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CB Darius Slay out, WR DeVonta Smith questionable for Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay has been ruled out for Sunday's visit to Baltimore, and wide receiver DeVonta Smith is listed as questionable.,Slay did not practice this week while in the NFL's concussion protocol after leaving the Eagles' 37-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday wit...

Georgetown, Albany face off for first-ever meeting
As Georgetown prepares for a tough December, which includes four straight exams against power conference teams, the Hoyas continue to tune up with mid-major quizzes.,Saturday in Washington, D.C., Georgetown (5-1) will take on Albany (5-2) in the first-ever meeting of the teams.,After three straight ...

Sensational freshman Dylan Harper, Rutgers take on No. 20 Texas A&M
The inaugural Players Era Festival has been chock full of standout performances, but no participant is flying quite as high as Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper.,Harper put up 36 points, six rebounds and six assists in Rutgers' 85-84 opening win over Notre Dame, in which he delivered the go-ahead free t...

Colorado adds DE London Merritt among 4 high-profile recruits
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders and his program scored a huge recruiting haul as Thanksgiving came to a close with four elite prospects in the Class of 2025 verbally committing to the Buffaloes.,In live appearances Thursday night on the "Nightcap" streaming talk show hosted by former NFL playe...

No. 10 Marquette chasing 8-0 start, hosts Western Carolina
After a brief holiday break, No. 10 Marquette looks to continue its sizzling start Saturday against Western Carolina in Milwaukee.,The Golden Eagles (7-0) are off to their best start since opening 10-0 in 2011-12. They handled Stonehill 94-59 on Wednesday night.,David Joplin led the way with 27 poin...

Coroner confirms death of Alabama A&M player
A coroner has officially confirmed the death of Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr., four weeks after he sustained a head injury in a game.,The Jefferson County Coroner's Office pronounced Burnett, 20, dead on Wednesday. His passing was prematurely announced earlier in the week while Burnett ...

Miami looks to halt slide in home clash vs. Charleston Southern
The Miami Hurricanes need a win in the worst way.,The Hurricanes (3-3) were embarrassed last week when they lost three games in four days at the Charleston Classic in South Carolina.,On Saturday afternoon, the Hurricanes will look for a bounce-back game against visiting Charleston Southern (1-7).,Th...

Georgia Tech closes out long homestand with Central Arkansas
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wrap up their season-opening seven-game homestand when they host the Central Arkansas Bears on Saturday in Atlanta.,Georgia Tech (3-3) hasn't had to leave McCamish Pavilion yet this year, but Saturday will mark its final game in its friendly confines until a Dec. 18 m...

Rested Seton Hall takes aim at Garden State foe Monmouth
Following a disastrous start to the season, Seton Hall found its footing with two wins at the Charleston Classic.,The Pirates have had a week off to chart their next steps before Monmouth pays a visit Saturday to Newark, N.J.,Seton Hall (4-3) narrowly beat Saint Peter's to begin the season, then los...

Texas A&M flips 4-star QB Brady Hart from Michigan
Four-star quarterback Brady Hart has flipped his commitment to Texas A&M from Michigan and will reclassify to the 2025 recruiting cycle.,Hart changed his profile on the social media platform X on Friday morning, listing himself as a "Texas A&M Commit" while posting "#GigEm" on his profile, which inc...

Bears fire head coach Matt Eberflus
The Chicago Bears fired third-year head coach Matt Eberflus on Friday.,The news came less than 24 hours after Eberflus experienced a sixth straight defeat and third consecutive loss decided on the final play. The Bears fell to 4-8 on the season.,"This morning, after meeting with (chairman) George (H...

Giants DT Dexter Lawrence may be done for season
New York Giants star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is likely out for the season with an elbow injury.,The two-time Pro Bowler exited Thursday's 27-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the second half with a dislocated elbow.,On Friday, head coach Brian Daboll announced that Lawrence, 27, will be out ...

St. Louis City sign German D Timo Baumgartl
St. Louis City SC signed free agent German center-back Timo Baumgartl to a contract on Friday.,The 28-year-old defender is under contract through 2026 with an option for 2027. He will occupy an international roster slot.,"Timo and his vast European experience will be a key piece to our team next yea...

Nuggets' Russell Westbrook fined $35K for obscene gesture
The NBA fined Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook $35,000 on Friday for making an obscene gesture.,The incident occurred on the court in the fourth quarter of Denver's 145-118 home loss to the New York Knicks on Monday.,Westbrook, who erupted for 24 of his 27 points in the final quarter, flashed ...

Reports: Bears fire head coach Matt Eberflus
The Chicago Bears fired third-year head coach Matt Eberflus on Friday, multiple media outlets reported.,The reports came less than 24 hours after Eberflus experienced a sixth straight defeat and third consecutive loss decided on the final play. The Bears fell to 4-8 on the season.,Per multiple outle...

Lions LB Malcolm Rodriguez out for season with torn ACL
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez is out for the season with a torn ACL suffered in Thursday's 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears.,The Lions have been devastated by injuries on defense. Rodriguez will be the fourth linebacker to hit injured reserve with a major injury in 2024 and Detroit is a...

No. 21 Creighton looking to halt skid vs. Notre Dame
Although No. 21 Creighton has dropped three consecutive games, coach Greg McDermott isn't going to let his team come apart at the seams.,He told the Bluejays as much after their latest loss Wednesday, a 77-73 defeat at the hands of No. 20 Texas A&M at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.,Creighton...

Michigan CB Will Johnson out vs. Ohio State
Michigan All-American cornerback Will Johnson's next football game might be played on a Sunday.,The projected first-round cornerback is out for the Wolverines' trip to No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday with a toe injury. Johnson has been limited since leaving the game at Illinois on Oct. 19, and his next...

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence returns from shoulder injury
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is back after missing two games with a left shoulder injury.,Head coach Doug Pederson confirmed Friday that Lawrence will be the QB1 Sunday when Jacksonville welcomes the Houston Texans. Lawrence cleared tests this week with practice workouts that began Monday fol...

Back to work, Bears coach Matt Eberflus 'getting ready' for 49ers
Matt Eberflus survived Black Monday and appears to be safe as the Chicago Bears head coach on Black Friday, too.,Less than 24 hours after Eberflus experienced a six straight defeat and third consecutive loss decided on the final play, the third-year coach conveyed plans to conduct business as usual ...