l Page 1704 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
No. 14 Purdue, Northern Kentucky look to build on openers
It might be too early to compare 7-foot-4 freshman Daniel Jacobsen to Zach Edey, the national Player of the Year in the past two seasons. ,But Jacobsen did a passable imitation of Edey in No. 14 Purdue's season-opening 90-73 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, recording 13 points, seven rebounds and ...
No. 9 North Carolina heads to No. 1 Kansas for early showdown
No. 9 North Carolina will travel to Lawrence, Kan., to take on No. 1 Kansas in an early season top-10 matchup Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse.,It is the first time the Jayhawks (1-0) and Tar Heels (1-0) will square off since the 2022 NCAA Tournament championship game, which the Jayhawks won 72-69 a...
Florida commits to Billy Napier for '25; Gators prepare walk-on QB to start at Texas
Florida head coach Billy Napier was thrown a life raft by athletic director Scott Stricklin on Thursday when he ended speculation about a coaching change by publicly committing to Napier's return next season.,"UF's commitment to excellence and a championship-caliber program is unwavering," Stricklin...
Curtin closed: Union fire 2-time MLS Coach of Year
The Philadelphia Union parted ways with two-time MLS Coach of the Year Jim Curtin on Thursday after 11 seasons.,Curtin, 45, guided the team to its first MLS Cup final appearance in 2022, losing to Los Angeles FC on penalties.,The Union (9-15-10, 37 points) finished 12th in the 15-team Eastern Confer...
No. 2 Alabama looks to flex muscles vs. Arkansas State
Second-ranked Alabama began the season with an electric performance and looks to post another large-margin victory when it hosts Arkansas State on Friday night at Tuscaloosa, Ala.,The Crimson Tide (1-0) steamrolled UNC Asheville 110-54 on Monday. The 56-point margin rates as the biggest in a season ...
UConn-Louisville to tip off 2025-26 season in Germany
The UConn and Louisville women's basketball teams will tip off the 2025-26 season in the Armed Forces Classic at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.,Previous editions of the event have been held since 2012, but the Nov. 4, 2025 game announced Thursday will be the first featuring women's hoops.,"We want to...
Report: Jags QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) doubtful
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is unlikely to play Sunday against the visiting Minnesota Vikings due to a shoulder injury, NFL Network reported Thursday.,Lawrence, 25, is considered day-to-day as he continues to get treatment on his left shoulder, per the report. He is said to be w...
Cardinals chase rare four-game win streak, wary of revived Jets
One month before Aaron Rodgers celebrates his 41st birthday, the New York Jets are holding onto flickering hope they'll play beyond the regular season.,At 3-6, New York hits the road to take on the Arizona Cardinals (5-4) attempting to further repair its playoff chances dented by a five-game losing ...
Saquon Barkley, Eagles soar into Dallas set on extending Cowboys' misery
Saquon Barkley is determined to get his first win against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday as he leads the streaking Philadelphia Eagles into Arlington, Texas.,Barkley went 0-10 against Dallas while playing for the New York Giants from 2018-23. He was sidelined with a torn ACL for New York's only victor...
Newly fortified contenders clash as Steelers face Commanders
Two teams that tried to improve their fortunes at the trade deadline will meet when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday.,Pittsburgh (6-2), looking to boost both sides of the ball, acquired wide receiver Mike Williams from the New York Jets and edge rusher Preston Smith ...
Cincinnati Bengals Embrace Status Quo, Stay Quiet at NFL Trade Deadline: Will That Work?
The Cincinnati Bengals were quiet at the NFL Trade Deadline, their only move was to acquire Khalil Herbert from the Bears. Will this lack of activity work this time? ...
Ohio State Buckeyes Remain on Path to Playoff, Need Strong Finish to Secure Big Ten Championship
The Ohio State Buckeyes bounced back against Penn State and are poised to compete for a Big Ten title, but they need to finish the season on a high note....
Falcons on a roll, Saints strive for reset with seven straight setbacks
The Atlanta Falcons have their sights set on the franchise's first NFC South title since 2016. ,For the New Orleans Saints? Any old win would do after extending their NFL-worst losing streak to seven games last week at Carolina.,The Falcons (6-3) are all alone in first place as they visit the Saints...
Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty Eyes Historic Heisman Run with Historic Rushing Pace
These are the convincing numbers and statistics that will strengthen the Heisman candidacy of Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty....
Spurs looking for return to fundamentals in meeting vs. Blazers
The San Antonio Spurs hope their home court and a focus on fundamentals will help them produce some energy and overcome a depleted roster when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.,The Trail Blazers head to the Alamo City for the first game of a road back-to-back set and on the hee...
'Spoiled' by depth, Timberwolves take aim at skidding Bulls
Thursday night's matchup between the host Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves will pit two teams in the top five in the NBA in average 3-point attempts per game.,Minnesota is familiar with another kind of depth, as well.,"I'm lucky," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said. "I have eight starters. ...
Rested Stars aim to get 'back on track' vs. Blackhawks
After getting four days to shed any jet lag they incurred following the NHL Global Series in Finland, the Dallas Stars have turned their attention to hosting the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday evening.,The Stars lost back-to-back games to the Florida Panthers in Finland last weekend.,Following a day...
Bills need to improve run defense vs. Jonathan Taylor, Colts
Going into Week 10, the Buffalo Bills are already closing in on an AFC East title.,Up four by games in the division with eight games remaining, Buffalo tries to take another step toward what seems like an inevitable title Sunday when they visit the desperate Indianapolis Colts.,Buffalo (7-2) maintai...
Rookie quarterbacks clash as Patriots take on Bears
A meeting with the host Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon will carry more meaning than the typical regular-season game for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.,Maye, selected third overall in this year's draft, is set to go up against No. 1 overall pick and fellow signal-caller Caleb William...
Clippers take down Sixers in Paul George's return to LA
Norman Powell scored 26 points and James Harden added 18 as the Los Angeles Clippers spoiled the return of Paul George with a 110-98 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif., ,Ivica Zubac scored 15 points with nine rebounds and Derrick Jones Jr. added 14 points ...