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NFLPA makes stance clear: 'No one wants to play 18 games'
NEW ORLEANS -- If Roger Goodell intends to push to expand the NFL's regular season to 18 games, he's going to have to go through the NFL Players Association to do so, and it's going to be an uphill fight.,The commissioner said earlier this week that the league definitely believes an 18-game regular ...
Wolves' Julius Randle (adductor) to be out at least 2 weeks
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle will be out at least two more weeks.,The team said Wednesday that an MRI taken at the Mayo Clinic showed a right adductor strain, which was confirmed when Dr. Benjamin Domb of the American Hip Institute gave his second opinion. Randle will be re-evaluated...
Report: New deal for Georgia Southern's Clay Helton
Georgia Southern has agreed to a new five-year deal for football coach Clay Helton, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The contract runs through the 2029 season and includes a raise to an average of $1 million per year, per the report.,Helton, 52, has guided the Eagles to a 20-19 record and three bowl games i...
Orlando City sign Croatian winger Marco Pasalic
Orlando City SC signed Croatian winger Marco Pasalic as a designated player on Wednesday.,Acquired from Croatia's HNK Rijeka, the 24-year-old arrives on a three-year contract with an option for 2028.,Pasalic contributed 16 goals and nine assists in 68 matches with Rijeka from 2023-25.,"This is an ex...
Report: Bucks deal Khris Middleton to Wizards for Kyle Kuzma
The Milwaukee Bucks are trading three-time All-Star forward Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The Bucks will receive forward Kyle Kuzma in exchange for Middleton, who won an NBA championship with Milwaukee in 2020-21 and a gold medal with the United Stat...
Newcomers drive Eagles' U-turn, Super Bowl return
NEW ORLEANS -- A former head coach with decades of experience, Vic Fangio flipped the Philadelphia defense from weakness to strength with a no-nonsense edge and Super Bowl standards.,"He has a standard of how it's supposed to look," Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said Wednesday at the Hilton New Or...
Super Bowl LIX: Betting Report
Wagers have been pouring in at sportsbooks since the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles clinched their spots in Super Bowl LIX, to be played Sunday in New Orleans. If you decide to move past the Super Bowl squares this year and wager in a different fashion, there's still time to put at least...
One LIV golfer to receive U.S. Open exemption
The 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont this June will become the first major championship to offer a direct exemption to a competitor from LIV Golf.,The United States Golf Association released its 24 exemption categories for the tournament Wednesday, including a spot for one player ranked in the top three o...
Every shot counts: LIV announces big scoring change
LIV Golf announced a major scoring change Wednesday on the eve of its season-opening tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,For the first time in the circuit's history, every player's score in every round will count toward his team's total score.,Last season, the best three scores were taken in the fir...
Jon Rahm excited for Saudi night golf: 'Very, very cool'
Even though he'll be up past his bedtime, Legion XIII captain Jon Rahm is thrilled about playing this week's LIV Golf season opener in Saudi Arabia after dark.,"From the moment I found out we were going to play under the lights, I've been really excited," the 30-year-old Spaniard told reporters Wedn...
Joaquin Niemann looks to build on Saudi success
Torque GC captain Joaquin Niemann will look to follow up on last year's success in Saudi Arabia when LIV Golf opens the season under the lights at Riyadh Golf Club on Thursday.,The 26-year-old Chilean captured the LIV Golf Jeddah individual championship last March before winning the Asian Tour's sea...
Ohio State looks to settle score with No. 18 Maryland
In early December, it was a humiliating Big Ten opener for Ohio State as it trailed by as many as 40 points in an 83-59 loss at Maryland.,Two months later, the Buckeyes (13-9, 5-6) will look to show how far they have come when they host the No. 18 Terrapins (17-5, 7-4) on Thursday night in Columbus,...
How Philadelphia Eagles Can Upset Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX
By dominating the time of possession and standing tall against Patrick Mahomes defensively, this is how the Eagles can defeat the Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Sunday....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA, College Basketball Predictions for February 5th
February 5th's top sports betting picks and predictions include our expert analysis for Tuesday night's slate of college basketball games to bet on....
Kevin Durant Trade Destinations: Three Teams That Could Trade for Phoenix Suns Superstar
The Phoenix Suns are receiving increased interest in superstar Kevin Durant ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday, and these three teams could make the big splash....
Three Surprising NBA Trade Deadline Players That Could Be On the Move
The NBA trade deadline is just around the corner, and these three bold moves would shock the landscape of the league with the Bucks, Blazers, and Warriors making moves....
Oilers bid to build momentum in encounter vs. Blackhawks
After recording three wins during a season-high six-game homestand, the Edmonton Oilers earned a much-needed victory Tuesday on the road.,The Oilers will aim to maintain momentum ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off break when they visit the slumping Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night.,Edmonton moved ...
Raptors hope to wipe out memory of last meeting with Grizzlies
The Toronto Raptors will be out to avenge a humiliating defeat when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.,The Grizzlies set a franchise record for points when they defeated the Raptors 155-126 at Memphis on Dec. 26.,The Raptors are a better team these days as they are closer to full st...
Timberwolves, Bulls await trade deadline with interest
The Minnesota Timberwolves want to make their home court a little less inviting. ,A year ago, the Timberwolves dominated at home, where they went 30-11 during the regular season. That success has not carried over into this season as Minnesota has stumbled to a 12-12 record at home and failed to gene...
Cavaliers aim to maintain dominance of Pistons
The Pistons played the tail end of a back-to-back set on Monday, and their defense sagged. They hope the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers experience the same problem on Wednesday when they visit Detroit.,The Pistons opened their six-game homestand with a pair of victories, then lost to...