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Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) limited in practice
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was a limited practice participant on Thursday, three days after undergoing left hand surgery.,The team termed Herbert as day-to-day after the surgery, but he is counting on playing in Monday night's home game against the Philadelphia Eagles.,During th...

Stars not slowed by injuries, while Sharks try to steady play
The Dallas Stars look to extend their points streak to nine games when they host the San Jose Sharks on Friday.,Dallas is 6-0-2 in its last eight games, with six of those contests coming on the road. The Stars return home after a two-game trip that consisted of a 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Ra...

Pistons want to atone for regrettable loss when Blazers visit
The Detroit Pistons were uncharacteristically wasteful in their last game. They'll look to recapture their identity when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.,The Eastern Conference leaders held an early 18-point lead on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, who lost superstar Giannis Ant...

Cincinnati, Xavier trumpet importance of crosstown rivalry
One of college basketball's most intense rivalries renews Friday night when Xavier hosts Cincinnati in the annual meeting known as the "Crosstown Shootout.",The two schools are meeting for the 93rd time. Cincinnati leads 52-40 but Xavier has won five of the last six, nine of the last 12 meetings and...

Resilient Spurs' winding travels pit them against Cavaliers
The San Antonio Spurs are getting the job done during their most challenging stretch of the season, a nine-city journey over 18 days.,Luke Kornet blocked Franz Wagner as time expired Wednesday to preserve a 114-112 road victory over the Orlando Magic in the sixth stop on the trip.,San Antonio contin...

Reports: James Madison to hire ex-Florida coach Billy Napier
James Madison will hire former Florida coach Billy Napier, according to multiple reports on Thursday evening.,The job at JMU came open this week when Bob Chesney was hired to be the new head coach at UCLA. Chesney is staying on to coach the Dukes against Troy on Friday night in the Sun Belt Conferen...

Nuggets take potent offense on the road vs. depleted Hawks
On the heels of Jamal Murray's offensive explosion, the visiting Denver Nuggets will look to extend their recent dominance over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.,Denver, which has won eight of nine outings against Atlanta since March 2021, will play the second of a four-game road trip after Murray went f...

Sabres stare down road woes, try to beat Jets for 2nd time this week
The Buffalo Sabres will try to turn their road record around when they visit the Winnipeg Jets on Friday.,The Sabres arrive in Winnipeg after a 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday in the opener of their season-long six-game road trip that stretches over 12 days. After facing the Jets, t...

Golden Knights, Carter Hart head east to begin road trek at Devils
The Vegas Golden Knights kick off a five-game Eastern Conference road trip on Friday when they face the slumping New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.,The Golden Knights, who play seven of their next eight games away from home, have traditionally played well in the month of December, going 65-24-8 all-t...

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy clears concussion protocol, set to start Sunday
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is on track to start Sunday against the Washington Commanders after clearing concussion protocol on Thursday.,McCarthy, 22, was a full practice participant for the second consecutive day. He missed last Sunday's 26-0 loss at Seattle after sustaining a conc...

NWSLPA: Trinity Rodman's record contract offer was CBA compliant
The NWSL Players' Association filed a grievance on behalf of Trinity Rodman after what would have been a record-setting four-year contract to stay with the Washington Spirit was reportedly vetoed by league commissioner Jessica Berman.,The NWSLPA claims the contract offer was within the terms of the ...

Florida's Jon Sumrall hires Kentucky DC Brad White
Florida's new football coach Jon Sumrall made his first major hire with longtime Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White accepting the same position Thursday in Gainesville.,White, 43, was Kentucky's defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach from 2019-25, and was that position's coach in...

Report: Dubai to hold college basketball event in November 2026
Dubai wants to get in on the college basketball tournament fun.,In the wake of the Players Era men's tournament expanding to 18 teams and beyond, Dubai plans to stage a new early-season tourney called the Royal Palm Invitational in November 2026, CBS Sports reported Thursday.,The report said multipl...

Police: Lane Kiffin escorted to airport, fan road rage claims false
Mississippi State Police provided departing coach Lane Kiffin a police escort to catch his flight to Baton Rouge and said his claims of fans "trying to run him off the road" were false. ,The escort using multiple police vehicles to safeguard Kiffin's transport to the airport was confirmed by Mississ...

No. 13 Tennessee, No. 14 Illinois tune up for track meet in Nashville
Saddled with a losing streak for the first time this season, No. 13 Tennessee can expect a sprint Saturday when the Volunteers take on No. 14 Illinois in the Music City Madness clash at Nashville, Tenn.,The Volunteers (7-2) fell to Kansas last week in Las Vegas, then lost by two points at Syracuse o...

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer to Penn State rumors: Not interested
Ahead of Alabama's biggest game of the season and in position to qualify for the College Football Playoff, Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer said on Thursday that he's not looking to go to Penn State or anywhere else.,"We're extremely happy here, love the challenge, love the grind, love this plac...

Clippers waive F Jahmyl Telfort as roster adjustments continue
The Los Angeles Clippers waived forward Jahmyl Telfort on Thursday in another roster move for the struggling team.,While nowhere near the level of team cutting ties with veteran guard Chris Paul early Wednesday morning, the 24-year-old Telfort did play eight games with Los Angeles, scoring one point...

Reports: Texans DE Tim Settle Jr. (foot) to have season-ending surgery
Houston Texans defensive tackle Tim Settle Jr., a starter on the NFL's top-ranked defense, will have season-ending foot surgery, according to multiple reports on Thursday afternoon.,Settle, 28, was injured during the Texans' 20-16 victory over the host Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, but it's not clea...

LAFC G Hugo Lloris signs extension
Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris on Thursday signed a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season.,Financial terms were not disclosed by LAFC for a deal that includes an option for 2027.,Lloris, 38, spent over a decade with English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur before signing wi...

Kings D Drew Doughty to return vs. Blackhawks
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is expected to return to the ice on Thursday against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks.,Doughty, who confirmed to NHL.com of his availability to play, has been sidelined since blocking a shot with his left foot in a game against the Ottawa Senators on Oct. 15....