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Improving under new coach, Miami opens ACC slate vs. Pitt
Jai Lucas will have a second debut in his inaugural season as the Miami Hurricanes' head coach.,Nine weeks after guiding the Hurricanes in their season opener and the start of their nonconference schedule, Lucas will experience another first on Tuesday. Winners of six straight, the Hurricanes open A...
UCLA adds two James Madison coordinators to new staff
The UCLA coaching staff under new head coach Bob Chesney will have even more of a James Madison flavor after the Bruins announced a pair of new coordinators Monday.,Offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy and defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler will follow Chesney to UCLA.,"Both Colin and Dean played i...
LA Galaxy sign former NYCFC M Justin Haak
Former New York City FC midfielder Justin Haak signed with the LA Galaxy in free agency on Monday.,The 24-year-old Brooklyn native recorded one goal and four assists in 34 MLS matches (all starts) in 2025.,Haak is under contract with the Galaxy through 2026 with an option through June 2027.,"We are ...
M Justin Haak departs NYCFC to join LA Galaxy
Veteran midfielder Justin Haak is leaving New York City FC to join the LA Galaxy, NYCFC announced Monday.,The 24-year-old Brooklyn native recorded one goal and four assists in 34 MLS matches (all starts) in 2025.,He made his MLS debut with New York City FC in 2019 and tallied two goals and four assi...
Steeped in drama, Michigan, Texas get back to football in Citrus Bowl
Before the College Football Playoff bracket was complete, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian delivered a strong rebuke of the process, well aware the Longhorns weren't in position to make the 12-team field.,That drama turned out to be minor compared to Michigan's stunning firing of Sherrone Moore for havin...
Michigan mission begins for Kyle Whittingham, Wolverines in Florida
He will not coach Michigan in the Citrus Bowl this week, but new coach Kyle Whittingham joined the Wolverines in Florida to begin his first and most pressing mission.,Specifically, he's fighting to win over players before they opt to enter the transfer portal following the bowl game against Texas on...
Tyler Shough mounts comeback as Saints thwart Titans
Rookie Tyler Shough passed for a season-high 333 yards and two touchdowns and the New Orleans Saints won their fourth consecutive game, defeating the Tennessee Titans 34-26 on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn., ,Shough completed 22-of-27 and one of his touchdowns went to Chris Olave, who finished with eigh...
Penn State faces NC Central, intends to snap losing streak
Penn State coach Mike Rhoades went into the holiday break with a sour taste in his mouth. ,Rhoades hopes his players can deliver a more inspired effort Monday afternoon when the Nittany Lions host North Carolina Central in nonconference action in University Park, Pa.,Penn State (8-4, 0-2 Big Ten) ha...
No. 1 Arizona faces South Dakota State, seeking to stay unbeaten
No. 1 Arizona will try to improve upon its best start in the Tommy Lloyd era when it plays South Dakota State on Monday night at Tucson, Ariz.,The Wildcats (12-0) surpassed the previous best start of 11 wins without a loss in Lloyd's first year as head coach in 2021-22 with its 107-71 win over visit...
Why Michigan Is Betting on Kyle Whittingham at the Most Dangerous Time
Michigan’s hire of Kyle Whittingham looks risky at first glance, but the Wolverines may have made the smartest bet of the coaching carousel....
49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) likely out against Bears
The San Francisco 49ers are planning to play without star tight end George Kittle in a key NFC game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday night at Santa Clara, Calif.,ESPN reported Kittle, who has been fighting an ankle injury, is not expected to play, while NFL Network said he will work out before th...
Ravens Keep Playoff Hopes Alive, Now Need Browns to Save Their Season
The Ravens crushed the Packers, but their playoff hopes now rest with the Browns in a dramatic AFC North Week 17 scenario....
Kyle Whittingham Isn’t Michigan’s Curt Cignetti
Indiana nailed its Curt Cignetti hire. Michigan hopes Kyle Whittingham can do the same — but his ceiling may be much lower....
Leafs looking way up at Wings in Atlantic Division race
The Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs enter their matchup on Sunday at the opposite ends of the Atlantic Division spectrum.,Host Detroit holds a tenuous lead in the division, while Toronto resides in the cellar. Both teams will come into the contest on short rest.,The Red Wings lost 5-2 on t...
Alex Ovechkin, Caps forge tie in 3rd, nip Devils in OT
Jakob Chychrun followed up his shot to score the game-winner with 54 seconds left in overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday in Newark, N.J., ,Chychrun, who entered Saturday tied with Columbus' Zach Werenski for the league lead in goals by defense...
Kyle Whittingham Walks Into College Football’s Most Toxic Rebuild at Michigan
Michigan reportedly hires longtime Utah coach Kyle Whittingham to steady a program rocked by scandals, transfers and recruiting uncertainty....
East Carolina turns five Pitt miscues into Military Bowl triumph
Anthony Smith caught two long touchdown passes, Nick Mazzie kicked three field goals and East Carolina took advantage of five Pitt turnovers to win the Military Bowl, 23-17, on Saturday in Annapolis, Md.,Chaston Ditta, making his first start at quarterback, threw for two touchdowns among his eight c...
SMU looks to stay unbeaten at home, hosts Cal State Fullerton
SMU looks to make one more push for momentum before beginning Atlantic Coast Conference play when it hosts Cal State Fullerton on Sunday afternoon in Dallas.,The Mustangs (10-2) have been idle since a 99-82 win over Central Arkansas on Dec. 21. Boopie Miller scored 23 points while Jaron Pierre Jr. a...
Tennessee, Illinois hold maiden meeting in Music City Bowl
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer recalls attending the 2011 Music City Bowl as his hometown university, Mississippi State, participated in the game in Nashville, Tenn.,That's why Altmyer plans to relish Tuesday's opportunity to face Tennessee in the 2025 edition of the game at Nissan Stadium.,Optin...
Morgan Scalley, Kyle Whittingham’s Utah successor, to coach bowl game
With Kyle Whittingham taking over at Michigan immediately, Utah defensive coordinator and head-coach-in-waiting Morgan Scalley will coach the No. 15 Utes in the Las Vegas Bowl on Wednesday against Nebraska.,Michigan and Utah reached an agreement to allow Whittingham to join the Wolverines right away...