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Marquette barely holds off Xavier's late charge
Royce Parham scored 14 points and three other Golden Eagles scored in double figures to lead Marquette to a nail-biting 66-65 win over Xavier on Wednesday night in Milwaukee.,Marquette (6-10, 1-4 Big East) snapped a six-game losing skid and picked up its first conference win. Chase Ross scored 12 wi...

Indiana pulls away to drop skidding Maryland below .500
Lamar Wilkerson scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half as Indiana pulled away for an 84-66 Big Ten win over Maryland on Wednesday in College Park, Md.,Tayton Conerway contributed 19 points and eight rebounds as the Hoosiers (12-3, 3-1 Big Ten) won their fourth straight, all by double-digit ma...

Timberwolves savor scintillating stretch as hot Cavaliers visit
After one of their worst losses of the season, the Minnesota Timberwolves have put together one of their best stretches.,Minnesota will go for its fourth win in a row when it tips off against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night in Minneapolis. It is the start of a home-and-home series between ...

Report: Inter Miami close to retaining playoff hero Tadeo Allende
Inter Miami are finalizing the retention of playoff standout Tadeo Allende on a permanent transfer from the Spanish club Celta Vigo, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,Allende scored well into stoppage time in the MLS Cup in December to punctuate Miami's 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps. His r...

Avalanche to visit Mammoth for 2027 Winter Classic
The Colorado Avalanche will face host Utah Mammoth in the 2027 Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, the NHL announced Wednesday.,The outdoor game's date and start time have yet to be released. All but one of the previous Winter Classics were played on New Year's Day or Jan. 2.,Ne...

Kai Trump announces she underwent wrist surgery
Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald J. Trump, announced Wednesday that she underwent surgery on her left wrist for a golf injury.,"Today, I underwent left wrist surgery to address injuries to the stabilizing tissues of my ECU tendon and damage to my triangular fibrocartilage complex," s...

O's claim former top prospect Marco Luciano off waivers from Pirates
The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Marco Luciano, a former top minor league prospect, off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.,In other moves, the Orioles sent left-hander Josh Walker outright to Triple-A Norfolk and designated outfielder Jhonkensy Noel for assignment two days aft...
College Football Semifinals 2026 Betting Picks and Predictions
Breaking down the College Football Playoff Final Four with picks, previews, and betting angles for Miami vs. Ole Miss and Oregon vs. Indiana....
Why the Midpoint of the College Basketball Season Matters More Than You Think
The college basketball season is at its midpoint — and history shows NCAA Tournament fates are already being decided....
It’s Time for LeBron to Retire and Take Over the Las Vegas Raiders
LeBron James is nearing a crossroads — and one wild idea could redefine his legacy: coaching the Las Vegas Raiders....
St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks Wednesday Jan. 7th Betting Pick
NHL rivalry game preview and betting pick as the St. Louis Blues look for their third straight win. ...

F Corey Perry leaves Kings to deal with illness in family
The Los Angeles Kings designated forward Corey Perry to non-roster playing status on Wednesday so the 21-year veteran can return home due to an illness in his family.,The Kings also recalled forwards Andre Lee and Taylor Ward from Ontario of the AHL on an emergency basis after captain Anze Kopitar (...

49ers promote LB Eric Kendricks, place Tatum Bethune on IR ahead of playoffs
The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks from the practice squad to the active roster and placed starting linebacker Tatum Bethune (groin) on injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season ahead of the playoffs.,The 49ers (12-5) play the host Philadelphia Eagles (11-6) on Su...

Report: Hawks' Trae Young eyes Wizards as preferred destination
Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young would prefer to relocate to the nation's capital, home of the Washington Wizards, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,As the sides amicably discuss a deal to move Young, the report added guard CJ McCollum's expiring contract would be included in the deal. McCollum, it sho...

KC Current name Chris Armas as head coach
The Kansas City Current introduced Chris Armas as their new head coach on Wednesday.,Armas, 53, previously coached three MLS teams: Colorado Rapids (2023-25), Toronto FC (2021) and New York Red Bulls (2018-20). He also has been an assistant at Manchester United and Leeds United in England.,Kansas Ci...

Liverpool looking to slow Arsenal's massive momentum
Premier League leaders Arsenal host defending champions Liverpool on Thursday in a fixture that shows just how quickly things can change in England's top flight.,When these sides last met on the third matchday of the EPL season on Aug. 31, it was Liverpool still riding the high of their 20th league ...

Michigan announces offensive coaching staff under Kyle Whittingham
Head coach Kyle Whittingham announced the newly hired members of his first offensive coaching staff at Michigan on Wednesday.,In addition to hiring Jason Beck as offensive coordinator last Friday, Whittingham added four more coaches from his previous post at Utah. Jim Harding will coach the offensiv...

PGA of America CEO steps down to take care of family
Derek Sprague stepped down as the chief executive officer at the PGA of America on Wednesday as a means to help provide increased care to both his mother and mother-in-law.,Sprague informed the PGA of America Board of Directors last month of his request to be with his family in upstate New York. ,Sp...

Report: Raheem Morris to meet with Giants, Cards, Titans
Former Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris has a full dance card with three in-person coaching interviews scheduled over the next eight days, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Morris, 49, will reportedly sit down with the New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans to discuss their he...

FC Cincinnati sign veteran D Kyle Smith in free agency
FC Cincinnati signed veteran free agent defender Kyle Smith through the 2026 MLS season on Wednesday.,The 33-year-old Cincinnati native also has an option through June 2027 on his contract.,Smith just completed a seven-season run with Orlando City, posting four goals and nine assists in 178 MLS matc...