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Matti Schmid leads World Wide Tech Championship after two rounds
German Matti Schmid had a bogey-free, 9-under-par 63 on Friday to overtake the lead at the World Wide Technology Championship in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.,Schmid, seeking his first career win on the PGA Tour, took a one-stroke lead at 17-under 127 by pocketing seven birdies and an eagle at El Cardonal...
Jerome Tang wants to see early growth as K-State faces Bellarmine
Kansas State will try to ride the wave from a dominant second half as the Wildcats host Bellarmine on Saturday night in Manhattan, Kan.,In the season opener Tuesday, K-State (1-0) scored 60 points in the second half -- after tallying just 33 in the first half -- in defeating UNC Greensboro 93-64. PJ...
Raiders fire special teams coordinator Tom McMahon
The Las Vegas Raiders fired special teams coordinator Tom McMahon, the team announced Friday afternoon.,It would appear Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos was the final straw for McMahon, who has been in that role with the Raiders since 2022, two head coaches ago.,In that narrow loss, punter...
Mammoth work on playing 'full 60' in road clash vs. Canadiens
Following a strong start, the Utah Mammoth have hit their first rough patch on the young season. ,Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens have managed to maintain some early success, even when not at their best. ,The visiting Mammoth look to get back on track and keep the host Canadiens from extending the...
No Luis Suarez as Inter Miami try to avoid playoff exit vs. Nashville SC
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will try to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals without the help of suspended striker Luis Suarez when they host the decisive game of their first-round playoff series against Nashville SC on Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,The league suspended Suarez for...
Game 3 to decide 'Hell Is Real' playoff series between Crew, Cincy
A playoff series requires a short memory, leaving no time to dwell on a defeat or revel in a victory.,That's why the Columbus Crew will have a proverbial blank slate when they travel two hours down I-71 on Saturday to face FC Cincinnati in the decisive match of their first-round best-of-three series...
UCF aims to build chemistry vs. hot-shooting Vanderbilt
Slotted 14th out of 16 Big 12 schools in preseason polling, UCF already has one win under its belt and will look for another against Vanderbilt on Saturday in Orlando, Fla.,With 11 transfers and a pair of true freshmen, UCF hopes to build chemistry in its nonconference schedule before Big 12 play be...
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin (personal) takes leave of absence
Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin will take a temporary leave of absence from the team and return to Sweden to take care of a personal matter, head coach Lindy Ruff announced Friday.,"I will say this, he said everything is OK," Ruff said of the defenseman. "He's got full support by our team.",Ruf...
Pats RB Rhamondre Stevenson, WR Kayshon Boutte ruled out vs. Bucs
The New England Patriots will be without running back Rhamondre Stevenson and wide receiver Kayshon Boutte for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday.,Stevenson will miss his second straight game with a toe injury. He's rushed for 279 yards and a team-high three touchdow...
Washington soccer GK Mia Hamant dies of rare cancer
Mia Hamant, the goalkeeper of Washington's women's soccer team, has died of kidney cancer, the university announced Friday.,She was 21.,"We are heartbroken by the passing of Mia Hamant after her courageous battle with cancer. Mia inspired everyone around her with her strength and spirit. Our love is...
No. 21 Gonzaga braces for 'big challenge' from Oklahoma
Gonzaga coach Mark Few offered a brief analysis of Oklahoma, which makes the trip to Spokane, Wash., on Saturday night to face his 21st-ranked Bulldogs.,"It's going to be a big challenge," he said.,It will be the first of many challenges in the nonconference schedule for Gonzaga, which judging from ...
Reports: Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to be posted
The first step to bring Munetaka Murakami to Major League Baseball reportedly is underway.,Multiple media outlets reported the Japanese home run king has been posted by the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Friday, officially starting the process of one of the most anticipated free agencies of the winter.,Th...
Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) ruled out vs. Texans
An ankle injury will keep No. 1 wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. out of the Jacksonville Jaguars' lineup Sunday for a divisional matchup at the Houston Texans.,Thomas, 23, leads the Jaguars (5-3) with 30 catches and 420 yards and has one touchdown through eight games. ,Thomas was the 23rd overall pick...
NCAA rules on eligibility of six college players for throwing games
The NCAA has banned six former college basketball players for their role in schemes to manipulate games for betting purposes.,After three separate investigations, the NCAA announced the permanent bans on Friday. The governing body said the players provided information to known bettors, and they also...
No IR, surgery for Commanders QB Jayden Daniels
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed quarterback Jayden Daniels has no ligament damage in his right elbow and won't need surgery or a stint on injured reserve. ,An MRI revealed that Daniels does not have damage in the dislocated elbow on his throwing arm, and it's possible he would b...
Aaron Rai uses rare feat to tie Tommy Fleetwood for Abu Dhabi lead
Aaron Rai holed his approach shot from 218 yards out to score a rare albatross, highlighting a round of 64 that left him tied for the lead after 36 holes at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday.,Rai entered the second round at Yas Links Golf Club two strokes behind a quintet of co-leaders, including...
Giants expected to turn to K Younghoe Koo vs. Bears
Kicker Younghoe Koo is expected to replace the injured Graham Gano when the New York Giants visit the Chicago Bears on Sunday.,Gano revealed Thursday he has been diagnosed with a herniated disc that is pressing against his spinal cord.,With that in mind and the fact Gano has yet to practice this wee...
HEROIC, MOUZ move into semis at BLAST Slam IV
HEROIC and MOUZ each won Friday to advance to the semifinals at the $1 million Dota 2 event BLAST Slam IV.,HEROIC swept Aurora Gaming via 33- and 39-minute wins on green. The win moved HEROIC into a best-of-three semifinal match against Team Falcons on Saturday.,MOUZ punched their ticket with a 2-1 ...
FURIA, Team Vitality move to semis at IEM Chengdu
FURIA and Team Vitality each recorded a win on Friday to advance to the semifinals at the $300,000 Intel Extreme Masters Chengdu 2025 tournament in China.,FURIA posted a 2-0 victory over The MongolZ, courtesy of a 13-5 win on Mirage and 13-10 triumph on Overpass. ,Latvia's Mareks "YEKINDAR" Galinski...
Jiyai Shin, Nasa Hataoka stand atop leaderboard in Japan
South Korean Jiyai Shin recorded a 5-under 67 to grab a share of the lead at the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic on Friday.,She started the round a stroke behind opening-round leaders Nasa Hataoka and Miyu Yamashita of Japan at Seta Golf Course in Otsu in the western part of the country. Consecutive birdi...