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Broncos waive veteran WR Josh Reynolds
The Denver Broncos waived veteran wide receiver Josh Reynolds on Tuesday.,Reynolds hadn't played since Oct. 6, landing on injured reserve following Week 5. He had practiced over the past three weeks but was coming to the end of his 21-day practice window. ,In five games (one start) with Denver this ...
Surging Vanderbilt meets skidding Virginia Tech
In four years as coach at James Madison, Mark Byington never had an opportunity to take on in-state foe Virginia Tech.,But now in his first year at Vanderbilt, Byington gets that chance by way of the SEC/ACC Challenge, as the Commodores face the Hokies on Wednesday in Blacksburg, Va.,While Byington ...
Texas, NC State embark on important week, battle in Raleigh
It's a big week for Texas, but it's critical for North Carolina State for different reasons.,The teams meet Wednesday night in Raleigh, N.C., as part of the SEC/ACC Challenge.,Texas (6-1) has won six consecutive games since losing its opener to Ohio State. Four of the wins came at home and the other...
CFP rankings: Alabama in position for final playoff bid
The picture is getting a little clearer for the first edition of the 12-team College Football Playoff.,Tuesday's rankings reveal placed Alabama (9-3) at No. 11, ahead of No. 12 Miami (10-2) and No. 13 Ole Miss (9-3), and the Crimson Tide are in position to receive the final spot in the playoff field...
Jill Ellis leaves San Diego Wave for FIFA role
Jill Ellis is leaving her role as president of the NWSL's San Diego Wave to become FIFA's chief football officer, the sport's international federation announced Tuesday.,Ellis led the Wave during its first three seasons as an expansion franchise after coaching the U.S. women's national team to World...
Inconsistent squads collide when Lakers battle Heat
Wednesday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the host Miami Heat appears to be a marquee matchup, but the NBA standings suggest otherwise.,Both teams have struggled to sustain momentum in the season's early weeks, with the Lakers entering at 12-9 and the Heat coming in at 9-10. Each squad sit...
Predators aim to energize offense vs. surging Maple Leafs
The Nashville Predators have worked plenty of overtime lately but have yet to be rewarded. They will try to escape their rut when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night.,Nashville has lost three straight games 3-2 in overtime. Its latest sudden-death setback came on Saturday at Minnes...
Arkansas WR Andrew Armstrong declares for NFL draft, skipping bowl
Arkansas receiver Andrew Armstrong said Tuesday that he is entering the NFL Draft.,Later in the day, a school spokesman told reporters that Armstrong will skip the Razorbacks' bowl game. The destination isn't yet known.,Armstrong led the Southeastern Conference in both receptions (78) and receiving ...
UConn F Alex Karaban (head) won't play vs. Baylor
UConn coach Dan Hurley told reporters Tuesday that star forward Alex Karaban is out for Wednesday's top-25 matchup against visiting Baylor.,Karaban was transported to a hospital in Hawaii last Wednesday after sustaining a head injury during an 85-67 loss to Dayton on the final day of the Maui Invita...
Titans S Julius Wood suspended 6 games for PEDs
The NFL suspended Tennessee Titans safety Julius Wood six games on Tuesday for violating the policy on performing-enhancing substances.,There are five games remaining this season for the Titans (3-9), so Wood's suspension will bleed into Week 1 of 2025.,Wood, 23, went undrafted this spring and signe...
49ers claim RB Israel Abanikanda off waivers from Jets
The San Francisco 49ers claimed running back Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the New York Jets on Tuesday, one day after placing running backs Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason on injured reserve.,The Jets released Abanikanda on Monday after adding Kene Nwangwu to the active roster. Nwagwu had...
After 10 straight wins, Lions face Packers with much to accomplish
The Detroit Lions have equaled the franchise record for most consecutive victories and stand alone atop the NFC standings.,They still have plenty of obstacles to clear to remain at that perch. Even the NFC North remains up for grabs and they'll try to create a little more separation when they host t...
No. 12 Oregon flying high ahead of first Big Ten tilt vs. USC
Looking to build on its best start in 11 years, No. 12 Oregon begins its Big Ten Conference tenure on Wednesday in Los Angeles when it visits fellow league newcomer Southern California.,The Ducks (8-0) extended their hottest opening stretch since the 2013-14 season with a dramatic, 83-81 win over th...
Carli Lloyd headlines 2025 National Soccer Hall of Fame class
Former United States women's star Carli Lloyd, a two-time FIFA Player of the Year, is part of the five-member 2025 National Soccer Hall of Fame class, the entity announced Tuesday.,Lloyd played on two Women's World Cup championship teams (2015, 2019) with the United States women's national team and ...
Louisville G Koren Johnson (shoulder) out for season
Louisville guard Koren Johnson announced Tuesday that he will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.,"Card Nation! I have decided to redshirt this year and get shoulder surgery to make sure I'm in the best shape possible for next year and my future! I appreciate all the love and support...
Lacking 'magic wand,' Seton Hall takes on NJIT
Seton Hall has done a fine job this season defensively but has struggled on offense.,The Pirates are still reeling from their latest loss as they prepare to take on another in-state foe when NJIT makes the crosstown bus trip for Wednesday night's game in Newark, N.J.,Seton Hall (4-4) fell 63-51 to p...
Michigan State, Minnesota enter league opener with different resumes
Michigan State and Minnesota enter their Big Ten opener Wednesday night in Minneapolis with different feelings about their non-conference results this season.,Michigan State comes in after a solid 2-1 performance at the Maui Invitational last week. The Spartans ended their appearance with a 94-91 ov...
Three-time world champ Israel Vazquez dies at 46
Three-time boxing world champion Israel Vazquez of Mexico died at 46 after a battle with cancer.,WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman announced the fighter's passing on Tuesday.,"Israel is finally resting in peace. May God provide his family with strength we extend all the support to his wife Laura, his ...
Four-time All-Star Paul Millsap officially retires
Four-time All-Star forward Paul Millsap has officially retired, he told ESPN on Tuesday.,Millsap earned all his All-Star appearances with the Atlanta Hawks (2013-17) and also was a stalwart for the Utah Jazz (2006-13) during his 16-year career.,Millsap, 39, averaged 13.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.2...
Return on hold for Lakers F Jarred Vanderbilt
Jarred Vanderbilt's return to the Los Angeles Lakers will take longer than expected.,The Lakers said in a statement Tuesday that a setback in his recovery from offseason surgery has left the forward with fluid in his left knee, and that he isn't expected to play until 2025. The team originally hoped...