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Boston mayor dismisses Trump threat of removing World Cup games
Boston mayor Michelle Wu implied the city is ready for a faceoff with President Donald Trump over his claim he could order FIFA to remove World Cup games scheduled to be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough next summer.,Wu appeared on "Java with Jimmy" on Wednesday to respond to Tuesday's critic...

Penn State launches post-James Franklin era at Iowa
There is picking up the pieces and then there is what Penn State is trying to do this week.,Three consecutive losses not only dropped the Nittany Lions from No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25 to zero votes in the poll, but the results dropped Penn State's confidence in 12th-year coach James Frankl...

Jakob Chychrun's OT winner propels Capitals past Lightning
Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored 1:19 into overtime to fuel the host Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.,Tom Wilson wired a sharp cross-slot feed that caromed off the heel of the stick of Chychrun at the right doorstep to end the game.,Wilson scored his team...

Game for the ages when Steelers' Aaron Rodgers, Bengals' Joe Flacco meet
CINCINNATI -- For just the third time in NFL history, two starting quarterbacks at least 40 years of age will square off against each other when Aaron Rodgers, 41, and the Pittsburgh Steelers visit 40-year-old Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.,The previous two times occurred i...

Titans part ways with Bill Callahan, one day after firing son
The Tennessee Titans have moved on from offensive line coach Bill Callahan, interim head coach Mike McCoy announced on Tuesday. ,The news hardly is surprising given the Titans fired Callahan's son, Brian, as the team's head coach following a 1-5 start to the season.,"We have parted ways with Bill Ca...

USMNT, Atlanta United GK Brad Guzan announces retirement
Longtime U.S. Men's National Team and MLS goalkeeper Brad Guzan announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending a decorated 21-year career.,Guzan, who turned 41 last month, will finish the regular season Saturday when his Atlanta United host D.C. United. Atlanta did not qualify for the postseason.,"21 y...

Mason Heintschel, Pitt carry momentum into matchup with Syracuse
With their seasons trending in opposite directions, Pitt and Syracuse are set to renew what has been a lopsided rivalry in recent years.,The Panthers are seeking their third straight win Saturday, while the host Orange are aiming to avoid a third consecutive defeat.,Pitt (4-2, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Con...

Bears WR DJ Moore hospitalized after win vs. Commanders
Chicago wide receiver DJ Moore was taken via ambulance to a nearby hospital in the Washington area for "precautionary medical attention" following the Bears' Monday night game against the Commanders.,Per the team, Moore was expected to remain there overnight, though no announcement was made regardin...

Titans fire Brian Callahan after 1-5 start; name Mike McCoy interim
The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan on Monday after a 1-5 start to the season. Senior offensive assistant Mike McCoy, who served as the San Diego Chargers' head coach for four seasons, was named interim coach.,"After extended conversations with our owner and general manager, we met ...

Tigers extend manager A.J. Hinch following ALDS defeat
The Detroit Tigers extended the contract of A.J. Hinch, their manager for the past five seasons, the team announced Monday.,President of baseball operations Scott Harris confirmed the extension without disclosing terms at the club's season-ending press conference, which followed Detroit's eliminatio...

Picking up recent road wins, Caps and Lightning to battle in D.C.
The Washington Capitals look to build off the momentum of a successful road trip when they open a four-game homestand against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.,Washington answered a season-opening 3-1 setback to the visiting Boston Bruins with wins over the New York Islanders and New York Rangers....

Lions S Brian Branch suspended for 1 game
The NFL suspended Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch for one game without pay on Monday for his postgame actions in the aftermath of the team's loss at Kansas City on Sunday night.,Branch, fined three times already this season after seven financial penalties from the NFL in 2024, struck Chief...
Titans Already Firing Brian Callahan Proves They Never Should've Fired Mike Vrabel
The Tennessee Titans already fired Brian Callahan, proving that the decision to fire Mike Vrabel after a down year in 2023 was an incompetent decision....

Next Titans coach? Five names to watch
With one win in six games, Tennessee is searching for a new head coach after firing Brian Callahan on Monday.,Callahan was hired to replace Mike Vrabel and posted a 3-14 record last season before the Titans opted to fire general manager Ran Carthon. ,Under a new power structure headed by team presid...

Titans fire head coach Brian Callahan after 1-5 start
The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan on Monday after a 1-5 start to the season.,"After extended conversations with our owner and general manager, we met with Brian Callahan this morning to tell him we are making a change at head coach, said Chad Brinker, president of football operati...

Eagles pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith announces retirement
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Za'Darius Smith announced his retirement Monday on Instagram.,The 33-year-old three-time Pro Bowl selection is six weeks into his 11th NFL season, his first with the Eagles (4-2).,"I knew this day would come -- but now that it's here, I'm feeling so many emotions I ...

Gamecocks starting F Chloe Kitts (ACL) to miss season
South Carolina senior forward Chloe Kitts will miss the 2025-26 season with a torn ACL, the school confirmed Monday.,She averaged 10.2 points and 7.7 rebounds in 38 starts last season for the NCAA Tournament runner-up. She was named MVP of the 2025 SEC tournament after tallying 50 points and 23 rebo...

Lions S Brian Branch bracing for 11th fine in two seasons
Brian Branch expects to be even lighter in the pocketbook this week and the Lions safety is bracing for the NFL to hand down a possible suspension for his actions in Kansas City on Sunday night.,Branch, fined three times already this season after seven financial penalties from the NFL in 2024, is as...

Suspension over for Chiefs WR Rashee Rice
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice's six-game NFL suspension ended following Kansas City's 30-17 victory against the Detroit Lions on Sunday night.,The former second-round draft pick is eligible to return to practice this week. He could see his first action since tearing his right ACL in Week 4 of the...
Kansas City Chiefs Prove Their Dynasty Isn’t Over with Key Win Over Detroit
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Detroit Lions 30-17, ending a rough start to the 2025 season. Patrick Mahomes threw three TDs in the comeback win....