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Interim boss Mike Nardi leads Villanova into Crown vs. Colorado
Villanova will have a new face on the sideline -- and a new face waiting in the wings -- when the team faces Colorado in the first round of the inaugural College Basketball Crown on Tuesday in Las Vegas.,The Wildcats (19-14) fired coach Kyle Neptune March 15 after missing the NCAA Tournament in all ...

Jameis Winston ‘ready for anything’; Giants not ruling out QB at No. 3
Though the New York Giants have signed both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston this spring, another quarterback early in the draft is not off the table.,However, general manager Joe Schoen made clear he isn't going to "force" taking a quarterback that early in the draft, setting a high bar for such a...

Rutgers G Dylan Harper declares for NBA draft
Rutgers guard Dylan Harper, widely projected to be the No. 2 pick after Duke's Cooper Flagg, officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft on Monday.,Harper made his intentions known on ESPN's "NBA Today," but he was always expected to spend a single season in college before moving on to the pros.,A Ne...

Bills end contract talks with RB James Cook
The Buffalo Bills have halted contract talks with running back James Cook, who is seeking an extension worth $15 million per season.,"I don't see us getting something done anytime soon. We're onto the draft. Just because we don't get something done this year doesn't mean we can't get something done ...

Ohio State reaches into SEC turf, gets commitment from S Blaine Bradford
Ohio State landed a commitment Monday from five-star safety Blaine Bradford, plucking the Louisiana native from the grasps of hometown LSU and Texas.,The 247Sports composite lists Bradford as the No. 1 safety and No. 23 overall prospect in the Class of 2026.,He made the announcement on social media ...

Panthers D Niko Mikkola fined $5K for unsportsmanlike conduct
Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola was fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct on Monday.,The fine is in response to a slapshot Mikkola sent down the ice with two seconds remaining on the game clock with the Panthers down 4-2 to the Canadiens on Sunday. The puck almost hit Montreal's players,...

USWNT to face Canada on July 2 in Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Women's National Team will meet Canada in an international friendly on July 2 in Washington, D.C.,The top two women's soccer programs in the CONCACAF region, the countries will be facing off at Audi Field in their 67th all-time meeting.,Canada and the United States met twice in 2024. The U....

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel enamored with OT options in draft
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel admits he likes the options expected to be available when New England is on the clock with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 draft.,He just doesn't know exactly who will still be on the board.,"You tell me who goes 1, 2 and 3, and I'll tell you who goes 4," Vrabel sa...

Kentucky G Kerr Kriisa enters transfer portal
Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa entered the transfer portal on Monday with one season of eligibility remaining.,"To Coach (Mark) Pope and the UK coaching staff - it has been an absolute dream to play for the University of Kentucky. Thank you for your continued support," he posted on social media.,Kriisa ...

Titans remain undecided at No. 1, not rushing decision
Titans coach Brian Callahan claimed the franchise is undecided on plans for the No. 1 overall pick in the draft and insists Tennessee is open to trade offers less than a month before their selection is made.,Callahan pointed to plans on the team calendar for the Colorado pro day, where they'll final...

Stanford hires Frank Reich as interim coach
Stanford hired former NFL head coach Frank Reich to be the Cardinal's interim coach for the 2025 season Monday.,Reich replaces Troy Taylor, who was fired last week amid allegations of bullying and belittling female staff members.,Reich, 63, has never coached at the college level. The former NFL quar...
No Cinderellas, No Problem: Why This All-No. 1 Seed Final Four Still Delivers
An all-No. 1 seed Final Four is set, and while upsets were scarce, the best teams in college basketball are ready for an epic showdown in San Antonio....

Reports: Stanford hiring Frank Reich as interim coach
Stanford is hiring former NFL head coach Frank Reich to be the Cardinal's interim coach for the 2025 season, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Both sides have agreed that it will be a one-year deal as Stanford conducts a national search to replace Troy Taylor, who was fired last week after allegatio...

Steven Lorentz, Maple Leafs rally past Ducks
Steven Lorentz scored the game-winner in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs edged the host Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Sunday night.,With the victory, Toronto increased its lead atop the Atlantic Division to three points over Tampa Bay and Florida.,Max Domi and Mitch Marner also tallied for the Ma...
Aaron Rodgers’ Free Agency Stinks—And the Anagrams Prove It
Aaron Rodgers' free agency saga drags on, with the Steelers waiting and the NFL groaning. Will he pick Pittsburgh or keep stalling?...

Min Woo Lee hangs on for first PGA win at Houston Open
Australia's Min Woo Lee scrambled for a par on the final hole to hold off a collection of hard-charging pursuers and win on the PGA Tour for the first time, capturing the Texas Children's Houston Open on Sunday at Memorial Park Golf Course.,Lee shot a final-round 3-under-par 67, using a magnificent ...

North Dakota transfer G Treysen Eaglestaff commits to South Carolina
North Dakota transfer guard Treysen Eaglestaff committed to South Carolina. ,He shared the news on Instagram on Sunday.,Last season, Eaglestaff averaged 18.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game as a junior. He was third in the Summit League in 3-point shooting, and he hit eight 3-pointers ...

Maple Leafs look to pad Atlantic Division lead vs. Ducks
The Toronto Maple Leafs wrap up their California road trip on Sunday night in Anaheim against the Ducks, looking to build on their lead atop the Atlantic Division.,The Maple Leafs (44-25-4, 92 points) sit one point up on the Florida Panthers for the division lead, with the two teams set to meet on W...

No. 1 USC survives rough shooting night, tops No. 5 Kansas St.
Avery Howell scored 12 of her 18 points in the second half and No. 1 seed Southern California endured the absence of star JuJu Watkins to advance to the Elite Eight with a 67-61 win over No. 5 seed Kansas State in Spokane Region 4 on Saturday.,The Trojans (31-3), playing their first full game since ...

John Tavares helps Maple Leafs rally past Kings
John Tavares' first of two third-period goals broke a tie and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied with three goals in the third for a 3-1 come-from-behind win over the host Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. ,Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist for the Maple Leafs (44-25-4, 92 points), who won for the ...