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Kings look to turn up intensity in matinee vs. Rangers
While a pronounced hot streak has vaulted the Los Angeles Kings to near the top of a crowded Pacific Division, the New York Rangers are still trying to emerge from a lengthy slump.,The Rangers will look to work out the kinks on Saturday afternoon when the teams meet in New York.,The Kings posted a 2...
Blackhawks look to turn fortunes around in encounter vs. Devils
The Chicago Blackhawks played one of their most discouraging third periods of the season on Thursday night. Then again, they also played one of their most encouraging third periods of the season.,The struggling Blackhawks will look to build on the positives Saturday afternoon when they conclude a th...
Reports: Cubs acquire star OF Kyle Tucker from Astros
The Chicago Cubs are acquiring star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, according to multiple reports Friday.,In return, the Astros will send a package that includes infielder Isaac Paredes, with right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski and third-base prospect Cam Smith also in th...
49ers parting with LB who refused to play Thursday
San Francisco 49ers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell is done with the team after refusing to enter the game on Thursday night. ,Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the split was necessary based on Campbell's actions. A starter in 12 of the first 13 games, Campbell went to the bench with the return of previou...
Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones, backup staying with Hokies
Starting quarterback Kyron Drones and backup William "Pop" Watson III will return to West Virginia next season, the school announced Friday.,Both had been believed to have strong value had they chosen to enter the transfer portal.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Drones Strik...
Ex-champ Stan Wawrinka gets Australian Open wild card
Former Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka has received a wild-card entry into the tournament.,Wawrinka, from Switzerland, is set to make his 19th appearance in Melbourne, where he won his first major title in 2014 by defeating then-World. No 1 Rafael Nadal in the final. He is 43-17 in the tourna...
No. 22 Cincinnati hosts rival Xavier in crosstown clash
One of the nation's most intense rivalries renews Saturday afternoon as No. 22 Cincinnati welcomes its crosstown rival Xavier.,The Musketeers (8-2) enter the game after posting their biggest margin of victory in school victory, a 61-point home blowout of Morgan State, 119-58, on Tuesday.,The Bearcat...
R&A's new gender policy aligns with USGA, LPGA
The R&A is joining other major golf organizations in enacting what it calls a "fair competition policy" regarding transgender athletes.,Last week, the LPGA and USGA announced eligibility requirements for transgender women, and the R&A followed suit Thursday. Next year, the organization said in a sta...
Bills CB Rasul Douglas ruled out vs. Lions
The Buffalo Bills' secondary could be taking quite a hit prior to the team's game against the host Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon.,Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that starting cornerback Rasul Douglas has been ruled out for the game against the Lions (12-1). Douglas, 29, did not part...
Chiefs open window for WR Hollywood Brown, K Harrison Butker
The Kansas City Chiefs opened the 21-day practice windows Friday for wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown and kicker Harrison Butker.,Brown, 27, has been on injured reserve since Sept. 13 with a sternoclavicular joint injury sustained in the preseason.,He signed a one-year, $7 million contract w...
DePaul looks to put brakes on slide in clash vs. Wichita State
DePaul's strong start to the season has taken a slight downturn now that the schedule is getting tougher.,Things won't get any easier for the Blue Demons (7-2) on Saturday afternoon when they host Wichita State (8-1) in Chicago.,Under first-year coach Chris Holtmann and with an entirely new roster f...
Report: Yankees acquiring Brewers closer Devin Williams
The New York Yankees are acquiring closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for southpaw Nestor Cortes and a prospect, multiple outlets reported Friday.,Williams, 30, is a two-time All-Star (2022, 2023) and former National League Rookie of the Year with 68 saves and a 1.83 ERA in...
Penn State looks to bounce back vs. 0-11 Coppin State
Following a disappointing performance, Penn State will look to regroup Saturday when it hosts winless Coppin State in University Park, Pa.,The Nittany Lions (8-2) were flying high after last week's 81-70 win over then-No. 8 Purdue. However, the momentum did not translate into Tuesday's clash with Ru...
Missouri riding major momentum into date with Long Island
After sliding to an 8-24 finish a year ago, Missouri is enjoying a bounce-back season to this point.,The Tigers (8-1) gained momentum by upsetting then-No. 1 Kansas 76-67 on Sunday and will try to build on that Saturday when Long Island (4-8) visits Columbia, Mo.,Tamar Bates, who leads Missouri with...
Team Vitality reveals LEC, LFL rosters for 2025
Team Vitality revealed the rosters for the French organization's League of Legends teams in the LEC and LFL for 2025 on Friday.,The LEC team will field a lineup featuring two newcomers in Turkish toplaner Kaan "Naak Nako" Okan and Polish midlaner Mateusz "Czajek" Czajka from Vitality's LFL academy t...
Texans S Jalen Pitre (chest) out for season
The Houston Texans placed safety Jalen Pitre on injured reserve Friday with a chest injury, officially ending his season.,Pitre, 25, will undergo surgery to repair a partially torn pectoral muscle, an injury sustained in a loss to the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 24.,He registered 65 tackles, eight pass...
Spirit re-sign GK Kaylie Collins for 2025 season
The Washington Spirit re-signed goalkeeper Kaylie Collins for the 2025 NWSL season on Friday.,Collins, 26, joined the Spirit as a training player in June and signed on as a national team replacement in July.,"Kaylie was a great addition to the 2024 team and made a positive impact on her teammates on...
At 40, Lindsey Vonn returns to World Cup racing
Lindsey Vonn will continue her comeback on the slopes next weekend in her first World Cup ski race in almost six years.,She announced on social media Friday that she plans to race in two super-G events in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Dec. 21 and 22.,"I hear St. Moritz is pretty nice this time of year...
Revs acquire D Brayan Ceballos from Fortaleza
The New England Revolution acquired defender Brayan Ceballos in a transfer from Brazil's Fortaleza on Friday.,The 23-year-old Colombian center back arrives on a three-year deal through 2027 with a club option for 2028.,Since making his professional debut at 16, Ceballos has appeared in 110 matches o...
Reports: Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown nearing return
The Kansas City Chiefs are opening the practice window for wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown on Friday, multiple outlets reported.,Brown, 27, reportedly received medical clearance to return to practice on Thursday. He has been on injured reserve since Sept. 13 with a sternoclavicular joint in...