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Week 6 MNF: Bills-Falcons Preview, Props, Prediction
The Buffalo Bills will try to avoid losing sole possession of first place in the AFC East when they travel to Atlanta on Monday night to take on the Falcons, who have been one of the most unpredictable teams through the first quarter of the NFL season.,At 4-1, the Bills are only a half-game ahead of...

Mariners to start George Kirby, Luis Castillo in ALCS Games 3, 4
Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson revealed Monday that right-hander George Kirby will start Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays when the best-of-seven matchup shifts to the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday.,Wilson also revealed that right-hander Luis Casti...

Titans fire head coach Brian Callahan after 1-5 start
The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan on Monday after a 1-5 start to the season.,"After extended conversations with our owner and general manager, we met with Brian Callahan this morning to tell him we are making a change at head coach, said Chad Brinker, president of football operati...

Bengals TE Mike Gesicki, Tanner Hudson both ailing
Cincinnati Bengals tight ends Mike Gesicki and Tanner Hudson were both injured in Sunday's loss at Green Bay.,Gesicki will be out for "a while" after sustaining a pectoral injury on the team's first drive in the 27-18 loss to the Packers, coach Zac Taylor said Monday.,Hudson replaced Gesicki and cau...

Penn State AD: Decision to fire James Franklin driven by desire to 'win championships'
Reading the trajectory of the program from the top seat, Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft felt he was left with no choice but to remove James Franklin as head coach on Sunday.,On Monday, he committed to finding an "elite" replacement who lives out the meaning and magnitude of "We are," referri...
WWE Weekly Recap: LFG Finale, Crown Jewel, and John Cena’s Farewell Tour
Catch up on WWE’s action-packed week with the LFG finale, Crown Jewel results, and John Cena’s farewell tour. Full recap and match highlights included....

Penn State alum Matt Rhule on rumors: 'I love it' at Nebraska
Nebraska coach and Penn State alum Matt Rhule sidestepped speculation he was interested in returning to his old stomping grounds days after James Franklin was fired as head coach of the Nittany Lions.,"Maybe it's been awhile here, but this is what happens when you win. I'm not going to talk a lot ab...
College Football Power Rankings: Week 8 Top 10 Teams
Check out the Week 8 college football power rankings, including Ohio State, Miami, and Indiana. Full analysis, top 10 teams, and playoff insights....

Report: Phillies skipper Rob Thomson to return in '26
Rob Thomson will return for a fifth season as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2026, the New York Post and Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Monday.,Thomson, 62, has one season remaining on the extension he signed last October but there was speculation the team might make a change.,The Philli...

Take 5: Penn State's top candidates to replace James Franklin
Penn State opened one of the most coveted head coaching positions in the country when it fired James Franklin following a third consecutive loss, and a few big names have already emerged as potential candidates to take over the Nittany Lions.,The storied program has robust resources, despite being o...

Dodgers, Brewers make slight tweaks to NLCS rosters
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a slight alteration for their National League Championship Series roster, adding right-hander Ben Casparius to the bullpen.,To open a spot, the Dodgers left off rookie catcher Dalton Rushing. Los Angeles carried three catchers through the first two rounds of the playoffs...

Bill Belichick says 'no truth' to report he wants out at UNC
After releasing a statement last week saying he is committed to continuing as North Carolina's head coach, Bill Belichick reiterated the sentiment during his press availability Monday.,A report from the Guardian last week said that Belichick, 73, expressed potential interest in finding a coaching or...

Reign captain Lauren Barnes retiring at end of season
Seattle Reign FC captain Lauren Barnes will retire at the end of the 2025 NWSL season, the club announced Monday.,The 36-year-old defender will play her final regular-season match Friday at Lumen Field in Seattle against the Utah Royals.,With the Reign since the club's inception in 2013, Barnes is t...

Steelers' Mike Tomlin questions wisdom behind Browns' QB decisions
Mike Tomlin has no words to explain his surprise that Joe Flacco is on the schedule with a second AFC North team on Thursday night. ,The Steelers (4-1) beat the Cleveland Browns on Sunday with rookie Dillon Gabriel in the starting role that belonged to Flacco until two weeks ago. Now Flacco is the Q...

Manager Mike Shildt to retire after two seasons with Padres
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced Monday that he will retire immediately after guiding the club to the playoffs in his two seasons at the helm.,Shildt, 57, compiled a 183-141 record in two seasons as the Padres manager, with the club advancing to the National League Division Series in 2...

Report: Bucks signing third Antetokounmpo brother, Alex
The Milwaukee Bucks are signing forward Alex Antetokounmpo to a two-way contract, ESPN reported on Monday.,With Alex joining older brothers Giannis and Thanasis, it will mark the first time in NBA history that three siblings were on the same active roster, per ESPN.,Alex Antetokounmpo, 24, had stint...

Dodgers add pitching depth to NLCS roster
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a slight alteration for their National League Championship Series roster, adding right-hander Ben Casparius to the bullpen.,To open a spot, the Dodgers left off rookie catcher Dalton Rushing. Los Angeles carried three catchers through the first two rounds of the playoffs...

Jets' Aaron Glenn: Justin Fields 'took a step back'
Upon further review, New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn rated starting quarterback Justin Fields' performance in the 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos in London as a "step back.",Glenn's admission Monday came less than 24 hours after he was taken aback when he was asked if Fields would remain New Y...

Eagles pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith announces retirement
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Za'Darius Smith announced his retirement Monday on Instagram.,The 33-year-old three-time Pro Bowl selection is six weeks into his 11th NFL season, his first with the Eagles (4-2).,"I knew this day would come -- but now that it's here, I'm feeling so many emotions I ...

Rams WR Puka Nacua (ankle) could miss London game
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is unlikely to play in London this weekend due to a sprained left ankle, NFL Network reported Monday.,Nacua left Sunday's 17-3 victory at Baltimore in the second quarter because of a lower leg injury before returning in the second half in a limited capacity....