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Louisville easily defeats Virginia behind 19 points from Reyne Smith
Reyne Smith scored 19 for Louisville as the Cardinals posted an 81-67 wire-to-wire victory over Virginia in Atlantic Coast Conference action on Saturday.,Terrence Edwards Jr. added 16 for the Cardinals (14-5, 7-1), who won their eighth straight.,The Cardinals built a 24-12 lead within the first 10 m...
Clemson hangs on for OT win over Pitt
Chauncey Wiggins knocked down a 3-pointer with 3:28 remaining in overtime and the Clemson Tigers held on from there in a 78-75 victory over the host Pittsburgh Panthers on Saturday.,Wiggins' shot broke a 68-68 tie and was part of a 7-0 run for the Tigers (15-4, 7-1 ACC), who were led by Chase Hunter...
Jamiya Neal, Creighton upend No. 14 UConn
Jamiya Neal scored 17 of his game-high 24 points in the first half, helping visiting Creighton fend off No. 14 UConn 68-63 on Saturday afternoon in Big East action in Storrs, Conn.,Neal shot 10-of-16 from the floor and hit three 3-pointers for the Bluejays (12-6, 5-2), who led by as many as nine poi...
Rory McIlroy 7 back of leader Daniel Hillier in Dubai
Defending champion Rory McIlroy continued to struggle at Emirates Golf Club while No. 223-ranked Daniel Hillier finished with a one-stroke lead on Saturday after the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic.,Seeking his third straight title and fifth total at Dubai, McIlroy was 1-over after the front...
Bears interview three more for head coaching vacancy
The Chicago Bears have interviewed three candidates for their head coaching position since Friday.,The Bears announced Saturday they had met with with Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. On Friday, they confirmed interviews with Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady and Bal...
Ex-UFC champ Chris Weidman retires
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is retiring.,The 40-year-old announced his retirement on Friday during the weigh-in for UFC 311, to be held Saturday night in Inglewood, Calif.,"Since I decided to get into this sport, since 2009, the goal was to be a UFC fighter. Then, immediately, the...
Xander Schauffele WDs from Farmers amid undisclosed medical issue
Xander Schauffele has withdrawn from next week's Farmers Insurance Open, the second consecutive tournament the world's No. 2-ranked player will miss due to an undisclosed "medical reason.",Schauffele also is missing this week's The American Express in La Quinta, Calif., and will now sit out the Torr...
MNUFC sign M Bongokuhle Hlongwane through 2027
Minnesota United FC signed midfielder Bongokuhle Hlongwane to a contract extension through 2027 on Saturday.,The deal includes an option for 2028 for the 24-year-old South African, who will no longer occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot.,Hlongwane has tallied 30 goals and 14 assists in 108 appearance...
Nebraska hunting rare Big Ten road win at Maryland
After losing Big Ten games on Thursday in which they were favored, Maryland and Nebraska are feeling the heat.,When the Terrapins (13-5, 3-4) host the Cornhuskers (12-5, 2-4) on Sunday afternoon in College Park, Md., it will be a tight turnaround with both teams urgent for bounce-back wins.,"I like ...
Orlando City F Jack Lynn announces retirement at 25
Orlando City SC forward Jack Lynn has retired from professional soccer at age 25.,The MLS club announced Saturday that Lynn is exploring opportunities outside of the pro game.,Lynn appeared in 17 MLS matches (two starts) with Orlando City from 2022-24, scoring two goals.,He scored a league-record 38...
Report: Saints latest team to interview Eagles OC Kellen Moore
Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore was set to interview with the New Orleans Saints on Saturday for their head coaching job, NFL Network reported.,It would be Moore's third interview in two days, as well as the Saints' third interview in the same time period.,Moore, 35, met with ...
Report: Texans' Joe Mixon, Azeez Al-Shaair good to go vs. Chiefs
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair are both set to play in Saturday's divisional playoff game at Kansas City, NFL Network reported.,Mixon was limited in practice this week with an ankle injury and Al-Shaair was limited with a knee issue.,Both were listed as question...
Ranking NFL Head Coaches With the Most Pressure on Them in Divisional Round
Only eight teams remain in the NFL Playoff picture, so Deadspin ranked the head coaches that face the most pressure in the divisional round of the postseason....
Falcons interview Matt Eberflus for DC position
The Atlanta Falcons completed a virtual interview with Matt Eberflus for their defensive coordinator position, the team announced Saturday.,Eberflus, 54, most recently served as head coach of the Chicago Bears for two-plus seasons. He was fired the day after a Thanksgiving loss to the Detroit Lions,...
Alyssa Naeher named U.S. Soccer Player of the Year
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher was named the 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year on Saturday.,Naeher just completed her final season of international competition with the U.S. Women's National Team.,She is just the second netminder to win in the award's 40-year history, following Hope Solo in 2009....
Report: Steelers stiff-arm Bears' pursuit of Mike Tomlin
The Pittsburgh Steelers rebuffed the Chicago Bears' attempt to discuss a potential trade for longtime head coach Mike Tomlin, ESPN reported Saturday.,At least one other team also explored trying to acquire Tomlin, only to be informed that he has a no-trade clause in his contract, per the report.,Tom...
Why Ohio State Buckeyes Need the Championship More Than Notre Dame
After failing to defeat Michigan and make the Big Ten Championship game, the Ohio State Buckeyes need to defeat Notre Dame in the National Championship to save their reputation....
NFL Best Bets and Player Props for Divisional Round Saturday January 18th
These are our best betting picks Saturday January 18th's NFL Playoffs divisional games including Texans vs. Chiefs and Commanders vs. Lions....
Chicago Bears Swing and Miss: Pittsburgh Steelers Refuse Mike Tomlin Trade
The Chicago Bears got shut down by the Pittsburgh Steelers when trying to trade for head coach Mike Tomlin, but this shows just how seriously this coaching search is being taken....
No. 25 Baylor vies for better start in tussle vs. TCU
Injuries will force coaches at TCU and No. 25 Baylor to come up with creative game plans on Sunday when the Big 12 rivals meet in Waco, Texas.,Both teams lost in their previous contests. ,The Horned Frogs (9-7, 2-3) dropped their first home game of the season with a 73-65 setback to Utah on Wednesda...