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Red Bulls transfer D John Tolkin to Bundesliga club
The New York Red Bulls transferred defender John Tolkin to Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel for a reported $3 million fee on Thursday.,The Red Bulls will retain a sell-on percentage for the 22-year-old homegrown player, who tallied seven goals and 12 assists in 114 MLS matches (107 starts) from 2021-24...
LeBron James' family remains evacuated due to wildfires
LeBron James and his family continue to stay in a hotel after evacuating their home because of the wildfires that have engulfed the Los Angeles area for the past week.,They were among those forced to leave the upscale Brentwood community, and the Lakers star told reporters after the team beat the Mi...
Maple Leafs' John Tavares (lower body) placed on IR
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body ailment on Thursday and is considered week-to-week, head coach Craig Berube said.,Tavares got his skate tangled with teammate Chris Tanev while participating in a power-play drill during Wednesday's practice. He...
NFL, law enforcement goal is officer per block at Super Bowl in New Orleans
NFL and law enforcement officials are in New Orleans working through a modified plan for increased security in the city ahead of Super Bowl LIX.,The response and amended plan are directly correlated to the New Year's Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, when a man drove a truck into a crowd and k...
Nashville SC acquire Honduran D Andy Najar
Nashville SC acquired veteran defender Andy Najar from CD Olimpia in his native Honduras on Thursday.,The 31-year-old MLS veteran is under contract through 2025 with a club option for 2026.,Najar previously played for D.C. United (2010-12, 2021-23) and Los Angeles FC (2020), tallying 11 goals and 17...
Beloved Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker dies at 90
Hall of Fame broadcaster and beloved Milwaukee Brewers icon Bob Uecker died Thursday at the age of 90.,The Milwaukee native had been battling lung cancer since early 2023, his family revealed. He would have turned 91 on Jan. 26.,"It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Bob. To many, he ...
Reports: Eagles OC Kellen Moore to interview with Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys requested permission to interview Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their vacant head coaching position, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.,Moore, 35, was the offensive coordinator for the Cowboys (2019-22) and Los Angeles Chargers (2023) before mov...
Tennessee DE James Pearce Jr. declares for NFL draft
Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.,Pearce, who made the announcement on social media Wednesday, will forgo his senior season. He projects as a first-round pick in April's draft.,Listed at 6-foot-5 and 243 pounds, Pearce recorded a team-best 7.5 sacks and 13 t...
LIV Golf to air on FOX in 2025
LIV Golf kicks off its third season with its first major media partner, Fox Sports, in a multiyear agreement that begins with live coverage of more than half of the circuit's events in 2025. ,In an announcement confirming the agreement on Thursday, LIV Golf said more than half of its 14 tournaments ...
U.S. amateur David Ford sinks 40-footer, shares lead in Dubai
University of North Carolina senior David Ford made the most of his first trip outside the United States.,The No. 6-ranked amateur in the world shares the lead at 7-under in the Dubai Desert Classic following a memorable first round highlighted by a 40-foot eagle putt and a run of five consecutive b...
Oilers' tank to be tested by travel, high-octane Avalanche
The Edmonton Oilers haven't enjoyed home cooking for a while, and it will be a few more days before they unpack their bags.,In the midst of playing seven of eight games on the road, the sixth is Thursday night when the Oilers visit the Colorado Avalanche in Denver.,The degree of difficulty increases...
Super Bowl or Bust: Detroit Lions Fans Brace for Glory or Gut-Punch
The Detroit Lions fans have been waiting 58 years to see their team make a Super Bowl, but they need to win the game in order for this season to be deemed a success....
Columbus Blue Jackets Are Authoring Best Story in Sports This Season
After the tragic loss of Johnny Gaudreau over the offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets are exceeding expectations and gaining momentum in one of the best stories in sports....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA, NHL Predictions for Thursday January 16
Thursday January 16th's best bets include our expert picks for Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder and a pair of NHL matchups tonight....
Sputtering Northwestern hosts Maryland, looks to end skid
After a 10-3 start, Northwestern has opened the new calendar year with three consecutive losses and its best player, Brooks Barnhizer, in a slump.,When Northwestern (10-6, 1-4 Big Ten) faces Maryland (13-4, 3-3), Thursday in Evanston, Ill., the Wildcats will look to break out of their slide and avoi...
Rangers bid to build momentum against Utah HC
The New York Rangers and Utah Hockey Club share a commonality of being .500 teams and facing similar deficits in the wild-card races of their respective conferences.,Both teams are hoping to make up some ground on Thursday night when the Rangers visit the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City.,The Rang...
Blazers brace for record-setting Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers couldn't have dreamed for a better lead-in to their clash with the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. ,The Clippers sent statisticians scurrying through the record books in an emphatic opening leg of a back-to-back set on Wednesday, demolishing the Brooklyn Nets ...
Blackhawks, facing Predators, pursue rare road win
As the losses pile up, frustration continues to consume the Chicago Blackhawks.,Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators still are trying to find ways to win games consistently.,The Blackhawks look to avoid a fourth consecutive overall defeat -- and seventh straight on the road -- when they face the Preda...
Blues, Flames meet up once again in key Western matchup
The St. Louis Blues will host the Calgary Flames again on Thursday to complete an unusual two-game series featuring a postseason vibe.,There is a good reason for that atmosphere: The Flames, Blues and Vancouver Canucks are battling for the final playoff spot in the potential Western Conference playo...
Cavs, Thunder set for rematch of marquee matchup
Both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder have some breathing room atop their respective conferences, leaving them -- at this point at least -- with few games that singularly affect the standings.,The Thursday meeting between the two in Oklahoma City, though, will be different.,Heading ...