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Report: Nashville SC sign winger Cristian Espinoza
Nashville SC reached a deal with star free agent winger Cristian Espinoza, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.,The 30-year-old Argentina native will join the club as its third designated player alongside Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge, per the report.,The two-time MLS All-Star spent the past seven se...
Philadelphia signs M Ben Bender to new contract
The Philadelphia Union announced a new contract with midfielder Ben Bender on Wednesday.,The former No. 1 overall draft pick is signed through June 2027 with an option through June 2028.,Bender, 24, has seven goals and seven assists in 58 MLS matches with Charlotte FC (2022-24) and Philadelphia (202...
WTA roundup: Iva Jovic reaches Auckland quarterfinals
Third-seeded Iva Jovic advanced to the ASB Classic quarterfinals with a 7-6 (3), 6-4 victory over Czech Sara Bejlek on Wednesday in Auckland, New Zealand.,Jovic overcame a 3-1 deficit in the opening set and recorded the decisive break in the ninth game of the second set, advancing to face Belgium's ...
Santa Clara visits No. 8 Gonzaga in battle of WCC unbeatens
Two of the top teams in the West Coast Conference will engage in a showdown when Santa Clara battles No. 8 Gonzaga on Thursday night at Spokane, Wash.,The Bulldogs (16-1, 4-0) typically are at the top of the standings, but the Broncos (13-4, 4-0) have been a surprise thus far and have won their firs...
Rutgers strives for continued improvement vs. No. 16 Illinois
Now that Rutgers has proof of its improvement in the Big Ten win column, how much will the Scarlet Knights achieve?,They'll learn whether they can hang with a nationally ranked team when the Scarlet Knights (8-7, 1-3) face No. 16 Illinois (11-3, 2-1) on Thursday night in Champaign, Ill., ,In Rutgers...
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Shorthanded Grizzlies still showing fight as they gear up for Suns
Memphis Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo was to the point.,After his team snapped a four-game losing streak Tuesday by defeating the San Antonio Spurs, he was quick to remind those gathered in the media room how the team's victory -- only its third in 20 games against opponents with a .500-or-better re...
Ravens Fire John Harbaugh, Triggering an NFL Coaching Gold Rush
The Baltimore Ravens fired John Harbaugh, setting off a massive NFL coaching carousel as teams line up to pursue the Super Bowl–winning coach....
Struggling contenders face off as Stars visit Capitals
It's been more than a month since the Washington Capitals posted back-to-back victories.,Meanwhile, it only seems that long since the Dallas Stars won a single contest.,Looking to build on a decisive victory, the Capitals try to extend the visiting Stars' season-high losing streak to seven games whe...
Hawks have added incentive to extend Pelicans' skid
A win for the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans could carry twice the value.,The Hawks own New Orleans' unprotected first-round draft pick and a victory would not only help Atlanta remain relevant in the playoff picture, it would also send the Pelicans crashing fur...
Ravens going Hollywood? Early favorites emerge to replace John Harbaugh
The Baltimore Ravens immediately leapt to the front of the pack for the most appealing job openings in the NFL after parting ways with John Harbaugh following 18 years on Tuesday.,The Ravens have a two-time NFL MVP in quarterback Lamar Jackson, veteran weapons at the skill positions and a defense th...
Sharks build 2-goal lead, put away Blue Jackets late
Alexander Wennberg had a goal and two assists for the San Jose Sharks in a 5-2 win against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.,Mario Ferraro had a goal and an assist, while Pavol Regenda, Zack Ostapchuk and Macklin Celebrini also scored and Alex Nedeljkovic made 34 saves for San Jose, whi...
Red-hot Connor McDavid (hat trick) sparks Oilers over Preds
Connor McDavid had a hat trick to lead the host Edmonton Oilers to a 6-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.,Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists, Kasperi Kapanen a goal and an assist and Curtis Lazar also scored for the Oilers, who had lost three of their previous four. Vasily P...
QB Demond Williams Jr. to transfer despite Washington contract
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. announced he was entering the transfer portal on Tuesday night despite signing a contract to return to the Huskies.,"I have to do what is best for me and my future," Williams said on social media. "After much thought and prayer, I will be entering the trans...
Ja’Kobi Gillespie nets career-best 34 as No. 21 Tennessee corrals Texas
Ja'Kobi Gillespie poured in 22 of his career-high 34 points in the first half, and No. 21 Tennessee recorded its first Southeastern Conference win by taming Texas 85-71 on Tuesday night.,Gillespie was exceptional on both ends of the court, hitting 12 of 18 from the floor, 5 of 8 from long range and ...
NC State snaps extended road losing streak at Boston College
Darrion Williams tossed in 22 points and Terrance Arceneaux finished with 12 to lead North Carolina State to a 79-71 victory over Boston College on Tuesday night in Chestnut Hill, Mass., ,NC State (11-5, 2-1 ACC) connected on 13 of its 22 3-point attempts (59.1%) in the win. Williams made four 3-poi...
Knights halt skid on OT goal, extend Jets' slide to 10
Tomas Hertl scored a power-play goal with 12.8 seconds left in overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied to defeat the host Winnipeg Jets, 4-3, on Tuesday night., ,Hertl, stationed in front of the net, deflected Mitch Marner's one-timer from the high slot off the right post. The puck then trickle...
Dramatic CFP run to end for Miami or Ole Miss at Fiesta Bowl
Miami and Ole Miss have provided two of the most compelling storylines of this year's College Football Playoff.,But only one will earn the chance to play for a national title after the teams square off on Thursday night in the Fiesta Bowl in a CFP semifinal in Glendale, Ariz.,After making the 12-tea...
Luka Doncic, LeBron James score 30 each as Lakers top Pelicans
Luka Doncic and LeBron James both scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the host New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on Tuesday.,Deandre Ayton paired 18 points with 11 rebounds as Los Angeles finished strongly with a 32-17 fourth quarter.,Doncic also had 10 assists, while James had eight boards a...
Timberwolves' strong second half keeps Heat at bay for win
Anthony Edwards scored 26 points in 29 minutes, and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 122-94 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Jaden Daniels added 19 points on 7-for-15 shooting for Minnesota, which won its third game in a row. Julius Randle (15 points, 11 rebounds) and ...