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ACC Kickoff: Bill Belichick and the top storylines this week in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE -- Talking season in college football continues this week with ACC Kickoff, and anticipation has never been higher because of a certain coach arriving in Chapel Hill.,Every head coach and marquee players representing all 17 ACC football programs descend on Charlotte on Tuesday to discuss t...
MLB Cries Poor, Wants More: Rob Manfred’s Illogical Expansion Plan
MLB claims it's broke and headed for a lockout. So why is Rob Manfred fast-tracking two more expansion teams? Follow the illogical trail here....
MLB Best Bets for July 20th: Sunday's Top Baseball Picks, Props
Today’s MLB card features sharp value on first five innings plays and a sneaky plus-money strikeout prop. Don’t miss Sunday’s top bets....
Petar Musa has big day (2 goals, 1 assist) as FC Dallas blank St. Louis City
Petar Musa set up the first goal and added a second-half brace Saturday night as FC Dallas secured a rare home win, blanking St. Louis City SC 3-0 in Frisco, Texas.,Musa continued a torrid midseason run that has seen him tally seven goals in the last seven fixtures and a team-high 11 for the season....
49ers release veteran safety, special teams standout George Odum
The San Francisco 49ers released veteran safety George Odum on Saturday, one day after placing him on the active/non-football injury list.,Odum, 31, played 12 games for the 49ers last season (two starts) and recorded 11 tackles on defense and a career-high four passes defended, as well as five tackl...
Connor Zilisch claims rain-shortened Xfinity Series race at Dover
Lest anyone doubt the all-around natural racing talent of 18-year-old Connor Zilisch, the rookie claimed a series best fourth NASCAR Xfinity Series victory on the season in Saturday's rain-shortened BetRivers 200 at the one-mile Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Del., ,Zilisch led 77 of the race's 134 ...
Clippers president: Team 'strongly considering' reunion with Chris Paul
Eight years after leaving the Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul could potentially rejoin the franchise that he helped reinvigorate.,Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Lawrence Frank, the Clippers president of basketball operations, said that the organization is "strongly considering" bringing back th...
Twins reinstate RHP Zebby Matthews from IL to start vs. Rockies
Minnesota Twins right-hander Zebby Matthews was activated from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.,Matthews has been on the injured list with a strained right shoulder since June 8. He made one rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, strikin...
Missouri lands five-star G Jason Crowe Jr., No. 4 in '26
Missouri landed five-star guard Jason Crowe Jr., a consensus top-five player in the Class of 2026. ,Crowe, a 6-foot-3 lefty combo guard from Inglewood (Calif.) High School, widely was considered a cinch for Southern California until Missouri and Kentucky entered the picture earlier in the summer. Th...
Philadelphia Eagles Get Their Super Bowl Rings, But Oddsmakers Already Doubt a Repeat
Despite flashy rings and a loaded roster, the Philadelphia Eagles are not betting favorites to defend their Super Bowl title in 2025. Here’s why sportsbooks might be doubting Philly....
Inside Victor Wembanyama’s Return to the NBA: Monks, Chess, and a Comeback Season
Victor Wembanyama is cleared for NBA action after a blood clot scare. While recovering, the Spurs star trained with Shaolin monks and prepped a hometown chess tournament....
NHL Defensemen Trade Watch: Rasmus Andersson Headlines the Offseason Block
The NHL free-agent frenzy is over, but the trade winds are just starting. Rasmus Andersson, Dougie Hamilton, and Erik Karlsson headline a trio of defensemen who could shake up the offseason....
Best Bets for UFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier & More
UFC 318 betting picks include Max Holloway's chances of getting his revenge on Dustin Poirier, Jimmy Crute vs. Marcin Prachnio, and more top picks for Saturday night....
Dustin Poirier Leaves UFC With a Legacy No Belt Could Ever Measure
Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier faces Max Holloway one last time in a New Orleans homecoming at UFC 318. The cult hero exits MMA as one of the sport’s most beloved warriors....
Frost sign G Marlene Boissonnault to 1-year deal
The Minnesota Frost signed goaltender Marlene Boissonnault to a one-year contract on Friday.,The 28-year-old Canadian originally joined the Frost as a reserve player last March.,"We are thrilled to welcome Marlene back to Saint Paul for the upcoming season," Frost general manager Melissa Caruso said...
Yankees RHP Luis Gil makes another rehab start
New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil continued his rehab with a start for Double-A Somerset on Friday night at Hartford, Conn.,The reigning American League Rookie of the Year is on the 60-day injured list with a left lat strain sustained during spring training. ,Originally expected to return by J...
MLB probe on Guardians' Luis Ortiz extended through Aug. 31
The non-disciplinary paid leave of Cleveland Guardians right-hander was extended through Aug. 31 amid an ongoing investigation, Major League Baseball announced Friday.,The investigation reportedly is related to gambling.,Ortiz was placed on paid leave on July 3 with the intent that it would extend t...
Raiders place DT Christian Wilkins on PUP list
The Las Vegas Raiders placed defensive tackle Christian Wilkins on the physically unable to perform list Friday.,Wilkins is working his way back from a season-ending injury to his left foot, suffered in the Raiders' 34-18 loss to the Denver Broncos on Oct. 6.,He recorded 17 tackles and two sacks in ...
America’s Favorite Underdog: Duke Basketball Tries the Disrespect Card Again
Cameron Boozer says Duke is “overlooked” heading into 2025. But with the top recruiting class and another Final Four run, does anyone actually believe that?...
MLS Is Keeping Lionel Messi Happy: But What Is the League Getting in Return?
Messi’s move to MLS was billed as a transformational moment. A year later, his growing influence at Inter Miami raises questions about what the league is truly gaining....