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Indiana, Oregon thriving at the right time
It's March, and Oregon is playing its best basketball. That's a statement that can be made pretty much annually under head coach Dana Altman, whose program is seemingly at its best when the calendar flips to the biggest month of the season.,At the same time, Indiana also appears to be playing its be...
Miles Kelly, No. 1 Auburn bring hot hands to No. 22 Texas A&M
National Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome receives most of the attention for top-ranked Auburn's stellar season, but other players have stepped up to deliver key performances.,It was senior guard Miles Kelly who excelled in that role in the Tigers' last contest and he will look to deliver a...
Flyers open homestand vs. Flames, welcome back old faces
Just over a month since combining on a notable trade, the Calgary Flames and host Philadelphia Flyers square off Tuesday. ,Philadelphia is 4-0-1 in its last five games as the team has begun to integrate Andrei Kuzmenko and Jakob Pelletier into its lineup. They came to the Flyers, along with a pair o...
No. 23 BYU visits No. 10 Iowa State for battle of 'confident' teams
No. 10 Iowa State harbors no secrets about its keys to success.,Battle for rebounds. Dive for 50-50 balls. Apply relentless pressure on defense.,"We've got to be the more physical, tougher team," Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger said. "When we do that, we'll beat anybody. ... We're extremely confid...
Georgia Tech vying to build on recent stretch vs. last-place Miami
Surging Georgia Tech will play its final home game of the regular season when it faces last-place Miami on Tuesday in Atlanta.,Georgia Tech (15-14, 9-9 Atlantic Coast Conference) has won six of eight games since the beginning of February and enters play riding a five-game home winning streak. On the...
No. 16 Memphis, on brink of conference title, visits UTSA
Seventh-year Memphis coach Penny Hardaway spoke with some emotion after Sunday's 88-81 win at UAB moved the Tigers to the brink of the American Athletic Conference regular-season title.,"To be able to win this for the school, for the city, is phenomenal because we knew the city knew we needed this g...
Tourney hopeful Georgia aims to avoid letdown at South Carolina
Georgia may be starting to figure things out in time to make a late push toward earning an NCAA Tournament bid.,The Bulldogs now must avoid repeating what happened to Arkansas over the weekend in Columbia, S.C., and beat last-place South Carolina on Tuesday night.,Georgia (18-11, 6-10 SEC) enters it...
No. 18 Purdue takes on Rutgers with eye on league standings
No. 18 Purdue is hoping its recent troubles have come to an end and that it can look ahead toward postseason play.,With a four-game slide in the rearview mirror, the Boilermakers look to win a second straight game when they face Rutgers on Tuesday night in Big Ten play in West Lafayette, Ind.,Purdue...
Cincinnati Bengals Franchise Tag Tee Higgins, Can’t Screw Up Ja’Marr Chase Relationship
The Cincinnati Bengals franchise tagged Tee Higgins and they cannot afford to mess up their relationship with superstar wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase....
Cam Ward’s Ascent From Unknown to Star Outweighs NFL Combine Deferral
Cam Ward has risen from an unknown player at Washington State to an absolute superstar and potential No. 1 overall draft pick, which should outweigh his decision not to participate at the NFL Combine....
Jimmy Johnson retires from Fox Sports after 30 years
Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Jimmy Johnson announced his retirement from broadcasting on Monday after 30 years with Fox Sports.,The former NFL and college coach had been an NFL studio analyst since 1994. Johnson, 81, made the announcement during an appearance on "The Herd with Colin Cowherd.","As...
Serena Williams joins Toronto Tempo ownership group
Tennis great Serena Williams is the newest member of the Toronto Tempo's ownership group, the WNBA expansion franchise announced Monday.,"New court, new game," the team posted on X along with a 15-second video that features Williams "dribbling" with a tennis ball.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><...
Reports: ACC settlement with Clemson, FSU could bring revenue hike
Florida State and Clemson called meetings for Tuesday where university officials are expected to approve an agreement with the ACC to settle four ongoing lawsuits and implement a new revenue distribution model, according to multiple reports Monday. ,The league board of directors as well as the board...
Rams respect QB Matthew Stafford's year-to-year status
Matthew Stafford required only three weeks to accomplish what the 37-year-old quarterback and the Los Angeles Rams needed seven months to accomplish last offseason: agreeing to a new contract.,The Rams modified Stafford's contract for the 2025 season, added guarantees for the 2026 league year and re...
Crew sign free agent M Amar Sejdic
The Columbus Crew signed free agent midfielder Amar Sejdic for the 2025 season on Monday.,The deal includes a club option for 2026 for the 28-year-old veteran, who played for Nashville SC in 2024.,"Amar's technical characteristics will offer greater tactical flexibility to our midfield group," said ...
Jets pitch trade, could release WR Davante Adams
Trading Davante Adams might not be as easy as picking up the phone for New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey.,Adams, 32, was acquired by the Jets in October 2024 to be reunited with Aaron Rodgers. But with a reset at quarterback and Adams' cap hits of $38.3 million in both 2025 and 2026, the J...
Shedeur Sanders to NFL Teams: “History Repeats Itself—Pick Me.”
Shedeur Sanders did not participate in the NFL Combine, but spoke extensively about his impressive resume which could make him the biggest winner of the week....
Best NBA Bets for Monday, March 3: Expert Picks & Predictions
Looking for the best NBA bets for Monday, March 3? Get expert picks and predictions for Warriors vs. Hornets, Kings vs. Mavericks, and Rockets vs. Thunder, including spreads, moneylines, and top betting insights....
Kings C Domantas Sabonis out indefinitely with hamstring strain
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis will be out indefinitely while nursing a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, the team announced.,According to the Kings, an update on Sabonis' condition will be provided in one week.,Sabonis was running down the court and immediately clutched at his left hamstring...
76ers' Quentin Grimes bids to build off career night in clash vs. Blazers
Quentin Grimes may not be the best player the Dallas Mavericks traded away last month, but the Philadelphia 76ers seem awfully happy to have him.,The newly acquired guard aims to build off the best game of his career Sunday when the Sixers host the road-weary Portland Trail Blazers.,In his first nin...