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Michael Annett, retired Xfinity racer, dies at 39
Michael Annett, a winner on the NASCAR Xfinity Series, has died at age 39.,The announcement of his death came from JR Motorsports on Friday night. No cause of death was released.,"Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Annett family with the passing of our friend Michael Annett," the racing te...
Report: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift to wed on June 13
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop superstar Taylor Swift reportedly are having a June wedding.,The New York Post's Page Six reported earlier this week that they will tie the knot on June 13 in Watch Hill, R.I.,Swift reportedly "cut a hefty check" to another bride-to-be to secure the ...
UConn hires Toledo's Jason Candle to replace Jim Mora
UConn named Toledo coach Jason Candle as its next football coach on Saturday.,The school announced Candle signed a six-year deal. No financial terms were disclosed.,He replaces Jim Mora, who departed last month to become the head coach at Colorado State after resurrecting the Huskies' program.,Candl...
Report: Mississippi State bringing back Zach Arnett as DC
Former Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett is returning to Starkville and resuming his former role as defensive coordinator, ESPN reported Saturday.,Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby is parting ways with defensive coordinator Coleman Hutzler after a 5-7 season, per the report.,Arnett, 39, spent th...
Rory McIlroy tied for 24th at Australian Open
World No. 2 Rory McIlroy birdied four times on the back nine for his second straight round of 68 in Saturday's third round of the Australian Open.,The Northern Irishman is 5-under for the tournament at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, tied with four others in 24th place and nine shots behind leader Rasmus...
No. 12 Alabama rides early challenges into matchup vs. UTSA
Through the first month of the season, Alabama has played one of the most difficult schedules in the country.,The Crimson Tide have played eight games, half against teams ranked in the top 15. Alabama (6-2), with two wins against those teams, also has played two foes that made the NCAA Tournament la...
College Football Conference Championship Best Betting Picks, Predictions
Expert betting picks for college football championship weekend, including Ohio State vs. Indiana, Georgia vs. Alabama, BYU vs. Texas Tech, and Virginia vs. Duke....
UFC 323 Betting Picks: Best Bets for the Final ESPN Pay-Per-View
UFC 323 closes the ESPN PPV era with two title fights and key contender matchups. Here are the best bets for Moreno-Taira, Dawson-Torres, and Abdul-Malik....
USMNT Faces Political Crossroads After Trump Award Controversy at FIFA World Cup
FIFA’s decision to honor Donald Trump puts the USMNT in a political spotlight ahead of the World Cup, raising questions about identity, representation, and the team’s responsibility to distance itself from divisive policies....
Oilers clash with Jets, hoping to build on big win
It's been about three weeks and a span of 10 games since the Edmonton Oilers last won back-to-back games, and both of those contests were overtime victories.,But going into Saturday night's contest with the visiting Winnipeg Jets, Connor McDavid said he sees some signs that the Oilers, fourth in the...
Yandex, Tundra Esports sweep way into BLAST Slam V final
Team Yandex and Tundra Esports each recorded a sweep on Saturday to advance to the grand final at the $1 million BLAST Slam V event in Chengdu, China.,Yandex posted a 2-0 victory over Team Falcons, courtesy of 38- and 40-minute wins on green. ,Martin "Saksa" Sazdov of Macedonia had an 11-5-14 in kil...
With points streak over, Wild continue trek vs. Canucks
Minnesota will face the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night for the second time this season, hoping the matchup will put the Wild back into the win column.,Minnesota will continue a four-game road trip in Vancouver looking to rebound from a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.,Yakov Tre...
Timberwolves intent on keeping guard up vs. struggling Clippers
The Minnesota Timberwolves acknowledge they are not a finished product, but they are stacking up victories as they work on their flaws. ,Minnesota will go for its fifth win in a row when it returns home to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night in Minneapolis.,The Timberwolves are coming of...
Pat Spencer, Warriors take aim at Cavaliers
The rivalry that defined the 2010s in the NBA will be renewed Saturday night when the Golden State Warriors visit the Cleveland Cavaliers.,Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and coach Steve Kerr remain from Golden State's era of excellence. Curry, however, is sidelined for another week with a bruised lef...
Mammoth, facing Flames, attempt to break even on road trip
The Utah Mammoth go into their Saturday clash with the Calgary Flames not only looking to end a road trip on a positive note, but also to build on a return into a playoff position.,Thanks to a 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, the Mammoth arrive in Calgary riding a two-game winning s...
After consecutive shutout losses, Devils search for scoring vs. Bruins
With injuries leading to often-changing lineups for Boston, one thing has stayed the same: The Bruins have earned to very few easy wins this season. In fact, a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday was just their second by more than two goals.,Now, the Bruins turn the page to a Saturday m...
DePaul gears up for Big East slate vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
In 10 days, DePaul opens its Big East schedule with a doozy of a 1-2 punch - a road game against No. 23 St. John's followed by a visit from No. 5 UConn., ,To have a fighting chance against the Big East's beasts, the Blue Demons need to maximize their final three nonconference games. The process star...
Arizona State shoots to extend surprising start vs. Oklahoma
A pair of 6-2 teams meet in the nightcap of the Jerry Colangelo Classic doubleheader on Saturday night, when Oklahoma and Arizona State take the court in Phoenix at the home of the NBA's Suns.,Oklahoma is on a four-game winning streak that includes victories over Marquette in Chicago on Nov. 28 and ...
Villanova can't afford to take Penn lightly in Big 5 title game
Villanova has a huge game on the horizon, but the Wildcats must not overlook Penn when the local rivals meet Saturday in the Big 5 Championship title game in Philadelphia.,Saturday presents itself as a potential trap game for Villanova (6-1) because the team travels to Michigan on Tuesday to take on...
Utah needs to play complete game vs. Cal Baptist
Finishing out games continues to be a problem for Utah heading into a clash with California Baptist in Salt Lake City on Saturday night.,The Utes (6-3) lost at California 79-72 on Tuesday night after scoring a single field goal in the final three minutes of the game. Seydou Traore made it 72-70 on a...