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Skip Holtz steps down as coach of Birmingham Stallions
Skip Holtz announced Tuesday that he is stepping down as the head coach of the Birmingham Stallions.,Holtz, 61, guided the club to three consecutive championships (2022-23 USFL; 2024 UFL). He was the USFL Coach of the Year in 2023 and posted a 33-7 regular-season record with the Stallions.,"Coaching...
FIFA responds to World Cup ticket backlash with new pricing tier
FIFA responded to backlash over high ticket costs for the 2026 World Cup by introducing a new $60 pricing tier on Tuesday.,Tickets are being made available at that reduced price for all 104 matches at the 48-team tournament taking place across North America next summer -- including the final.,The ne...
Jets part ways with WR Allen Lazard
The New York Jets granted wide receiver Allen Lazard's request to be released on Tuesday.,Lazard, who reportedly is seeking to play for a contending team, signed a four-year, $44 million contract with the Jets ahead of the 2023 season,Should Lazard be claimed off waivers, the team that picks him up ...
Novak Djokovic to start 2026 season in Adelaide
Novak Djokovic will return to action next month in the Adelaide International in Australia, organizers announced on Tuesday.,The ATP 250 tournament will take place from Jan. 12-17.,Djokovic, 38, said he fondly remembered the reception he received while winning the tournament in 2023.,"It definitely ...
Steelers Prove That Reports of Mike Tomlin’s Demise Were Greatly Exaggerated
Mike Tomlin has the Steelers surging toward another winning season and an AFC North title, proving once again why Pittsburgh can never be counted out....
Jerry Jones to injured Micah Parsons: 'I wish you the very best'
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones offered his best wishes to Micah Parsons on the heels of the Green Bay Packers' star defensive end sustaining a torn ACL over the weekend.,Parsons will miss the remainder of the season after he was injured in the Packers' 34-26 setback to the Denver Broncos on Sunday...
Week 16 Playoff Picture: Broncos can clinch AFC's top seed
Denver is the first AFC team to clinch a playoff spot and the Broncos have their sights set on the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage.,The Broncos (12-2) would need almost everything to break their way in Week 16 to secure the West division title and a first-round bye in the AFC: beat Jacksonville ...
Red Bulls acquire former FC Dallas D Justin Che
The New York Red Bulls announced the acquisition Tuesday of former FC Dallas defender Justin Che.,Che, 21, arrives from Danish Superliga side Brondby IF and is signed through 2028 with an option for 2029.,Che began his pro career as a homegrown player in Dallas and played in 15 MLS matches in 2021.,...
Are the Seahawks Real Contenders? Thursday Night vs. Rams Will Tell
The Seahawks host the Rams in a pivotal NFC West showdown that could decide the division and reveal whether Seattle is a true Super Bowl contender....
How Lane Kiffin’s Exit Changed Ole Miss’ College Football Playoff Outlook
Ole Miss hosts its first College Football Playoff game without Lane Kiffin after his stunning move to LSU changed the Rebels’ historic season....
Reports: Jets to part ways with WR Allen Lazard
The New York Jets are granting wide receiver Allen Lazard's request to be released, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.,Lazard, who reportedly is seeking to play for a contending team, signed a four-year, $44 million contract ahead of the 2023 season,Should Lazard be claimed off waivers, the...
Broncos place S Brandon Jones (pectoral) on IR
The Denver Broncos placed safety Brandon Jones on injured reserve with a pectoral injury.,The Broncos (12-2) announced the move Monday, one day after he was hurt during a 34-26 win over the visiting Green Bay Packers. He will miss Denver's final three regular-season games and its first playoff game ...
NBA Cup Final Picks: Knicks vs Spurs Betting Breakdown
NBA Cup Final betting picks and player props as Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in Las Vegas....
NHL Bets Today: Islanders vs Red Wings, Caps vs Wild Betting Breakdown
NHL betting picks featuring Islanders vs Red Wings and Caps vs Wild, with goaltending trends and Quinn Hughes impacting the odds....
Interim coach Nick Petrino, Missouri St. go bowling vs. Arkansas St.
After beating the odds and enough opponents to earn a bowl bid in its first FBS season, Missouri State finds itself searching for a new coach and trying to beat Arkansas State in the Xbox Bowl on Thursday in Frisco, Texas.,The Bears' surprising 7-5 season came with a price. Ryan Beard departed last ...
Punishment served, Rangers' Mika Zibanejad set to return vs. Canucks
The New York Rangers saw their power-play woes without Adam Fox temporarily disappear when they pulled off an impressive comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.,Two nights later, the Rangers played without Fox and Mika Zibanejad, and their difficulties on special teams reappeared.,Afte...
After emotional win, Ducks get right back to work at Columbus
The Columbus Blue Jackets will be the more rested team when they attempt to end a five-game losing streak on Tuesday in a matchup with the visiting Anaheim Ducks.,The Ducks are coming off a 4-1 win against the host New York Rangers on Monday night that ended a two-game skid.,Now, Anaheim has an oppo...
Nuggets blow late lead before downing Rockets in OT
Jamal Murray scored six of his 35 points in overtime, Nikola Jokic produced 39 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists before fouling out, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 128-125 on Monday night.,Tim Hardaway Jr. and Cameron Johnson scored 13 apiece and Spencer Jones contributed 11, ...
Cooper Flagg makes history with 42, but Mavs fall to Jazz in OT
Keyonte George scored 37 points -- his second straight 30-plus-point game -- and dished out six assists while leading the Utah Jazz to a 140-133 overtime victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday in Salt Lake City.,Utah overcame a historic performance from Dallas' Cooper Flagg, who became the f...
Cutter Gauthier's two goals lift Ducks over Rangers
Cutter Gauthier scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play 5:51 into the third period as part of a two-goal performance, and the visiting Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Monday night.,The game marked the return of Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba after both players were dealt to Anahei...