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Raiders (2-11) hand QB1 to Desmond Ridder with Falcons up next
Another week, another loss and a new starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders. ,Desmond Ridder becomes the QB1 for the Raiders (2-11) in Week 15 as Las Vegas prepares to host his former team, the Atlanta Falcons (6-7), next Monday night.,Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said Monday an officia...
Saints QB Derek Carr (hand, concussion) week to week
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr suffered an injury to his left hand and has also entered concussion protocol, according to interim coach Darren Rizzi.,Rizzi's Monday news conference came shortly after NFL Network reported that Carr broke his left hand in Sunday's win over the New York Gian...
Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks set for another ACL surgery
Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks will see his season end after just three games and nine total carries after he tore the ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.,On a first-quarter run, Brooks planted his right foot in an attempt to cut to the...
Tennessee takes new No. 1 ranking into matchup with Miami
With five nonconference games still remaining on his team's schedule, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has the newest No. 1-ranked team in the country primed for the rigors of Southeastern Conference competition. ,The Volunteers (8-0) return to action Tuesday night when they take their top ranking to New...
Reports: Phillies signing RHP Jordan Romano
The Philadelphia Phillies and two-time All-Star Jordan Romano are in agreement on a one-year deal worth $7.75 million, ESPN and The Athletic reported Monday. ,The 31-year-old right-hander was non-tendered by Toronto earlier this offseason. The Phillies bolster their bullpen after Jeff Hoffman and Ca...
Giants intend to stay with QB Drew Lock if healthy
On an eight-game losing streak, New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Monday he intends to have quarterback Drew Lock start again Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens if he is healthy.,Lock, 28, was 21-of-49 passing for 227 yards and an interception in Sunday's 14-11 home loss to the New Orlea...
Tennessee No. 1 while Kansas tumbles in Top 25 shakeup
Tennessee is No. 1 in the Top 25 for the first time in six seasons while Iowa State reached its highest ranking since the 1950s after a tumultuous week in the AP poll.,Kansas, which had been No. 1 since the preseason poll, dropped nine spots to No. 10 after suffering consecutive losses to Creighton ...
Bucs S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) to miss several games
Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. sustained a sprained knee Sunday that will sideline him for multiple games, head coach Todd Bowles said Monday. ,Winfield was injured in the second quarter of Sunday's 28-13 win over the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. He exited the game two plays...
Angel City FC part ways with head coach Becki Tweed
Angel City FC parted ways with head coach Becki Tweed, the team announced Monday.,The team named Eleri Earnshaw to act as interim head coach, and the team will immediately begin the search for a new head coach.,Tweed was named head coach ahead of the 2024 season after being elevated to interim head ...
Tulane extends contract of head coach Jon Sumrall
Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall has reached an agreement with the school on a contract extension after leading the Green Wave to the conference championship game in his first season.,Sumrall had been linked to multiple Power 4 coaching openings but informed Tulane on Sunday night of his decision to st...
Japanese RHP Roki Sasaki officially posted; 45-day window opens
The bidding for Japanese star Roki Sasaki is about to begin, as the hard-throwing right-hander was officially posted to Major League Baseball teams and will be available to sign as a free agent starting Tuesday.,Having been posted by his Japanese team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, Sasaki will have 45 da...
Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards fined $25K for profanity
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star guard Anthony Edwards was fined $25,000 by the league on Monday for using profane language during a media interview.,The incident occurred during the postgame media availability after the Timberwolves' 107-90 win over Golden State on Friday night. He scored 30 points ...
Report: Talks between Bill Belichick, UNC continue
Six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick is continuing to explore the head coaching opportunity at North Carolina, ESPN reported Monday, with a resolution expected by the end of this week.,Multiple outlets previously reported that Belichick interviewed with the Tar Heels last week in New York, an...
Report: Georgia QB Carson Beck suffered UCL injury
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck sustained an injury to his ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow during the SEC championship game, On3 reported Monday.,Beck is getting second opinions and there is no timetable for his return, according to the report.,Beck was injured on the final play of t...
Liberty G Sabrina Ionescu underwent thumb surgery
Three-time All-Star guard Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty underwent thumb surgery to repair a torn thumb ligament in her shooting hand.,Ionescu posted the news to Instagram on Friday, which was also her 27th birthday.,Ionescu is expected to resume on-court activity in four weeks, ESPN report...
Kirk Herbstreit’s son commits to Michigan
Chase Herbstreit, a three-star quarterback and son of ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit, committed to Michigan over the weekend. ,The elder Herbstreit starred at rival Ohio State (1989-93). ,Chase Herbstreit is ranked as the 148th-best QB in the Class of 2025, according to 247Sports. He's the second quar...
Report: Cal to hire ex-Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin as OC
Former Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin is set to accept the offensive coordinator position at Cal, ESPN reported Monday.,Harsin has been out of coaching altogether since October 2022, when he was fired by Auburn after eight games and a 3-5 mark. Harsin, also the former head coach at Arkansas State (2...
Rangers looking to tighten up defensively vs. Blackhawks
The New York Rangers were about halfway to picking up a second straight win until their defense significantly collapsed on Sunday.,Still trying to get on a roll, the Rangers get a chance at bouncing back from one of their worst defensive showings this season when they host the NHL-worst Chicago Blac...
Reports: OF Michael Conforto reaches deal with Dodgers
Outfielder Michael Conforto agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers, multiple media outlets reported Sunday night. ,Conforto is joining the reigning World Series champions on a one-year deal worth $17 million, per ESPN and The Athletic. ,In 130 games with the San Francisco Giants this past seas...
Bowl schedule finalized: 47 games set for coming weeks
All eyes will be on the College Football Playoff in the coming weeks, but when the selection committee finalized the playoff bracket Sunday, it allowed the rest of the bowls to slot teams into their games as well. ,That process is now complete, with a full slate of compelling games for fans to sink ...