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Winded LeBron James practices with Lakers, season debut Tuesday on table
LeBron James made it through a full practice with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, completing a full 5-on-5 run for the first time at their El Segundo, Calif., facility since last season ended.,James missed training camp and suited up for a full practice with an eye on playing for the first time th...
Reports: Virginia Tech close to hiring James Franklin
A month after he was fired by Penn State, James Franklin will soon be the new head coach at Virginia Tech, multiple media outlets reported Monday.,Franklin, 53, boasts a 128-60 record over 15 seasons at the helm of Penn State and Vanderbilt. He took the Nittany Lions to the 2024 College Football Pla...
Morris: Kirk Cousins-led offense ‘will look different’ for plummeting Falcons
As the Atlanta Falcons continue to spiral, injury was added to insult.,In Atlanta's fifth straight loss on Sunday, the Falcons squandered a 14-point lead at home to the Carolina Panthers, falling 30-27 in overtime. As if things could get worse, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was placed on injured res...
Commanders release PK Matt Gay
The Washington Commanders have released kicker Matt Gay, the team announced on Monday.,After two solid seasons in Indianapolis, Gay, 31, was released by the Colts on April 10, 2025 and quickly signed a one-year, $4.25 million deal two weeks later with Washington.,Gay converted 13 of 19 field goal at...
Hampton, Boston College both seeking stability early on
After a bumpy start to the season, Boston College hopes to travel down a smoother path beginning with Tuesday's game against visiting Hampton in Chestnut Hill, Mass., ,The Eagles (2-2) have lost to Florida Atlantic and Central Connecticut, although they did bounce back with a victory each time. Now ...
Sans Jack Hughes, Devils return to Tampa seeking another victory
With injuries seemingly consuming the NHL in the season's first five weeks, the New Jersey Devils took their biggest hit over the weekend -- and it was not even on the ice.,The Devils will be back in the Sunshine State for the second straight month when they meet the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday n...
Dylan Grant leads evolving Rutgers lineup vs. American
Dylan Grant earned a spot in the starting lineup for the final two months of last season but was not often a featured option for Rutgers while he played alongside current NBA rookies Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper.,Grant is getting a more prominent role and hopes to help Rutgers remain unbeaten Tuesday...
Surgery not ruled out for Bruins D Charlie McAvoy
Boston Bruins coach Marco Sturm told reporters Monday that surgery remains a possibility for No. 1 defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who was struck in the face by a puck Saturday.,McAvoy, 27, met with doctors Monday as he recovers from the injury, which happened in the second period of Boston's 3-2 road wi...
Cowboys vs. Raiders Week 11 Monday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions
Monday Night Football prediction for Raiders vs. Cowboys. Analysis of scoring metrics, red zone stats, and why the spread has real value on November 17th....
NCAA Hoops Predictions for Nov. 17: LSU-Tulane, Iowa State, Oregon Rivalry Picks
Breakdown of today’s top college basketball bets, including LSU vs. Tulane, Stonehill vs. Iowa State, and Oregon State vs. Oregon rivalry picks....
No. 17 Michigan State plots for better effort vs. No. 12 Kentucky
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo wasn't the least bit pleased with how his team played Thursday against San Jose State.,Naturally, his mood didn't improve when the topic turned to No. 12 Kentucky, the squad that the No. 17 Spartans will face Tuesday night in the Champions Classic in New York City.,"Oh,...
Former MVP, Cy Young winner on 2026 Hall of Fame ballot
A former Most Valuable Player and a former Cy Young Award winner headline the 12 first-time candidates on the 2026 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.,The Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Hall released the ballot on Monday that will be sent to more than 400 voting members from the Baseball Writers' Associ...
Michael Penix Jr. Injury Could Derail Falcons Amid Quarterback Uncertainty
The Atlanta Falcons fell to 3-7 after Week 11, and Michael Penix Jr.’s potential season-ending knee injury adds to their struggles. Kirk Cousins is set to take over, but without a first-round pick, Atlanta’s playoff hopes face major hurdles....
Why JJ McCarthy’s Slow Start Mirrors the Paths of Other NFL Late Bloomers
JJ McCarthy is off to a rocky start in Minnesota, but history shows QBs like Sam Darnold and Lamar Jackson turned early struggles into stardom. Here’s why patience may pay off....
Report: Season over for Dolphins CB JuJu Brents (foot)
Miami Dolphins cornerback JuJu Brents needs season-ending foot surgery, NFL Network reported Monday.,He sustained the injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 16-13 overtime win against Washington in Madrid.,Brents, 25, had five tackles against the Commanders to bring his season total to 14 in s...
Reports: LPGA moving first '26 major to Houston muni course
The LPGA is expected to release its 2026 schedule this week, and it reportedly will include a new venue for the Chevron Championship, the tour's first major tournament each season.,It has been played the past three seasons at The Club at Carlton Woods outside Houston, and multiple outlets reported t...
Nashville star D Walker Zimmerman entering free agency
Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman's decorated tenure with the club is over and he will explore free agency, the team announced Monday.,The 32-year-old center back has been with the club since its 2020 expansion season, earning two MLS Defender of the Year trophies (2020, 2021), three MLS All-St...
Ex-Browns QB Bernie Kosar set for liver transplant
Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar said he will receive a liver transplant on Monday.,Kosar, who turns 62 next week, announced the news on Sunday night with a social-media post from his hospital bed.,"Good news is in!!! We are set for 5 AM. Thank you all for the thoughts, prayers, and ...
Everything We Learned in College Football Week 12
Week 12 in college football delivered chaos. Georgia rises, USC and Michigan hang on, and the Big 12 races toward multiple playoff bids....
Pelicans prioritize defense with Thunder rolling into town
James Borrego hopes his team's shooting level matches its defensive intensity when the New Orleans Pelicans take a second shot at a first win for their interim coach Monday night against the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder.,Sitting at the end of the New Orleans bench for the first time in the wake of...