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Anthony Edwards under microscope when Timberwolves meet Heat
Anthony Edwards' behavior is the prevailing topic of conversation ahead of Saturday's game between his Minnesota Timberwolves and the host Miami Heat.,Edwards, the NBA's first overall pick in 2020 and an All-Star in each of the past three years, ranks eighth in the NBA in scoring this season (29.1)....
Oklahoma, Ole Miss kick off SEC play from different vantage points
Oklahoma has the momentum and Ole Miss has the motivation to launch a turnaround when the teams meet for their SEC opener Saturday in Norman, Okla.,The Sooners (10-3) come into conference play on a four-game winning streak, and while only one of those victories came against a power-conference oppone...
Texas State romps past Rice at Armed Forces Bowl
Brad Jackson threw for 173 yards and accounted for four touchdowns as Texas State walloped Rice 41-10 in the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday in Fort Worth, Texas.,Jackson completed 17 of 24 passes with three scores for the Bobcats (7-6), who finished the season with a four-game winning streak. He added ...
Devils, Mammoth look to build off wins for early 2026 momentum
The Utah Mammoth look to start 2026 with two straight wins as they visit the New Jersey Devils for a Saturday matinee in Newark, N.J.,Dylan Guenther tallied four points and his first NHL hat trick as the Mammoth, who ended 2025 with two straight losses, cruised to a 7-2 victory against the host New ...
Twins acquire 1B Eric Wagaman from Marlins
The Minnesota Twins acquired first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Florida Marlins on Friday in exchange for minor league left-hander Kade Bragg.,Wagaman, 28, batted .250 with nine home runs and 53 RBIs in 140 games for the Marlins last season.,A former 13th-round draft pick of the New York Yankees, W...
Rory McIlroy open to inviting LIV golfers back to PGA Tour
Rory McIlroy says he's open to welcoming competitors who left to join LIV Golf back to the PGA Tour ranks.,It's a notable change in public opinion for the five-time major champion, who has been among the most open critics of LIV and its divisive impact on golf.,"I think they've already paid their co...
Virginia Tech, Wake Forest dealing with issues before conference tilt
When Wake Forest takes on Virginia Tech on Saturday in Winston-Salem, N.C., it will be a matchup of teams in recovery.,While the Demon Deacons (9-5, 0-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) attempt to recover their lost offense, the Hokies (12-2, 1-0) will try to find their legs after outlasting No. 21 Virgin...
Islanders F Bo Horvat, a Canada Olympian, avoids serious injury
New York Islanders alternate captain Bo Horvat remains on track to play for Canada in the Olympics despite leaving Thursday's loss to the Utah Mammoth with an apparent lower-body injury.,Horvat will miss upcoming games against the Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils and Nashville Predators and wi...
Clemson seeks 2nd straight road win to open ACC play at Pitt
Road games in conference play always pose a challenge.,Clemson hopes to be up to the task for the second time in a row.,The Tigers (11-3, 1-0 in Atlantic Coast Conference) will try to go 2-for-2 when they tip off against host Pitt (7-7, 0-1) on Saturday afternoon.,Clemson is coming off a 64-61 win a...
No. 22 Florida on upward arc entering SEC play vs. Missouri
Defending national champion Florida took close losses to TCU and top-15 foes Arizona, Duke and UConn during their challenging nonconference schedule.,Now, the No. 22 Gators (9-4) head into the grind of Southeastern Conference play. That gauntlet begins Saturday against Missouri (10-3) at Columbia, M...
Wisconsin seeking third straight victory over No. 5 Purdue
Wisconsin faced four Quad 1 foes during November and December -- and lost all four.,Some might put an asterisk next to those struggles because the Badgers didn't play any of those games in Madison, Wis. Others might wonder whether they can recover to claim their customary spot in the NCAA Tournament...
Dolphins place TE Darren Waller on injured reserve
The Miami Dolphins placed veteran tight end Darren Waller (groin) on injured reserve on Friday ahead of their season finale against the New England Patriots.,Waller, 33, came out of retirement this season to join the Dolphins and played in nine games (three starts), catching 24 of 34 targets for 283...
Report: ACC allowing Miami to keep $14M CFP payout
The Atlantic Coast Conference is giving Miami the entirety of the College Football Playoff prize money it earned so far, according to Front Office Sports.,While the conference is entitled to keep a portion of the winnings, the ACC is electing not to do so due to its success initiatives model which w...
Florida State braces for No. 6 Duke, Cameron Boozer
After a largely successful nonconference portion of the schedule, Duke survived a rocky start to Atlantic Coast Conference play.,The No. 6 Blue Devils trailed by four at halftime Wednesday before rallying for an 85-79 home win in its ACC opener over Georgia Tech, which limped through a mediocre nonc...
No. 11 Vanderbilt takes unbeaten mark to South Carolina
No. 11 Vanderbilt hopes to keep one of the country's longest winning streaks alive as it visits South Carolina in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams in Columbia, S.C.,The Commodores (13-0) are one of the favorites to win the SEC. They're the highest-ranked SEC team in the AP poll and ...
Hilary Knight leads U.S. women's Olympic hockey roster
Olympic veteran Hilary Knight leads the U.S. women's hockey team unveiled on Friday for next month's Milano Cortina Winter Games.,Knight, 36, will set an American record in her sport with her fifth Winter Olympics appearance after winning gold in 2018 and three silver medals.,The 23-member Team USA ...
U.S. Olympic hockey roster has heavy 4 Nations flavor
The U.S. men's Olympic hockey roster announced Friday includes only four players who did not participate in last February's 4 Nations Face-Off.,The roster for the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games in Italy was unveiled on the "Today" show and includes forwards Tage Thompson and Clayton Kelle...
NHL Stadium Series Picks: Why the Rangers Are Underdogs vs. Panthers
NHL Stadium Series betting pick as the Rangers face the Panthers in South Florida. Why New York offers plus-money value....
How College Football's Transfer Portal Changed Trinidad Chambliss’ Career
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss delivers a historic Sugar Bowl performance, showcasing the transfer portal at its absolute best....
Friday Jan 2nd NBA Picks: Three Bets to Play Tonight
Free NBA picks for Friday, January 2, featuring Nets vs. Wizards, Magic vs. Bulls, and Hornets vs. Bucks with odds courtesy of DraftKings....