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Boston College heads to Stanford needing more wins to reach ACCs
Boston College will try to keep its hopes of reaching the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament alive when it tips off a critical two-game trip Wednesday night at Stanford.,The Golden Eagles (12-15, 4-12) began the week one game out of the conference's top 15 that will earn invitations to the prestig...
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-...
Reports: Nationals bringing back All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan
All-Star right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan has agreed to return to the Washington Nationals on a one-year, $6 million deal, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,Finnegan recorded 38 saves last season and is expected to be the club's closer again.,Finnegan was non-tendered by the Nationals in ...
Villanova looks to continue climb against Seton Hall
It seems every time Kyle Neptune's seat gets piping-hot, Villanova pulls it off the burner with an unexpected win., ,Neptune's Wildcats remain on the periphery of the NCAA Tournament bubble thanks in large part to an 81-66 upset of then-No. 16 Marquette on Friday. Villanova has three games to go bef...
Slumping Clippers to face Bulls squad riding rare high
Bogdan Bogdanovic was assessing his struggles in his first start with the Los Angeles Clippers when he indirectly captured the pulse of the team.,"It's easy when everything is good, you know. Sometimes you can mask yourself with a couple wins," Bogdanovic said. "But it's good to see the real picture...
Trail Blazers begin long trip against suddenly stingy Wizards
The Washington Wizards have been extremely generous throughout the season. However, they picked a fine time to get downright stingy.,After tightening the clamps on defense in their last game, the NBA-worst Wizards will try to string together wins on Wednesday when they welcome the Portland Trail Bla...
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 ...
Anthony Kim reveals he has blood clot in leg, says he'll be fine
Anthony Kim announced Tuesday over social media that he has been diagnosed with a blood clot.,"Long story but two weeks before (LIV Golf Riyadh) I started feeling bad and couldn't figure out what was wrong," Kim wrote on Instagram. "Well found out yesterday it was a blood clot in my leg.",Kim, 39, n...
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...
Liverpool look to tighten grasp on first with visit from Newcastle
Liverpool can move a step closer toward securing its 20th all-time English league championship when it hosts Newcastle United on Wednesday night in a precursor to their League Cup final meeting in mid-March.,Liverpool (19-1-7, 66 points) begins the midweek slate 11 points in front of second-place Ar...
San Diego FC acquire D Luca Bombino on loan from LAFC
San Diego FC acquired defender Luca Bombino on loan from Los Angeles FC on Tuesday.,LAFC receives a 2025 international roster slot in exchange for the 18-year-old homegrown player.,The loan period runs through the 2025 MLS season and includes a permanent transfer option.,"Luca is a talented young pl...
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...
Fever G Kristy Wallace to sit out 2025 season
Indiana Fever guard Kristy Wallace announced Tuesday that she will sit out the 2025 WNBA season.,The 29-year-old Australian averaged 4.7 points and 1.8 rebounds in 26 games (15 starts) last season.,"This has not been an easy decision for me, but one that I make knowing it is what is in my best inter...
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...
Browns not trading Myles Garrett, getting close look at Shedeur Sanders
INDIANAPOLIS -- Quarterbacks are part of the reason Browns general manager Andrew Berry is revved up for the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. ,He already met with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Cleveland's personnel boss didn't walk away from the brief powwow without setting up a second session....
No. 25 BYU looking for season sweep at Arizona State
No. 25 BYU brings a four-game winning streak and a fresh national ranking into Wednesday night's game against Arizona State in Tempe, Ariz.,The Cougars (19-8, 10-6 Big 12) followed up last week's rout of then-No. 23 Kansas with a 96-95 victory Saturday at then-No. 19 Arizona.,The next challenge is b...
Golf Glance: PGA Tour tees off 'Florida Swing' at PGA National
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Mexico Open (Brian Campbell),THIS WEEK: Cognizant Classic, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Feb. 27-March 2,Course: PGA National, Champion (Par 71, 7,167 Yards),Pu...
Under new leadership, Utah visits No. 22 Arizona
The upcoming Arizona-Utah game took on an extra element of drama Monday when the Utes announced that fourth-year coach Craig Smith was relieved of his duties.,Assistant coach Josh Eilert takes over as interim head coach for the Utes (15-12, 7-9 Big 12), beginning with Wednesday night's matchup again...
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...