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Blue Jackets, Penguins searching for positives ahead of clash
Two struggling Metropolitan Division rivals will try to turn things around when the Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.,The Blue Jackets are tied for the fewest points (12) in the NHL, though the Penguins are not on a much better pace. Columbus has played only 15 games, wh...
Hawks, Wizards meet again, this time in NBA Cup play
A pair of familiar foes meet on Friday for the third time already this season, as the Atlanta Hawks host the Washington Wizards in pool play of the NBA Cup.,Washington's only two wins are against Atlanta, as the Wizards beat their Southeast Division rivals 121-119 on the road Oct. 28 and 133-120 at ...
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) plans to play, claims surgery on table
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is running the fine line between hurt and injured, claiming Thursday he plans to delay surgery for a wrist injury to be part of Miami's late-season push.,Hill was limited in practice on Thursday but was available to media and said he plans to take the field when th...
Warriors’ De’Anthony Melton sprains ACL, to undergo tests
The Golden State Warriors said guard De'Anthony Melton suffered a sprained left ACL and is unavailable for Friday's NBA Cup game against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies.,Melton will undergo more testing as the medical staff works to determine the severity of the injury, the Warriors said Thursday.,Me...
Hayden Springer, Justin Lower tied for lead in Bermuda
Hayden Springer and Justin Lower shared the lead at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship when first-round play was suspended due to darkness Thursday in Southampton, Bermuda.,Springer and Lower shot 6-under-par 65s at Port Royal Golf Course and held a one-shot edge over Patrick Rodgers, Joseph Braml...
Iowa State strives to spin up new streak, 'move on' to Cincinnati
Consecutive losses may have derailed Iowa State's Big 12 title hopes but the Cyclones are certain they face a must-win situation on Saturday when Cincinnati comes calling at Ames, Iowa.,Undefeated prior to a bye in late October, Iowa State (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) since lost 23-22 to visiting Texas Tech an...
Angels, INF Kevin Newman agree to 1-year deal
The Los Angeles Angels and infielder Kevin Newman agreed to a one-year $2.5 million contract with a club option for 2026, the team announced Thursday.,The option also would be worth $2.5 million and carries a $250,000 buyout should the team decline it.,Catcher Matt Thaiss was designated for assignme...
UCLA aims to curtail turnover issues against Lehigh
UCLA continues a six-game homestand in Los Angeles on Friday, hosting Lehigh for their first-ever meeting. ,The Bruins (2-1) fell out of the AP Top 25 poll after a 72-64 loss to New Mexico in Henderson, Nev., on Nov. 8, but rebounded emphatically with a 71-40 rout of Boston University on Monday. ,UC...
Angel City FC creating largest training facility in NWSL
Angel City FC is creating a performance center that it said Thursday will be the largest dedicated to a National Women's Soccer League club.,The new team base, formerly the practice facility of the Los Angeles Rams, will undergo what the club said is a multi-million dollar custom remodel of both the...
In neutral-court game, Iowa expects fan advantage over Washington State
After watching Josh Dix score 23 points on just 10 shot attempts Tuesday night in a 96-77 rout of South Dakota, Iowa coach Fran McCaffery was full of praise for the 6-foot-6 guard.,"Josh seemed like he made every shot," McCaffery said. "When he gets going early, he's a handful. We started going to h...
Sporting KC part ways with club legends Johnny Russell, Tim Melia
Sporting Kansas City are moving on without captain Johnny Russell and goalkeeper Tim Melia in 2025.,The team announced the departures of the two club legends Thursday, along with veterans Andreu Fontas and Remi Walter. The contracts have expired for all four players.,Russell, 34, has played his enti...
West Virginia, Pitt ready to brawl
The Backyard Brawl continues on the basketball court Friday night in Pittsburgh, giving the Panthers the chance to win the rivalry game against West Virginia in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2012. ,This year's edition of the historic series that dates back to the 1905-06 season featur...
Report: Red Sox signing reliever Justin Wilson
The Boston Red Sox reached an agreement with free agent reliever Justin Wilson, FanSided reported Thursday.,The 37-year-old left-hander was 1-5 with a 5.59 ERA and two saves in 60 games with the Cincinnati Reds in 2024.,Wilson, who missed the entire 2023 season after Tommy John surgery, struck out 5...
Week 11 TNF: Commanders-Eagles Preview, Props & Prediction
Amazon landed a marquee matchup with Week 11 of the NFL's regular season kicking off with the Washington Commanders traveling to division rival Philadelphia on Thursday night.,The Eagles (7-2) have a five-game winning streak and overtook the Commanders (7-3) for first place in the NFC East on Sunday...
More Cash Than Clash: Mike Tyson Enters Ring for a Check, Not a Comeback
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is about collecting a paycheck, not about making a heroic return to the boxing ring for the 58 year-old legend....
Virginia, Villanova show resilience in early going
After easing into its sudden new era, Virginia's first true test has arrived.,The Cavaliers (2-0) will aim to remain undefeated under interim coach Ron Sanchez when they battle Villanova on Friday at the Hall of Fame Series in Baltimore.,Sanchez is still less than a month into his new role. He was e...
Virginia Tech's defense, Penn State's balanced offense to clash
Virginia Tech coach Mike Young said his team's defense took "a quantum leap forward" in Monday's 58-52 victory over Winthrop.,Given who's next on the Hokies' schedule, that leap came just in time. ,Virginia Tech (3-0) will try to slow down Penn State's high-powered offense on Friday when the teams m...
Rays to play home games at Yankees' Steinbrenner Field in 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays will play their home games for the 2025 season at nearby George M. Steinbrenner Field, the spring training home of the American League East rival New York Yankees.,The need for the interim home in Tampa, Fla., comes on the heels of the extensive damage incurred at Tropicana Field ...
Four-star QB joins FSU recruiting exodus, to visit Florida
Nineteen months after pledging his commitment to Florida State, four-star recruit and Elite 11 quarterback Tramell Jones instead jumped into the current of talent flowing out of Tallahassee.,A top-25 overall recruit and top-five dual threat quarterback at most major recruiting outlets, Jones is a se...
Report: Angels, INF Kevin Newman agree to 1-year deal
The Los Angeles Angels and infielder Kevin Newman agreed to a one-year contract with a club option for 2026, the New York Post reported on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed.,Newman could be in line to be the Angels' starting shortstop next season if Zach Neto is not ready to return from l...