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Cam Thomas, surprising Nets out to keep rolling vs. Pistons
In his first few weeks on the job, Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez is enjoying some of the big shots Cam Thomas is sinking.,Thomas is off to a hot start, helping the Nets get off to a respectable beginning, and they will aim for a third straight victory Sunday afternoon when they host the Detroi...
Report: Yankees' Gerrit Cole opts out of contract
With Gerrit Cole opting out of the remaining four years and $144 million on his contract, the New York Yankees can retain their ace by adding an additional year and $36 million to his nine-year, $324 million deal, ESPN reported on Saturday. ,Cole, 34, opted out less than a week after losing the Worl...
Spirit, G2 move to grand final at BLAST Premier: World Final
Team Spirit and G2 Esports each recorded a 2-1 victory on Saturday to advance to the grand final of the $1 million BLAST Premier: World Final 2024 in Sentosa, Singapore.,Spirit dispatched Astralis after sandwiching 13-5 wins on Dust II and Ancient around a 13-3 setback on Vertigo.,Danil "donk" Krysh...
Saturday November 2nd Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions for College Football, NBA
Lock in our top sports betting picks and predictions for the 11/2/2024 slate of college football and NBA games on Saturday....
New-look Manchester United brace for challenge from Chelsea
Legendary Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will make his Premier League managerial debut on Sunday when the Red Devils host Chelsea at Old Trafford.,van Nistelrooy has taken the interim manager reins after the dismissal of Erik ten Hag early this week. He already has engineered a 5-2 vi...
Seeking to extend momentum, Capitals take on Blue Jackets
October was kind to the Washington Capitals. They will be looking for more of the same in November when they kick it off with a visit from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.,The Capitals went 7-2-0 last month, dropping their season opener before reeling off five straight wins. After that streak ...
Christine Sinclair scores, helps Portland clinch playoff spot
Christine Sinclair scored a goal in her 200th career NWSL match and the Portland Thorns clinched a playoff spot with a 3-0 victory over visiting Angel City FC on Friday night.,Sophia Smith and Morgan Weaver also scored goals for Portland (10-12-4, 34 points), which won for the fourth time in the pas...
Charlotte FC tops Orlando City in PKs to even series
Kristijan Kahlina made two stellar saves during the penalty-kick shootout and Charlotte FC made all three of its attempts for a 3-1 edge following a scoreless draw with Orlando City on Friday night at Charlotte, N.C., to tie their best-of-three Eastern Conference playoff series at one game apiece.,K...
Breeders' Cup: Citizen Bull earns upset win in Juvenile
Citizen Bull took charge as the starting gates opened and held the front throughout for an easy win in the $2 million Juvenile, one of the featured races on Future Stars Friday at the 41st Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club near San Diego.,All five of the Breeders' Cup ra...
Loons plan to stay defense-first in order to sweep RSL
Minnesota United will try to put on yet another exceptional defensive performance and advance to the Western Conference semifinals when they host Real Salt Lake in Game 2 of their Round 1 series on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,Sixth-seeded Minnesota won on penalties following a 0-0 draw in re...
Despite series lead, Inter Miami aim for improved play vs. Atlanta
Inter Miami aim to build on their impressive 2024 campaign and advance in the MLS Cup Playoffs when they visit Atlanta United on Saturday.,The Herons, who tallied a record-setting 74 points during the regular season, opened the playoffs with a 2-1 win over Atlanta on Oct. 25 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla....
FC Cincinnati hope to close out host NYCFC in first-round playoff series
FC Cincinnati are one win away from a third straight trip to the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals as they visit New York City FC on Saturday afternoon for Game 2 of their best-of-three first-round playoff series.,Third-seeded Cincinnati needed just one goal in Monday's 1-0 series-opening win, Yamil...
Titans QB Will Levis (shoulder) questionable for Sunday vs. Patriots
Tennessee quarterback Will Levis, after missing two games with a right shoulder injury, is listed as questionable for the Titans' home game Sunday against the New England Patriots.,Levis, who has been limited at practice, had a "good week," coach Brian Callahan said on Friday.,"He felt a lot better ...
White Sox decline options for Yoan Moncada, Max Stassi
The Chicago White Sox declined the 2025 club options for third baseman Yoan Moncada and catcher Max Stassi on Friday.,Moncada's option was for $25 million and instead he will receive a $5 million buyout, while Stassi's was for $7.5 million and he gets a $500,000 buyout. Both players will become unre...
Starting QBs 'ready to roll' for No. 18 Pitt-No. 20 SMU showdown
The status of both starting quarterbacks is the top storyline heading into Saturday's Top 25 matchup between No. 18 Pitt and No. 20 SMU in Dallas.,Coach Pat Narduzzi had said the Panthers (7-0, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) were taking a "wait-and-see" approach when it comes to Eli Holstein before ...
SMU QB Kevin Jennings cleared for top-20 Pitt showdown
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings has been medically cleared and will start Saturday night for the No. 20 Mustangs against No. 18 Pittsburgh in Dallas.,Jennings had been listed as questionable with an undisclosed injury sustained in the victory at Duke last Saturday, but coach Rhett Lashlee told ESPN o...
Homecoming: Fever welcome back Stephanie White as head coach
Stephanie White will be patrolling the sideline once again for the Indiana Fever.,On Friday, the Fever named the West Lebanon, Ind., native as their head coach. White previously held the same post from 2015-16 following a four-year stint as the club's assistant coach.,"As we enter this new era of Fe...
Spirit, Vitality move to semis at BLAST Premier: World Final
Team Spirit and Team Vitality each recorded a sweep on Friday and advanced to the semifinals of the $1 million BLAST Premier: World Final 2024 in Sentosa, Singapore.,Spirit eliminated FaZe Clan with a 13-10 win on Mirage and a 19-17 victory on Anubis. ,Russian Dmitry "sh1ro" Sokolov recorded 53 kill...
Friday November 1 Best Sports Betting Picks, Predictions for NHL, NBA, College Football
It's a diverse platter of sports on Friday November 1st, and these are our top sports betting picks for the NHL, NBA, and college football slate of games....
Dirt newcomer City of Troy favored at Breeders' Cup Classic
The top thoroughbred horses in 14 divisions will be crowned when the racing world convenes for the 41st annual Breeders' Cup World Championships on Friday and Saturday at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club outside San Diego.,The highlight will be the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday afternoon, de...