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Vikings DC Brian Flores signs contract but still head-coaching candidate
The Minnesota Vikings announced a contract extension on Wednesday for defensive coordinator Brian Flores, contingent on him not landing a head-coaching job in the current cycle.,Flores, a former head coach of the Miami Dolphins and regarded as one of the league's top defensive coordinators, is a can...
Boden Kapke, Boston College sink Pitt in final seconds
Boden Kapke scored a career-high 19 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 22 seconds remaining, as Boston College beat Pitt 65-62 for its second consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference win on Wednesday night at Chestnut Hill, Mass.,The Eagles (9-10, 2-4 ACC) erased a 62-59 deficit in the l...
Andrej Stojakovic's huge night leads No. 11 Illinois past Maryland
Andrej Stojakovic scored a season-high 30 points to pace No. 11 Illinois to its eighth straight win, 89-70 over Big Ten nemesis Maryland in Champaign, Ill., on Wednesday,Keaton Wagler contributed 13 points, eight assists and seven rebounds as the Illini (16-3, 7-1) finally handled the Terrapins, who...
Villanova starts 2nd half on fire to extend Georgetown's losing streak
Tyler Perkins scored 16 points and Acaden Lewis added 15 as Villanova topped visiting Georgetown 66-51 in Big East action Wednesday., ,Perkins shot just 5-of-15 from the field and 1-of-7 from 3-point range, while teammate Bryce Lindsay also struggled from the field (4 of 12) en route to 11 points. P...
No. 22 UNC controls Notre Dame from start to finish
Caleb Wilson scored 22 points as No. 22 North Carolina snapped a two-game slide by soundly beating Notre Dame 91-69 on Wednesday night in Chapel Hill, N.C.,Wilson shot an efficient 8-of-11 from the floor and also contributed seven rebounds and five assists in the wire-to-wire victory for the Tar Hee...
Coby White, Bulls aim to keep Timberwolves reeling
Fresh off matching a franchise shooting record, the visiting Chicago Bulls will look to stay hot against the reeling Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday in Minneapolis.,Chicago poured in 25 3-pointers to tie the team record on Tuesday in a 138-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. In an injury-m...
Sam Darnold, Seahawks try to deny Rams 3rd road playoff win
If Sam Darnold has a nemesis, it's the Los Angeles Rams.,Which, along with Darnold's oblique injury, lends another level of intrigue to the NFC Championship game on Sunday in Seattle.,"Just attacking rehab these last couple days," the Seattle Seahawks quarterback said. "Obviously, will be throughout...
Sam Darnold, Seahawks try to deny Rams 3rd road win of playoffs
If Sam Darnold has a nemesis, it's the Los Angeles Rams.,Which, along with Darnold's oblique injury, lends another level of intrigue to the NFC Championship game on Sunday in Seattle.,"Just attacking rehab these last couple days," the Seattle Seahawks quarterback said. "Obviously, will be throughout...
Ole Miss star Princewill Umanmielen joins LSU, former coach
Ole Miss star edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen has elected to transfer to LSU and play for former Rebels coach Lane Kiffin, according to published reports.,Umanmielen posted a report from On3 to his Instagram page that showed him in an LSU uniform.,Umanmielen decided to transfer after the Ole Miss ...
Youth movement positively impacting Sabres, Canadiens
The Buffalo Sabres will look to tighten the gap in the upper half of the Atlantic Division standings when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.,Buffalo is fourth in the division, four points behind third-place Montreal with a game in hand on its division foe. The Sabres, who have been on a ...
Reports: Falcons hiring Tommy Rees as OC, rejoining new head coach
The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Tommy Rees as offensive coordinator, rejoining new head coach Kevin Stefanski after their time together on the Cleveland Browns' staff, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.,Rees, 33, spent this season as the Browns' offensive coordinator after serving as tight e...
Sabres sign F Josh Doan to 7-year, $48.65M contract
Posting career highs in goals (15), assists (20) and points (35) over 49 games this season -- his first with the Buffalo Sabres -- forward Josh Doan was rewarded with a seven-year contract worth $48.65 million on Wednesday.,Doan, 23, was traded from the Utah Mammoth along with defenseman Michael Kes...
Raptors rule out F Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) vs. Kings
Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles was ruled out of Wednesday's game at the Sacramento Kings because of a left thumb contusion.,Murray-Boyles was injured on Sunday when Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic hit him on the wrist on a shot attempt in the third quarter.,The 20-year-old rookie ...
Reed Sheppard hopes for continued spark as Rockets visit Sixers
Reed Sheppard isn't the best player on the Houston Rockets, but right now he just might be their most important.,Sheppard aims to continue his strong play of late when the Rockets visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.,This is the first game of a brief two-game road trip for Houston, which will v...
WNBA season set to start May 8 despite impasse
The WNBA plans to begin the 2026 season on May 8 despite the fact the league and players' union remain at an impasse on agreeing to a new collective bargaining agreement.,There is currently a moratorium in place pertaining to league business like free agency. The league also hasn't been able to hold...
Kenny Lofton’s Hall of Fame Snub Is Becoming Impossible to Defend
With Andruw Jones inducted, Kenny Lofton’s Hall of Fame omission looks more indefensible than ever. The numbers demand a second look....
Potential Landing Spots for Brandon Aiyuk After 49ers Exit
Brandon Aiyuk’s time with the San Francisco 49ers is over. Here are five teams that could pursue the 27-year-old wide receiver next season....
Pats CB Carlton Davis III (concussion) back at practice
New England Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis III returned to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday as he looks to clear concussion protocol.,Head coach Mike Vrabel made the announcement as his Patriots prepare to visit the Denver Broncos on Sunday in the AFC Championship Game.,Davis sustained a ...
Goals hard to come by as Blackhawks prepare for Hurricanes
The Chicago Blackhawks might need to become used to low-scoring games based on recent results. That could create a dilemma against the Carolina Hurricanes.,The teams face off Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C., for their first meeting of the season.,The Hurricanes, who like Chicago will be coming off a...
Bruins, Golden Knights refocus after end of streaks
Ahead of their Thursday matchup, the Boston Bruins and visiting Vegas Golden Knights are starting from scratch after having extended win streaks snapped.,To rookie coach Marco Sturm, the Bruins have a lesson to learn from Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Dallas Stars, which ended Boston's six-game winning ...