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CFP denies request to flip dates of semifinal games
The College Football Playoff semifinal games will be played as scheduled, despite a request for an alteration.,Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey said on "The Paul Finebaum Show" on Thursday that he wanted the CFP committee to flip the dates of the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl.,His requ...
Avalanche pull off late comeback, stun Sabres in OT
Devon Toews scored 48 seconds into overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 in Denver on Thursday night.,It was the second time this season Colorado overcame a big deficit to beat the Sabres. The Avalanche trailed 4-0 after one period in Buffalo on Dec. 3 and won 5...
Bobby McMann's two goals just enough as Leafs edge Islanders
Bobby McMann scored twice, including the game-winner on the power play with 2:59 left in regulation, as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night in Elmont, N.Y.,McMann's third two-goal game of the season was all the support Joseph Woll (32 saves) needed. Nicholas...
Buffalo looks to keep rolling vs. Liberty in Bahamas Bowl
Most teams that go to bowl games these days must deal with multiple opt-outs and players hitting the transfer portal, thinning out the depth chart for the year's last game.,Not so at Buffalo.,"Our team is largely intact going into the bowl game," first-year coach Pete Lembo said. "Very few guys goin...
Notre Dame stymies Georgia at Sugar Bowl, moves on to CFP semis
NEW ORLEANS -- Jayden Harrison had a record kickoff return for a touchdown, Notre Dame's defense dominated and the No. 7 seed Fighting Irish defeated No. 2 seed Georgia 23-10 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Thursday.,The Irish's Riley Leonard passed fo...
Alabama QB Jalen Milroe, LB Jihaad Campbell declare for NFL draft
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe and linebacker Jihaad Campbell declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday.,A two-year starter for the Crimson Tide, Milroe had one season of eligibility remaining.,Milroe's season ended Tuesday with a 19-13 loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.,"To my teammates, ...
Alabama QB Jalen Milroe declares for 2025 NFL Draft
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday.,A two-year starter for the Crimson Tide, Milroe had one season of eligibility remaining.,Milroe's season ended Tuesday with a 19-13 loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.,"To my teammates, my brothers, thank you for the ...
Pistons G Jaden Ivey has fractured fibula
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey suffered a broken left fibula in a collision with the Orlando Magic's Cole Anthony, the team confirmed Thursday.,Ivey was injured when Anthony fell into his plant leg as the two went after a loose ball with 10:07 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Pistons' 105-96...
Denver lands 16th NWSL franchise at record $110M fee
Denver has been awarded the 16th franchise in the National Women's Soccer League for a record $110 million fee, Sportico reported Thursday.,Not only is that expansion fee more than double the previous NWSL record, it would also be the largest ever paid for a U.S. women's professional sports team.,Th...
Coaches pocket big bonuses with CFP semifinal runs
A berth in the College Football Playoff championship game will be on the line when Texas and Ohio State meet Jan. 10 in one national semifinal, but so will hundreds of thousands of dollars for their head coaches.,Both Steve Sarkisian of Texas and Ryan Day of Ohio State stand to cash in big bonuses w...
NFL reveals dates on franchise tags, new league year
The NFL on Thursday announced several important dates that affect the league's qualifying teams for the upcoming playoffs and the 2025 season at large.,Case in point is Monday for free-agent signings and renegotiating or extending rookie contracts of a drafted rookie who was selected in any round of...
Elusive playoff berth at stake as Broncos host Chiefs
Bo Nix was in high school the last time the Denver Broncos qualified for the playoffs.,Should the rookie quarterback snap his team's two-game losing streak on Sunday against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs (15-1), Denver would clinch the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoffs.,It would be the first playoff ...
Report: Pistons G Jaden Ivey has fractured fibula
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey suffered a broken left fibula in a collision with the Orlando Magic's Cole Anthony, ESPN reported on Thursday. ,Ivey was injured when Anthony fell into his plant leg as the two went after a loose ball with 10:07 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Pistons' 105-96 ...
Jeremiah Smith and Wide Receiver U’s Rose Bowl Legacy
The Rose Bowl was all Ohio State Buckeyes against the Oregon Ducks. More than that, it was all Jeremiah Smith, cementing OSU's legacy as Wide Receiver University. ...
Sports World Reacts to Cam Skattebo, Jeremiah Smith Dominating New Year's Day
Everybody in the sports world was tuned into the College Football Playoff on New Year's Day, where Cam Skattebo and Jeremiah Smith stole the show....
College Football Sugar Bowl, Gator Bowl Best Betting Picks January 2nd
The Sugar Bowl was postponed, so now we have a full slate of college football bowl games to bet on for Thursday January 2nd, 2025. These are our top predictions....
Maple Leafs continue without Auston Matthews at Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait a little longer before welcoming back Auston Matthews to a team that has Stanley Cup aspirations.,The New York Islanders can't afford to wait much longer to begin winning and stave off a potential breakup of the core that reached consecutive NHL semifinals i...
Maple Leafs continue without Auston Matthews in visiting Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait a little longer before welcoming back Auston Matthews to a team that has Stanley Cup aspirations.,The New York Islanders can't afford to wait much longer to begin winning and stave off a potential breakup of the core that reached consecutive NHL semifinals i...
Broncos' Sean Payton: Chiefs earned right to rest players
The Broncos would clinch a playoff berth with a win on Sunday, and Denver coach Sean Payton isn't concerned that the opposition won't be at full strength.,Denver (9-7) plays host to the Kansas City Chiefs (15-1), who have wrapped up AFC West title and the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC playoffs. The ...
Jeremiah Smith Should Be Allowed To Play in the NFL Next Year
After another incredible performance, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith should be able to file a special motion to be NFL Draft eligible as the top receiver in the class....