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Report: Syracuse QB Kyle McCord to declare for NFL Draft
Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord will declare for the NFL Draft after leading the nation with 4,779 yards, ESPN reported Friday.,A senior this past season, McCord broke DeShaun Watson's ACC record for passing yards in a season. The former Ohio State starter played just one season with the Orange.,Mc...
Texans donate $1M to California's wildfire relief effort
The Houston Texans pledged $1 million in support of the California wildfire relief efforts on Friday.,"The devastation caused by the wildfires in southern California is heartbreaking," Houston Texans chairman and CEO Cal McNair said. "We are proud to join together with our NFL family to provide supp...
Emma Raducanu snubs treatment for bites, cites doping concerns
Emma Raducanu said she believes she was bitten by jumping ants as she prepares for the start of the Australian Open.,Raducanu disclosed Friday that she suffered swelling to her hand and ankle as a result. ,The 22-year-old British tennis star told reporters that she pondered whether to use antiseptic...
NFL Wild-Card Playoff Capsules
NFL Wild-Card Playoff Capsules,Saturday, January 11,AFC,No. 5 L.A. Chargers (11-6) at No. 4 Houston Texans (10-7),4:30 p.m. ET,CBS, Paramount+,The Chargers are in the playoffs in Jim Harbaugh's first season as head coach and seeking their first postseason win since the 2018 season. The Texans won th...
College Football Playoff National Championship Is Ohio State’s To Lose
After a feeble performance out of Notre Dame and Penn State in the Orange Bowl, the National Championship appears to be all Ohio State barring a letdown....
Pittsburgh Steelers Stumble Into Wild Card With Everything to Prove
The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to the NFL Playoffs without much momentum as they have everything to prove and a lot of pressure on them in the first round....
Five College Football Coaches on the Hot Seat Entering 2025
These five college football coaches are quickly falling out of favor with their school's faithful, placing them on the hot seat entering next season....
No. 13 Illinois looks to ride depth vs. Southern California
Kasparas Jakucionis saw his left forearm act up in the aftermath of his team's recent trip to the Pacific Northwest.,While No. 13 Illinois is unsure of its leading scorer's status for Saturday afternoon's visit from Southern California in Champaign, Ill., the Fighting Illini are confident in their d...
Jordan Staal's hat trick propels Hurricanes past Leafs
Jordan Staal scored a hat trick and the Carolina Hurricanes overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C.,Staal's third goal came 20 seconds into the third period, giving him a goal in each period and eight goals this season. It's the captain's ...
WWE's 'Raw' debut scores Neflix huge ratings
WWE proved a winner in its Netflix debut on Monday.,The first episode of "WWE Raw" to run on the streaming giant attracted an average of 2.6 million U.S. viewers, according to Netflix. The show averaged 1.64 million viewers in its weekly slot on USA Network in 2024.,In the equivalent episode during ...
NFL moves Vikings-Rams game to Arizona due to wildfires
Monday's NFC wild-card playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams will be moved from Inglewood, Calif., to the Arizona Cardinals' stadium in Glendale, Ariz., the NFL said Thursday.,The game was moved out of the Los Angeles area as wildfires continued to ravage Southern Californi...
Australian Open men’s and women’s draws announced
The Australian Open draws were revealed on Thursday, and Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz could meet in the quarterfinals on the men's side while women's World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will face Sloane Stephens in the first round.,Djokovic, the 10-time Australian Open champion from Serbia, is the No. ...
White Sox avoid arbitration with 1B Andrew Vaughn, 3 others
The Chicago White Sox avoided arbitration by agreeing to terms with four players on one-year contracts on Thursday.,First baseman Andrew Vaughn signed for $5.85 million, while right-handers Steven Wilson ($950,000), Justin Anderson ($900,000) and Penn Murfee ($780,00) also remain in the fold, the Wh...
Report: Lakers' coach JJ Redick loses home; game postponed
The NBA postponed Thursday's game between the Charlotte Hornets and host Lakers because of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have claimed over 1,000 structures in a total that reportedly includes the home of Lakers head coach JJ Redick.,ESPN reported Thursday that Redick's rental home in Pa...
Reports: Injured QB Carson Beck entering transfer portal, not NFL draft
Injured Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is not entering the NFL draft, but opted for the transfer portal and another year of college football. ,According to multiple reports, Beck delayed entering the NFL because he's recovering from an injury to his throwing elbow. He was hurt in the SEC Championsh...
Report: Yankees done adding big-ticket free agents for 2025
The American League champion New York Yankees appear to have completed their offseason shopping spree and no longer are in the market for big-name, high-dollar free agents, Sportico reported Thursday.,The Yankees already have made some significant additions to the roster, signing left-hander Max Fri...
Hornets-Lakers game postponed due to Los Angeles wildfires
The NBA postponed Thursday's game between the Charlotte Hornets and host Lakers because of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.,A new date for the game at Cryto.com Arena will be announced at a later time, the league said.,"The entire NBA family sends its thoughts and support to the community of L...
Reports: UNC, Bill Belichick land UConn DL Pryce Yates
UConn defensive lineman Pryce Yates is joining coach Bill Belichick's transfer portal class at North Carolina, multiple outlets reported.,Yates entered the transfer portal after earning defensive MVP honors in the Huskies' 27-14 victory against the Tar Heels in the Fenway Bowl on Dec. 28. He had a s...
Why the Detroit Lions Have the Most Pressure on Them in NFL Playoffs
The Detroit Lions have been winning their own way all season, and that's why they face the most pressure in the NFL Playoffs this year. ...
Notre Dame vs. Penn State Orange Bowl Promises To Be Historic in More Ways Than One
The Orange Bowl semi-final matchup between Notre Dame and Penn State seems to be the best game scheduled in the new 12-team format....