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Giants interim coach not fazed by Cam Skattebo's WWE appearance
New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka isn't wrestling with concern over injured running back Cam Skattebo's participation in a staged WWE event on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.,Skattebo's physical involvement in the wrestling arena drew a mixed reaction from some Giants fans, given ...
Jimmy Butler III questionable to lead weary Warriors in return to Miami
Jimmy Butler III's return to his old home for a second annual reunion Wednesday night is not guaranteed as the marquee attraction is listed as questionable when the Golden State Warriors close out a grueling road trip against the host Miami Heat.,Butler, who is dealing with a right low back strain, ...
Warriors rule out star Stephen Curry vs. Heat
Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry was ruled out of Wednesday night's game against the host Miami Heat due to right ankle soreness.,The Warriors also could be without star Jimmy Butler III (right low back strain), who was listed as questionable on the injury report on Wednesday afternoon...
WR Brandin Cooks waived by Saints
Wide receiver Brandin Cooks' second stint with the New Orleans Saints has come to an end.,The Saints announced that they waived Cooks among a number of moves on Wednesday. They also signed Kevin Austin Jr. to the active roster and added fellow wide receiver Jha'Quan Jackson to the practice squad.,Pe...
Jets CB Kris Boyd now in stable condition after Sunday shooting
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was upgraded to stable condition after being shot in the abdomen outside a Manhattan restaurant early Sunday, a New York Police Department spokesman said Wednesday.,Authorities continue to search for the gunman, who was captured on surveillance footage released by ...
Mexico to host 6-team playoff tournament for World Cup spots
Two FIFA World Cup 2026 spots will be up for grabs in a six-team playoff tournament that will take place during March in Mexico.,Iraq, Congo, Jamaica, Suriname, Bolivia and New Caledonia will gather March 23-31 in the cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey for one last chance at making the World Cup, w...
Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen week-to-week after barbecue mishap
Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen is considered week-to-week after sustaining burns during a barbecue accident, head coach Paul Maurice announced on Wednesday. ,"I'm going to list him as week-to-week because we don't have a lot of experience with this, and some of this is when he comes back ...
Auburn to sit Ashton Daniels in battle with FCS Mercer
DJ Durkin's coaching debut for Auburn featured a big performance from quarterback Ashton Daniels.,His second game will feature a different quarterback, and it could be Jackson Arnold or Deuce Knight on Saturday afternoon when the Tigers host FCS opponent Mercer, which is on a nine-game winning strea...
James Franklin: Virginia Tech not going to 'lead with money' in NIL era
New Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin said he still plans to build the football program on long-term player development and old-school values, despite the significant recent shifts in college sports in the NIL era.,"I'm a big believer that this is still a developmental game for young men -- de...
Spain leads, U.S. rises in latest FIFA men's world ranking
Spain maintained its top spot in the latest FIFA men's world rankings in advance of the 2026 World Cup, while the United States men's national team moved up two spots to overtake rival Mexico.,The United States' 5-1 thrashing of Uruguay at Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, moved the team up two spots in the ...
No. 7 Oregon looking to add firepower in showdown vs. No. 15 USC
No. 7 Oregon looks to keep a strong hold on their College Football Playoff hopes, while No. 15 Southern California is in a must-win situation to keep its CFP aspirations alive.,It means plenty is at stake on Saturday afternoon when the Ducks host the Trojans in Eugene, Ore. ,Oregon (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten...
SMU in must-win mode vs. sinking Louisville
SMU will look to keep its hopes alive for an Atlantic Coast Conference championship on Saturday afternoon when the Mustangs welcome Louisville to Dallas.,The Mustangs (7-3, 5-1 ACC) are one of four teams with one loss in conference play. In addition to beating the Cardinals (7-3, 4-3) this weekend a...
Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza handling Heisman hysteria with perfection
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza gave up trying to escape the whirlwind he helped create by marching the Hoosiers right back into playoff position with an undefeated regular season on pause during a bye this week.,Mendoza, a transfer from Cal who took over for Kurtis Rourke at Indiana this seaso...
Quakes trade D Oscar Verhoeven to San Diego
San Diego FC exercised its trade option Wednesday to acquire defender Oscar Verhoeven permanently from the San Jose Earthquakes.,The 19-year-old California native was loaned to San Diego in April for the rest of the 2025 season in exchange for $100,000 in general allocation money.,By exercising its ...
Union put Ernst Tanner on leave as MLS reopens probe into conduct
The Philadelphia Union placed sporting director Ernst Tanner on administrative leave Wednesday as Major League Soccer reopened its investigation into his alleged misconduct.,The actions of both the Union and MLS come on the heels of a report by the Guardian on Tuesday that accused Tanner of racist, ...
Callaway selling majority stake in Topgolf at $1.1B valuation
Callaway has sold 60 percent of Topgolf to Los Angeles private-equity firm Leonard Green & Partners in a deal that values the business at approximately $1.1 billion.,It brings an end to a promising combination of the Callaway golf brand and the Topgolf entertainment business that never lived up to e...
Aaron Glenn, Jets turn to Tyrod Taylor; rookie Brady Cook on deck?
Tyrod Taylor took reps with the starting offense on Wednesday and officially has unseated Justin Fields as the No. 1 quarterback for the New York Jets. ,Head coach Aaron Glenn said Taylor, a 15-year veteran with a 28-29-1 record in 59 career starts, makes his second start of the season Sunday agains...
Cardinals rule out Marvin Harrison Jr., Emari Demercado
The Arizona Cardinals ruled out wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and running back Emari Demarco for their game Sunday against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars.,Also on Wednesday, the Cardinals opened the 21-day practice window for running back Trey Benson and signed punter Matt Haack to replace th...
Reports: WR Brandin Cooks waived by Saints
Wide receiver Brandin Cooks' second stint with the New Orleans Saints has come to an end, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.,Per NewOrleans.Football, Cooks renegotiated his contract to facilitate his release. The terms of that agreement were not known, however.,Cooks, who played with New Orl...
LPGA's 2026 schedule: 33 events, 13 countries, $132M prize pool
The LPGA Tour's 2026 schedule features 33 events played in 13 countries with a record prize pool of $132 million.,The slate announced Wednesday includes tournaments in 13 states plus the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.,"I'm incredibly proud of what we've built, and even more excited about where we'r...