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College Football Playoff field to remain at 12 teams in 2026
The College Football Playoff will remain a 12-team field for a third straight season in 2026.,"After ongoing discussion about the 12-team playoff format, the decision was made to continue with the current structure," CFP executive director Rich Clark said in a statement Friday, which was the deadlin...
MLB Owners Are Angry and It Has Nothing To Do With Kyle Tucker
MLB owners are “raging” over Kyle Tucker’s contract, but a salary cap won’t fix baseball. It could push the sport toward another devastating lockout....
Report: White Sox signing RHP Seranthony Dominguez
Right-handed reliever Seranthony Dominguez reached agreement on a two-year, $20 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, ESPN reported on Friday. ,Dominguez, 31, is expected to serve as the closer for the White Sox, who have been active this winter.,Chicago signed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murak...
McLaren awarded $12M in lawsuit vs. IndyCar champ Alex Palou
McLaren Racing and Arrow McLaren were awarded more than $12 million in damages on Friday after a court in London determined four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou was in breach of contract.,The case stems from Palou's decision against honoring a contract he signed with the McLaren racing teams...
Texas QB Arch Manning has 'minor' foot surgery
Texas quarterback Arch Manning underwent "minor" foot surgery this week but is expected to take part in spring football practices, the university announced Friday.,The surgery was a "preventative measure to address a previous injury," per Texas officials. His participation in offseason workouts ahea...
Brooke Henderson's pregnant sister to relinquish caddie duties
Brooke Henderson's sister will relinquish her responsibilities as a caddie following the LPGA season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions next week, Sportsnet reported.,Why? Well, Brittany and her husband Zach are preparing for the arrival of the couple's first child in June.,Britt...
Death of ex-NFL tackle Kevin Johnson ruled a homicide
Police in Los Angeles are investigating the death of former NFL defensive tackle Kevin Johnson as a homicide.,He was found unconscious and later pronounced dead Wednesday at a homeless encampment in the city. On Thursday, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled his death as a homicide and said...
Charles Bediako, Alabama Out Themselves as College Hoops Villains
Charles Bediako’s return to Alabama isn’t progress — it’s chaos. Courts, coaches and loopholes are pushing college basketball toward an unsustainable future....
Fresh Blood at the NHL Trade Deadline as New Contenders Emerge
As the NHL trade deadline approaches, a new group of playoff-hungry teams is entering the buyers’ market. How the Red Wings, Sabres, Mammoth, and others could reshape the deadline landscape....
College Football Playoff finale brings in 30.1M viewers
Indiana's 27-21 victory over Miami on Monday averaged 30.1 million viewers, making it the second-most watched College Football Playoff national championship game on record.,The game, which peaked at 33.2 million viewers in the first half, fell just short of the inaugural CFP title game on Jan. 12, 2...
Report: Playoff field to remain at 12 teams in 2026
The College Football Playoff will remain a 12-team field for a third straight season in 2026, ESPN reported Friday.,Efforts to expand the field stalled due to an ongoing stalemate between the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten, according to the report.,SEC commissioner Greg Sankey wants a 16-team f...
Justin Thomas (back) eyes potential return on Florida swing
World No. 9 Justin Thomas said he's progressing well in his recovery from back surgery and is eyeing a return during the PGA Tour's Florida swing.,Thomas has been sidelined since undergoing a microdiscectomy in mid-November. The procedure alleviated a disc problem that had been causing hip pain.,"10...
NHL Best Betting Picks Today: Rangers vs. Sharks Bets
The Rangers’ season is unraveling fast, and the Sharks are surging behind rookie star Macklin Celebrini. NHL picks, odds, and best bets for Rangers vs. Sharks, including a moneyline and total play....
No. 10 Michigan State strives to get in sync vs. Maryland
No. 10 Michigan State is carrying a five-game winning streak into Saturday afternoon's Big Ten game against Maryland in East Lansing, Mich.,But that doesn't mean Spartans coach Tom Izzo is totally pleased with his team. Not after watching his charges struggle to gain control against shorthanded Oreg...
No. 23 Louisville prepping for Virginia Tech, injuries, weather
Louisville prepares for a significant Atlantic Coast Conference matchup with Virginia Tech on Saturday while acknowledging two uncontrollable elements: injuries and weather.,As the state of Kentucky prepares for Winter Storm Fern and Louisville faces an uncertain situation with injured point guard M...
Three Trades the Warriors Could Make Before the Deadline
After a blowout loss to Toronto, the Warriors face reality and the trade deadline looms as Steph Curry waits for help....
Best College Basketball Betting Picks Saturday January 24th
A full day of college hoops is on tap. Here are the best college basketball bets, featuring Purdue, Houston, and Mississippi State....
No. 21 Georgia hosts foul-troubled Texas for first of two matchups
Texas will get another chance to take down another ranked team when it hosts No. 21 Georgia on Saturday in a Southeastern Conference game in Austin, Texas., ,The Bulldogs (16-3, 4-2 SEC) travel to the capital of Texas with a two-game winning streak, most recently a 74-72 triumph on the road over Mis...
No. 1 Arizona looks to continue dominance against scrappy West Virginia
Top-ranked Arizona will put one of the nation's three undefeated records on the line Saturday afternoon when it hosts West Virginia in Tucson, Ariz.,The Wildcats (19-0, 6-0 Big 12) have proven to be the conference's best squad through 12 contests, taking the opposition's best shot with all the zeroe...
Frustrated Giannis Antetokounmpo calls for Bucks to step up vs. Nuggets
The Bucks will go from hosting the top team in the West to playing another juggernaut as they welcome the Denver Nuggets to Milwaukee on Friday night., ,The reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder handled the Bucks on Wednesday night 122-102. The Thunder held a double-digit advantage from the middle...