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Wake Forest's sliding NCAA hopes on the line vs. Virginia
Wake Forest had avoided the pitfalls of what might be considered "bad losses" for most of the season.,After absorbing a couple of them recently, the Demon Deacons can ill afford another when Virginia visits for an Atlantic Coast Conference game Wednesday night in Winston-Salem, N.C.,Wake Forest (19-...
Report: Rob Gronkowski, 35, eyeing return to NFL
Tight end Rob Gronkowski may be interested in coming out of retirement once again, according to a report by DenverSports.com on Tuesday.,Gronkowski spent nine years with the New England Patriots prior to retiring after the 2018 season -- only to come back and play two more years with Tom Brady when ...
Dyson Daniels, Hawks go for two-game sweep of Heat
Dyson Daniels' goal prior to this season was to be named to the NBA's All-Defensive team.,Now, with the end of the regular season less than two months away, Daniels -- a 6-foot-7 wing for the Atlanta Hawks -- has amended his goal.,"Now it's to be Defensive Player of the Year," Daniels said this week...
Knicks host Sixers with both trying to snap slumps
If the New York Knicks' track record this season is any indication, the tonic for what ails them might be the Philadelphia 76ers.,The Knicks and 76ers will each be looking to snap slumps Wednesday night, when New York hosts Philadelphia in a battle of longtime rivals.,The Knicks have been off since ...
Senators captain Brady Tkachuk eyes Wednesday return
Holding the Eastern Conference's second wild-card spot entering Tuesday, the Ottawa Senators may have their captain back on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets after Brady Tkachuk practiced briefly Tuesday. ,Tkachuk, who told reporters his lower-body injury happened while playing for the United Stat...
Seahawks GM: Pro Bowl OL Jason Peters to retire
Nine-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jason Peters is expected to retire after 19 NFL seasons, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday.,Schneider said Peters will take a job in the team's player engagement department. Per th...
Way to JJ? Vikings open to Sam Darnold deal, all QB options
INDIANAPOLIS -- Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell speaks glowingly of 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy and refused to hide the pride he feels recalling Sam Darnold's first year in Minnesota's offensive system. ,Darnold, signed to a one-year, $10 million deal to replace Kirk Cousins almost a year a...
Bills, WR Khalil Shakir agree to 4-year contract extension
The Buffalo Bills and wide receiver Khalil Shakir agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2029 season.,The team announced the extension on Tuesday but not the value. Spotrac pegged it at $60.2 million with $32 million in guaranteed money.,The Bills selected the Boise State product in th...
Ravens coming to terms with 'serious' allegations facing Justin Tucker
INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Baltimore Banner reached out to the Ravens to discuss the allegations coming to light against kicker Justin Tucker, head coach John Harbaugh was in disbelief.,Not knowing the full context of the allegations still coming to light, Harbaugh said he didn't know the breadth of t...
Oklahoma hunting another upset as No. 17 Kentucky visits
Oklahoma seeks a second straight upset when it hosts No. 17 Kentucky in a pivotal late-season Southeastern Conference showdown on Wednesday in Norman, Okla.,The Sooners (17-10, 4-10 SEC) snapped a five-game losing streak with a 93-87 home win over No. 21 Mississippi State on Saturday. Jeremiah Fears...
Austin Eckroat aims to create more memories at Cognizant Classic
It didn't take long for the memories to come flooding back for Austin Eckroat as he prepares to defend his maiden PGA Tour title at the 2025 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches.,"Yeah ... just the walk in -- yeah, I did see a couple posters. It's cool to come out to an event and you're being recog...
Wild place Joel Eriksson Ek on IR
Joel Eriksson Ek suffered a lower-body injury in practice on Monday and was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.,Per The Athletic, the 28-year-old Eriksson Ek could miss "significantly longer" than the required week. ,Also on Tuesday, the Wild activated forward Jakub Lauko from injured reserve.,The Wi...
Packers GM stands behind effort to ban 'Tush Push'
INDIANAPOLIS -- Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst supports the bid to end the rugby-style QB sneak made popular by the Philadelphia Eagles, commonly referred to as the Tush Push.,The Packers were outed as the team who made the proposed rules change for consideration by the NFL's Competition Co...
Falcons position on QB Kirk Cousins 'hasn't changed'
INDIANAPOLIS -- Atlanta is all in on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as the face of the franchise, but the Falcons insist they don't have to part with high-priced No. 2 Kirk Cousins.,"I'm excited, I know our team is excited, our owner is excited for the future with Michael Penix," Falcons head coach R...
Dan Hooker (hand) WDs from UFC 313 bout vs. Justin Gaethje
Dan Hooker has withdrawn from next month's UFC 313 lightweight fight against Justin Gaethje.,Hooker disclosed a hand injury in a video with his daughter posted Tuesday on YouTube.,"Dad had a fight, or was supposed to have a fight, but I've busted my paw," the New Zealander said.,Hooker (24-12) had b...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball Predictions for February 25th
February 25th's slate of college basketball games is absolutely loaded, these are Deadspin's expert sports betting picks and predictions to help you win some money on Tuesday....
No. 16 Maryland's 'Crab Five' eager to pinch No. 8 Michigan State
Blessed with the nation's highest-scoring starting unit, it was only a matter of time before Maryland dusted off an old nickname and bestowed it on its new group of stars.,The Terrapins' second edition of "The Crab Five" is Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Selton Miguel, Derik Queen, Julian Reese and Rodney Rice....
Jets' Mark Scheifele becomes franchise goals leader with OT winner vs. Sharks
Mark Scheifele completed the 2-1 overtime comeback over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Monday night, becoming the Winnipeg Jets' all-time leader in goals while extending their win streak to 10 games. ,Scheifele left the puck for Nikolaj Ehlers in the high slot, went to the net, and knocked in the r...
Jets score late to force OT, win on Mark Scheifele goal over Sharks
Mark Scheifele scored at 1:33 of overtime to help the Winnipeg Jets complete the comeback over the visiting San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Monday for their 10th straight win.,Scheifele left the puck for Nikolaj Ehlers in the high slot, went to the net, and knocked in the rebound after Vitek Vanecek made the...
No. 15 Michigan edges Nebraska, climbs Big Ten standings
Roddy Gayle Jr. had 12 points and five rebounds to lead No. 15 Michigan to a 49-46 win over Nebraska on Monday in a Big Ten contest in Lincoln, Neb. ,Tre Donaldson scored 11 points, Danny Wolf had a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double and Vladislav Goldin had eight points and 10 rebounds for Michigan...