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Florida State hires Tony White as defensive coordinator
Florida State tabbed Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White to the same post on Thursday.,White, a two-time Broyles Award nominee for the nation's top assistant coach, spent the past two seasons with the Cornhuskers.,The addition of White comes three days after the Seminoles hired former UCF head...
Following sour ending, Caps seek smarter play vs. Leafs
The Washington Capitals will have something to prove when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night.,The way their four-game winning streak ended with a 2-1 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night did not impress Capitals coach Spencer Carbery.,"Our puck play was obviously hor...
White Sox All-Star 'Beltin' Bill' Melton dies at 79
Chicago White Sox All-Star third baseman and broadcaster Bill Melton died Thursday in Phoenix after a brief illness. He was 79.,"Beltin' Bill" led the American League with 33 home runs in 1971 and held the club's career record until 1987 with his 154 homers from 1968-75.,After one season each with t...
Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers Race Through a Gauntlet in NFC North Showdown
In a grueling NFC North battle, the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers face off after a relentless stretch of games. Who will outlast the fatigue to claim victory?...
Red Stars sign M Maitane Lopez to 2-year deal
The Chicago Red Stars announced the signing Thursday of Spanish midfielder Maitane Lopez.,Lopez, 29, arrives on a two-year contract following two NWSL seasons with NJ/NY Gotham FC.,"We are very excited to have Maitane join us," general manager Richard Feuz said. "(Her) technical skills, coupled with...
NFL Draft Longshot Quarterbacks With a Chance To Deliver
These quarterbacks aren't receiving much hype entering the 2025 NFL Draft, but they have a chance to produce at a high level in their professional careers. ...
Jaguars turn to Mac Jones in bid to end skid in matchup vs. Titans
Trevor Lawrence's season probably is over.,But the Jacksonville Jaguars' campaign will continue for another five weeks before it concludes, starting with Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn.,Lawrence was knocked out of last week's 23-20 loss to Houston in the second quarter...
AFC North-leading Steelers attempt to get even with Browns
The Browns stunned the Pittsburgh Steelers last month when a snowstorm greatly affected the scene in Cleveland.,When the teams reconvene 17 days later, the elements will be more conducive to playing football as the Browns visit the Steelers in an AFC North battle on Sunday.,The Browns upset Pittsbur...
KeShawn Murphy leads Mississippi State to upset of No. 18 Pitt
KeShawn Murphy came off the bench to score 20 points Wednesday night, leading five Mississippi State players in double figures during a 90-57 blasting of No. 18 Pittsburgh in Starkville, Miss.,Michael Nwoko added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-1), which led by as many as 35 points in ...
Canada loaded with Lightning, U.S. with family ties for 4 Nations Face-Off
Tampa Bay Lightning forwards Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli and Brayden Point will join head coach Jon Cooper on Team Canada, while two pairs of brothers will suit up for Team United States at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.,Rosters for the four-team event were revealed Wednesday. Finland and Sweden's ...
Chiefs place K Spencer Shrader (hamstring) on IR
The Kansas City Chiefs placed rookie kicker Spencer Shrader on injured reserve due to a right hamstring injury and signed kicker Matthew Wright to the active roster from the practice squad on Wednesday.,Shrader, who will have to miss at least four games, was injured early last week and missed the Ch...
Report: Iowa QB Cade McNamara to transfer, seek seventh season
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara will re-enter the NCAA transfer portal and petition the NCAA for a seventh season of eligibility, ESPN reported Wednesday.,McNamara transferred to Iowa before the 2023 season but tore his left ACL in the fifth game. He started eight games in 2024 before a concussion in...
Giants QB Drew Lock to start vs. Saints
New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock will start his second straight game Sunday against the visiting New Orleans Saints, coach Brian Daboll announced Wednesday.,Daboll also said Lock will take all of the first-team snaps in preparation for Sunday's game in East Rutherford, N.J.,Lock, 28, completed ...
Angel City re-sign GK Hannah Stambaugh for 2025
Angel City FC goalkeeper Hannah Stambaugh agreed to a new one-year contract for the 2025 season, the NWSL club announced Wednesday.,The 25-year-old Tokyo native originally transferred to Angel City from Japan's Omiya Ardija Ventus in 2024.,Stambaugh made her ACFC debut in a friendly against Mexico's...
No. 8 Purdue faces tough Big Ten opener at Penn State
No. 8 Purdue begins the pursuit of a third consecutive Big Ten Conference regular-season title when it hits the road to face Penn State on Thursday at University Park, Pa.,The Boilermakers (7-1) enter their Big Ten opener fresh off a productive Thanksgiving trip to sunny San Diego, with victories ov...
Sharks score power-play goal in OT to beat Capitals
William Eklund scored a power-play goal 39 seconds into overtime to fuel the visiting San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.,San Jose received a power play late in the third period after rugged Washington forward Tom Wilson was whistled for a double minor after hig...
Titans S Julius Wood suspended 6 games for PEDs
The NFL suspended Tennessee Titans safety Julius Wood six games on Tuesday for violating the policy on performing-enhancing substances.,There are five games remaining this season for the Titans (3-9), so Wood's suspension will bleed into Week 1 of 2025.,Wood, 23, went undrafted this spring and signe...
No. 18 Pitt takes new poll position to Mississippi State
Pittsburgh used a game-winning 3-pointer by Zack Austin in overtime Friday at Ohio State to vault from unranked to No. 18 in this week's Associated Press Top 25.,Sporting their highest ranking in 11 seasons, the Panthers (7-1) will play their first game as a ranked team this season on Wednesday nigh...
Why Small-Market MLB Teams Like Pirates, Reds and Rays Must Invest to Compete
Smaller-market MLB teams like the Pirates, Reds, and Rays need to follow the Kansas City Royals blueprint by spending a little bit of money to compete for a World Series....
FAU names Zach Kittley, 33, as head coach
Florida Atlantic made Zach Kittley the youngest head coach in the FBS by hiring the Texas Tech offensive coordinator to the post.,Kittle, who spent three seasons at Texas Tech, was at the controls of a Red Raiders' offense that ranked 10th in total yards per game (459.9) this season. He also has ser...