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Coaches desperate for more effort as No. 23 St. John's meets Ole Miss
Rick Pitino and Chris Beard each revived programs in their first two seasons at St. John's and Ole Miss, respectively.,So far, Year 3 has been far more challenging for both men.,No. 23 St. John's and Ole Miss both will try to pull out of slumps Saturday night when the Red Storm host the Rebels in Ne...
Red-hot Finley Bizjack guides Butler into clash with Boise State
Finley Bizjack is a former Big East All-Freshman selection and was Butler's fourth-leading scorer last season at 10.3 points per game.,But this year, Bizjack has risen to the top of opponents' scouting reports and still reached double figures seven times in the Bulldogs' first eight games.,The junio...
Merab Dvalishvili heavily favored in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan
LAS VEGAS -- UFC 323, the promotion's final numbered event on the 2025 calendar, will be held in a familiar place at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, headlined by a pair of title fights in which the champion enters as a decisive favorite against the challenger.,The main event features bantamweight belt h...
World Cup draw takeaways: England, Croatia reunite in Group of Death
After months of anticipation, the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on Friday gave us a much clearer picture of how next summer's tournament -- the first staged with a record 48 teams -- will play out.,There still is the business of six qualification spots, four coming from Europe and two more from FIFA's in...
No. 1 WR Chris Henry Jr. says he will sign with Ohio State
Chris Henry Jr., the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2026 recruiting class, said Friday he remains committed to Ohio State and will sign his national letter of intent with the Buckeyes.,Henry had been pledged to the Buckeyes since July 28, 2023, but Oregon and Southern California made strong last-minute ...
Marquette hopes to threaten Wisconsin's spotless home record
Wisconsin will be looking to maintain its perfect home record when the Badgers host in-state rival Marquette in a nonconference matchup on Saturday in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin (6-2) improved to 5-0 at home with an efficient 85-73 victory over Northwestern on Wednesday in the Big Ten Conference opener...
Miami embracing monster mentality ahead of clash vs. Southern Miss
First-year head coach Jai Lucas is aware that his Miami club is not what he calls the "prettiest team" in the nation.,But the Hurricanes (7-2) are a tall and rugged bunch, which is why he bought a "Jason" mask and gives it out after wins to his player of the game.,"We're this big, physical monster,"...
No. 1 WR Ohio State Chris Henry Jr. says he will sign with Ohio State
Chris Henry Jr., the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2026 recruiting class, said Friday he remains committed to Ohio State and will sign his national letter of intent with the Buckeyes.,Henry had been pledged to the Buckeyes since July 28, 2023, but Oregon and Southern California made strong last-minute ...
Cardinals rule out Kyler Murray for season; future in doubt
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's season is over, igniting debate about whether he might ever play in Arizona again.,Head coach Jonathan Gannon did not commit to Murray when asked if he'd be the team's quarterback in 2026. ,"I'm worried about the Rams," Gannon said Friday before Arizona's final p...
How the Detroit Lions Stayed Alive in NFC Playoff Race After Win Over Cowboys
The Detroit Lions boosted their NFC playoff odds after beating the Cowboys, extending their streak to 15 straight wins following a loss. Detroit stays in the hunt....
NBA Best Bets Today: Top Betting Predictions for Friday Dec. 5th
These are Deadspin's top sports betting picks and predictions for Friday December 5th's full slate of NBA games. Odds, picks, predictions, and analysis....
Washington Capitals vs. Anaheim Ducks December 5th Betting Picks, Predictions
NHL Friday pick: With shaky Anaheim Ducks goaltending and elite Washington Caps scoring, expect fireworks in Anaheim. Why the total at 6.5 is the play....
No. 6 Louisville rides strong backcourt into clash vs. No. 22 Indiana
With both schools coming off their first loss of the season, sixth-ranked Louisville and No. 22 Indiana will face a challenge getting back to their winning ways when they square off Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis.,The Cardinals (7-1) and Hoosiers (7-1) played their first true road games on Wedne...
Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan
LAS VEGAS -- UFC 323, the promotion's final numbered event on the 2025 calendar, will be held in a familiar place at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, headlined by a pair of title fights in which the champion enters as a decisive favorite against the challenger.,The main event features bantamweight belt h...
Pistons want to atone for regrettable loss when Blazers visit
The Detroit Pistons were uncharacteristically wasteful in their last game. They'll look to recapture their identity when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.,The Eastern Conference leaders held an early 18-point lead on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, who lost superstar Giannis Ant...
Reports: James Madison to hire ex-Florida coach Billy Napier
James Madison will hire former Florida coach Billy Napier, according to multiple reports on Thursday evening.,The job at JMU came open this week when Bob Chesney was hired to be the new head coach at UCLA. Chesney is staying on to coach the Dukes against Troy on Friday night in the Sun Belt Conferen...
Police: Lane Kiffin escorted to airport, fan road rage claims false
Mississippi State Police provided departing coach Lane Kiffin a police escort to catch his flight to Baton Rouge and said his claims of fans "trying to run him off the road" were false. ,The escort using multiple police vehicles to safeguard Kiffin's transport to the airport was confirmed by Mississ...
Could the 12-Team CFP Include Two Group of Six Teams? This Year Says Yes
The latest CFP rankings show a real chance for two Group of Six teams to make the 12-team playoff, creating a scenario that could leave a Power Four team out....
No. 13 Tennessee, No. 14 Illinois tune up for track meet in Nashville
Saddled with a losing streak for the first time this season, No. 13 Tennessee can expect a sprint Saturday when the Volunteers take on No. 14 Illinois in the Music City Madness clash at Nashville, Tenn.,The Volunteers (7-2) fell to Kansas last week in Las Vegas, then lost by two points at Syracuse o...
Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Destinations: Three Teams That Could Trade With Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo could miss four weeks, fueling trade speculation. Here are three teams that make the most sense if the Bucks decide to move their superstar....