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Lauren Coughlin, Andrew Novak lead going into final day at Grant Thornton
Lauren Coughlin and Andrew Novak shot a 4-under-par 68 in Foursomes on Saturday, crafting a one-shot lead with one round left at the Grant Thornton Invitational in Naples, Fla.,A timely eagle on the par-5 17th was a tremendous boost for the pairing, and Coughlin didn't shy away from making the shot ...

Reports: Brewers acquire lefty reliever Angel Zerpa from Royals
The Milwaukee Brewers beefed up their bullpen on Saturday by acquiring left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for outfielder Isaac Collins and reliever Nick Mears, according to reports.,Zerpa posted a 5-2 record and a 4.18 ERA in 69 appearances for the Royals last s...

Hawks, Sixers on opposite paths as teams clash in Atlanta
The Atlanta Hawks may be struggling overall, but they have dominated the Philadelphia 76ers. They hope that trend continues when the two clubs meet Sunday in Atlanta.,Atlanta has lost four of its last five games, including an embarrassing 142-115 thumping by Detroit on Friday in which the Hawks gave...

Jalen Brunson's 40 points guide Knicks past Magic into NBA Cup final
Jalen Brunson scored 25 of his season-high 40 points in the first half, Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 points and the New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup final with a 132-120 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday in Las Vegas.,OG Anunoby scored 24 points and Mikal Bridges added 16 as the Knick...

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza wins program's first Heisman Trophy
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza added another highlight to the Hoosiers' special 2025 season when he became the program's first Heisman Trophy winner Saturday night in New York.,Mendoza, a three-star prospect out of Miami, Fla., in the 2022 recruiting class who transferred from Cal to Indiana a...

Bears place CB Kyler Gordon (groin) on injured reserve again
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon was placed on injured reserve Saturday with a groin injury, which means he will miss at least the rest of the regular season.,The team already had announced Gordon would not play in Sunday's home game against the Cleveland Browns after not practicing all week du...

Si Woo Kim commits to Sony Open, quieting LIV Golf rumors
Si Woo Kim is sticking with the PGA Tour -- at least for the first event of the new season.,The Korean golfer posted on Instagram on Friday that he'll participate in the Sony Open that begins Jan. 15 in Hawaii. The announcement came amid reports that LIV Golf has been pursuing Kim to join its organi...

Islanders get scoring from all over in win over Lightning
Mathew Barzal and Emil Heineman scored in the shootout Saturday for the New York Islanders, who completed a perfect three-game homestand by edging the Tampa Bay Lightning, 3-2, in Elmont, N.Y.,Matthew Schaefer and Calum Ritchie scored in the first for the Islanders, who won despite being outshot 34-...

49ers standout RB Christian McCaffrey (back) added to injury report
San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey was added to the team's injury report Saturday due to a back injury.,McCaffrey was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the visiting Tennessee Titans. Despite the status designation, ESPN reported that McCaffrey is expected to pla...

No. 7 Houston uses balanced scoring attack to crush New Orleans
Chase McCarty, Kingston Flemings, Chris Cenac Jr. and Mercy Miller scored 15 points each to lead a balanced offensive attack as No. 7 Houston swamped visiting New Orleans 99-57 on Saturday., ,The Cougars (10-1) led by 25 points late in the first half and by 21 at halftime as they set the table for t...

Rams activate WR Tutu Atwell (hamstring) from IR
The NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams activated wide receiver Tutu Atwell from injured reserve in advance of Sunday's home game against the Detroit Lions.,Atwell, 26, has not played in a game since Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars at London because of a hamstring injury. Los Angeles opened At...

Jacob Crews running hot as Missouri faces Bethune-Cookman
Jacob Crews got his first start in two seasons for Missouri on Thursday night.,After he strafed Alabama State for 6 of 8 3-point shooting and scored a team-high 20 points in an 85-77 win, it's expected that he will get his second straight start Sunday when the Tigers welcome Bethune-Cookman to Colum...

Improved Pacers out for more traction vs. Wizards
A pair of Eastern Conference cellar-dwellers in the Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers meet on Sunday at Indianapolis, with each looking to ignite a much-needed spark.,The Pacers, who are reigning champions in the Eastern Conference, head into the final nine games of 2025 having endured an injury...

No. 4 Iowa State looks to stay hot vs. injury-riddled Eastern Illinois
No. 4 Iowa State looks to continue its early-season surge when it faces Eastern Illinois on Sunday in Ames, Iowa.,The Cyclones (10-0) rallied from a 13-point first-half deficit for a 66-62 win against archrival Iowa on Thursday.,Iowa State's leading scorer Joshua Jefferson (18.2 points per game) rac...

After inspired Donovan Mitchell performance, Cavs face Hornets
Time and time again, All-NBA shooting guard Donovan Mitchell has saved the Cleveland Cavaliers from what would have been a devastating loss.,His latest rescue effort occurred Friday, when Mitchell scored 35 points in the second half and finished with a season-high 48 for the game while rallying Clev...

Reports: Yankees re-sign Amed Rosario to one-year, $2.5 million deal
The New York Yankees reached a one-year, $2.5 million deal with infielder Amed Rosario, per multiple media reports. The contract will include another $250,000 in possible incentives.,Overall, he posted six home runs, 23 RBIs, and slashed .276/.309/.436 in 62 games last season between the Washington ...

Reports: Tigers agree to one-year deal with RHP Kenley Jansen
The Detroit Tigers agreed to a one-year contract with right-hander Kenley Jansen, according to multiple media reports.,Jansen, a four-time All-Star, is one of the most prominent closers in league history. He is fourth all-time in career saves with 476. He is only two saves away from tying Lee Smith ...

Report: Blue Jays add RHP Tyler Rogers to bullpen
The American League champion Toronto Blue Jays added to their bullpen, signing right-hander Tyler Rogers to a three-year, $37-million free-agent deal, per The Athletic.,Rogers, 34, had a 1.98 ERA last season in 81 appearances with both the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets. He was moved to the ...

Report: Galaxy finalizing deal for Union's Jakob Glesnes
The Los Angeles Galaxy are close to acquiring former Major League Soccer Defender of the Year Jakob Glesnes from the Philadelphia Union, The Athletic reported Saturday.,Terms of the reported deal were not immediately known.,Glesnes, 31, was named the Union's first-ever MLS Defender of the Year in 20...

QB Philip Rivers added to Colts roster, reportedly will start
The Indianapolis Colts signed quarterback Philip Rivers to the 53-man active roster on Saturday, and The Athletic reported he will start his first game in nearly five years in Seattle against the Seahawks.,Also Saturday, the Colts put tackle Braden Smith on the injured reserve list with a concussion...