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NBA December 3rd Picks & Predictions: Wednesday Best Bets
These are Deadspin's top sports betting picks and predictions for Wednesday December 3rd's slate of basketball games....

Signing day notebook: No. 1 WR Chris Henry sticks with Ohio State
Chris Henry Jr., the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2026 class, signed with Ohio State on the opening day of the early signing period Wednesday.,The 247Sports composite also ranks the 6-foot-5, 205-pound Henry as the No. 10 overall player in the nation.,Henry had been committed to the Buckeyes since Jul...

NBA fines 76ers for violating rules leading up to Joel Embiid's return
The Philadelphia 76ers were fined $100,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for violating league injury reporting rules.,Per the league, the 76ers failed to accurately disclose the availability status of center Joel Embiid prior to their game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. ,Embiid was listed as "out" o...

Reports: Former K-State QB Collin Klein to replace coach Chris Klieman
A major move is imminent in Manhattan, with a coaching change at Kansas State reportedly under consideration. ,Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman intends to retire at 58 and his replacement is former quarterback Collin Klein, currently offensive coordinator at Texas A&M, according to multiple rep...

Ex-NBA champ, Clemson star Elden Campbell dies
Elden Campbell, the leading scorer in Clemson basketball history who later won an NBA title, died Tuesday. He was 57.,Clemson announced his death on Wednesday, but no cause was disclosed.,"I am deeply saddened to learn of Elden Campbell's passing," said Cliff Ellis, who was the Clemson head coach in...

Reports: USF hires Ohio State OC Brian Hartline as coach
Brian Hartline is near a deal to become head coach at USF but is delaying formally filling the role until after No. 1 Ohio State competes in the College Football Playoff. ,According to multiple reports, Hartline accepted the position on Wednesday and was hoping to convince co-offensive coordinator K...

Report: Bucs WRs Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan returning to practice
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are designating wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, NFL Network reported.,Evans was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 22, two days after he broke his collarbone in the Buccaneers' 24-9 loss to the host Detroit Lions. ,McM...

North Texas, Tulane to slug it out in American final
North Texas and Tulane are both losing their coaches., ,But before they leave Eric Morris will coach the No. 24 Mean Green (11-1, 7-1) and Jon Sumrall will coach the No. 20 Green Wave (10-2, 7-1) in the American Athletic Conference Championship Game on Friday night in New Orleans., ,And the winner's...

Mountain West Championship Preview: UNLV-Boise State, The Trilogy
Mountain West Championship,UNLV (10-2, 6-2) at Boise State (8-4, 6-2),Friday, 8 p.m. ET (Las Vegas), ,UNLV and Boise State will meet for the Mountain West title for the third consecutive season, thanks to a composite average of four nationally recognized metrics used to settle a four-way, first-pla...

Stars ride 7-game point streak into contest with Devils
The Dallas Stars' winning streak is over, but they will take a seven-game point streak into their game Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.,The four-game winning streak was snapped by a 3-2 overtime loss to the host New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Still, the Stars are 5-0...
NHL Picks Today: Best Bets for Canadiens vs Jets and Ducks vs Mammoth
Get Wednesday’s top NHL picks, including Canadiens vs Jets and Ducks vs Mammoth, with stats, matchup breakdowns, and betting analysis....

Capitals pursue sixth straight win in showdown vs. Sharks
The Washington Capitals head into Wednesday's game at San Jose with a share of first place in the Metropolitan Division.,The Capitals' 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night served as their fifth straight win and eighth in the last nine games. Washington is tied with the Carolina Hu...
Penn State Coaching Search Hits New Low After Crumbl Cookies Blocks Hire
Penn State’s coaching search to replace James Franklin hits a new low after Crumbl Cookies outbids the school to keep Kalani Sitake at BYU....
Why the Penultimate College Football Playoff Rankings Make No Sense
The CFP committee’s latest rankings raise major questions about consistency, bias, and logic. Here’s why fans should be frustrated this season....

Jaylon Tyson, Cavaliers ready to bring intesity vs. Blazers
Jaylon Tyson called out his Cavaliers teammates, then backed up his words with the best all-around performance of his professional career Monday in Cleveland's 135-119 road win over the Indiana Pacers.,Cleveland returns home on Wednesday to oppose the Portland Trail Blazers, hoping to build off its ...

Clippers release G Chris Paul in late-night move
With the Los Angeles Clippers struggling and veteran guard Chris Paul making little impact, the team released the 12-time All-Star in the wee hours Wednesday morning.,The Clippers (5-16) informed Paul of his release in Atlanta, where the club will look to snap a five-game losing skid on Wednesday ag...

After Thanksgiving week woes, Ga. Tech, Mississippi St. square off
With both teams looking to flush disappointing Thanksgiving week efforts, Georgia Tech hosts Mississippi State in an ACC/SEC Challenge matchup on Wednesday in Atlanta.,Georgia Tech (5-3) dropped both of its games in the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Fla., losing 75-61 to DePaul and 84-74 to Dr...

Capitals dump Kings for 5th straight victory
Tom Wilson scored in his third straight game and the visiting Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Tuesday night.,Anthony Beauvillier and Aliaksei Protas also scored for the Capitals, who have won five straight and eight of nine. Alex Ovechkin had two assists, and Logan Thompson mad...

Carter Hart, back from acquittal, leads Knights past Blackhawks in SO
Shea Theodore logged two assists and scored the game-winner in the fourth round of a shootout and Carter Hart made 27 saves in his return to the NHL as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Tuesday in Las Vegas.,Ivan Barbashev and Braeden Bowman each had a goal and an assis...

Cal rallies past Utah for 4th straight win
Dai Dai Ames posted 25 points, and Justin Pippen had 23 as Cal rallied out of an early hole to defeat Utah 79-72 on Tuesday at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif.,Pippen also went 3-for-7 from 3-point range and was 4-for-4 in free-throw shooting for the Golden Bears (7-1), who have now won four straig...