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On the defense: Travis Hunter to work out as DB at combine
Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, who starred at Colorado at both cornerback and wide receiver, will work out with the defensive backs at the NFL Scouting Combine, which begins later this month.,Hunter's name was among the list of 329 prospects invited to the attend the combine, which runs from F...
Ichiro Suzuki to donate personal collection to Hall of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki plans to do more than just be inducted into the Hall of Fame this July. He also intends to donate his entire personal collection to the museum in Cooperstown, N.Y.,Former National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum president Jeff Idelson announced the news while sharing a previous discus...
Race on: Tyreek Hill, Noah Lyles set for showdown on track
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles are ready to put the debate -- and the trash talk -- to rest and race to determine who is the faster runner.,The two told People on Thursday that they've agreed to take to the track to settle their friendly feud.,"This has...
No. 14 Memphis overcomes poor shooting to beat South Florida
Four players Memphis scored in double figures Thursday night and the 14th-ranked Tigers expanded their American Athletic Conference lead to two games with an 80-65 win over South Florida in Tampa.,Dain Dainja scored a game-high 20 points for the Tigers (21-4, 11-1 AAC), who overcame unusually poor s...
No. 14 Memphis overcomes poor shooting to defeat South Florida
Four players scored in double figures Thursday night and No. 14 Memphis expanded its American Athletic Conference lead to two games with an 80-65 win over South Florida in Tampa.,Dain Dainja scored a game-high 20 points for the Tigers (21-4, 11-1 AAC), which overcame unusually poor shooting to win t...
Report: Chiefs set deadline for Travis Kelce's return decision
Travis Kelce remains undecided about his playing future, and the Kansas City Chiefs will give him a month to make up his mind.,The team is asking the star tight end to state his position by March 14, The Athletic reported on Thursday.,There is a significance to the date choice: Kelce would be due an...
No. 11 Michigan State out to halt slide in clash with Illinois
Two Saturdays ago, Michigan State was the Big Ten's only undefeated team., ,But with three losses in their last four games, it has taken a mere fortnight for the 11th-ranked Spartans (19-5, 10-3) to tumble into third place. It doesn't get any easier for coach Tom Izzo and Co. as they face Illinois (...
Eagles OG Landon Dickerson says knee surgery likely
Philadelphia Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, said Thursday that his left knee injury likely will require surgery this offseason.,Dickerson, 26, didn't disclose the exact nature of the injury, which occurred during Philadelphia's victory over the Washington Comman...
Spirit sign Ugandan D Shadia Nankya to 2-year deal
The Washington Spirit announced a two-year deal with Ugandan defender Shadia Nankya on Thursday.,The contract, following an undisclosed transfer fee to Egypt's FC Masar, includes team options in 2027 and 2028.,"Shadia has shown great potential throughout her young professional career in Egypt," Spir...
Fire part ways with D Arnaud Souquet
The Chicago Fire parted ways with French defender Arnaud Souquet on Thursday after two seasons.,The Fire exercised a contract buyout. The 33-year-old right back will no longer occupy a roster spot and his wages will not count against the club's 2025 salary budget.,Souquet recorded two goals and four...
Report: Brian Daboll's son leaving Giants staff
Christian Daboll, the son of Giants head coach Brian Daboll, is leaving the team's staff, the New York Daily News reported Thursday.,Per the report, the younger Daboll intends to "pursue other avenues.",Christian Daboll served as an offensive assistant with the Giants the past two seasons. Prior to ...
Five Way Too Early Super Bowl LX Predictions for 2025 NFL Season
The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions, but these five teams will quickly gain traction to compete for Super Bowl LX in the 2025 NFL season....
Ohio State produces dominant win vs. Washington
Micah Parrish and John Mobley Jr. each had 21 points as hot-shooting Ohio State routed visiting Washington 93-69 on Wednesday in Columbus.,Parrish, who scored a career-high 30 points Sunday vs. Nebraska, had 14 points in the first half. The Buckeyes (15-10, 7-7 Big Ten) shot 58.2 percent (32 of 55) ...
Ohio State starts hot in dominant win vs. Washington
Micah Parrish and John Mobley Jr. each had 21 points as hot-shooting Ohio State routed visiting Washington 93-69 on Wednesday in Columbus.,Parrish, who scored a career-high 30 points Sunday vs. Nebraska, had 14 points in the first half. The Buckeyes (15-10, 7-7 Big Ten) shot 58.2 percent (32 of 55) ...
World Cup of Hockey set to return in 2028
As hockey fans prepared to watch their favorite NHL players take part in the 4 Nations Face-Off, the first best-on-best tournament since 2016, they received more good news ahead of puck drop.,The World Cup of Hockey will return in 2028, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced at the Bell Centre in a...
WR Kadarius Toney arrested, allegedly strangled woman
Veteran NFL wide receiver Kadarius Toney was arrested last week on allegations that he strangled a woman during a January dispute, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.,Toney, 26, was arrested and booked on Feb. 6 on counts of aggravated assault-strangulation and obstructing/harassing 911 call...
White Sox sign veteran OF Michael A. Taylor
The Chicago White Sox signed veteran outfielder Michael A. Taylor on a one-year, $1.95 million contract, the club announced on Wednesday.,In a corresponding move, the White Sox placed right-hander Jesse Scholtens on the 60-day injured list to make room for Taylor on the 40-man roster. Scholtens, 30,...
UNLV OL Ben Christman dies at age 21
UNLV senior offensive lineman Ben Christman, a recent transfer who played at Ohio State and Kentucky, has died. He was 21.,UNLV said Christman was found dead in an off-campus apartment on Tuesday morning. The university said it had no further details, and that the Clark County Coroner's Office would...
Report: Ohio State to tap Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator
Ohio State is turning to former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia to be its next defensive coordinator, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Patricia would replace Jim Knowles, who helped the Buckeyes to the national title this past season. Knowles, a Pennsylvania native, left Ohio State to assume the s...
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce taking time to ponder NFL future
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said he won't make any swift decisions about his NFL future following a disappointing Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.,Kelce, 35, was a non-factor in the Chiefs' failed attempt at a historic threepeat, finishing with four catches for 39 yards ...