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Steven Stamkos eyes 600th goal as Predators visit Vegas
Nashville forward Steven Stamkos will try to cap what has already been a December to remember as he attempts to join the 600-goal club when the Predators face the slumping Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday afternoon in Las Vegas.,Stamkos scored two third-period goals in a 98-second span -- the 598th...

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...

Chris Redman named head coach of Louisville Kings
Former Louisville star and NFL quarterback Chris Redman was named head coach of the Louisville Kings, a 2026 UFL expansion team, on Tuesday.,Other than a couple of seasons as an assistant coach at a Texas high school, this is the first coaching job for the 48-year-old Louisville native.,"Chris Redma...

Cal has concerns to fix ahead of ACC opener vs. No. 16 Louisville
Cal is off to its best start in more than 65 years. However, coach Mark Madsen's team faces its biggest test of the season so far when No. 16 Louisville travels to Berkeley, Calif., for both schools' Atlantic Coast Conference opener on Tuesday.,Neither team has played in more than a week. The Golden...

No. 20 Illinois barely breaks a sweat against Southern
Jake Davis scored 15 points and Keaton Wagler posted an 11-point, 10-assist double-double as No. 20 Illinois routed Southern 90-55 on Monday in Champaign, Ill.,Zvonimir Ivisic (13 points), Tomislav Ivisic (11) and David Mirkovic (11) also scored in double figures for the Fighting Illini, who led by ...

LAFC acquire F Jacob Shaffelburg from Nashville SC
Los Angeles FC acquired Canadian forward Jacob Shaffelburg from Nashville SC on Monday.,In exchange, Nashville receives $1 million in general allocation money -- $500,000 in 2026 and $500,000 in 2027 -- and retains a sell-on percentage in any future deals.,"Jacob is a versatile, attack-minded player...

Pats LT Will Campbell (knee) expected to return to practice this week
New England Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell is expected to return to practice this week after missing four games with a knee injury, coach Mike Vrabel said Monday.,Sunday's Week 18 game would be the earliest Campbell is eligible to come off injured reserve. He was placed on IR on Nov. 26 w...

Reports: LAFC set to acquire Nashville's Jacob Shaffelburg
Los Angeles FC is set to acquire Canadian winger Jacob Shaffelburg from Nashville SC, according to multiple reports Monday.,Nashville will reportedly receive $1 million in general allocation money -- $500,000 in 2026 and $500,000 in 2027 -- and will retain a sell-on percentage in any future deals.,T...
The Bears Are Here, Caleb Williams Is Ready, and the NFC Isn’t Prepared
The Chicago Bears have flaws, but Caleb Williams looks playoff-ready. A look at the NFC QB landscape and why Chicago might have the edge....

Postgame X-rays negative on Bills QB Josh Allen's foot
Buffalo star quarterback Josh Allen's injured right foot was examined after Sunday's 13-12 home loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and X-rays were negative, Bills coach Sean McDermott said.,"Nothing new has popped up to this point," McDermott said of Allen's health.,Allen played Sunday after injuring t...

Packers dispel QB1 doubt, plan to stay with Jordan Love
Malik Willis might start again for the Packers in a Week 18 that won't change the playoff standing for Green Bay, but his spot in the quarterback pecking order is unchanged. ,Willis outperformed expectations in the Packers' 41-24 loss Saturday to the Ravens with Jordan Love on the sideline due to co...

Jose Alvarado, Mark Williams suspended for roles in Pelicans-Suns fight
The NBA on Sunday announced suspensions for Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Phoenix center Mark Williams following their altercation in the Suns' 123-114 win in New Orleans Saturday night.,Alvarado received a two-game suspension without pay, while Williams received one game without pay.,The alterca...

Defense, special teams come up big as Eagles fend off Bills 13-12
Jake Elliott kicked two field goals and the Philadelphia Eagles held off a frantic Buffalo rally to squeak out a 13-12 win over the Bills on Sunday at Orchard Park, N.Y.,Buffalo scored 12 straight fourth-quarter points, but Josh Allen's two-point conversion throw to Khalil Shakir was off the mark wi...

Packers' Jordan Love out vs. Ravens; Malik Willis expected to start
Green Bay starting quarterback Jordan Love will not play Saturday night when the Packers host the Baltimore Ravens.,The team announced Friday that they downgraded Love (concussion protocol, shoulder) to out for the game.,Backup Malik Willis, who missed Wednesday's practice (illness) and was limited ...

Hungry Predators open six-game road swing vs. rival Blues
The Nashville Predators hope to pick up where they left off at the holiday break when they kick off a six-game road trip against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.,Nashville, fifth in the rugged Central Division but just three points out of a Western Conference wild-card spot, won its last three games...

Scorching Aston Villa set to test extended winning streak at Chelsea
Third-place Aston Villa will see their lengthy winning streak put to its stiffest test on Saturday when they visit a fourth-place Chelsea side that is getting closer to full strength.,Unai Emery's Villa (11-3-3, 36 points) have won 10 straight in all competitions, including seven in a row in the Pre...

Lamar Jackson doubtful, Jordan Love questionable for Ravens-Packers
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is considered doubtful to play in Saturday's showdown with the Green Bay Packers after missing practice all week with a back contusion.,Jackson was listed as a DNP on Baltimore's injury report for the third straight day Thursday. Tyler Huntley would step in...

Reports: Jaguars CB Jourdan Lewis (foot) out for season
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis (foot) was placed on injured reserve on Thursday. According to multiple media reports, he's set to undergo season-ending surgery.,Lewis, 30, did not practice on Wednesday after sustaining the injury during Sunday's 34-20 win at Denver.,He recorded 39 tac...

Expect no rest for playoff-bound Eagles, Bills
Two playoff-bound teams with something to prove meet Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles visit the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y.,The NFC East champion Eagles (10-5) want to show the doubters that their resurgent ground game is legitimate and not built on the backs of lesser opponents.,The Bill...

Jaguars blistering, Colts frigid since AFC South rivals' last meeting
Though it will have been just three weeks since the Jacksonville Jaguars faced the Indianapolis Colts when they rematch on Sunday, a lot has happened for both teams in the intervening period.,In drastically different directions.,The Jaguars (11-4) have won both of their games since their 36-19 home ...