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'He's back': Bengals activate QB Joe Burrow from IR
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow officially was activated from injured reserve on Wednesday and is expected to start Thursday's game against the host Baltimore Ravens.,The Bengals announced the move over social media and posted a slow-motion video of Burrow along with the caption: "He's bac...
Fixing the NBA’s Troubled Teams: Five Stars Who Need New Homes
The NBA is thriving. Except for the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, and Dallas Mavericks. Here’s a five-player “best interests of basketball” plan to fix the league fast....
USC draws line, slips past Seton Hall in Maui semifinals
Ezra Ausar scored 25 points and Southern California used a strong second half to beat Seton Hall 83-80 in a matchup of undefeated teams Tuesday in the Maui Invitational semifinals at Lahaina, Hawaii.,Ausar went 15 of 19 on free throws -- giving him more attempts than Seton Hall had as a team.,Chad B...
James Harden Is the NBA’s Last Hope to Stop a Thunder Super-Dynasty
With the Los Angeles Clippers collapsing, James Harden may be the NBA’s only hope to stop the Oklahoma City Thunder from landing another star in the 2026 NBA Draft....
Rodney Rice, USC get past Boise State at Maui Invitational
Rodney Rice scored a game-high 27 points, including a tiebreaking three-point play, as Southern California defeated Boise State 70-67 in the quarterfinals of the Maui Invitational on Monday in Lahaina, Hawaii.,Chad Baker-Mazara added 11 points and a game-high eight rebounds for the Trojans (5-0), wh...
Baylor controls boards to beat Creighton at Players Era
Cameron Carr collected 21 points and nine rebounds as Baylor never trailed and dominated the rebounding margin in its 81-74 victory over Creighton in the Players Era men's championship in Las Vegas on Monday afternoon.,Carr made 7 of 16 shots as Baylor (4-0) did enough to fend off several comeback t...
Boise State, USC coaches have appreciation for Maui Invitational
When Boise State lost its season opener 79-78 to Division II Hawaii Pacific, it brought back memories of 1982, when Chaminade beat top-ranked Virginia in what is widely considered the greatest upset in college basketball history.,That game led to the creation of what is now known as the Maui Invitat...
Kowacie Reeves helps Georgia Tech put away stubborn West Georgia
Kowacie Reeves matched his season high with 18 points to help Georgia Tech outlast a stubborn West Georgia team 82-66 on Sunday in Atlanta.,Reeves shot 7 for 11 from the field, including four 3-pointers, and scored in double figures for the fifth time in six games as the Yellow Jackets roared back f...
No. 24 Kansas wants to see improved shooting vs. Notre Dame
No. 24 Kansas wants to improve its shooting when it plays Notre Dame in the opening round of the Players Era men's tournament on Monday in Las Vegas.,The four-day tournament is a chance for Kansas (3-2) to get back on the winning side of the ledger after a 78-66 neutral-court setback against No. 5 D...
No. 7 Oregon outguns No. 15 USC to stay on track for CFP spot
No. 7 Oregon had enough offense to outlast No. 15 USC for a 42-27 Big Ten victory on Saturday afternoon in Eugene, Ore., as the Ducks overcame the most penalty yards against them in two years to stay on track for a College Football Playoff spot.,Oregon (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) got a pair of touchdown cat...
Could Penn State Already Regret Firing James Franklin?
Penn State’s coaching search struggles after firing James Franklin. Meanwhile, Franklin lands at Virginia Tech for a low-pressure opportunity. Explore the latest updates here....
Sungjae Im completes Korean military training 'without any injuries'
Sungjae Im announced Friday that he completed his three-week basic military training in South Korea free of injuries.,Im, 27, posted on Instagram that he trained with the 9th Marine Brigade 91st Marine Battalion. ,Able-bodied men in South Korea are required to serve 21 months of military service bef...
No. 22 Auburn dismantles overmatched Jackson State
KeShawn Murphy scored 19 points in just 20 minutes Wednesday night, leading five players in double figures as No. 22 Auburn plastered Jackson State 112-66 in Auburn, Ala.,Reserve Filip Jovic added 18 on 8-of-10 shooting from the field for Auburn (4-1), while Simon Walker hit five 3-pointers in just ...
LeBron James is Embracing Being the Second Option With Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James returned to the Lakers’ lineup with a noticeably different play style, showing reduced usage and new offensive habits alongside Luka Doncic....
No. 7 Oregon looking to add firepower in showdown vs. No. 15 USC
No. 7 Oregon looks to keep a strong hold on their College Football Playoff hopes, while No. 15 Southern California is in a must-win situation to keep its CFP aspirations alive.,It means plenty is at stake on Saturday afternoon when the Ducks host the Trojans in Eugene, Ore. ,Oregon (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten...
Creighton continues to strive for depth when North Dakota visits
Creighton has benefited from balanced scoring to win two of its first three games of the season.,With six players averaging at least nine points per game, the Bluejays set out to continue their strong play on Wednesday when they host North Dakota (2-3) in Omaha, Neb.,Jasen Green and Blake Harper sco...
Thriving away from home, Rangers top Jackets in shootout
J.T. Miller scored in the third round of the shootout and the New York Rangers extended their road winning streak to six with a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.,The Rangers won their third straight and improved to 9-1-1 on the road thanks to Miller's nifty move.,Miller w...
These Are the NBA's Worst Three-Point Shooters Right Now
Russell Westbrook is a Hall of Famer. But the NBA’s all-time worst three-point shooter. Here’s a starting five of current stars who can’t shoot either....
No. 23 Creighton blows past Maryland Eastern Shore
Blake Harper and Jasen Green each scored 14 points to lead No. 23 Creighton to a 84-45 non-conference win over Maryland Eastern Shore Friday in Omaha, Neb.,Harper also had nine rebounds while Green had five for the Bluejays (2-1). Josh Dix added 10 points.,Justin Monden led the Hawks (1-4) with 13 p...
Rodney Rice's triple-double helps USC race past Illinois State
Powered by Rodney Rice's triple-double of 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, Southern California came out hot, then held off an Illinois State rally to win 87-67 in the first game of the Hall of Fame Series Los Angeles doubleheader on Friday in Inglewood, Calif.,USC (3-0) overwhelmed Illinois St...