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UNC has eye on ACC tourney seed against reeling Miami
Three games remain for North Carolina to not only sneak into the top four of ACC standings and earn a double bye in the conference tournament but also earn its way into the NCAA Tournament.,Considering how the Tar Heels (18-11, 11-6 ACC) have played the past four games, it certainly seems possible, ...
Three former Panthers return as Flames visit Florida
Saturday afternoon promises to be an emotional day in Sunrise as the Calgary Flames visit the Florida Panthers.,Calgary's lineup features three former Panthers players -- forwards Jonathan Huberdeau and Ryan Lomberg and defenseman MacKenzie Weegar.,Lomberg was part of Florida's team that won the 202...
Reports: Giants switch QB focus to Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers' goal of playing in New York a few more years might still be attainable.,According to reports, the New York Giants are pursuing the 41-year-old quarterback who will no longer suit up for the Jets under new coach Aaron Glenn.,A two-year run with the Jets is coming to an end after Rodger...
NCAA Tournament expansion unlikely through 2026
Plans to expand the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournament fields appear to be in a timeout.,There had been talk of increasing from 68 teams to 72 or 76 teams in 2026 but there likely is not enough time left to finalize the details, NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt told CBS ...
Rams on QB Matthew Stafford: 'He's back'
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will remain with the team for the upcoming season.,"He's back," the Rams posted on social media Friday.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ALLOW ME TO REINTRODUCE MYSELF <a href="https://t.co/0uaAiGsWTa">pic.twitter.com/0uaAiGsWTa</...
Lightning ride winning streak into matchup with Capitals
Ground is tough to make up in the ultra-competitive Atlantic Division these days, but the Tampa Bay Lightning certainly are doing their part.,Riding an Eastern Conference-high seven-game winning streak, the Lightning travel to the nation's capital Saturday afternoon for their final contest against t...
New surface, new layout and new driver await field in Austin
NASCAR's former two-race road course schedule is all grown up and has reached six.,Sunday's Cup Series race at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) will be the first of a half-dozen twisting layouts, a demanding, complex track in the wonderfully weird Texas capital of Austin.,A new racing surface, Goo...
Report: Ravens S Marcus Williams expects to be released
Baltimore Ravens veteran safety Marcus Williams expects to be released, ESPN reported on Friday.,Williams, 28, was benched down the stretch last season, finishing with no interceptions in 11 games (nine starts).,Last month, the Ravens restructured the five-year, $70 million deal he signed in 2022. ,...
Short on height, QB Dillon Gabriel invites NFL to measure results
INDIANAPOLIS -- Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel stands on his experience, results and reputation as a winner as NFL doubters point to a glaring shortcoming compared to other pro prospects: height.,Measured at 5-foot-11, Gabriel said he watches a lot of Baker Mayfield film and compares his play to ...
Flyers F Garnet Hathaway avoids serious injury
Philadelphia Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway appears to have avoided serious injury following a scary collision in Thursday night's 5-4 overtime loss at Pittsburgh.,The team said Friday that tests came back negative on Hathaway, who had to be helped off the ice following a big blindside hit by Pengui...
Miami QB Cam Ward not taking field at combine, will throw March 24
INDIANAPOLIS -- Top-ranked quarterback Cam Ward came to the NFL Scouting Combine to interview with teams but will not participate in on-field workouts with the position group on Saturday. ,Ward could be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and met with the Tennessee Titans this week. Tenness...
Ex-Texas WR Isaiah Bond targets 40 record: 'Might run a 4.1'
INDIANAPOLIS -- Isaiah Bond is ready to run down records and fly past another former Texas Longhorns wide receiver at the NFL Scouting Combine.,Bond said Friday morning at the Indianapolis Convention Center he is ready to make headlines when wide receiver workouts begin across the street at Lucas Oi...
CF Montreal acquire Canadian GK Emil Gazdov
CF Montreal signed Canadian goalkeeper Emil Gazdov through 2026 with options for 2027 and 2028.,The MLS club acquired the 21-year-old on a transfer Friday from Canadian Premier League club Pacific FC.,"We are happy to sign this young player to complete our trio of Canadian goalkeepers," Montreal pre...
Reports: Rams, QB Matthew Stafford to meet Friday
The Rams and Matthew Stafford are set to meet on Friday as rumors swirl about the quarterback's future in Los Angeles, multiple outlets reported.,The team gave Stafford's camp permission to contact other teams to assess his market value. He has two years left on his current deal with a salary of $27...
More Than Just a Game: Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings Battle for Wild Card Spots
The Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings matchup is more than just an outdoor game as it will have plenty of implications about NHL Wild Card seedings....
Mike Trout Is Making Adjustments in His Latest Comeback Bid With Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are permanently moving Mike Trout to right field, which is one of the many adjustments he's making in his latest comeback attempt....
Phoenix Suns Are Leading the NBA in Disappointments
The Phoenix Suns have way too much talent to be this bad, currently sitting 3.5 games out of the final Western Conference play-in team, they're flat out disappointing. ...
St. John's meets Seton Hall, aims for 1st outright Big East title in 40 years
Following a six-point loss to Seton Hall in February of last year, St. John's coach Rick Pitino was miserable, going on a rant about how his first team at St. John's lacked lateral quickness and athleticism. ,A little over a year after that viral rant, St. John's (25-4, 16-2) can clinch its first ou...
No. 1 Auburn hunts first win at No. 17 Kentucky in 37 years
Top-ranked Auburn has clinched a double bye in the upcoming Southeastern Conference tournament and stands one victory away from clinching at least a share of the SEC regular-season crown.,But that's not the only prize of major significance available when the Tigers battle Kentucky on Saturday aftern...
A Lim Kim retains lead at HSBC Women's World Championship
South Korea's A Lim Kim put together a steady second round and maintained a one-stroke lead at the HSBC Women's World Championship on Friday in Singapore.,She carded a 3-under-par 69 on the Tanjong course at Sentosa Golf Club, leaving her at 7-under 137 as the tournament hit the midpoint.,New Zealan...