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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, LT Trent Williams miss practice
The San Francisco 49ers practiced Tuesday without two key pieces of their offense, running back Christian McCaffrey and left tackle Trent Williams.,They were not mere veterans' rest days. McCaffrey appeared on the injury list with a new back issue, and Williams was listed with the right hamstring in...
Bucs denote QB Baker Mayfield limited on estimated practice report
During his three years in Tampa Bay, quarterback Baker Mayfield has yet to miss a starting assignment. It's unlikely he's going to miss Saturday's regular-season finale.,There have been many injury obstacles for the veteran to overcome, especially in 2025, and another set are at work as the Buccanee...
Joseph Woll stops 33 shots as Maple Leafs blank Devils
Joseph Woll stopped 33 shots to earn his first shutout of the season Tuesday night as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting New Jersey Devils 4-0.,Bobby McMann and Nicolas Roy each had a goal and an assist for the short-handed Maple Leafs, who have won three of four.,Calle Jarnkrok and Matth...
Matthew Stafford may have thrown MVP away in 3-pick loss
Matthew Stafford's march toward his first NFL Most Valuable Player award went from one of the league's feel-good stories of 2025 to a significant longshot over four shocking quarters in Atlanta on Monday night.,With only two regular-season games remaining -- both against teams out of playoff content...
Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews (lower body) deemed day-to-day
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that star forward Auston Matthews has a lower-body injury that will keep him out of Tuesday's home game against the New Jersey Devils.,Matthews is considered day-to-day, the Leafs said.,Matthews, 28, had four points in two weekend games for Toronto -- a goal and two...
NBA fines Suns G Jalen Green $25,000 for profanity on live TV
The NBA fined Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green $25,000 on Tuesday for using profanity when he interrupted a live television interview with words of support for teammate Collin Gillespie.,Green's comments came after a 115-101 win over the host Washington Wizards on Monday for the Suns' fourth consecuti...
No resolution for LIV Golf's OWGR points pursuit as 2026 season looms
LIV Golf will begin its fifth season in February, potentially with its application for Official World Golf Ranking points still pending.,Trevor Immelman, chairman of the OWGR, issued a statement on the matter Tuesday.,"Since the end of June, the Governing Board has endeavored to thoroughly evaluate ...
NC State, Wake Forest enter ACC play with plenty to prove
Wake Forest and North Carolina State have much more than just identical records in common going into their Atlantic Coast Conference opener.,Both teams have a lot to prove in league play, so there's no better time to get to work on that than Wednesday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.,"We've got 18 of thes...
Alabama WR Ryan Williams rolling with Tide in 2026
If you expected Ryan Williams to run an out route after a challenging sophomore season at Alabama, he already has changed the play to a comeback. ,Williams said Tuesday during Rose Bowl media access that he never considered transferring despite facing a decline in production and 10 dropped passes in...
Utah All-American DE John Henry Daley to transfer
Utah's All-American defensive end John Henry Daley announced plans on Tuesday to enter the transfer portal.,Daley was tied for the Big 12 in tackles for loss (17.5) and ranked fifth in the nation in sacks (11.5) in 11 games in 2025.,The All-Big 12 first-team selection and Bednarik Award semifinalist...
No. 4 Texas Tech on historic run entering Orange Bowl vs. No. 5 Oregon
Texas Tech did not win a single bowl game during Patrick Mahomes' three seasons in the program from 2014-16.,Yet nine years after a legend's departure, the No. 4 Red Raiders are playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals when they face No. 5 Oregon on Thursday in the Orange Bowl a...
No resolution for LIV's OWGR points pursuit as 2026 season looms
LIV Golf will begin its fifth season in February, potentially with its application for Official World Golf Ranking points still pending.,Trevor Immelman, chairman of the OWGR, issued a statement on the matter Tuesday.,"Since the end of June, the Governing Board has endeavored to thoroughly evaluate ...
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs facing strangulation, assault charges
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony charge of strangulation or suffocation and a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery.,The charges were announced Tuesday morning in Dedham (Mass.) District Court with Diggs' attorney, Michael DiStefano, calling in via phone, accord...
NFL Playoff Picture: Week 18 wins equate to No. 1 seed for Broncos, 49ers, Seahawks
The Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers are starting the playoffs one week early.,At least that's the mindset shared by Broncos coach Sean Payton with Denver (13-3) in line to secure the No. 1 seed, first-round bye and home-field advantage in the AFC by beating the Los Angeles C...
Max Verstappen earns 5th straight Driver of Year nod
Max Verstappen was voted the Formula 1 Driver of the Year by his colleagues for the fifth straight year despite falling short of his fifth consecutive world championship.,Season champion Lando Norris of McLaren finished second to the Red Bull star, with Mercedes' George Russell, McLaren's Oscar Pias...
Final 15 revealed for Hall of Fame Class of '26
Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Drew Brees and Eli Manning and one of the most clutch kickers in league history, Adam Vinatieri, are among 15 finalists up for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.,The Hall of Fame's Selection Committee meets prior to Super Bowl LX, and any pla...
Gunner Stockton, No. 3 Georgia return to playoff in rematch with No. 6 Ole Miss
Ole Miss did just fine in its first rematch of a regular-season game in the College Football Playoff.,But the No. 6 Rebels find themselves in a much different situation in their CFP quarterfinal matchup with No. 3 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Thursday night in New Orleans.,Ole Miss (12-1), which def...
Denny Hamlin's father dies after fire at NASCAR star's home
NASCAR driver/owner Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis, died from injuries suffered in a fire at his son's house, Gaston County Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services announced Monday.,The fire in Stanley, N.C., which was reported at 6:19 p.m. ET on Sunday, led to Dennis Hamlin, 75, and his wif...
Leaning on Ebuka Okorie, Stanford opens ACC play vs. Notre Dame
Ebuka Okorie and Stanford hope to kick off ACC play on a high note as they host Notre Dame on Tuesday.,The Cardinal (11-2) are 7-2 at home this season and currently riding a four-game winning streak. Okorie posted 32 points in a 77-68 win against Colorado on Dec. 20 and had 30 points in an 88-80 vic...
Devils honing in on offense ahead of trip to Toronto
The New Jersey Devils could find out if their scoring touch is returning Tuesday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The Devils took some encouragement from a 4-3 home overtime loss Saturday to the Washington Capitals. They had not scored more than two goals in their five previous games (...