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Zane Smith returns to pilot Front Row's third Cup entry
Zane Smith will drive the No. 38 Ford as Front Row Motorsports' third NASCAR Cup Series entry in 2025.,The team announced a multiyear agreement with the former Truck Series champion on Thursday.,Front Row Motorsports purchased the charter for a third vehicle from now-defunct Stewart-Haas Racing.,Smi...
Report: White Sox sign IF/OF Josh Rojas to contract
The Chicago White Sox signed versatile infielder/outfielder Josh Rojas to a one-year contract, MLB.com reported on Thursday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed.,Rojas, 30, batted. 225 with eight homers and 31 RBIs in 143 games last season with the Seattle Mariners. The club, however, did not tende...
ATP roundup: Poland advances to semis of United Cup
Poland secured its place in the semifinals of the United Cup with a victory over Great Britain on Thursday in Australia.,Hubert Hurkacz got Poland, the second seed, off to a lead in the mixed-team event with a 7-6 (3), 7-5 defeat of Billy Harris. Iga Swiatek nailed the victory with a 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6...
Texans intent on halting skid in finale vs. Titans
The Houston Texans plan to use their healthy players despite having nothing to gain from Sunday's regular-season finale at the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn.,After all, the Texans, who have lost two games in a row, are locked into the fourth seed for the AFC playoffs. But second-year coach DeM...
Jeremiah Smith and Wide Receiver U’s Rose Bowl Legacy
The Rose Bowl was all Ohio State Buckeyes against the Oregon Ducks. More than that, it was all Jeremiah Smith, cementing OSU's legacy as Wide Receiver University. ...
Sports World Reacts to Cam Skattebo, Jeremiah Smith Dominating New Year's Day
Everybody in the sports world was tuned into the College Football Playoff on New Year's Day, where Cam Skattebo and Jeremiah Smith stole the show....
Jeremiah Smith Should Be Allowed To Play in the NFL Next Year
After another incredible performance, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith should be able to file a special motion to be NFL Draft eligible as the top receiver in the class....
Pitt explodes in 2nd half to clip Cal, 86-74
Cameron Corhen hit seven of his eight shots en route to a season-high 19 points, Jaland Lowe led the way with 27 and Pittsburgh exploded from a halftime deficit into an 86-74 victory over visiting California on Wednesday afternoon.,Playing their first road game as a new member of the ACC, the Golden...
White Sox acquire LHP Tyler Gilbert from Phillies
The Chicago White Sox acquired left-hander Tyler Gilbert from the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.,In exchange, the Phillies received right-handed prospect Aaron Combs.,Gilbert, 31, pitched in six games for the Phillies in 2024 after being acquired from the Cincinnati Reds on May 7 for cash consi...
ATP roundup: Americans advance to semis at United Cup
The United States swept China in Perth on Wednesday to punch their ticket to the semifinals of the United Cup in Australia.,No. 4-ranked Taylor Fritz recorded a 6-4, 6-4 win over China's Zhizhen Zhang and Coco Gauff scored a 7-6 (4), 6-2 victory over Shuai Zhang in singles. The Americans completed t...
NYCFC loan M James Sands to Bundesliga's FC St. Pauli
New York City FC loaned homegrown midfielder James Sands to the German Bundesliga side FC St. Pauli.,The loan announced Wednesday runs through June 30 but can be extended through 2025-26 if certain conditions are met.,NYCFC previously loaned Sands to Rangers FC of the Scottish Premiership for 41 mat...
Man of Interest: Lenny Randle dies at 75
Former infielder Lenny Randle, who played 12 major league seasons, died Sunday. He was 75.,Randle died at his home in Murrieta, Calif., according to reports.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Wild Things are saddened to learn of the passing of Lenny Randle, a 12-year majo...
Aliaksei Protas scores twice as Capitals top Bruins
The Washington Capitals scored twice in a first-period span of 5:06 and held on for a 3-1 win over the visiting Boston Bruins in a New Year's Eve matinee on Tuesday.,Aliaksei Protas scored two bookending goals around Jakob Chychrun's game-winner for the Capitals, who overcame an early one-goal defic...
D.C. United sign D Derek Dodson to one-year deal
D.C. United signed defender Derek Dodson to a one-year contract on Tuesday that includes an option for 2026.,The club selected the former Georgetown standout in Stage 2 of the 2024 MLS Re-Entry Draft earlier this month.,Dodson, 26, was originally drafted by Orlando City in 2021 and signed with Minne...
Cal kicks off inaugural ACC road trip at Pittsburgh
California gets its "welcome to the Atlantic Coast Conference" moment when it tips off its first East Coast trip as a member of the fabled league with a visit to Pittsburgh on Wednesday afternoon.,The Golden Bears (7-5, 0-1) already played one ACC contest, but it hardly felt like one in an 89-81 hom...
ATP roundup: Novak Djokovic dominates in Brisbane
The United States swept Croatia in Perth and Italy did the same to France in Sydney on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the United Cup in Australia.,Taylor Fritz defeated Croatia's Borna Coric 6-3, 6-2 and Coco Gauff scored a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Donna Vekic in singles. Fritz and Gauff complet...
Detroit Lions’ Defensive Injuries Catching Up to Them at the Worst Time
The Detroit Lions have been winning despite injuries all season long, but their lack os star power remaining on the defensive side of the ball is catching up to them....
Penguins energized by power play, Red Wings by new head coach
The best way to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins is to stay out of the penalty box. The Penguins' power play has churned out goals at a high rate in recent games.,They'll look to collect a road victory in Detroit on Tuesday during the Red Wings' annual New Year's Eve game.,Pittsburgh has notched six p...
Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (rib) out vs. Broncos, resting until playoffs
Kansas City will rest running back Isiah Pacheco at practice this week and has ruled him out for the regular-season finale Sunday at Denver because of a rib injury, with Chiefs coach Andy Reid saying that he will be ready for the postseason.,"He'll be available playoff-wise. He is tender," Reid said...
No. 19 Missouri beats Iowa in Music City Bowl to notch 10-win season
Brady Cook threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns as No. 19 Missouri rallied past Iowa 27-24 Monday afternoon in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn.,The Tigers (10-3) erased a 24-14 third-quarter deficit. Blake Craig completed the comeback with decisive field goals of 51 and 56 yards in the four...