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Puka Nacua's brother arrested, accused of taking Lakers rookie's SUV
A brother of Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua was one of two men arrested over the weekend for allegedly stealing a vehicle that reportedly belonged to Los Angeles Lakers rookie forward Adou Thiero.,Samson Nacua and Trey Rose, both 27, were arrested Saturday afternoon by the Los Angele...
Tarik Skubal, Mason Miller join Team USA pitching staff
All-Star pitchers Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller confirmed Thursday they are joining Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.,They join a star-studded roster featuring team captain Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, Cal Raleigh and Bobby Witt Jr., and managed by Mark DeRosa.,Skubal's addition means both ...
Colts open practice window for QB Anthony Richardson
The Indianapolis Colts are opening the 21-day practice window for quarterback Anthony Richardson, who has been out two months with an eye injury.,Coach Shane Steichen said Thursday that Richardson still has some vision problems stemming from an orbital fracture he suffered during pregame warmups on ...
Daniel Ricciardo clears Max Verstappen for No. 3 switch
Max Verstappen will finally race a Formula 1 season with his favorite number on the nose of his car in 2026.,The Red Bull star confirmed that he will switch to No. 3 next season after former teammate Daniel Ricciardo gave him permission.,Ricciardo had the No. 3 when Verstappen joined the F1 grid wit...
Reports: Missouri QB Beau Pribula entering portal
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula will enter the transfer portal after one season with the Tigers, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Pribula played two seasons at Penn State (2023-24) before transferring to Columbia, where he threw for 1,941 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 10 ga...
LIV team championship returning to The Cardinal in '26
The season-ending LIV Golf team championship event will return to The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth Township, Mich., in 2026.,The Aramco LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship 2026 is scheduled for Aug. 27-30 in suburban Detroit.,"Team competition is at the core of our League, and our ann...
Report: Missouri QB Beau Pribula entering portal
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula will enter the transfer portal after one season with the Tigers, 247Sports reported Thursday.,Pribula played two seasons at Penn State (2023-24) before transferring to Columbia, where he threw for 1,941 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 10 games in ...
UConn standout QB Joe Fagnano skipping Fenway Bowl
UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano confirmed he will not play in the Fenway Bowl.,The Huskies (9-3) will meet Army (6-6) on Dec. 27 at Fenway Park in Boston.,Instead, Fagnano told the Hartford Courant that he will be preparing for upcoming showcase games and the NFL draft.,"After talking with my teammate...
Whitecaps re-sign GK Yohei Takaoka through 2027
The Vancouver Whitecaps re-signed goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka through June 2027 on Thursday.,Takaoka, 29, was an MLS All-Star and Goalkeeper of the Year finalist in 2025 with a league-high 13 clean sheets.,He has recorded 35 shutouts in 129 starts across all competitions since arriving from Japan's Yok...
Week 16 Numbers Game: History, trends and records on the line Sunday
Denver has 12 consecutive home wins and the NFL's longest active win streak as the Broncos attempt to keep their stride toward the AFC's No. 1 seed in the playoffs. ,Ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Denver's winning streak stands at 11 and Jacksonville has won five in a row to jump to the...
AJ McCarron named coach of UFL's Birmingham Stallions
Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is the new head coach of the UFL's Birmingham Stallions.,The two-time NCAA champion and NFL journeyman was announced Thursday as the replacement for Skip Holtz, who stepped down this week after four seasons.,"AJ McCarron is a part of the fabric of winning footb...
No. 10 BYU has depth on its side vs. Abilene Christian
Bench production is giving No. 10 BYU a much-needed boost on offense.,The Cougars (10-1) head into their game against Abilene Christian in Provo, Utah, on Friday night after their reserves have averaged 28 points over the last two contests.,BYU opened a current four-game homestand with a 100-53 vict...
Jimmie Johnson, 50, to make bid for Daytona 500
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will attempt to qualify for the 2026 Daytona 500.,Legacy Motor Club announced Thursday that the 50-year-old team owner will drive the No. 84 Carvana Toyota.,A two-time Daytona 500 winner (2006, 2013), Johnson will attempt to qualify for the season...
Report: Kevin Garnett rekindling role with Wolves
Hall of Famer and franchise legend Kevin Garnett appears to be reuniting with the Minnesota Timberwolves.,ESPN reported on Thursday that Garnett will rejoin the team in a new "all-encompassing role involving business, community and fan-engagement efforts and content development.",Garnett, 49, has ha...
Jake Paul attempts to silence doubters in match vs. Anthony Joshua
Eighteen fighters were present for Wednesday evening's final press conference at the Kaseya Center in Miami ahead of Friday's Netflix blockbuster known as "Judgment Day," headlined by an eight-round heavyweight bout featuring Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua.,After Maryland's Gervonta Davis (30-0-1, 28 ...
Rangers intent on solving offensive woes in clash vs. Blues
The New York Rangers arrive in St. Louis hungry for an offensive breakout.,They are 1-3-2 in their last six games heading into Thursday night's contest against the injury-depleted Blues. ,New York has just 10 goals during the downturn and has been shut out twice, including 3-0 by the Vancouver Canuc...
Lightning eager to improve at home in encounter vs. Kings
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper noticed the wear on his club after it lost for the eighth time in 16 home games on Monday night.,The Lightning will try to get on the north side of their .500 home mark on Thursday night when they host the Los Angeles Kings in the first of two meetings between th...
Patriots clinch playoffs with win; Ravens in must-win territory
The New England Patriots will be looking to avoid back-to-back losses for the first time this season and remain in the hunt for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs when they visit the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night., ,The Patriots (11-3) are coming off last Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills....
C.J. Stroud, Texans chase playoffs, encounter reeling Raiders
As the Houston Texans keep climbing, their playoff hopes are following suit.,The Texans have won six straight games as they prepare to host the skidding Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. ,Houston (9-5) has vaulted to within one game of the Jacksonville Jaguars for the AFC South lead and a game ahead of t...
Cards, Falcons riding backup QBs down stretch of frustrating seasons
Neither the Atlanta Falcons nor the Arizona Cardinals have the record they thought they would have at this point of the season.,Ahead of their meeting in Glendale, Ariz., on Sunday, the teams are also not using the starting quarterbacks they assumed they would have.,Atlanta (5-9) is led by 37-year-o...