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Penn State fires coach James Franklin after third straight loss
Penn State coach James Franklin was fired on Sunday, one day after a 22-21 loss to Northwestern, athletic director Pat Kraft announced.,The Nittany Lions were ranked No. 2 in the preseason ball and forecasted to be national title contenders but are just 3-3 after three consecutive setbacks.,"We hold...
Rams WR Puka Nacua (leg) questionable to return
Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua left Sunday's road game against the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter because of a left lower leg injury and did not return before halftime.,The Rams said Nacua was questionable to return.,Los Angels running back Blake Corum also left the game at the same tim...
NHL fines Canucks' Tyler Myers, Mammoth's Ian Cole
The NHL announced a pair of $2,500 fines on Sunday to Tyler Myers of the Vancouver Canucks and fellow defenseman Ian Cole of the Utah Mammoth.,Myers, 35, was disciplined for slashing Edmonton Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid during Saturday's 3-1 loss. Myers, who is in his 17th NHL season, ha...
Mark Sanchez out of hospital, officially booked at jail
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was released from an Indianapolis hospital Sunday morning and booked in jail, eight days after an altercation with a truck driver led to Sanchez being stabbed and also charged with felony battery.,Sanchez was booked at Marion County Jail, where he was fingerprinte...
Alouettes' Davis Alexander aims to stay perfect vs. Redblacks
It might be true that the quarterback gets too much credit when a team wins and too much blame when it loses.,It's also true that the Montreal Alouettes are unbeaten when Davis Alexander is their starter, and he will be under center Monday afternoon when they host the Ottawa Redblacks.,The Alouettes...
Jays, Mariners add staring pitchers to ALCS rosters; Bo Bichette out
The Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays added starting pitching to their American League Championship rosters, released Sunday prior to Game 1 of the best-of-seven series.,The Blue Jays' star shortstop Bo Bichette, who has not played since Sept. 6 because of a PCL sprain in his left knee, was not...
Predators optimistic ahead of visit to Senators
The Nashville Predators and Senators will be looking to bounce back from losses when they meet at Ottawa on Monday in a Canadian Thanksgiving matinee.,It will be the Senators' home opener and the third game of the season for each squad.,The Predators fell at home to the Utah Mammoth 3-2 in overtime ...
With Kyler Murray inactive, Cards turn to Jacoby Brissett vs. Colts
Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett will get the start against the host Indianapolis Colts on Sunday after the Cardinals listed Kyler Murray as inactive for the game.,Murray was questionable heading into the contest due to a foot injury suffered during the third quarter of last week's 22-21 loss at ...
Coco Gauff tops Jessica Pegula in all-American final in China
Coco Gauff sailed through the final four games of the second set to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 and capture the Wuhan Open on Sunday in China.,It was the first time the third-seeded Gauff and sixth-seeded Pegula -- friends and former doubles partners -- met in a final.,Gauff neede...
How Big Ten College Football Has Turned Into Must-See Television This Season
Big Ten Week 7 brought wild upsets, redemption stories and breakout stars — from Penn State’s collapse to Indiana’s shocking win at Oregon....
Xander Schauffele edges Max Greyserman, wins in Japan
Xander Schauffele recorded his 10th career PGA Tour victory with a one-stroke win over Max Greyserman at the Baycurrent Classic on Sunday in Yokohama, Japan.,Schauffele collected eight birdies against one bogey to card a 7-under-par 64 on Sunday and finish at 19-under 265 at the Yokohama Country Clu...
Milwaukee Brewers End Long Wait, Advance to NLCS After Beating Cubs
The Brewers defeated the Cubs in Game 5 of the NLDS, moving closer to their first World Series in 57 years as franchise legends and Bob Uecker’s spirit inspired fans at American Family Field....
Jeeno Thitikul wins LPGA Shanghai after 5-hole playoff
Jeeno Thitikul overcame a four-stroke deficit with five holes to play, then outlasted Minami Katsu in a five-hole playoff to win the LPGA Shanghai tournament on Sunday.,The world's top-ranked golfer, Thitikul bested the overnight leader in the playoff to become a six-time LPGA Tour winner and the fi...
Lions vs. Chiefs Sunday Night Football Week 6 Betting Predictions
The Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs face off on Sunday Night Football in Week 6 on October 12th. Here’s why betting the OVER 52.5 at +100 offers strong value....
Broncos vs. Jets Week 6 London Top Betting Picks, Predictions
The Denver Broncos and New York Jets face off Sunday October 12th in London. These are our top betting picks and predictions for the Week 6 matchup....
Ohio State’s Defense Dominates Again in 34-16 Win Over Illinois
Ohio State’s defense dominated once again in a 34-16 win over Illinois, while the offense continues to search for consistency heading into the stretch run....
Rangers, Capitals set to clash after bouncing back from debut losses
On Tuesday, the New York Rangers made a poor initial impression with a lackluster home debut under new coach Mike Sullivan.,Five nights later, the Rangers are returning home feeling better about their efforts following a pair of blowout wins. They'll attempt to earn a third straight victory Sunday n...
Minnesota caps rally with pick-6 to upend Purdue
Drake Lindsey passed for 232 yards and two touchdowns and Koi Perich returned an interception 27 yards for a score as Minnesota defeated Purdue 27-20 on Saturday in Minneapolis.,Minnesota (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) stopped a two-game skid in the series against Purdue (2-4, 0-3).,The Golden Gophers outscored...
Utah's ground attack too strong for No. 21 Arizona State
Quarterback Devon Dampier totaled 224 yards on offense and ran for three touchdowns to lead Utah to a 42-10 victory over No. 21 Arizona State on Saturday night in Salt Lake City.,The Utes (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) earned their first home victory over a Big 12 opponent since joining the league last season. L...
Top pick Matthew Schaefer scores 1st goal in Isles' loss to Caps
Aliaksei Protas scored twice Saturday night for the Washington Capitals, who never trailed in a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y.,Martin Fehervary scored the Capitals' first goal while Ryan Leonard scored in the second for Washington, which has split its first two games for the thi...