoenix Suns before being hired to fill a vacancy...
Texas Tech gets started against Bethune-Cookman
After falling to North Carolina State in the opening round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, Texas Tech will open the 2024-25 season against Bethune-Cookman on Tuesday armed with ample motivation.,The Red Raiders, ranked No. 22 under first-year coach Grant McCasland entering the NCAA Tournament last seas...
Cowboys star WR CeeDee Lamb injures right shoulder
Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has an injury to the AC joint in his right shoulder, the team said after the 27-21 road loss to the Atlanta Falcons. ESPN reported that Lamb will undergo an MRI on Monday.,Lamb, 25, played with the injury, which could be a sprain, after landing hard on h...
Timberwolves, Hornets share positive outlook despite challenges
The Minnesota Timberwolves will play their third game in four nights when they tip off against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Minnesota is coming off a 113-103 loss on the road against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. That followed a 119-116 home victory by the Timberwolves ...
Newness abounds in opener for K-State, New Orleans
The latest version of the newly revamped Kansas State basketball team will take the court for the first time this season when the Wildcats host New Orleans in the season opener for both clubs Tuesday in Manhattan, Kan.,The Wildcats have just three returning players from last year's squad. The rest o...
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott injures hamstring in loss to Falcons
Along with dropping their third game in a row on Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys lost quarterback Dak Prescott, who injured his right hamstring in a 27-21 road defeat to the Atlanta Falcons.,Prescott is slated to undergo an MRI exam on Monday.,With Dallas (3-5) down 27-13 near the end of the third quarte...
Spurs aim to extend Clippers' struggles in new arena
Unable to get settled into their new home, the Los Angeles Clippers will try to ramp up the inhospitable vibe when they face the San Antonio Spurs on Monday at Inglewood, Calif.,The Clippers opened a new $2 billion arena this season that even opposing players have praised. But maybe what the visitin...
Report: Brewers decline club option for RHP Devin Williams
The Milwaukee Brewers declined Devin Williams' $10.5 million club option for 2025 and instead gave the All-Star closer a $250,000 buyout, multiple sources reported Sunday.,Williams, who had signed a one-year, $7.25 million deal with Milwukee before the 2024 season, will remain with the team as he en...
Report: Paul George (knee) to make 76ers debut vs. Suns
Paul George is expected to make his season and team debut Monday night when his new club, the Philadelphia 76ers, visit the Phoenix Suns, ESPN reported Sunday.,George, 34, suffered a bone bruise in his left knee during the preseason and sat out the first five games of the regular season, along with ...
Knicks feeling their way entering clash with inconsistent Rockets
The acquisition of Karl-Anthony Towns during training camp allowed the New York Knicks to pair a second exceptional scorer with Jalen Brunson, whose emergence as a standout offensive performer last season thrust the Knicks into the upper echelon in the Eastern Conference.,And while the merger of the...
Carlos Coronel, Red Bulls eliminate defending champion Crew
Carlos Coronel made three consecutive penalty shootout saves and Daniel Edelman converted the winning goal in the bottom of the seventh frame when the New York Red Bulls stunned the Columbus Crew to sweep the best-of-three first-round series on Sunday in Harrison, N.J.,The score was tied 2-2 after r...
Suns quickly find their footing, while Sixers slide at season's start
The Phoenix Suns have started fast under new coach Mike Budenholzer.,The Suns have won their last four games and five of six overall entering Monday's home game against the Philadelphia 76ers.,The 76ers have dropped four of five to open the season while playing without stars Joel Embiid and Paul Geo...
Raptors to draw on motivation of a different sort against Nuggets
The Toronto Raptors rode the emotion of Vince Carter's No. 15 being retired to the rafters on Saturday night to beat Sacramento in overtime.,They can use last week's loss to Denver as motivation when they visit the Nuggets on Monday night.,Denver rallied to beat Toronto in overtime last week for its...
With or without Stephen Curry, Warriors proving dangerous with Wizards up next
The Golden State Warriors expect Stephen Curry back in the lineup when they take their road winning streak up against old pal Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards in the nation's capital on Monday night.,Curry injured his left ankle on Oct. 27 in a home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers and has mi...
Eagles WR A.J. Brown (knee) exits game vs. Jags
Philadelphia Eagles star receiver A.J. Brown returned to the locker room at the start of the second half in Sunday's game against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars., ,The Eagles, leading 16-0, were just about to begin their first drive of the half when Brown jogged off the field. The team said he is...
Rising Predators take aim at stumbling Kings
The Nashville Predators will try to continue their climb up the Central Division standings when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.,Since starting the season with five straight losses, the Predators have rebounded by earning at least a point in five of their last six games. Coach Andrew...
DeMar DeRozan leads high-powered Kings against Heat
DeMar DeRozan has added quite a bit to the Sacramento Kings, who are set to visit the Miami Heat on Monday night.,Both the Kings and Heat had to clear customs in order to arrive in Miami on Monday. The Kings played in Canada on Saturday, the same day the Heat beat the Washington Wizards in Mexico.,D...