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Kennedy Center to host World Cup draw on Dec. 5
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will take place on Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday.,"It's a tremendous honor to bring the global event and this incredible group of people and these unbelievable athletes -- the best athletes in the world ...
Liberty visit Dream in battle of Eastern heavyweights
The class of the Eastern Conference will clash for the final time in the regular season on Saturday afternoon when the Atlanta Dream host the New York Liberty in College Park, Ga.,Atlanta (23-13) has won eight of its last 10 games and leads New York (22-14) by a game atop the East standings. The def...
Stubbs: 5 drivers to watch in NASCAR's wild race for final playoff spot
NASCAR's regular season has all come down to this.,Twenty-five races have led to Saturday night's regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway, the final chance for drivers to snag a win and earn their way into the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.,The regular season finale has seen its fa...
Report: F Marco Rossi signing 3-year, $15M deal with Wild
Restricted free-agent forward Marco Rossi is signing a three-year, $15 million contract with the Minnesota Wild, The Athletic reported on Friday.,Rossi, 23, recorded 60 points (24 goals, 36 assists) and averaged 18:15 of ice time while playing in all 82 games last season with the Wild. He ranked sec...
Report: Verdict in Hockey Canada sexual-assault case won't be appealed
The government will not appeal the verdict in the case of the five pro hockey players who were acquitted of sexual assault charges in Canada, TSN reported.,The five men were charged in connection with an event that occurred in June 2018 when they were members of the Canada world junior hockey team. ...
Attorneys: Malik Beasley no longer target of federal gambling probe
NBA free-agent guard Malik Beasley no longer is the target of a federal gambling investigation, his attorneys told ESPN on Friday.,Authorities from the Eastern District of New York were looking into allegations that Beasley was tied to gambling activity on NBA games and prop bets during the 2023-24 ...
Big Ten Primer: Is Penn State the pick?
Two of the top three teams in the preseason Top 25 are in the Big Ten, but sorting out where Penn State, Ohio State and a host of other potential contenders finish in the 18-team league is a challenging assignment. ,The No. 2 Nittany Lions are following the blueprint that led Michigan and Ohio State...
Vikings reportedly inquire about reunion with Panthers' Adam Thielen
The Minnesota Vikings inquired about acquiring veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Carolina Panthers, ESPN reported on Friday.,A trade would bring a reunion for Thielen and the Vikings, who began his career as an undrafted free agent in 2013 and played in games with Minnesota from 2014-22.,T...
Panthers RT Taylor Moton agrees to 2-year extension
Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton agreed to a two-year contract extension on Friday. ,The extension runs through the 2027 season. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Panthers, however multiple media outlets reported the deal is worth $44 million with $40 million guaranteed.,Moton, 31...
Reports: Samuel Basallo, Orioles reach 8-year, $67M extension
Top Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo agreed to an eight-year, $67 million contract extension, multiple media outlets reported Friday.,Basallo, who turned 21 on Aug. 13, made his major-league debut four days later. MLB Pipeline ranked the catcher/first baseman as the No. 8 overall prospect i...
College Football Win Totals Futures: Best Over/Under Win Totals for 2025 Season
Breaking down the best college football futures bets for 2025, including Ohio State, Virginia, and Kent State over/under win totals....
Top College Football Picks for Week 0: Best Value Bets and Player Props
Get the best College Football Week 0 betting picks, including Dylan Edwards rushing yards, Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston spread, and Micah Alejado TD props....
It's Time to Erase Week Zero From the College Football Calendar
Week 0 in college football offers just five games and one ranked matchup. Isn’t it time we just start the NCAA football season for real?...
Tommy DeVito Steals the Show, but the New York Giants Still Might Cut Him
Tommy DeVito threw three TDs in the Giants’ preseason finale, but roster cuts could end his run with the New York Giants as soon as next week....
Ryder Cup Watch: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and Why It’s Keegan Bradley’s Call
Keegan Bradley names his Ryder Cup captain’s picks Wednesday. Here are five bubble players who could land at Bethpage Black....
The SEC Finally Adds a 9th Conference Game: About Damn Time
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey announced the league will add a ninth conference game in 2026, aligning with the Big Ten and Big 12, because the CFB Playoff is factoring in strength of schedule....
Mercury, Valkyries meet with sights on playoff positioning
Postseason positioning will be at stake Friday night when the fifth-place Phoenix Mercury, playing the second leg of a back-to-back, host the seventh-place Golden State Valkyries. ,The matchup will be the second this week between the WNBA playoff hopefuls, and the second straight against Phoenix for...
Skidding Mariners welcome return home, take aim at A's
The Seattle Mariners would prefer to forget their just-concluded nine-game trip.,After going 2-7 against Baltimore, the New York Mets and Philadelphia, the Mariners will return home Friday night to face the Athletics in the opener of a three-game series.,The Mariners have lost five games in a row to...
Cubs seek bounce-back effort in opener against Angels
Normally, winning three of five games against the team with the best record in the majors would be reason to celebrate. ,But after his squad dropped the finale of its series with the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell wasn't in a partying mood.,"I de...
Nathan Eovaldi looks to halt Rangers' slump in opener vs. Guardians
Time is ticking to make a move into the wild-card race, so this weekend's series in Arlington, Texas, between the Cleveland Guardians and Texas Rangers will be crucial for both teams.,The Guardians will send Slade Cecconi (5-6, 4.50 ERA) to the mound on Friday night in the opener of a three-game ser...