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Giants interim coach not fazed by Cam Skattebo's WWE appearance
New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka isn't wrestling with concern over injured running back Cam Skattebo's participation in a staged WWE event on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.,Skattebo's physical involvement in the wrestling arena drew a mixed reaction from some Giants fans, given ...
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....
WR Brandin Cooks waived by Saints
Wide receiver Brandin Cooks' second stint with the New Orleans Saints has come to an end.,The Saints announced that they waived Cooks among a number of moves on Wednesday. They also signed Kevin Austin Jr. to the active roster and added fellow wide receiver Jha'Quan Jackson to the practice squad.,Pe...
Auburn to sit Ashton Daniels in battle with FCS Mercer
DJ Durkin's coaching debut for Auburn featured a big performance from quarterback Ashton Daniels.,His second game will feature a different quarterback, and it could be Jackson Arnold or Deuce Knight on Saturday afternoon when the Tigers host FCS opponent Mercer, which is on a nine-game winning strea...
James Franklin: Virginia Tech not going to 'lead with money' in NIL era
New Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin said he still plans to build the football program on long-term player development and old-school values, despite the significant recent shifts in college sports in the NIL era.,"I'm a big believer that this is still a developmental game for young men -- de...
Spain leads, U.S. rises in latest FIFA men's world ranking
Spain maintained its top spot in the latest FIFA men's world rankings in advance of the 2026 World Cup, while the United States men's national team moved up two spots to overtake rival Mexico.,The United States' 5-1 thrashing of Uruguay at Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, moved the team up two spots in the ...
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...
Quakes trade D Oscar Verhoeven to San Diego
San Diego FC exercised its trade option Wednesday to acquire defender Oscar Verhoeven permanently from the San Jose Earthquakes.,The 19-year-old California native was loaned to San Diego in April for the rest of the 2025 season in exchange for $100,000 in general allocation money.,By exercising its ...
Aaron Glenn, Jets turn to Tyrod Taylor; rookie Brady Cook on deck?
Tyrod Taylor took reps with the starting offense on Wednesday and officially has unseated Justin Fields as the No. 1 quarterback for the New York Jets. ,Head coach Aaron Glenn said Taylor, a 15-year veteran with a 28-29-1 record in 59 career starts, makes his second start of the season Sunday agains...
Reports: WR Brandin Cooks waived by Saints
Wide receiver Brandin Cooks' second stint with the New Orleans Saints has come to an end, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.,Per NewOrleans.Football, Cooks renegotiated his contract to facilitate his release. The terms of that agreement were not known, however.,Cooks, who played with New Orl...
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. undergoing third ACL surgery, out for season
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. required season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.,Atlanta's first-round pick in the 2024 draft, Penix received a second medical opinion before opting to head back to the operating table. ,It will be his third ...
Bengals clear TE Mike Gesicki to return to practice
The Cincinnati Bengals cleared tight end Mike Gesicki and safety Daijahn Anthony to return to practice on Wednesday.,Gesicki has been on injured reserve since Oct. 15 with a pectoral injury and Anthony has been on the list since Aug. 26 with a hamstring injury.,Gesicki, 30, caught eight passes for 6...
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No. 16 Georgia Tech targets first ACC title game since '14, Pitt blocking path
No. 16 Georgia Tech's Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season finale against Pitt on Saturday is one of the most important in program history.,For the Yellow Jackets (9-1, 6-1 ACC), the consequences for the game on Saturday in Atlanta are simple.,Should Georgia Tech defeat Pittsburgh, it is in the ...
Viewership of NFL Network international games sets record
The 2025 NFL International Games on NFL Network set the record for viewership.,The network said Wednesday that the six games -- one in Dublin, three in London, one in Berlin and one in Madrid -- drew an average of 6.2 million viewers via television and digital media.,The average number of viewers wa...
No. 8 Sooners line up to lasso No. 22 Missouri's high-powered run game
After Oklahoma registered the biggest win in his tenure, Sooners coach Brent Venables said his team knows not to take a foot off the gas.,"I don't think our guys will lose respect for winning," Venables said. "Complacency is the opposite of that. That's not who our guys have been all year. They have...
Nebraska QB situation shifts with Dayton Raiola recruitment '100% open'
Dayton Raiola, the younger brother of Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola, decommitted from the Cornhuskers' 2026 class, saying Wednesday his recruitment is "100% open.",The move comes just weeks before the early signing period, set for Dec. 3-5. He is reopening his recruiting after 14 months of align...
Diego Pavia, No. 14 Vanderbilt eager to tune out Kentucky
Star quarterback Diego Pavia will make perhaps his final home start when No. 14 Vanderbilt takes on Kentucky on Saturday afternoon in Southeastern Conference play at Nashville, Tenn.,Barring a surprise home playoff game, this figures to be the last time the Heisman Trophy candidate plays for the Com...
Arch Manning, No. 17 Texas take aim at reeling Arkansas
No. 17 Texas will look to keep its waning hopes alive for a return to the College Football Playoff when it hosts rival Arkansas on Saturday afternoon.,It will be the first time the teams have played in Austin with both as members of the Southeastern Conference. The Longhorns own a 57-23 edge in the ...
Lane Kiffin Rumors: The Case for Staying at Ole Miss Over Florida or LSU
Lane Kiffin is entertaining interest from Florida and LSU, but leaving Ole Miss could be the biggest mistake of his career. Here’s why the Rebels remain his best long-term fit....