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USC looks to build momentum in encounter vs. Iowa
Southern California returns home to Los Angeles on Tuesday to host Big Ten foe Iowa with designs on parlaying its best performance of the season into lasting momentum.,The Trojans (10-6, 2-3) pulled out of a two-game slump on Saturday, posting an 82-72 win over then-No. 13 Illinois behind a season-h...

Xander Schauffele pulls out of The American Express
The American Express event in La Quinta, Calif., this week was due to welcome the top two players in the Official World Golf Ranking.,Now neither will be there.,No. 2 Xander Schauffele withdrew on Monday because of an undisclosed health issue.,Last week, No. 1 Scottie Scheffler pulled out of the eve...

Penn State star TE Tyler Warren declares for draft
Penn State's Tyler Warren, this season's Mackey Award winner as the top tight end in the nation, is headed to the NFL draft.,The senior declared Monday night that he is forgoing his remaining year of college eligibility to turn pro. Pro Football Focus lists him as the No. 1-rated tight end prospect ...

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans on Chiefs: ‘We understand what’s in front of us’
Against the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round, sloppy was good enough.,But the Houston Texans know a cleaner effort will be needed against the Kansas City Chiefs.,The Texans overcame three turnovers and eight penalties in defeating Los Angeles on Saturday. Despite those issues, Houston out...

After first loss of 2025, Stars conclude road trip at Maple Leafs
The Dallas Stars will be out to start another winning streak on Tuesday night when they complete a five-game road trip against the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The Stars had their seven-game winning streak and nine-game points streak end with a 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night. They scored th...

Report: Clemson set to name Tom Allen new DC
Clemson is expected to name Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen to the same role with the Tigers, ESPN reported Monday. ,Allen would replace Wes Goodwin, fired by Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney last week. The move is expected to be formalized this week, per the report.,Allen coached Penn Sta...

Patriots reunite with Mike Vrabel, share vision of New England revival
Mike Vrabel made a triumphant return to New England as head coach of the Patriots on Monday.,A former linebacker and Super Bowl champion under Bill Belichick, Vrabel said he felt the move back to Foxborough was right "in his soul." Vrabel previously coached the Tennessee Titans and spent last season...

Report: Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford agree to mega-fight
Boxing greats Canelo Alvarez of Mexico and Terence Crawford have agreed to a fight this September in Las Vegas, according to a report by Combatazo.,A showdown between two of the best fighters of their generation was rumored to be in the works, as they each met separately with Saudi boxing chief Turk...

Wolves star Anthony Edwards fined for fifth time this season
The NBA fined Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards $50,000 on Monday for "making obscene gestures toward a game official.",It marks the fifth time this season that Edwards has been fined, totaling $285,000.,This latest incident occurred Saturday during the second quarter of Minnesota's 127-12...

Coco Gauff ousts '20 champ Sofia Kenin at Australian Open
Third-seeded Coco Gauff posted an eventful 6-3, 6-3 first-round win Monday over 2020 champion Sofia Kenin at the Australian Open in Melbourne.,Gauff offset nine double faults with 12 aces and overcame 32 unforced errors by saving five of six break points in the 80-minute victory, her 11th first-roun...
Jerry Jones Can’t Buy a Winner: NFC Rivals Leave Cowboys in the Dust
The Dallas Cowboys are packing up for exit interviews while their NFC rivals including the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles impressed over the weekend....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: Vikings vs. Rams, NBA, NHL Bets For January 13th
Monday January 13th's top sports betting picks and predictions include our expert bets for Vikings vs. Rams NFL Playoff game, as well as picks for the NBA and NHL....
Philadelphia Eagles Will Go as Far as Jalen Hurts Takes Them in 2025 Playoffs
Jalen Hurts shook off the rust in the Philadelphia Eagles sloppy Wild Card victory over the Green Bay Packers, proving that Philly will go as far as Hurts can lead him....

Eagles fly past Packers, advance to divisional round
Jalen Hurts passed for 131 yards and two touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the visiting Green Bay Packers 22-10 in a wild-card playoff game on Sunday., ,Jahan Dotson and Dallas Goedert each caught a touchdown for Philadelphia, which is the No. 2 seed in the NFC and will host a divisional r...

Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. declares for NFL draft
Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Sunday.,The junior won the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award this year. The Outland is given to the best interior lineman -- offense or defense -- in college football, and the Lombardi Award is given to the best offensive or d...

Javon Small, No. 21 West Virginia hold off Colorado
Javon Small scored 26 points, Joseph Yesufu added 18 points and No. 21 West Virginia beat Colorado 78-70 on Sunday in Boulder, Colo.,Eduardo Andre had 12 points before fouling out and Jonathan Powell contributed 10 points for West Virginia. The Mountaineers (12-3, 3-1 Big 12 Conference) have won eig...

Bills pull away from Broncos, face Ravens in divisional round
James Cook rushed for a season-high 120 yards and a touchdown, Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes in the second half and the host Buffalo Bills won in the AFC wild-card round for the fifth straight year, beating the Denver Broncos 31-7 on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y., ,Allen was 20-for-26 passing...
The Pittsburgh Steelers Are Who We Thought They Were
The Pittsburgh Steelers got blown out by the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs, confirming the suspicions that they were overrated literally all season long....
Houston Texans Proved They Aren't NFL Playoff Phonies
The Houston Texans blew out the Los Angeles Chargers in the first game of Wild Card weekend, dismissing the rumors that they'd be an easy out in the postseason....
NFL Wild Card Sunday Top Betting Picks, Predictions January 12, 2025
The winter isn't so bad because we've had some great football to bet on, and these are our top NFL Sunday Wild Card picks on January 11th, 2025....