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Reports: Michigan close to hiring Chip Lindsey as OC
After firing Kirk Campbell last week, Michigan is expected to hire Chip Lindsey as its new offensive coordinator, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.,Lindsey, 50, has been North Carolina's OC the past two seasons. He was the head coach at Troy from 2019-21, posting a 15-19 record. He also se...
Eric Dixon dominating as Villanova prepares for FDU
After a productive senior campaign, Villanova forward Eric Dixon has taken his game to another level in his graduate season.,Dixon has emerged as one of the nation's most lethal scorers and hopes to continue his hot run Wednesday when the Wildcats host Fairleigh Dickinson.,Entering Tuesday's action,...
Mountain West adds UC Davis as non-football member
The Mountain West announced Tuesday that it is adding UC Davis as a non-football member, effective July 1, 2026.,UC Davis will continue to keep its football program in the Big Sky at the FCS level. The school's other sports, including men's and women's basketball, will be part of the Mountain West.,...
Notre Dame puts losing streak in past, turns focus to Dartmouth
While the rest of the Notre Dame community figures out whether it's worth paying four figures for a ticket to the College Football Playoff first-round home game against Indiana, the men's basketball team continues to figure out how to survive without Markus Burton.,Notre Dame (5-5) hosts its next-to...
Winter meetings: ‘Hurt’ Yankees moving on after Soto departure
DALLAS -- The New York Yankees wanted to bring Juan Soto back but the organization ultimately saw him depart for a historic 15-year, $765 million deal with the crosstown Mets.,"Ownership and the front office, I think, did everything we could to make it happen," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said durin...
North Carolina, Bill Belichick intensify contract talks
One of the NFL's greatest coaches could be taking his talent to campus after all.,Bill Belichick interviewed with North Carolina to replace Mack Brown as head coach and the two sides are working to iron out details of an agreement, according to multiple reports Tuesday.,Belichick, 72, told The Pat M...
Saints add QB Ben DiNucci in wake of injuries to Derek Carr
Injuries to starting quarterback Derek Carr have led the New Orleans Saints to sign journeyman Ben DiNucci, who announced the news on social media on Tuesday.,The team has not confirmed the signing or whether DiNucci would be on the active roster or practice squad. He provides depth behind Carr's ba...
Steelers WR George Pickens 'doubtful' against Eagles
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is doubtful to play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday.,Pickens injured his hamstring in practice last Thursday, three days before the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns.,The Steelers decided to hold out Pi...
White Sox retain Grady Sizemore on coaching staff
New Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable is retaining Grady Sizemore, who concluded the 2024 season as interim manager, on his coaching staff.,Sizemore will serve as the offensive coordinator under Venable, who announced the full coaching staff for the upcoming season on Monday.,The rest of the st...
Dodgers re-sign reliever Blake Treinen, add OF Michael Conforto
Key reliever Blake Treinen is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a two-year, $22 million deal.,On Tuesday, the Dodgers also announced they agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto on a one-year, $17 million contract.,Treinen was 7-3 with a 1.93 ERA and one save in 50 games wi...
NBA Best Bets Today: Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinal December 10, 2024
These are our top betting picks for the NBA Cup quarterfinal on December 10th with Magic vs. Bucks and Thunder vs. Mavericks with a bonus college basketball bet pick....
Washington, aiming to shake off Big Ten woes, meets EWU
Washington is going to get a much-needed respite from Big Ten Conference play over the next couple of weeks.,After losing against former Pac-12 brethren UCLA and Southern California to open their Big Ten slate, the Huskies (6-3) will play three straight nonconference games against in-state rivals, s...
Cardinals reveal plan to trade All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado
The St. Louis Cardinals' rebuilding plan is likely to include the departure of third baseman Nolan Arenado.,John Mozeliak, the club's president of baseball operations, made that announcement Monday at the winter meetings in Dallas.,Arenado, 33, is under contract for 2025 at $32 million, 2026 at $27 ...
Red Wings win shootout to end skid, extend Sabres' slide
Lucas Raymond had a goal and an assist and also scored during the shootout as the visiting Detroit Red Wings snapped a five-game losing streak by topping the slumping Buffalo Sabres 6-5 on Monday.,Andrew Copp had two goals and Moritz Seider supplied a goal and an assist. Alex DeBrincat also scored w...
Indiana blasts Minnesota to open Big Ten play
Oumar Ballo had 18 points and was one of five Indiana scorers in double figures as the Hoosiers opened their Big Ten schedule with an 82-67 win over Minnesota on Monday night in Bloomington, Ind. ,Ballo went a perfect 5-for-5 from the field and made 8 of 11 free throws. Freshman Bryson Tucker came o...
Browns staying with Jameis Winston as QB1 despite no playoffs
The Cleveland Browns have no mathematical chance to make the playoffs, but their focus remains on winning games rather than evaluating talent on the bench, according to coach Kevin Stefanski.,The Browns will keep Jameis Winston as the starting quarterback this week when they host the Kansas City Chi...
Oilers leaning on goaltenders heading into meeting with Lightning
The Edmonton Oilers are known for their firepower up front thanks to stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but nowadays the defending Western Conference champions are also standing out in goal.,Backstopped by goaltenders Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard, the Oilers will face the visiting Tampa B...
Rapids collect Chidozie Awaziem, Ian Murphy in trade with FC Cincinnati
The Colorado Rapids announced a trade to acquire Chidozie Awaziem and Ian Murphy from FC Cincinnati on Monday, adding two defenders to strengthen their back end.,Cincinnati will receive $1 million in general allocation money with another $200,000 in conditional payments possible. The club also owns ...
Bruins put newfound mettle to the test, start road trip at Jets
Winners of four straight and seven of nine since Joe Sacco took over as interim head coach, the Boston Bruins have plenty of momentum as they hit the road for their longest, furthest road trip of the season to date.,Boston's five-game swing begins with an immediate test on Tuesday against the Winnip...
Could comeback spark winning streak for West Virginia or NCCU?
With each team coming off a come-from-behind win, West Virginia and North Carolina Central square off Tuesday night in Morgantown, W.Va.,West Virginia (6-2) has won two straight games and is in the midst of a 16-day, four-game homestand that kicked off with a 73-60 win over Georgetown in the Big 12-...