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UMass, Boston College hope clash is talk of town
Massachusetts and Boston College will renew their in-state rivalry Wednesday when they meet in the Hall of Fame Classic in Springfield, Mass.,The game will be their first matchup since November of 2014 when UMass earned a 71-62 victory.,"I get the fact that Boston's a pro town," UMass coach Frank Ma...
Short-handed Notre Dame to put 'toughness' up against Idaho
Notre Dame looks to remain unbeaten at home when it squares off with Idaho on Wednesday night in South Bend, Ind.,The Fighting Irish (7-3), who are 5-0 at home, edged TCU 87-85 in overtime on the road last Friday for their second straight victory. Cole Certa and Jalen Haralson each had 20 points. Ha...
Philip Rivers, 44, joining Colts practice squad
Eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers celebrated his 44th birthday with a workout for the Indianapolis Colts on Monday and agreed to sign with the team on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. ,The Colts brought in Rivers for a workout on Monday with the plan to potentially add him to the ...
Reports: 4 LSU assistants returning to Ole Miss for CFP
Four more Ole Miss assistant coaches who followed head coach Lane Kiffin to LSU are returning to coach the Rebels in the College Football Playoff, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Joe Cox, passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach George McDona...
Rapids fully acquire D Noah Cobb from Atlanta United
The Colorado Rapids permanently acquired defender Noah Cobb from Atlanta United on Tuesday, the clubs announced.,In exchange for the 20-year-old center back, Atlanta receives $525,000 in general allocation money across the next two seasons.,Atlanta also retains a sell-on percentage and could receive...
Shohei Ohtani named AP Male Athlete of Year for 4th time
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for a record-tying fourth time on Tuesday.,Ohtani, who also earned the distinction in 2021, 2023 and 2024, matched LeBron James, Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong for the most selections since t...
Report: New trial ordered for Rays SS Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
A Dominican Republic appeals court ordered a new trial for Wander Franco, less than six months after the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop received a two-year suspended prison sentence for sexual abuse of a minor, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.,Franco, 24, and the mother of the victim were sentenced ...
Reports: Dodgers reach 3-year, $69M deal with reliever Edwin Diaz
Three-time All-Star reliever Edwin Diaz agreed to a three-year, $69 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.,The reported move allowed the defending World Series champion Dodgers to reel in the top closer on the free agent market.,Diaz, 31, opted out...
Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP for second straight year
Lionel Messi is the first back-to-back winner of the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award, the latest achievement in a season in which he was named the MLS Cup MVP as he led Inter Miami to its first league title.,Messi notched a pair of assists as Miami beat the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday ...
Report: Bengals' Trey Hendrickson undergoes core muscle surgery
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson underwent core muscle surgery Tuesday morning and will miss the remainder of the regular season, NFL Network reported.,A traditional recovery time following this type of surgery is six weeks, per the report.,The Bengals (4-9) are three games behind t...
Fresh off loss, No. 6 Purdue seeks serious response vs. Minnesota
Matt Painter is quite familiar with watching his players look to build upon victories.,It's less common for Painter to see how his team responds to a setback. He will get that chance when No. 6 Purdue hosts Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference matchup Wednesday evening in West Lafayette, Ind.,The Boile...
Reports: Kyle Schwarber back to Phillies on 5-yr, $150M deal
Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies reached agreement on a five-year, $150 million contract, ESPN reported on Tuesday morning.,Schwarber briefly was a free agent after leading the National League with 56 homers and the majors with 132 RBIs last season. The three-time All-Star batted .240 wi...
Bucs put G Ben Bredeson on IR, add JPP to practice squad
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed starting guard Ben Bredeson on injured reserve Tuesday with an injury to his knee.,The Buccaneers also signed three-time Pro Bowl selection Jason Pierre-Paul to the practice squad and promoted fellow linebacker Nick Jackson to the active roster.,Bredeson sustained his...
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (upper body) heads to IR
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an upper-body injury.,Malkin, 39, did not play in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars after recording two goals and an assist in Pittsburgh's 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.,Penguins head...
Report: Cards LT Paris Johnson Jr. nursing sprained MCL
Arizona Cardinals left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. is considered week-to-week while dealing with a sprained MCL, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.,Johnson, who is leading his position in the voting for the Pro Bowl, sustained the injury during the third quarter of Arizona's 45-17 loss to the Los Angeles...
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann to have hearing with NHL
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Tuesday, the league announced.,McMann received a match penalty for high-sticking during a break in play early in the third period of Toronto's 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday. His act...
Reports: Rays close to 2-year deal with LHP Steven Matz
The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a two-year contract with free-agent left-hander Steven Matz, multiple media outlets reported.,The club has yet to confirm the deal, which is pending a physical.,Matz, who turns 35 in May, posted a 5-2 record with two saves and a 3.05 ERA in 53 games (two starts) las...
Report: Colts worked out Philip Rivers on Monday
Eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers celebrated his 44th birthday with a workout for the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, Sports Illustrated reported Tuesday morning.,The Colts brought in Rivers with the plan to potentially add him to the practice squad with three quarterbacks injured. Rivers...
Reports: Colts kicking tires on 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers
Eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers will visit and work out with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, a day after celebrating his 44th birthday.,NFL Network reported that the quarterback-starved Colts could sign Rivers to the practice squad with three quarterbacks injured. Rivers has not pla...
Tigers enliven Tarik Skubal trade talk with no 'untouchables' approach
Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said Detroit has no "untouchables" on the roster, stoking a rumor mill overflowing with Tarik Skubal trade scenarios at the MLB Winter Meetings this week. ,Skubal's dominance the past two seasons -- 31-10 record with a 2.30 ERA and 469 str...