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Ty Majeski to appeal fine for skipping NASCAR event to vote
Ty Majeski, a NASCAR Truck Series driver, said he plans to appeal a $12,500 fine assessed for not taking part in NASCAR's content-gathering day Tuesday in advance of the series championship.,His reason for skipping the event? He said he returned to his home state of Wisconsin to vote on Election Day...
After season-opening loss, No. 19 Texas meets Houston Christian
No. 19 Texas looks to rebound from a rare season-opening loss and get back on the winning track when it hosts Houston Christian on Friday in Austin, Texas., ,The Longhorns begin their home schedule after an 80-72 loss to Ohio State on Monday in their season opener at Las Vegas.,Texas received a game...
Cade Cunningham, Pistons push for new streak with Hawks in town
The Detroit Pistons came agonizingly close to carrying a three-game winning streak into their home matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.,A buzzer-beating putback pushed the Pistons from a win to a one-point loss when Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller grabbed a rebound and scored. Detro...
Rams open practice window for Steve Avila, Jonah Jackson
The Los Angeles Rams' revolving door on the offensive line had more movement Thursday as the team opened the practice window for starters Steve Avila and Jonah Jackson.,There is a possibility that both will be activated from injured reserve and available for Monday night's home game against the Miam...
Texas WR Johntay Cook no longer with program
Former five-star wideout Johntay Cook is no longer with No. 5 Texas, coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed Thursday.,The 6-foot sophomore from DeSoto, Texas, is moving on after 20 games with the Longhorns in what Sarkisian called a mutual decision.,"We have nothing but respect for he and his family," Sark...
Barbora Krejcikova reaches semis of WTA Finals Riyadh; Iga Swiatek out
Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova is in and French Open champion Iga Swiatek is out of the WTA Finals Riyadh., ,Krejcikova entered play Thursday in Saudi Arabia facing a win-and-get-in situation to qualify for the event semifinals. And that's just what the eighth seed did, upsetting third-seeded...
Flyers scratch rookie Matvei Michkov vs. Lightning
Philadelphia Flyers rookie forward Matvei Michkov will be a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the host Tampa Bay Lightning, coach John Tortorella said.,Michkov is tied for the NHL rookie lead with 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 13 games, albeit with a minus-8 rating.,The seventh ov...
Reign re-sign M Jess Fishlock to one-year contract
Seattle Reign FC re-signed longtime midfielder Jess Fishlock to a one-year deal on Thursday for the 2025 season.,The 37-year-old Wales international is an original member of the club, debuting with the franchise in 2013.,Fishlock was the 2021 NWSL MVP and has made the league's Best XI seven times, m...
Report: Ravens to activate RB Keaton Mitchell for 'TNF'
The Baltimore Ravens are expected to activate running back Keaton Mitchell from the physically unable to perform list ahead of Thursday night's game against the visiting Cincinnati Bengals, ESPN reported.,The club reportedly opened up a roster spot for Mitchell by waiving veteran defensive end Yanni...
RSL's Diego Luna named MLS Young Player of Year
Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna was named the 2024 MLS Young Player of the Year on Thursday.,The 21-year-old California native recorded 20 goal contributions (eight goals, 12 assists) in 31 matches (26 starts).,Luna helped RSL (16-7-11) finish third in the Western Conference with a franchise-re...
No. 14 Purdue, Northern Kentucky look to build on openers
It might be too early to compare 7-foot-4 freshman Daniel Jacobsen to Zach Edey, the national Player of the Year in the past two seasons. ,But Jacobsen did a passable imitation of Edey in No. 14 Purdue's season-opening 90-73 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, recording 13 points, seven rebounds and ...
No. 9 North Carolina heads to No. 1 Kansas for early showdown
No. 9 North Carolina will travel to Lawrence, Kan., to take on No. 1 Kansas in an early season top-10 matchup Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse.,It is the first time the Jayhawks (1-0) and Tar Heels (1-0) will square off since the 2022 NCAA Tournament championship game, which the Jayhawks won 72-69 a...
Quakes tab Bruce Arena as head coach, sporting director
The San Jose Earthquakes named Bruce Arena as their head coach and sporting director on Thursday.,Arena, the most successful manager in MLS history, will be tasked with turning around the league's worst team.,The Earthquakes went 6-25-3 (21 points) this year, allowing an MLS-record 78 goals. Manager...
No. 2 Alabama looks to flex muscles vs. Arkansas State
Second-ranked Alabama began the season with an electric performance and looks to post another large-margin victory when it hosts Arkansas State on Friday night at Tuscaloosa, Ala.,The Crimson Tide (1-0) steamrolled UNC Asheville 110-54 on Monday. The 56-point margin rates as the biggest in a season ...
Reports: Texas WR Johntay Cook entering transfer portal
Former five-star wide receiver Johntay Cook is no longer with No. 5 Texas, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,The 6-foot sophomore from DeSoto, Texas, plans to enter the transfer portal after 20 games with the Longhorns.,Cook was the No. 3 wideout and No. 29 player nationally by the 247Sports compo...
Report: Jags QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) doubtful
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is unlikely to play Sunday against the visiting Minnesota Vikings due to a shoulder injury, NFL Network reported Thursday.,Lawrence, 25, is considered day-to-day as he continues to get treatment on his left shoulder, per the report. He is said to be w...
Cardinals chase rare four-game win streak, wary of revived Jets
One month before Aaron Rodgers celebrates his 41st birthday, the New York Jets are holding onto flickering hope they'll play beyond the regular season.,At 3-6, New York hits the road to take on the Arizona Cardinals (5-4) attempting to further repair its playoff chances dented by a five-game losing ...
After 'good first step,' No. 7 Duke takes on Army
While No. 7 Duke put on a nice show in its opening game, the Blue Devils are adamant about addressing numerous areas of play with a challenging stretch coming up.,The next chance to put more pieces in place will come against visiting Army on Friday evening in Durham, N.C., in the second game for bot...
Sam Darnold vies to play 'smarter' as Vikings visit Jaguars
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is focused on one statistic in particular as he and his teammates prepare to visit the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon.,No, it's not passing yards or touchdowns. It's not even victories or winning percentage.,What is Darnold thinking about heading i...
Ohio State Buckeyes Remain on Path to Playoff, Need Strong Finish to Secure Big Ten Championship
The Ohio State Buckeyes bounced back against Penn State and are poised to compete for a Big Ten title, but they need to finish the season on a high note....