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Reports: Texans DE Tim Settle Jr. (foot) to have season-ending surgery
Houston Texans defensive tackle Tim Settle Jr., a starter on the NFL's top-ranked defense, will have season-ending foot surgery, according to multiple reports on Thursday afternoon.,Settle, 28, was injured during the Texans' 20-16 victory over the host Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, but it's not clea...
Inter Miami, Whitecaps meet in star-studded MLS Cup final
A pair of international stars will be on Major League Soccer's biggest stage when Lionel Messi and Inter Miami host Thomas Muller and the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday in the MLS Cup final at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,Both clubs will be chasing their first MLS title, with an opportunity to raise the P...
Cal Poly hires former UCLA interim coach Tim Skipper
Former UCLA interim coach Tim Skipper is the new head coach of the Cal Poly Mustangs.,The school in San Luis Obispo, Calif., announced the hiring of Skipper on Wednesday.,Skipper, 47, took over the Bruins this season when DeShaun Foster was fired after an 0-3 start. ,UCLA went 3-6 under Skipper with...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses Thursday practice
Lamar Jackson missed practice on Thursday as the Baltimore Ravens shifted gears on preparation for a collision with the rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday that will set the top of the AFC North standings. ,Jackson had three turnovers on Thanksgiving night in the Ravens' loss to the Cincinnati Benga...
Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez granted contract extension
Mountain West Conference commissioner Gloria Nevarez received a four-year contract extension on Thursday, keeping her on the job through Dec. 31, 2030.,She started as commissioner on Jan. 1, 2023, amid upheaval in college sports, and the Mountain West has not been spared.,The conference is poised to...
Report: Ex-Florida coach Billy Napier linked to JMU opening
Former Florida coach Billy Napier is a "person of interest" for the vacancy at James Madison, On3 reported Thursday.,The job at JMU came open this week when Bob Chesney was hired to be the new head coach at UCLA.,Napier, 46, also is reportedly one of five candidates who have interviewed to replace J...
Bay FC tab England's Emma Coates as head coach
Bay FC named Emma Coates, most recently the leader of England's Women's Under-23 national team, as its head coach on Thursday.,She replaces Albertin Montoya, who was the coach of the expansion team when it entered the National Women's Soccer League two years ago. He announced in September that he wa...
Report: Bucks F Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out 2-4 weeks
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be sidelined approximately two-to-four weeks with a right calf strain, ESPN reported Thursday.,Antetokounmpo underwent an MRI after sustaining an injury during the first quarter of the Bucks' 113-109 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.,...
RB Omarion Hampton 'on track' to give Chargers' backfield needed jolt
Rookie first-round pick Omarion Hampton might be just the jolt the Bolts need on Monday night when the Philadelphia Eagles visit Los Angeles.,With Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert sitting out practice following surgery Monday on his broken left hand, head coach Jim Harbaugh said there is good new...
Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees named
The NFL revealed Thursday the 32 players nominated for the league's most prestigious award, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.,The players are the winners from each club, recognized for their play on the field and their commitment to "creating a positive impact beyond the game," the league...
Why Mike Tomlin Could Actually Be the Answer to Penn State’s Coaching Crisis
Penn State’s coaching search has collapsed after firing James Franklin. With top candidates gone, could Steelers coach Mike Tomlin be the bold answer the Nittany Lions need?...
Siena mourns death of lacrosse coach Liam Gleason
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason died Wednesday, days after he fell at his home and suffered a traumatic brain injury.,He turned 41 last Friday, two days before the accident at his house in Halfmoon, N.Y., a suburb of Albany.,"A sudden, senseless loss carries a kind of pain that defies unders...
Fresh off rare loss, Rams pursue proper response vs. Cards
After their run of domination to the top of the NFC ended last weekend in what seemed like an instant, the Los Angeles Rams will get a chance at redemption Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals at Glendale, Ariz.,The Rams took a six-game winning streak into last Sunday's road game against the Carolin...
National Signing Day Winners and Losers: Texas Tech Rises, Penn State Stumbles
Breaking down the biggest winners and losers from early National Signing Day, including Texas Tech’s historic class and Penn State’s recruiting collapse....
College Basketball Weekend Bets: Gonzaga, Duke, and Michigan State Predictions
Gonzaga looks to rebound vs. Kentucky, while Duke battles Michigan State in a marquee matchup. Full CBB weekend preview with spreads and betting picks....
Cowboys vs Lions Thursday Night Football Betting Prediction: Week 14 Bet Picks
The Lions and Cowboys meet in a must-win TNF matchup with major playoff stakes. See why both offenses are primed for a high-scoring game and why the total is the best bet....
Vikings intend to keep it simple for J.J. McCarthy vs. Commanders
J.J. McCarthy is set to return to his starting role this week for the Minnesota Vikings.,His coach is trying to simplify things as much as possible for the struggling quarterback.,Minnesota (4-8) will find out whether its "less is more" approach can succeed when it squares off against the Washington...
Mammoth manhandle Ducks 7-0 to end losing streak
Lawson Crouse and Dylan Guenther scored goals in the opening 11 minutes and the Utah Mammoth ended a four-game losing streak with a dominating 7-0 road victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday.,JJ Peterka had two goals with two assists for the Mammoth. Clayton Keller contributed a goal and two as...
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) undergoes MRI
Giannis Antetokounmpo likely didn't tear his Achilles tendon when he exited Milwaukee's home game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Bucks coach Doc Rivers said postgame.,According to Rivers, the star big man underwent an MRI exam following the Bucks' 113-109 win.,Antetokounmpo left the game ...
Labaron Philon Jr. lifts No. 12 Alabama past Clemson
Labaron Philon Jr. scored 29 points and made a crucial late jump shot as No. 12 Alabama beat Clemson 90-84 in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa, Ala.,With the Crimson Tide clinging to a 1-point lead, Philon popped the jumper at 2:07 to make it 86-83. After the Tigers missed thre...