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South Carolina dismisses OC Mike Shula
South Carolina offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Mike Shula has been dismissed, head coach Shane Beamer announced on Sunday.,The Gamecocks (3-6, 1-6 SEC) have dropped four consecutive games, including a 30-14 decision to Ole Miss on Saturday.,The fifth-year head coach had relieved offensive l...
Auburn fires coach Hugh Freeze
Auburn fired head coach Hugh Freeze after two-plus seasons on Sunday.,The news comes one day after the Tigers (4-5, 1-5 Southeastern Conference) dropped a 10-3 home decision to Kentucky. Chants of "Fire Hugh!" were audible in the second half.,"At the end of the day, I'm frustrated, too," Freeze said...
BYU to No. 8, Notre Dame back in top 10 of AP poll
The top seven teams in the Associated Press Top 25 poll remained unchanged Sunday, while BYU, Texas Tech and Notre Dame rounded out the top 10.,Unbeaten BYU moved up three spots to No. 8, one-loss Texas Tech climbed four spots to No. 9 and Notre Dame -- which opened the season with back-to-back loss...
Reports: Auburn fires coach Hugh Freeze
Auburn has fired head coach Hugh Freeze after two-plus seasons, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday.,The report comes one day after the Tigers (4-5, 1-5 Southeastern Conference) dropped a 10-3 decision to Kentucky. Chants of "Fire Hugh!" were audible in the second half.,"At the end of the day,...
Texans QB C.J. Stroud injured vs. Broncos
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was evaluated for a concussion after hitting his head on the turf while attempting to scramble for a first down early in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.,Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine levied a blow to the midsection of Stroud as ...
Hellen Obiri sets NYC Marathon record, Benson Kipruto wins
Hellen Obiri set a women's course record and fellow Kenyan Benson Kipruto held off countryman Alexander Mutiso Munyao to win the men's race at the New York City Marathon on Sunday.,Obiri pulled away from her fellow countrywoman Sharon Lokedi, the 2022 New York City Marathon winner, to win the event ...
Five Overrated NBA Players Who Don’t Belong in the 2025-26 All-Star Game
Our NBA No-Star starting five: LaMelo Ball, Trae Young, Ja Morant, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Domantas Sabonis shouldn’t make the All-Star Game....
Bob Trumpy, former Bengals TE and network broadcaster, dies at 80
Former Cincinnati Bengals tight end and longtime television and radio broadcaster Bob Trumpy has died. He was 80.,The Bengals announced Sunday that Trumpy "passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family." The team did not provide a cause of death, however.,A pioneer as a pass-catching t...
Tom McKibbin earns spots in Masters, Open with win in Hong Kong
Tom McKibbin punched his ticket to both the 2026 Masters and 2026 Open Championship by completing a wire-to-wire victory in the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.,McKibbin carded a 7-under-par 63 in the final round to finish 27-under 253, setting a new tournament record by five shots. The 22-year-old finishe...
Bengals QB Joe Flacco active, DE Trey Hendrickson out vs. Bears
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is active and expected to start against the visiting Chicago Bears on Sunday, despite nursing an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder.,Flacco, who is listed as questionable to play against the Bears (4-3), was limited in practice on Thursday before faili...
Predators F Cole Smith (upper body) out 3-6 weeks
The Nashville Predators announced Sunday that forward Cole Smith will miss three to six weeks with an upper-body injury and captain Roman Josi has been placed on injured reserve.,Josi is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury. He last played on Oct. 23.,Smith sustained his injury during N...
Flames searching for winning formula as roadswing continues at Flyers
In the midst of a disappointing road trip -- and an ugly season overall, to this point -- the Calgary Flames are desperate for a win Sunday when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers.,Calgary is 0-2-1 on its current road trip as part of a 2-9-2 start to the season.,"Obviously, it's frustrating with our...
Upstart Ducks look to continue home success vs. Devils
The Anaheim Ducks have been one of the NHL's early surprises. ,Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils appear back on track following their first rough patch. ,The Ducks, who have won four of their last five games, aim for a third consecutive victory with New Jersey in town on Sunday. ,Anaheim hasn't made ...
Hot goalies featured when Blue Jackets visit Islanders
Ilya Sorokin finally produced a franchise goaltender-like performance Friday night for the New York Islanders.,The Columbus Blue Jackets got more evidence Saturday they might have two goalies operating at a franchise player level.,The Blue Jackets will look to remain hot Sunday afternoon when they c...
Surging Sharks host Red Wings seeking third straight win
The San Jose Sharks are starting to show how bright their future looks with consecutive victories over two of the NHL's heavy hitters.,The Sharks are hoping to build upon those wins -- the latest a 3-2 overtime victory over the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Saturday afternoon -- when they play host...
Lauri Markkanen, Jazz out to exploit Hornets' defensive issues
The Utah Jazz have shown signs of offensive glitches, while the Charlotte Hornets haven't had much success stopping opponents.,So that might be enough to get the Jazz in better positions when the teams meet Sunday in Charlotte.,The Jazz have lost their last two games in different fashion. A 136-134 ...
As champagne flows, Dodgers anointed 2026 World Series favorites
Just as the Los Angeles Dodgers finished turning a game-ending double play to win the World Series, folks were already talking about a three-peat.,The Dodgers didn't get a lot of time to celebrate before being installed as favorites to win the 2026 World Series after outlasting the Toronto Blue Jays...
Dodgers RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (3 wins) named World Series MVP
On a team loaded with stars that just won its second consecutive championship, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was the clear choice for World Series Most Valuable Player following the Game 7 victory over the host Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.,"Yamamoto is the GOAT!" manager Dav...
Blue Jays' Ernie Clement breaks MLB record for hits in a postseason
Toronto third baseman Ernie Clement might take some consolation in setting a major league record this postseason despite the Blue Jays falling to the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in 11 innings on Saturday night in Game 7 of the World Series.,Clement had three hits in the series finale to finish ...
Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev exits by stretcher during win over Flyers
Toronto defenseman Chris Tanev, in his first game back after sustaining a concussion, left the ice by stretcher in the third period of the Maple Leafs' 5-2 win over the host Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.,Tanev was hit from behind, shoulder to shoulder with their heads apparently coming together, ...