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USC sees off stern challenge from UT Arlington
Desmond Claude scored eight of Southern California's final 12 points to power the Trojans past a tough challenge from UT Arlington, 98-95 on Wednesday in Los Angeles.,There were 10 ties and 16 lead changes, with USC going in front for good on Claude's layup with 62 seconds remaining. Teammate Josh C...
Jean Aranguren, Hofstra pull out win over Seton Hall
Jean Aranguren hit the go-ahead layup with 2:19 left Wednesday night for Hofstra, which produced a defensive stand in the final seconds to upset Seton Hall 49-48 in Uniondale, N.Y.,Aranguren had 13 points and Seton Hall transfer Jaquan Sanders added 12 points for Hofstra (3-0).,Chaunce Jenkins had 1...
Maple Leafs score late in regulation and overtime to edge Capitals
John Tavares scored the game-winner in overtime to lift the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-3 win against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.,Tavares, who also had an assist, broke into the offensive zone to collect Mitch Marner's backhand clear and slid it five-hole on Logan Thompson wi...
Mike Tyson ready to fight, Jake Paul excited ahead of Netflix bout
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson met the media in Arlington, Texas, ahead of their eight-round boxing match this Friday to put the finishing on Netflix's first foray into the sporting world.,Paul, a 27-year-old YouTube star turned professional boxer, has risen quickly in his quest for mainstream boxing cred...
Seahawks WR DK Metcalf (knee) returns to practice
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, who hadn't practiced since spraining his right knee in an Oct. 20 game against the Atlanta Falcons, was a full participant on Wednesday.,Metcalf hopes to return to action when Seattle (4-5) visits the San Francisco 49ers (5-4) on Sunday. He sustained a Grad...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: Home burglary 'frustrating'
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce had their homes burglarized last month and authorities have yet to make an arrest in either incident. ,Mahomes confirmed his home in Cass County, a gated community which requires visitors to clear through two access points to enter the ne...
Report: NASCAR considering playoff format changes
NASCAR is reviewing its playoff format and is considering making changes as soon as next year, the Sports Business Journal reported Tuesday.,Because the season gets underway in February, the short turnaround time means a more extensive overhaul would have to wait until 2026, per the report.,Joey Log...
Report: Benched BC QB Thomas Castellanos to transfer
Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos will enter the transfer portal after being benched this week, On3 Sports reported Wednesday.,Eagles coach Bill O'Brien announced Tuesday that Grayson James will start Saturday against No. 13 SMU in Dallas. At the time, O'Brien said Castellanos would be t...
No. 19 Louisville hopes to avoid 'let up' at Stanford
No. 19 Louisville and host Stanford may seem like a mismatch when the programs get together Saturday, but Cardinals coach Jeff Brohm knows his team can't rest on their laurels.,The Cardinals (6-3, 4-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) were off last week after beating Clemson 33-21, handing the Tigers a rar...
Matt McCarty named Korn Ferry Tour Player of Year
Matt McCarty was named the unanimous winner of the Jack Nicklaus Award on Wednesday as the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour's Player of the Year.,The 26-year-old from Scottsdale, Ariz., recorded three wins and six additional top-10 finishes to place No. 1 on the tour's season points list.,McCarty earned fully e...
Crew's Steven Moreira voted MLS Defender of Year
Steven Moreira of the Columbus Crew was named 2024 MLS Defender of the Year on Wednesday.,The 30-year-old Cape Verde international had two goals and four assists in 27 matches (23 starts) this season.,"It means a lot to be selected as the MLS Defender of the Year," Moreira said. "This season was fil...
Bears coach Matt Eberflus outlines decision to fire OC
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus declined to describe the process he followed before firing Shane Waldron, but said he dismissed the first-year offensive coordinator on Tuesday morning and promoted passing game coordinator Thomas Brown to the position. ,"It's obviously a big decision. It's not...
Latest College Football Playoff Rankings Adds Spice to November
The latest college football playoff rankings are here, and they will add intrigue to November's pivotal games as teams battle for seeding and positioning....
Rory McIlroy motivated to keep pace with Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele
Two victories, seven Top-10 finishes, nearly $11 million in earnings on the PGA Tour -- and the inside track to winning the Race to Dubai -- would overwhelmingly please most people.,Rory McIlroy isn't one of them.,Speaking Wednesday before the start of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in...
Dream pluck FGCU coach Karl Smesko to lead team
The Atlanta Dream have turned to the college ranks for their next head coach. hiring longtime Florida Gulf Coast women's coach Karl Smesko.,He is leaving Florida Gulf Coast immediately, two games into the new season. ,"Karl is a proven leader with a history of developing his players and creating a w...
MLB Free Agency Predictions: Anticipated Landing Spots for Top 10 Players
MLB free agency should be crazy in 2024, and these are our anticipated landing spots and contracts for the top 10 players to hit free agency this offseason....
LIV Golf adds events in South Korea, Indiana to 2025 schedule
LIV Golf is adding events in South Korea and the Indianapolis area to its 2025 schedule.,The league announced Wednesday tournaments to be played at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea and at The Club at Chatham Hills in Westfield, Ind.,"LIV Golf is growing across the globe in new and returning markets...
Deion Sanders Says He Will Get Involved With Which Team Drafts Shedeur Sanders
Coach Deion Sanders confirmed that he will be involved with which teams select Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter in the 2025 NFL Draft....
New York Mets Enter New Era of Aggressive Spending, Set Sights on Juan Soto
It's a new era of baseball for the New York Mets under David Stearns and Steven Cohen, as they're expected to aggressively spend and are chasing Juan Soto in free agency....
Maple Leafs face tall task vs. Alex Ovechkin, Capitals
The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to bounce back from a disappointing loss when they visit the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.,The Maple Leafs are coming off a 3-0 setback against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. ,After falling behind 41 seconds into the contest, the Leafs allowed the final t...