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Penguins go for season sweep of improving Sabres
If the Pittsburgh Penguins hope to complete a season sweep of the Buffalo Sabres for the first time since 2017-18, they'll need to play much better than they did in the last game.,The Penguins are set to visit the Sabres on Thursday night in the finale of a three-game road trip.,Pittsburgh (29-33-11...
Stephan Jaeger faces strong field in defense of Houston Open title
The Houston Open has dealt with a revolving door of title sponsors and multiple shifts in the PGA Tour schedule in recent years. It even fell off the schedule altogether in 2023.,Event organizers must be glad to have not only World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, but also World No. 2 Rory McIlroy in the fi...
NFL competition committee proposes replay, kickoff changes
The NFL competition committee proposed changes to rules for next season around replay review and kickoff rules, which will be voted on next week along with several team proposals, including eliminating the tush push.,The committee announced a proposal Wednesday that would expand the reach of instant...
Coach: JuJu Watkins' injury 'will not shake her drive and dedication'
Southern California head coach Lindsay Gottlieb provided encouragement to injured standout forward JuJu Watkins with a statement over social media on Wednesday.,Watkins hurt her right knee in the top-seeded Trojans' 96-59 victory over Mississippi State on Monday in the second round of the NCAA Women...
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) out vs. Nuggets
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Wednesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets because of a sprained left foot.,Antetokounmpo has played in all 18 games since the All-Star break but missed 12 before the break due to right knee and left calf injuries.,The 30-year-old played 37...
Report: Penn set to hire former Iowa coach Fran McCaffery
Fran McCaffery is nearing a deal to become the next head coach at Penn, CBS Sports reported on Wednesday.,McCaffery, who is a Penn alum and played for the Quakers from 1979-82, spent the past 15 seasons at Iowa and is the winningest coach in the history of the program, with 297 wins. He was dismisse...
Arizona State's Joson Sanon transfers to St. John's
St. John's picked up a commitment Wednesday from 6-foot-5 guard Joson Sanon, who played his freshman season at Arizona State.,His commitment was confirmed by the 247Sports transfer portal listing.,Sanon was a four-star prospect in the Class of 2024, ranked as the No. 5 shooting guard and the No. 24 ...
Damian Lillard’s Health Puts Milwaukee Bucks Playoff Hopes in Doubt
Without superstar point guard Damian Lillard who will be sidelined due to a blood clot, the Milwaukee Bucks are no longer legit title contenders in the East....
William Nylander hits 40 goals again as Leafs blast Flyers
William Nylander and John Tavares each had two goals and two assists and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 7-2 on Tuesday night.,Bobby McMann added a goal and an assist for the Maple Leafs (43-25-3, 89 points), who have won four of five. David Kampf and Max Domi also ...
Bucks star Damian Lillard sidelined with deep vein thrombosis
Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, the team announced Tuesday.,According to the Bucks, Lillard is on a blood-thinning medication that has stabilized his condition and he will continue to undergo testing. The team did not provide a timetable for Lill...
Reports: Patriots signing WR Stefon Diggs to $69 million deal
The New England Patriots are signing wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a three-year, $69 million deal, according to multiple reports.,The contract will reportedly include $26 million in guaranteed money.,Diggs is a two-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl selection. Since entering the league in 2015, he ...
How Russell Wilson Signing With Giants Impacts Other Free Agent Quarterbacks, NFL Draft
Russell Wilson signs a one-year deal with the New York Giants, impacting NFL free agency and the upcoming draft. Find out what it means for other QBs and the NFL Draft....
North Carolina G Elliot Cadeau hits transfer portal
North Carolina point guard Elliot Cadeau, a former five-star high school recruit, is entering the transfer portal, according to several reports Tuesday.,Cadeau averaged 9.4 points, 6.2 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game in 37 games (all starts) for the Tar Heels in his sophomore season. He also gave ...
Webb Simpson: LIV’s team concept ‘hard to get your mind around’
If a deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund is to be finalized after close to two years of deliberation, one of the major questions that must be solved is the fate of LIV Golf.,The PIF and its governor, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, established its footing in the professional golf world...
Stanford fires coach Troy Taylor after report of bullying
Stanford fired Troy Taylor on Tuesday, less than one week after an ESPN report outlined instances in which he had allegedly bullied and belittled female athletic staffers during his two seasons as the Cardinal's football coach.,Former Stanford star quarterback Andrew Luck, now the program's general ...
Drake standout Bennett Stirtz following coach to Iowa
Drake's leading scorer, Bennett Stirtz, is transferring to Iowa.,With the move, Stirtz follows head coach Ben McCollum, who accepted the top job with the Hawkeyes on Monday.,Stirtz was named Player of the Year in the Missouri Valley Conference and was an honorable mention All-American after averagin...
Report: Rutgers transfer seeking NIL deal suing NCAA
Rutgers transfer Jett Elad is challenging the NCAA's eligibility rules and hoping to cash in on a lucrative NIL deal.,The Canadian-born safety filed a lawsuit last week in federal district court in New Jersey, seeking an injunction that would block the NCAA from enforcing its so-called "five-year ru...
Spirit sign Nigerian F Gift Monday to 3-year deal
The Washington Spirit announced a three-year deal with Nigerian forward Gift Monday on Tuesday.,The deal includes a 2028 team option and an undisclosed transfer fee paid to Spanish side UD Tenerife.,"Gift has unique qualities as a forward and will add a new layer to our attacking third," Spirit coac...
Key NHL Injuries to Monitor as Stanley Cup Playoff Race Heats Up
Thatcher Demko returned for the Vancouver Canucks, and with having their superstar goalie back, their NHL Playoff hopes remain alive in 2025....
USC's JuJu Watkins out of tourney, reportedly due to torn ACL
Southern California standout forward JuJu Watkins will miss the remainder of the NCAA Tournament after hurting her right knee in the top-seeded Trojans' second-round victory on Monday.,According to a statement from the basketball program, Watkins "will undergo surgery and then begin rehabilitation s...