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Browns play spoiler as Steelers don't score a TD in loss
Shedeur Sanders passed for 186 yards and a touchdown, Cleveland's defense made a defensive stand at its own seven to end the game and the host Browns snapped a four-game losing streak Sunday to keep the Steelers from claiming the AFC North title, beating their rivals 13-6 in a shocking Week 17 victo...
Ja'Marr Chase ends TD slump as Bengals rout Cardinals
CINCINNATI -- Ja'Marr Chase made NFL history and broke a seven-game touchdown drought to lead the Cincinnati Bengals to a second straight blowout win, 37-14 over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.,Chase finished with seven catches for 60 yards and two touchdowns, giving him seven touchdowns for the se...
No. 12 North Carolina takes on Florida State in ACC opener
Plenty has been achieved so far this season for No. 12 North Carolina, so now it's time to see if the Tar Heels can carry their strong stretch into the season's next phase.,They take on visiting Florida State to begin the Atlantic Coast Conference schedule Tuesday night in Chapel Hill, N.C.,"I'm hap...
Baylor set to debut James Nnaji vs. Arlington Baptist after NCAA grants eligibility
Baylor coach Scott Drew said it is "going to be a process" to add former NBA draft pick James Nnaji to the mix for the Bears.,That process starts Monday when the 7-foot center is eligible to play for the Bears (9-2) when they host Division II Arlington Baptist (2-8) in a nonconference game in Waco, ...
Bulls, Timberwolves clash in search for more energy
The Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves are both miffed about circumstances that have little to do with the other.,On Monday at Chicago, the teams will try to work through those annoyances on the way to victory.,What has the Bulls steamed? It's the way Saturday's 112-103 home loss to Milwaukee ...
Up-and-down Ole Miss hopes to show spirit vs. Alcorn State
Ole Miss will attempt to end 2025 in the win column when it hosts a struggling Alcorn State side on Monday in Oxford, Miss.,Monday's game could serve as a palate cleanser after Chris Beard's team was held to 26 first-half points in a 76-62 loss to North Carolina State in Greensboro, N.C. one week ag...
Rutgers, Tariq Francis aim to keep improving vs. Delaware State
Based on how Tariq Francis performed in his team's last game, Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell may want to have him come off the bench again when the Scarlet Knights meet Delaware State on Monday night in Piscataway, N.J.,Francis was held to six points and turned the ball over four times -- including thr...
Mikaela Shiffrin wins sixth consecutive World Cup slalom race
Mikaela Shiffrin put together a sparkling second run on Sunday to win her sixth consecutive World Cup slalom race.,Shiffrin conquered the choppy course in Semmering, Austria, in 53.58 seconds for a total time of 1:48.82. She edged Camille Rast of Switzerland by 0.09 seconds.,Shiffrin has won all fiv...
With edge restored, Bucks set to face Hornets
With Giannis Antetokounmpo back from injury, the Milwaukee Bucks look to finally gain some momentum as they visit the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.,It was an eventful return for Antetokounmpo on Saturday in a 112-103 victory at Chicago. The superstar scored 29 points, including a last-second wi...
Nick Kyrgios takes 'Battle of the Sexes' over Aryna Sabalenka
In a match that was far more lighthearted than antagonistic, Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 at Dubai on Sunday in a match dubbed "Battle of the Sexes.",After the friends floated the concept in an interview earlier this year, the match became a reality with Kyrgios using the one-hour,...
LSU looks to improve defense against Southern Miss before SEC play
LSU has one more non-conference game before beginning its 18-game gauntlet in the SEC., ,The Tigers (11-1) are 7-0 at home as they prepare to face Southern Miss (7-6) on Monday night in Baton Rouge, La. They didn't have their best performance in their last game, trailing visiting Prairie View A&M by...
Penn State faces NC Central, intends to snap losing streak
Penn State coach Mike Rhoades went into the holiday break with a sour taste in his mouth. ,Rhoades hopes his players can deliver a more inspired effort Monday afternoon when the Nittany Lions host North Carolina Central in nonconference action in University Park, Pa.,Penn State (8-4, 0-2 Big Ten) ha...
Report: Philip Rivers likely to make final start on Sunday
The comeback story of Philip Rivers likely will reach its final chapter on Sunday.,Rivers, 44, will start for the Indianapolis Colts (8-7) against the Jacksonville Jaguars (9-4) on Sunday, with NFL Network reporting he is expected to cede the starting spot to rookie Riley Leonard next week in the se...
No. 1 Arizona faces South Dakota State, seeking to stay unbeaten
No. 1 Arizona will try to improve upon its best start in the Tommy Lloyd era when it plays South Dakota State on Monday night at Tucson, Ariz.,The Wildcats (12-0) surpassed the previous best start of 11 wins without a loss in Lloyd's first year as head coach in 2021-22 with its 107-71 win over visit...
No. 8 Houston focused solely on Middle Tennessee
No. 8 Houston wraps up nonconference play against Middle Tennessee on Monday night and coach Kelvin Sampson isn't much interested in dissecting his team's early season performance.,The Cougars (11-1) have one blemish and bring a five-game winning streak into the contest but Sampson wants no part of ...
Cole Hutson released from hospital after taking a puck to the helmet
Defenseman Cole Hutson is listed as day-to-day for the U.S. World Junior hockey team after he left the ice on a stretcher Saturday night in a preliminary-round game in the IIHF World Junior Championship.,With the United States leading Switzerland 1-0 in the second period of the game in St. Paul, Min...
Why Michigan Is Betting on Kyle Whittingham at the Most Dangerous Time
Michigan’s hire of Kyle Whittingham looks risky at first glance, but the Wolverines may have made the smartest bet of the coaching carousel....
49ers TE George Kittle (ankle) likely out against Bears
The San Francisco 49ers are planning to play without star tight end George Kittle in a key NFC game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday night at Santa Clara, Calif.,ESPN reported Kittle, who has been fighting an ankle injury, is not expected to play, while NFL Network said he will work out before th...
Five Upcoming NBA Games With More Impact Than Christmas Day
With the NBA trade deadline looming, these five games carry massive playoff and betting implications — from Pistons vs. Clippers to Thunder vs. Lakers....
NBA Picks December 28th: Three Best Bets for Sunday’s Slate
Looking for free NBA picks today? We break down three best bets for Sunday, including Pistons vs. Clippers and Grizzlies at Wizards....