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Chiefs signing former first-round CB Kaiir Elam
The Kansas City Chiefs are in agreement with veteran cornerback Kaiir Elam, the former first-round pick's agent told NFL Network on Thursday.,Elam, drafted 23rd overall by Buffalo in 2022, has tallied 114 tackles, two interceptions and three fumble recoveries in 43 games (19 starts) with the Bills (...
Bills QB Josh Allen adds title: girl dad
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and his wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld, announced the birth of their first child -- a girl -- on Thursday.,The announcement came in Steinfeld's Beau Society newsletter, in which she previously shared updates about her pregnancy. They did not disclose their daught...
Pirates call up SS Konnor Griffin, MLB's top prospect, for home opener
Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, the No. 1 prospect in baseball, will be with the team for the home opener in Pittsburgh on Friday.,Griffin, 19, makes the jump from Triple-A Indianapolis for his anticipated debut after hitting .438 since being sent down on March 21.,Even though he became a must-see...
Iowa State star Audi Crooks enters transfer portal
Iowa State star Audi Crooks, the nation's second-leading scorer in 2025-26, is entering the transfer portal.,The 6-foot-3 center, who has one year of eligibility remaining, announced her plans Thursday on Instagram.,"Thank you all for embracing me and showing up to Hilton every single game day," Cro...
Sharks ride string of late-game heroics into encounter vs. Leafs
The San Jose Sharks are making a habit of winning games with late goals.,It doesn't matter to the Sharks how they are winning. They have high hopes that the next victory will come Thursday night when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The Sharks (35-31-7, 77 points) came up with another rally in a 4...
WVU seniors face off with Stanford's freshman star in Crown opener
Senior-dominated West Virginia and freshman-led Stanford go head-to-head Thursday night when the College Basketball Crown Tournament continues in Las Vegas with its second day of quarterfinal matchups.,The second-year event pitting teams from the Southeastern Conference, Big 12, Big Ten and Big East...
Oklahoma goes OT to edge Colorado in College Basketball Crown quarterfinals
Nijel Pack scored 20 points, hitting a pair of 3-pointers in overtime, to help lift Oklahoma to a 90-86 win over Colorado in the opening round of the College Basketball Crown on Wednesday in Las Vegas.,The Sooners (20-15) will play the Baylor-Minnesota winner in Saturday's semifinals.,Oklahoma's las...
Sabres looking to clinch first playoff berth in 15 years in Ottawa
The Buffalo Sabres can clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 15 years when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.,The Sabres (46-21-8, 100 points) reached the century mark in points Tuesday with a 4-3 win against the New York Islanders, the first time they've done so s...
Kansas coach Bill Self returning for 2026-27 season
After discussing his coaching future with family, Bill Self announced Wednesday that he will return as Kansas coach for the 2026-27 season.,Self, 63, indicated he still has the desire to coach the Jayhawks to the highest level possible.,"Jayhawk Nation, with renewed clarity and the ongoing support f...
Philadelphia Eagles Could Be Closer to Implosion Than Contention
The Eagles face growing concerns around Jalen Hurts as questions about leadership and fit emerge ahead of the 2026 season....
NFLPA voices safety concerns over replacement refs
The NFL Players Association and NFL Referees Association have responded to the potential use of replacement officials this season by voicing concerns about player safety.,ESPN reported earlier this week that the league has begun compiling a list of replacement referees -- mostly from the low-college...
Report: Marquette assistant to be named head coach at Siena
Siena will hire Marquette assistant Nevada Smith to replace Gerry McNamara as its men's basketball coach, CBS Sports reported Wednesday.,Smith, 44, has been on staff at Marquette since the 2021-22 season and spent the first two years as special assistant to head coach Shaka Smart. He then moved to t...