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Bills star DT Ed Oliver, WR Curtis Samuel activated to play vs. Broncos
The Buffalo Bills activated star defensive tackle Ed Oliver and receiver Curtis Samuel from injured reserve on Friday.,The moves come one day before the sixth-seeded Bills visit the top-seeded Denver Broncos in the AFC divisional round.,Oliver and Samuel had their practice windows opened early this ...
Bills star DT Ed Oliver, WR Curtis Samuel activated to play vs. Browns
The Buffalo Bills activated star defensive tackle Ed Oliver and receiver Curtis Samuel from injured reserve on Friday.,The moves come one day before the sixth-seeded Bills visit the top-seeded Denver Broncos in the AFC divisional round.,Oliver and Samuel had their practice windows opened early this ...
Reports: Phillies re-sign C J.T. Realmuto on 3-year deal
Catcher J.T. Realmuto agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract to re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,The deal reportedly also includes an additional $15 million in incentives for Realmuto, who became a free agent this offseason.,Realmuto, who will ...
Report: Rockies, OF/INF Willi Castro agree to 2-year deal
Switch-hitting utility player Willi Castro will join the Colorado Rockies after coming to terms on a two-year, $12.8 million deal, ESPN reported on Thursday.,Castro, 28, was a first-time All-Star in 2024 with the Minnesota Twins, but struggled offensively last season with the Minnesota Twins and Chi...
After rare home loss, Avalanche primed for Predators
The Colorado Avalanche had their 17-game home winning streak snapped Monday, which affords them the rare opportunity to start a new one when they host the Nashville Predators on Friday night.,Colorado remains unbeaten in regulation on home ice (19-0-3) more than halfway through the home schedule. Ev...
Bills S Jordan Poyer, CB Maxwell Hairston out vs. Broncos
The Buffalo Bills have ruled out safety Jordan Poyer and rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston for Saturday's AFC divisional playoff game at Denver.,Head coach Sean McDermott confirmed Thursday that Poyer (hamstring) and Hairston (ankle) will not be available against the top-seeded Broncos.,Poyer, 34, ...
Venus Williams, Coco Gauff in line for 2nd-round Australian Open clash
American superstars young and old could clash in the second round of the Australian Open after the draw was made Thursday in Melbourne.,Coco Gauff, 21, and Venus Williams, 45, were set on a collision course.,Williams, ranked 576th in the world, received a wild card so she can appear at the Australia...
Keaton Wagler, No. 13 Illinois hold off Northwestern
Keaton Wagler scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half while leading No. 13 Illinois to a 79-68 Big Ten victory over Northwestern on Wednesday night in Evanston, Ill.,Tomislav Ivisic contributed 14 of his season-high-tying 21 points in the second half -- including two crucial 3-pointers late --...
Rested Broncos, depleted Bills gear up for playoff rematch
For the first time in 10 years, the Denver Broncos enter the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the AFC.,The last time they were the No. 1 seed -- 2015, Peyton Manning's fourth and final season in Denver -- happens to be the last time they won a Super Bowl.,Broncos coach Sean Payton knows the potential b...
Reports: Red Sox reel in LHP Ranger Suarez on 5-year, $130M deal
Free-agent left-hander Ranger Suarez agreed to terms on a five-year, $130 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,Saurez will join a Red Sox rotation that features left-hander Garrett Crochet, right-hander Brayan Bello and offseason acquisitions Sonny ...
Jaguars' Travis Hunter to continue as two-way player
Travis Hunter's season-ending knee injury won't keep him from playing both sides of the ball again in 2026.,Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said Wednesday that the plan is to continue playing the former Heisman Trophy winner at wide receiver and cornerback moving forward.,"We st...
No. 16 Virginia starts fast, holds off No. 20 Louisville
No. 16 Virginia scored the first 14 points of the game and held on for a 79-70 victory at No. 20 Louisville in Atlantic Coast Conference action Tuesday night.,Malik Thomas scored 19 points as the Cavaliers (15-2, 4-1 ACC) won their fourth straight game and matched their win total from last season. T...
Villanova tops Providence, extends Big East road win streak
Devin Askew came off the bench to contribute a team-high 20 points along with seven assists to help visiting Villanova defeat Providence 88-82 on Tuesday night., ,Villanova (14-3, 5-1 Big East), which had a 32-8 edge in bench points, has won its last four conference road games., ,The Wildcats receiv...
Temple assistant, former Miami interim coach Bill Courtney dies
Temple assistant basketball coach Bill Courtney died at the age of 55, the school announced Tuesday morning.,A cause of death was not revealed.,Courtney brought more than 30 years of college coaching experience to the Owls when he joined the program in June. He spent 2019-25 with Miami, including a ...
WTA roundup: Venus Williams falls in Aussie Open tuneup
Sixth-seeded Tatjana Maria recorded a 6-4, 6-3 win over Venus Williams in the first round at the Hobart International in Australia on Tuesday.,Maria, 38, took advantage of five double faults by Williams, 45, to win the match in 87 minutes. The match featured the highest combined age (83) of a single...
James Harden shoots past Shaq for 9th in all-time scoring
Just over a month after cracking the NBA's all-time top 10 in scoring, James Harden moved up another place on Monday.,The Los Angeles Clippers guard scored 32 points against the Charlotte Hornets while passing Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal for ninth place.,A 3-pointer from straight away early in th...
Villanova to put Providence's shaky 3-point defense to the test
Defending the 3-point line has been a problem for Providence this season, and it will likely be a major concern for the Friars entering Tuesday night's Big East matchup against visiting Villanova.,Providence (8-8, 1-4 Big East) ranks last among Big East teams in opponents' 3-point field goal percent...
Bills WR Gabe Davis out with torn ACL
Buffalo wide receiver Gabe Davis will miss the rest of the playoffs after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, Bills head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Monday.,Davis underwent an MRI earlier Monday to assess the severity of the injury, NFL Network reported, noting that...
Reports: Browns request to interview Jags OC Grant Udinski
The Cleveland Browns requested an interview with Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski for their head coaching position, according to multiple reports Monday.,Udinski, who turns 30 Monday, just concluded his first season on the coaching staff of the Jaguars, who were eliminated fr...
Report: Texans backup QB Davis Mills available vs. Steelers
Texans backup quarterback Davis Mills joined the team in Pittsburgh and is expected to be available for Monday night's wild-card matchup at the Steelers, according to an NFL Network report.,After not traveling with the team due to his wife giving birth, Mills is listed as questionable on the injury ...