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Steven Stamkos eyes 600th goal as Predators visit Vegas
Nashville forward Steven Stamkos will try to cap what has already been a December to remember as he attempts to join the 600-goal club when the Predators face the slumping Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday afternoon in Las Vegas.,Stamkos scored two third-period goals in a 98-second span -- the 598th...

Alabama WR Ryan Williams rolling with Tide in 2026
If you expected Ryan Williams to run an out route after a challenging sophomore season at Alabama, he already has changed the play to a comeback. ,Williams said Tuesday during Rose Bowl media access that he never considered transferring despite facing a decline in production and 10 dropped passes in...

Suns bring four-game win streak into matchup with Cavaliers
The Phoenix Suns have a chance to match their longest winning streak of the season when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.,Dillon Brooks scored 26 points and Collin Gillespie had 25 points and six assists for Phoenix in a 115-101 victory over the host Washington Wizards on Monday, exte...

Pacers, Magic meet with work to do while void of stars
The visiting Orlando Magic will look to prolong the Indiana Pacers' dreadful season on Wednesday afternoon as the teams close out 2025 at Indianapolis.,Just six months removed from being a win away from an NBA championship, the Pacers have the league's worst record at 6-27 as the close of a roller-c...

NCAA president weighs in on eligibility of NBA players
NCAA President Charlie Baker said Tuesday that no prospective or returning student-athletes who have signed an NBA contract, including a two-way contract, will be granted eligibility to play in the NCAA.,Though Baker's statement did not directly reference current NBA player Trentyn Flowers, the stat...

Report: Angels sever ties with oft-injured 3B Anthony Rendon
The Los Angeles Angels bought out the contract of third baseman Anthony Rendon, The Athletic reported Tuesday, restructuring the final season of a seven-year, $245-million free-agent deal signed before the 2020 season.,Rendon, 35, was owed $38.6 million in 2026. The report did not indicate how much ...
What’s Next for the Nuggets as Nikola Jokic Misses Time With Injury
Nikola Jokic’s injury puts pressure on Jamal Murray and Denver’s depth as the Nuggets fight to stay near the top of the West....

No. 21 Virginia opens ACC action at rival Virginia Tech
Will old acquaintances be forgot? Not when longtime adversaries Virginia Tech and No. 21 Virginia clash on New Year's Eve in Blacksburg, Va.,Wednesday afternoon's Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams is an intriguing matchup as it pits resurgent rivals coming off rare losing seasons.,Afte...

Cowboys release veteran CB Trevon Diggs
The Dallas Cowboys released two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday.,The 27-year-old veteran will be subject to the waiver process and if unclaimed, will become a free agent.,Diggs confirmed the news to NFL Network, telling a reporter that "he will miss his time in Dallas, he assures me...

Wolves put improved defense up against fading Hawks
While the team is on a downward slide, a bright spot for the Atlanta Hawks has been the ascension of Onyeka Okongwu.,After losing seven consecutive games, and 11 of their last 13, the Hawks return home on Wednesday to play the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have won 11 of their last 15.,Okongwu, an und...

Utah All-American DE John Henry Daley to transfer
Utah's All-American defensive end John Henry Daley announced plans on Tuesday to enter the transfer portal.,Daley was tied for the Big 12 in tackles for loss (17.5) and ranked fifth in the nation in sacks (11.5) in 11 games in 2025.,The All-Big 12 first-team selection and Bednarik Award semifinalist...

Charlotte FC sign USMNT M Luca de la Torre
Charlotte FC acquired midfielder Luca de la Torre from LaLiga side Celta Vigo on Tuesday.,The 27-year-old U.S. men's national team veteran is under contract through June 2029 with an option for the 2030 season.,He spent last season on loan with San Diego FC and tallied five goals and one assist in 3...

Rangers, Capitals each skidding entering quick rematch
When the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers on Wednesday afternoon, it will have a familiar feel.,The Rangers beat the Capitals 7-3 in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 23 in the final game for both teams before the three-day holiday break.,That was the last time New York won. The Rangers have lo...

No. 4 Texas Tech on historic run entering Orange Bowl vs. No. 5 Oregon
Texas Tech did not win a single bowl game during Patrick Mahomes' three seasons in the program from 2014-16.,Yet nine years after a legend's departure, the No. 4 Red Raiders are playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals when they face No. 5 Oregon on Thursday in the Orange Bowl a...

No resolution for LIV's OWGR points pursuit as 2026 season looms
LIV Golf will begin its fifth season in February, potentially with its application for Official World Golf Ranking points still pending.,Trevor Immelman, chairman of the OWGR, issued a statement on the matter Tuesday.,"Since the end of June, the Governing Board has endeavored to thoroughly evaluate ...

Philadelphia Union acquire D Finn Sundstrom from D.C. United
The Philadelphia Union acquired 19-year-old defender Finn Sundstrom from D.C. United on Tuesday.,Sundstrom arrives via transfer from USL Championship side North Carolina FC and is under contract through 2028 with club options for 2029 and 2030.,The Union acquired Sundstrom's rights from the United i...

Charlie Weis Jr. says Ole Miss operating with no 'distraction at all'
With one eye on the College Football Playoff and another on his future, Ole Miss offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. has more than enough on his plate heading into the new year.,Saying his senses have been heightened to operate "respectfully" as he calls plays for a program he will depart once it...

Report: Talor Gooch agrees to extension; equity stake TBD
Newly appointed Smash GC captain Talor Gooch agreed to a three-year extension with LIV Golf, Front Office Sports reported.,Gooch's initial four-year contract expired after the 2025 season. He has won four individual titles and earned more than $50 million since joining the circuit.,Gooch, 34, was el...

NFL Playoff Picture: Week 18 wins equate to No. 1 seed for Broncos, 49ers, Seahawks
The Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers are starting the playoffs one week early.,At least that's the mindset shared by Broncos coach Sean Payton with Denver (13-3) in line to secure the No. 1 seed, first-round bye and home-field advantage in the AFC by beating the Los Angeles C...

Chris Redman named head coach of Louisville Kings
Former Louisville star and NFL quarterback Chris Redman was named head coach of the Louisville Kings, a 2026 UFL expansion team, on Tuesday.,Other than a couple of seasons as an assistant coach at a Texas high school, this is the first coaching job for the 48-year-old Louisville native.,"Chris Redma...