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Report: Alabama co-DC Colin Hitschler won't return
Alabama is parting ways with co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Colin Hitschler, ESPN and other media outlets reported Friday.,Hitschler, 38, had one year left on his initial two-year contract. He worked primarily with the safeties and shared DC duties with linebackers coach Kane Wom...
No. 25 Baylor braces for battle vs. No. 3 Iowa State
Baylor coach Scott Drew felt a sense of familiarity as he scouted Iowa State.,The Cyclones had depth, Drew easily could see. They had skill and toughness, too.,"I think they're similar to us -- a lot of players in double figures, a lot of guys capable of scoring 20," Drew said. "Really good teams ha...
Rangers ride rare momentum into clash with Capitals
The New York Rangers started the new calendar year with a much-needed win. Now they'll look to keep it going when they visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon.,The Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak Thursday with a 2-1 victory against the Boston Bruins, a tilt in which they held a...
Mike Vrabel interviews for Jets' vacancy
The New York Jets interviewed former NFL Coach of the Year Mike Vrabel for their head coaching vacancy on Friday, the team announced.,Vrabel, 49, compiled a 54-45 record in six seasons with the Tennessee Titans from 2018-23 before spending this past season as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns.,T...
UFL releases '25 schedule featuring Friday night slate
The United Football League will kick off its 2025 season on March 28, marking the debut of Friday night action for the league.,That game will feature the St. Louis Battlehawks against the Houston Roughnecks in the first of 10 Friday games as part of FOX UFL Friday on FOX Sports.,In all, the UFL's ei...
Wooga Poplar leads Villanova into date with DePaul
While forward Eric Dixon continues to lead Villanova -- and the nation -- in scoring at 26.0 points per game, Wooga Poplar sparks the Wildcats from the backcourt.,Poplar also is the top rebounder for Villanova (9-5, 2-1 Big East) at 7.2 per game heading into Saturday's home date with struggling DePa...
West Virginia brings questions into game vs. Oklahoma State
Amid mystery swirling about the status of three of its top players, West Virginia has overcome the injuries and lineup uncertainty to win six straight games.,When the Mountaineers (10-2, 1-0 Big 12) host Oklahoma State (8-4, 0-1) on Saturday afternoon in Morgantown, W.Va., all eyes will be on West V...
North Carolina looks for better execution vs. Notre Dame
North Carolina finds itself in familiar territory early in the new calendar year.,Once again, coach Hubert Davis and his team will aim to bounce back from a loss when it travels to South Bend, Ind., to face Notre Dame on Saturday afternoon.,The Tar Heels (8-6, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) dropped ...
Hunter Sallis, Wake Forest set sights on NC State
Wake Forest's quest to avoid late-season drama regarding its postseason prospects will require good results earlier during its Atlantic Coast Conference schedule.,The Demon Deacons (10-4, 2-1 ACC) try to take another step in building their resume on Saturday afternoon when North Carolina State pays ...
Fresh off epic rally, BC bids to build momentum vs. Ga. Tech
Boston College and Georgia Tech will try to build on the momentum of winning their respective first Atlantic Coast Conference games of the season when they meet on Saturday afternoon in Atlanta.,The Eagles (9-5, 1-2 ACC) overcame a 19-point deficit to beat Miami 78-68 on Wednesday in the largest hom...
Leafs D Philippe Myers signs 2-year, $1.7M extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Philippe Myers to a two-year, $1.7 million contract extension Friday.,Myers, 27, has recorded two assists in 11 games in his first season with Toronto, averaging 17:08 of ice time.,He has 38 points (eight goals, 30 assists), a plus-six plus/minus and 72 pena...
Stubbs: Future looks bright for Zane Smith at FRM
In hindsight, June 30, 2024, may go down as the most important day of Zane Smith's NASCAR career.,In one of the wildest races in the modern era of NASCAR, Joey Logano navigated five overtime restarts at Nashville and somehow had enough fuel to cross the finish line first and earn a win that eventual...
No. 1 Tennessee not satisfied entering SEC opener vs. No. 23 Arkansas
Tennessee is the top-ranked team in the nation and boasts the school's best start in more than 100 years.,But the Volunteers lack accomplishments in the eyes of coach Rick Barnes as they open Southeastern Conference play against No. 23 Arkansas on Saturday afternoon at Knoxville, Tenn.,"We're 0-0 li...
Reports: Jimmy Butler asks Heat for a trade
Disgruntled guard Jimmy Butler has made his trade request to the Miami Heat official, multiple media outlets reported.,The trade deadline is Feb. 6.,The Athletic reported Friday that Butler doesn't intend to give the Heat a list of desired teams, just wanting out of Miami.,Butler and the Heat could ...
Racing Louisville re-sign D Arin Wright through 2026
Racing Louisville re-signed defender Arin Wright to a two-year contract on Friday.,Wright's deal also includes a 2027 option that will automatically trigger upon reaching certain benchmarks.,The 31-year-old Kentucky native started 21 of her 22 matches in her first season with Racing in 2024.,"One ye...
Report: Mike Vrabel to interview for Jets' vacancy
The New York Jets will interview former NFL Coach of the Year Mike Vrabel for their head coaching vacancy on Friday, The Athletic reported.,Vrabel, 49, compiled a 54-45 record in six seasons with the Tennessee Titans from 2018-23 before spending this past season as a consultant for the Cleveland Bro...
WTA roundup: Aryna Sabalenka reaches Brisbane semifinals
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus will meet No. 8 seed Mirra Andreeva of Russia in the semifinals Saturday at the Brisbane International in Australia.,Both players won Friday's quarterfinal matches in straight sets at the season-opening WTA 500 event. Sabalenka ousted unseeded Czech Marie Bouzko...
CFP denies request to flip dates of semifinal games
The College Football Playoff semifinal games will be played as scheduled, despite a request for an alteration.,Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey said on "The Paul Finebaum Show" on Thursday that he wanted the CFP committee to flip the dates of the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl.,His requ...
No. 24 Ole Miss looks to get back on track vs. Georgia
Fresh off of successful non-conference campaigns, No. 24 Ole Miss will host Georgia on Saturday afternoon in each team's first Southeastern Conference game.,The Rebels (11-2) are no stranger to hot starts, as coach Chris Beard had his team 13-0 last season before they missed the NCAA Tournament due ...
No. 6 Florida opens SEC slate with test at No. 10 Kentucky
Two top-10 teams will begin Southeastern Conference play Saturday by diving into the deep end when the Kentucky Wildcats host the Florida Gators in Lexington, Ky.,The No. 10 Wildcats (11-2) are 9-0 at home this season, while the sixth-ranked Gators (13-0) are enjoying the best start to a season sinc...