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Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey receives 3-year extension
Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey received a three-year extension through the 2028-29 academic year, the school announced Wednesday.,Dickey lands the extension on the heels of the school's football program reaching the College Football Playoff field. The Broncos lost 31-14 to Penn State ...
49ers remove DC role from Nick Sorensen, promote Klay Kubiak to OC
The San Francisco 49ers have removed Nick Sorensen from his role as defensive coordinator and promoted passing game specialist Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator, coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday.,Shanahan said he would continue to call the offensive plays.,He also said he would like to retain S...
NFL knocking, Bill Belichick busy making waves at North Carolina
New to the social media platform X, Bill Belichick's feed -- @unchapelbill -- indicates he's minding his own business and chasing quality BBQ during his first month on the job as head coach at North Carolina. ,But there appears to be more to the evolving story of "Chapel Bill." ,<blockquote class="t...
Nick Kyrgios: Abdominal strain 'not too serious'
An abdominal strain could cause Nick Kyrgios to withdraw from the Australian Open, scheduled to begin Sunday.,Kyrgios said the strain is "not too serious" and he will try to play in Melbourne.,Still, he pulled out of an exhibition match with Novak Djokovic, citing the injury.,"I've had an ultrasound...
Dick Vitale cleared for return to sideline, broadcasting role at ESPN
A month after trumpeting Dickie V is cancer-free, legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale said Wednesday he has been cleared by doctors to return to the sideline and call games for ESPN. ,"Just had scope of my vocal cords & I was very emotional with the great report by Dr ZEITELS . He s...
Reports: Raiders among teams reaching out to Bill Belichick
The Las Vegas Raiders, behind minority owner Tom Brady, are among multiple NFL teams that have reached out to new North Carolina coach Bill Belichick about changing his mind and returning to the league, NFL Network reported Wednesday. ,Brady, who owns a 10 percent stake in the Raiders with business ...
Report: 49ers remove DC role from Nick Sorensen
The San Francisco 49ers have removed Nick Sorensen from his role as defensive coordinator, ESPN reported.,He just completed his first season in the position after being elevated from defensive passing game specialist and nickelbacks coach.,Head coach Kyle Shanahan hopes to retain Sorensen, 46, in a ...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA, NHL, College Basketball Predictions for January 8
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for the NBA, NHL, and college basketball on January 8th, 2025....
Nikola Jokic, Derrick White out for Celtics-Nuggets matchup
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will not play against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night due to a non-COVID illness.,It is his fourth missed game this season, after he was away for three games in November for the birth of his son.,Denver coach Michael Malone said Jokic wasn't feeling well Monday...
Quentin Grimes' 23 points lead Mavericks past Lakers
Quentin Grimes scored a game-high 23 points off the bench, including six 3-pointers, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 118-97 on Tuesday.,Grimes also had nine rebounds and P.J. Washington had 22 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie scored 19 as the Mavericks snapped a five...
Knicks hope Karl-Anthony Towns returns vs. woeful Raptors
One game without Karl-Anthony Towns was enough to magnify any concerns the New York Knicks might have about their depth.,The Knicks will hope to have their star center back when they try to snap a three-game losing streak on Wednesday night against the visiting Toronto Raptors in a battle of Atlanti...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball, NBA Predictions for January 7th
While sports fans everywhere anxiously await the return of the College Football Playoff, these are January 7th's best sports betting picks for college basketball and the NBA....
Injury-riddled Mavs aim to halt slide in clash vs. Lakers
Looking to halt their longest losing streak in four seasons, the reeling Dallas Mavericks host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday in the second night of a back-to-back set.,Losers in five straight games, the Mavericks are hoping to avoid matching their worst stretch since dropping six in a row from J...
In matchup of undermanned teams, Grizzlies handle Mavs
With both teams missing key players, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jaylen Wells had double-doubles and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a two-game skid with a 119-104 victory Monday night over the visiting Dallas Mavericks. ,Memphis played without injured starters Desmond Bane and Ja Morant, along with key res...
Magic knock off Knicks, avert season sweep
Cole Anthony scored 14 of his team-high 24 points in the second half Monday night as the undermanned Orlando Magic grabbed the lead and didn't let go in a 103-94 win over the host New York Knicks.,Wendell Carter Jr. had 19 points off the bench while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 15 points and reser...
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol from Dec. 22 hit
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is not yet cleared from concussion protocol and his status for the NFC wild-card playoff matchup with the Green Bay Packers could be up in the air until later this week. ,Head coach Nick Sirianni said the Eagles had "no new information" Monday on Hurts, who has been ou...
Report: G Kyrie Irving could miss 2 weeks with back injury
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss at least three games with a lumbar sprain in his back and could be out as many as two weeks, ESPN reported Monday.,Irving, 32, missed last Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings and was listed with right shoulder soreness. He was then ruled...
Steelers RG Mason McCormick (hand) could play vs. Ravens
Pittsburgh starting right guard Mason McCormick fractured his hand in the regular-season finale against Cincinnati, but the rookie could play in Saturday's playoff game, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Monday.,The Steelers finished 10-7 after a four-game losing streak to end the regular season, and ...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA, NHL, College Basketball Predictions January 6th
Monday's betting slate gives us NBA and NHL action to bet on with a full schedule of college basketball. These are our best bets for Monday January 6th....
Knicks return home vs. Magic, aim to halt modest skid
Beginning Monday night, the New York Knicks finally will get to experience what it's like to play at home for an extended period of time.,The Orlando Magic, meanwhile, probably aren't close to remembering what it's like to play with something resembling a full roster.,A pair of Eastern Conference co...