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We Fell for the Detroit Lions Too
Top-seeded Detroit Lions suffer a shocking playoff loss to the Washington Commanders as rookie QB Jayden Daniels shined in the spotlight, while Jared Goff struggled....
Ernie Els opens season with win at Mitsubishi Electric Championship
South African Ernie Els fired a 6-under 66 on Saturday to win the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in Ka'upulehu-Kona, Hawaii.,Els finished at 18-under 198 through his three rounds at Hualalai Golf Course, edging Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain and Germans Alex Cejka and Ber...
Capitals take down Penguins for 4th straight win
Aliaksei Protas and Pierre-Luc Dubois had a goal and an assist each and Logan Thompson made 18 saves in the Washington Capitals' 4-1 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.,Defenseman Jakob Chychrun also scored for the Capitals, who won their fourth straight.,Bryan Rust got the ...
Lightning crush Red Wings with second-period scoring flurry
Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist in Tampa Bay's three-goal, second-period outburst over a 3:42 span as the host Lightning cooled off the torrid Detroit Red Wings, 5-1, on Saturday night.,The right wing added a second assist, the 600th of his career, on a power-play marker by Darren Raddysh, ...
Dick Vitale's return to broadcasting on hold after accident
Just one day after announcing an anticipated comeback, Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale said he will have to delay his return due to a health issue unrelated to the cancer that has kept him out of the booth since 2023.,In a statement posted by ESPN, Vitale said he suffered an accident at his hom...
Clemson hangs on for OT win over Pitt
Chauncey Wiggins knocked down a 3-pointer with 3:28 remaining in overtime and the Clemson Tigers held on from there in a 78-75 victory over the host Pittsburgh Panthers on Saturday.,Wiggins' shot broke a 68-68 tie and was part of a 7-0 run for the Tigers (15-4, 7-1 ACC), who were led by Chase Hunter...
MNUFC sign M Bongokuhle Hlongwane through 2027
Minnesota United FC signed midfielder Bongokuhle Hlongwane to a contract extension through 2027 on Saturday.,The deal includes an option for 2028 for the 24-year-old South African, who will no longer occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot.,Hlongwane has tallied 30 goals and 14 assists in 108 appearance...
Orlando City F Jack Lynn announces retirement at 25
Orlando City SC forward Jack Lynn has retired from professional soccer at age 25.,The MLS club announced Saturday that Lynn is exploring opportunities outside of the pro game.,Lynn appeared in 17 MLS matches (two starts) with Orlando City from 2022-24, scoring two goals.,He scored a league-record 38...
Ranking NFL Head Coaches With the Most Pressure on Them in Divisional Round
Only eight teams remain in the NFL Playoff picture, so Deadspin ranked the head coaches that face the most pressure in the divisional round of the postseason....
Chicago Bears Swing and Miss: Pittsburgh Steelers Refuse Mike Tomlin Trade
The Chicago Bears got shut down by the Pittsburgh Steelers when trying to trade for head coach Mike Tomlin, but this shows just how seriously this coaching search is being taken....
Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin set for 71st meeting
Pittsburgh's game at Washington on Saturday night will be the 71st regular-season meeting of the team's superstar captains, the Penguins' Sidney Crosby and the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin.,The pair have developed an intense rivalry and at the same time become good friends since both began their NHL care...
Gael Monfils, 38, upsets Taylor Fritz in Australian Open
Gael Monfils expressed extreme confidence on Saturday at the Australian Open, and the 38-year-old Frenchman again displayed that his game is darn good, too.,Monfils upset fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz of the United States 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4 in the third round at Melbourne, Australia.,When Monfils m...
Bernhard Langer, 67, contending at Mitsubishi Electric Championship
South Africa's Ernie Els and Germany's Alex Cejka share the lead entering the final round of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, but Germany's Bernhard Langer is in contention to make more PGA Tour Champions history.,Langer, 67, sits two shots off the lead at 10-under-par 134 after sho...
CFP notebook: Will Howard, Riley Leonard go from campers to competitors
ATLANTA -- Sports make for strange bedfellows -- or in this case, roommates, as Ohio State quarterback Will Howard and his Notre Dame counterpart Riley Leonard discovered.,The pair roomed at the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux, La., last summer and will be leading their respective teams in the ...
Florida assistant Taurean Green to keep coaching amid assault allegation
Florida will allow assistant coach Taurean Green to continue in his role after it was revealed in a Title IX investigation that he faces a sexual assault allegation.,The Gators, ranked No. 5 in the AP poll this week, host Texas on Saturday. Head coach Todd Golden said Green will be with the team for...
Marshall fined $100K by Sun Belt for pulling out of bowl game
Marshall's decision to opt out of December's Independence Bowl against Army is turning out to be a costly one.,The Sun Belt Conference issued the school a $100,000 fine for not participating in the Dec. 28 contest, which Marshall said was due to a loss of more than 25 players to the transfer portal....
Suns ready to unleash new look in test vs. Pistons
The Phoenix Suns' newest addition could make his team debut on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday afternoon.,Center Nick Richards, acquired in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, is expected to suit up as the Suns continue their five-game road swing. They have won four of ...
Reports: Titans to hire Chiefs' Mike Borgonzi as GM
The Tennessee Titans intend to hire Kansas City Chiefs assistant general manager Mike Borgonzi as the team's general manager, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,Per ESPN, Borgonzi and the Titans have yet to start negotiating a contract -- however both sides are interested in coming to terms....
Clemson tests recent surge against home-savvy Pitt
Clemson hits the road to face Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon in Atlantic Coast Conference play, looking to extend its win streak to three games.,And while Clemson players like Chase Hunter (17.4 points per game) and Ian Schieffelin (12.9 points, 10.1 rebounds) lead the way, freshman guard Del Jone...
Dash acquire GK Abby Smith from Gotham FC
The Houston Dash acquired veteran goalkeeper Abby Smith from NJ/NY Gotham FC on Friday.,Gotham receives $20,000 in intra-league transfer funds in exchange for the two-time NWSL champion.,Smith, 31, has recorded 14 clean sheets in 60 career NWSL matches.,"The organization is thrilled to add a veteran...