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No. 8 Oregon minding own business with Minnesota in sights
The top of the College Football Playoff standings feature Big Ten teams at No. 1 and No. 2, and one-loss Oregon might not have enough time to close the gap.,Ranked No. 8 in this week's CFP rankings released Tuesday, Oregon gained one spot from last week and carries visions of a return to the Big Ten...

Report: Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving returns to practice
Running back Bucky Irving reportedly participated in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' walk-through practice Wednesday, his first action since sustaining foot and shoulder injuries in Week 4.,The Tampa Bay Times reported Irving's presence on the field. The Buccaneers (6-3) will release their first official ...

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendicitis) out vs. 49ers
Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. underwent surgery for appendicitis and will miss Sunday's game against the visiting San Francisco 49ers, coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday.,Harrison, 23, has 34 catches for 525 yards and four touchdowns in nine starts this season for the Cardinals (3...

Pasadena sues to block UCLA's move to SoFi Stadium
The city of Pasadena is suing to block the reported move of UCLA football games from the Rose Bowl to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.,The Bruins have played home games at the historic Rose Bowl venue since 1982 and have a lease that runs through 2044. However, Bruin Report Online reported Sunday t...

Jaguars open TE Brenton Strange's 21-day practice window
The Jacksonville Jaguars opened the 21-day practice window for tight end Brenton Strange on Wednesday.,Strange sustained a quad injury in Jacksonville's 31-28 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 6. He was placed on injured reserve the following day.,Strange, 24, had 20 catches for 204 yards ...

NWSL officially awards 17th franchise to Atlanta
The National Women's Soccer League officially awarded its 17th franchise to Atlanta on Wednesday.,The team will be owned by Arthur Blank and operated by AMB Sports and Entertainment. Blank's sports portfolio also includes the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC of MLS and Atlanta Drive Golf Clu...

Charlotte FC extend M Brandt Bronico's contract
Charlotte FC extended midfielder Brandt Bronico's contract through 2027 with an option for 2028, the club announced Wednesday.,The 30-year-old veteran is the club's longest-tenured player, recording five goals and 13 assists in 122 MLS matches (109 starts) since the inaugural season in 2022.,"Brandt...

Cavaliers G Darius Garland nursing left big toe contusion
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Wednesday what can be construed as positive injury news on Darius Garland's left big toe.,The two-time All-Star guard is dealing with a contusion on the toe and will sit out Wednesday's game against the host Miami Heat.,He sustained only a bruise during the second q...

UFL parts ways with executive VP Daryl Johnston
The UFL parted ways with executive vice president Daryl Johnston on Wednesday.,The league released a statement saying it decided not to renew the former NFL fullback's contract.,"We are grateful to Daryl for his passion, leadership, and unwavering dedication over the past four years," the UFL statem...

Downtrodden Kings eager to 'buckle up' vs. Hawks
The season is just 11 games old for the Sacramento Kings, and the squad is in danger of imploding.,With eight losses already, the Kings will try to notch a much-needed victory when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.,Sacramento coach Doug Christie went on a rant prior to Tuesday's game, ...

Reports: Giants to start Jameis Winston if Jaxson Dart can't go
The New York Giants will turn to veteran quarterback Jameis Winston on Sunday if rookie Jaxson Dart is not cleared from concussion protocol to face the visiting Green Bay Packers, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Elevating Winston to the QB2 role over Russell Wilson would be the first major move...

Reports: Eagles CB Jaire Alexander steps away from football
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander has stepped away from football to focus on his mental and physical health while still recovering from offseason knee surgery, multiple outlets reported.,Alexander did not travel with the team for Monday night's game at Green Bay and informed the Eagles ...

Unblemished at home, Nuggets chase road win vs. Clippers
On a five-game winning streak while pushing toward the top of the Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets will try to overcome one of their early-season challenges.,The Nuggets will face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in Inglewood, Calif. The road has been unkind for the Nuggets, who are...

Lakers' Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves have something to prove vs. Thunder
As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to navigate life without LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are showing that -- when healthy -- they comprise one of the NBA's top backcourts.,They will have a chance to prove it Wednesday when the Lakers take on the defending NBA champion Thunder in Oklah...

Tall task for Warriors: Stopping Victor Wembanyama, Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs will look to build on their impressive start to the season when they host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday in the first of two games between the clubs., ,The teams also will meet Friday in an NBA Cup clash., ,The Spurs have won three straight, including a rousing 121-117 ...

Spiraling Grizzlies intent on limiting turnovers vs. Celtics
Trending in the wrong direction, the Memphis Grizzlies will attempt to reverse course when they visit the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night., ,Memphis sustained its sixth loss in seven games with a 133-120 setback to the New York Knicks on Tuesday. The loss dropped the Grizzlies' road record to 1-3....

Knicks, on a magical offensive run, pursue sixth straight win as Orlando visits
An impressive offensive stretch turned into a historic one for the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.,But the final 13-plus minutes reminded the Knicks they still have work to do defensively, especially as they prepare to face a foe that will arrive in New York with plenty of momentum following a thr...

Stanford's Ebuka Okorie rides fast start into game vs. Montana State
Stanford will attempt to complete a Big Sky Conference hat trick Wednesday night when it looks to remain unbeaten at the expense of visiting Montana State.,Adjusting to life without star big man Maxime Raynaud, who now plays for the NBA's Sacramento Kings, the Cardinal (2-0) have ridden the brillian...

After pair of close wins, Oregon wants improvement vs. South Dakota State
Oregon has survived two close games to open the season, and the Ducks hope to stay undefeated on Wednesday night when they meet South Dakota State in a non-conference contest in Eugene, Ore.,Center Nate Bittle, one of the top returning players from last season's NCAA Tournament team, is off to a str...

Texas shuffling deck at point guard vs. Fairleigh Dickinson
Texas will experiment with lineup changes to try to build some consistency on both ends of the floor when it faces Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday night in Austin, Texas.,The contest will be the Longhorns' second in a four-game homestand against mid-major teams before Texas heads to Hawaii to play ...