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Stanford holds off upset-minded Merrimack
Oziyah Sellers hit 8 of 11 shots en route to a team-high 19 points, Maxime Raynaud logged his nation-leading ninth double-double and Stanford survived a challenge from visiting Merrimack for a 74-68 nonconference victory Tuesday night.,Jaylen Blakes scored 11 of his 16 points in the first 10 minutes...
Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler win The Showdown over LIV duo
The PGA Tour got the best of LIV Golf during a high-stakes duel in the desert as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Scottie Scheffler teamed to earn 2 1/2 points and win "The Showdown" over Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau on Tuesday in Las Vegas.,Playing three different 2-on-2 competitions of ...
Cold-shooting Arizona eyes turnaround vs. high-scoring Samford
Samford and Arizona enter Wednesday's game at Tucson, Ariz., with each having a different outlook a little more than a month into the season.,Samford (9-2) is on a five-game winning streak while Arizona (4-5) has lost three of its last four games following Saturday's 57-54 loss in Phoenix against fo...
Stars try to continue home dominance vs. Maple Leafs
The Dallas Stars aim to continue their winning ways at home on Wednesday when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The Stars skated to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Monday to improve to 3-1-0 on their six-game homestand and 13-3-0 at American Airlines Center this season.,While Roope Hi...
Report: Michael Vick agrees to become Norfolk State coach
Norfolk State and Michael Vick have an agreement in place to make the former NFL star the next head coach of the Spartans' FCS football program, the Virginian-Pilot reported on Tuesday.,Vick, 44, emerged as a candidate for the opening on Monday, and ESPN followed with a report claiming that Sacramen...
USC’s Branch Bros. enter transfer portal
Southern California stars Zachariah and Zion Branch will enter the transfer portal, they said Tuesday.,Zachariah Branch, a receiver, and Zion Branch, a safety, published announcements declaring their intent on social media. Both players are former top-100 high school recruits with two years of eligi...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes full participant in Tuesday practice
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes began treatment for his injured right ankle on the flight home from Cleveland on Sunday and continued Monday with a plan of practicing this week. ,Mahomes said Tuesday he was ready to take the field, shaking off concern that his "mild high-ankle sprain"...
No. 11 SMU shoots for playoff statement at No. 6 Penn State
SMU was picked to finish seventh in its first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, a projection that would have meant an invite to a pedestrian bowl game.,Preseason projections are meaningless as the Mustangs wrap preparations for the first 12-team College Football Playoff.,SMU shattered expecta...
Players skeptical of NBA's new one-day All-Star Game tournament
Four teams, three games, one night. That's the plan for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, confirmed after months of discussion around the lack of competitiveness and -- well, defense -- in the 2024 event. ,The NBA adopted a new one-night tournament with three teams comprised of eight All-...
Another 5-star recruit, freshman CB Jaylen Mbakwe, leaving Alabama
Alabama freshman cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe plans to transfer after one season with the Crimson Tide. ,Mbakwe said he has made a "business decision" after playing in 11 of Alabama's 12 games in the regular season. ,"This was not an easy decision, but I believe it's the best step for my personal and pr...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: Ankle responded, feels 'push to play'
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes began treatment for his injured right ankle on the flight home from Cleveland on Sunday and continued Monday with a plan of practicing this week. ,Mahomes said Tuesday he was ready to take the field, shaking off concern that his "mild high-ankle sprain"...
Falcons-Commanders flexed to SNF, Week 17 Saturday tripleheader set
The Week 17 game featuring rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders against the visiting Atlanta Falcons has been flexed by the NFL to "Sunday Night Football.",The Commanders (9-5) have won two games in a row and are close to clinching the first playoff appearance in franchise...
Maple Leafs G Anthony Stolarz (knee) out 4-6 weeks
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will be sidelined four to six weeks after he undergoes knee surgery.,Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving said Tuesday that an MRI revealed no structural damage and that the loose body in the goaltender's knee looked like a "little pebble.",Stolar...
Angel City FC sign F Julie Dufour to 3-year deal
Angel City Football Club signed French forward Julie Dufour to a three-year contract through 2027 on Tuesday. ,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team for Dufour, who comes to Angel City via transfer from Paris FC. ,Dufour, 23, will occupy one of ACFC's international spots.,"Julie Dufour's de...
Nobody Wants To See Conor McGregor Fight Logan Paul
Conor McGregor announced that he has agreed to fight Logan Paul, but this would further postpone his return to the UFC, which might not be the best move for anyone....
Minnesota Vikings Defied Odds All Season, Probably Not Legitimate Contenders
The Minnesota Vikings defied odds all season long and could finish the year atop the NFC North, but they are probably not legitimate Super Bowl contenders....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: Frisco Bowl, NBA Cup Final Predictions for December 17
The NBA Cup Final is finally here with college football bowl season, so these are our best sports betting picks and predictions for December 17th, 2024....
Giants, Raiders lead race for No. 1 in 2025 NFL Draft
An averted comeback sent the Las Vegas Raiders to their 12th loss of the season on Monday, even with the New York Giants for the worst record in the NFL this season. ,The Giants (2-12) are up on the Raiders (2-12) by mere percentage points with three weeks remaining in the race for the No. 1 pick in...
Stanford hosts Merrimack before ACC grind begins
Stanford and visiting Merrimack continue final preparations for their respective conference grinds when they duel Tuesday night in Northern California.,The Cardinal (8-2) have rebounded from their only two losses with a pair of wins, including an 89-81 road effort at rival California on Saturday tha...
Chiefs release RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Former first-round draft choice Clyde Edwards-Helaire was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday.,The 25-year-old running back led the Chiefs in rushing yards his rookie year after being selected with the 32nd pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, bursting onto the scene with 803 yards and four touchdow...