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No. 2 Duke rolls at Miami, but starting G Tyrese Proctor hurt
Kon Knueppel scored a game-high 20 points to lead the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils past the host Miami Hurricanes 97-60 Tuesday night in an ACC matchup.,Cooper Flagg, the projected first overall pick in this year's NBA Draft, added 16 points, five rebounds and six assists for Duke (25-3, 16-1).,Bl...
Dolphins coach: WR Tyreek Hill had wrist surgery for ligament damage
Miami star wide receiver Tyreek Hill recently had ligament surgery on his left wrist and is expected to be ready for training camp, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.,The coach said that Hill is slated to begin running soon until he's ready to catc...
Creighton goes for 22nd straight win over DePaul
Creighton looks to keep its faint Big East title hopes alive Wednesday night when it hosts DePaul in Omaha, Neb.,The Bluejays (19-8, 12-4 Big East) reside 2 1/2 games behind first-place St. John's in conference play with four games left for Creighton and three for the Red Storm.,While that's a steep...
Boston College heads to Stanford needing more wins to reach ACCs
Boston College will try to keep its hopes of reaching the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament alive when it tips off a critical two-game trip Wednesday night at Stanford.,The Golden Eagles (12-15, 4-12) began the week one game out of the conference's top 15 that will earn invitations to the prestig...
49ers make change at QBs coach, promote Mick Lombardi
In addition to confirming a new set of coordinators Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers promoted Mick Lombardi to quarterbacks coach, replacing Brian Griese in the role.,It was not yet known whether Griese was let go or chose to leave the 49ers on his own. Griese, the quarterbacks coach for the past th...
Wake Forest's sliding NCAA hopes on the line vs. Virginia
Wake Forest had avoided the pitfalls of what might be considered "bad losses" for most of the season.,After absorbing a couple of them recently, the Demon Deacons can ill afford another when Virginia visits for an Atlantic Coast Conference game Wednesday night in Winston-Salem, N.C.,Wake Forest (19-...
Zach LaVine, Kings aim to retain urgent tempo against Jazz
Two common themes emerged from the Sacramento Kings' blowout victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.,For one, the Kings liked how they responded while playing with "a sense of urgency." For another, they couldn't help but be wowed by the performance of recent acquisition Zach LaVine, who...
Anthony Kim reveals he has blood clot in leg, says he'll be fine
Anthony Kim announced Tuesday over social media that he has been diagnosed with a blood clot.,"Long story but two weeks before (LIV Golf Riyadh) I started feeling bad and couldn't figure out what was wrong," Kim wrote on Instagram. "Well found out yesterday it was a blood clot in my leg.",Kim, 39, n...
San Diego FC acquire D Luca Bombino on loan from LAFC
San Diego FC acquired defender Luca Bombino on loan from Los Angeles FC on Tuesday.,LAFC receives a 2025 international roster slot in exchange for the 18-year-old homegrown player.,The loan period runs through the 2025 MLS season and includes a permanent transfer option.,"Luca is a talented young pl...
Way to JJ? Vikings open to Sam Darnold deal, all QB options
INDIANAPOLIS -- Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell speaks glowingly of 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy and refused to hide the pride he feels recalling Sam Darnold's first year in Minnesota's offensive system. ,Darnold, signed to a one-year, $10 million deal to replace Kirk Cousins almost a year a...
Oklahoma hunting another upset as No. 17 Kentucky visits
Oklahoma seeks a second straight upset when it hosts No. 17 Kentucky in a pivotal late-season Southeastern Conference showdown on Wednesday in Norman, Okla.,The Sooners (17-10, 4-10 SEC) snapped a five-game losing streak with a 93-87 home win over No. 21 Mississippi State on Saturday. Jeremiah Fears...
Austin Eckroat aims to create more memories at Cognizant Classic
It didn't take long for the memories to come flooding back for Austin Eckroat as he prepares to defend his maiden PGA Tour title at the 2025 Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches.,"Yeah ... just the walk in -- yeah, I did see a couple posters. It's cool to come out to an event and you're being recog...
Report: Eagles 'look forward' to White House visit
The Philadelphia Eagles gladly would accept the invitation to the White House traditionally extended to Super Bowl champions, multiple outlets reported.,That refutes rumors that reached a crescendo Monday that Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie would decline to visit with President Donald Trump.,Front Offic...
Commanders GM: 'Everything on table' with DT Jonathan Allen
INDIANAPOLIS -- Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters signed off on a request from defensive tackle Jonathan Allen's agent to allow him to seek a trade during the fast-paced NFL Scouting Combine, where decision-makers and agents intersect nearly every hour.,"That is true," Peters said Tu...
Report: Commanders give Jonathan Allen OK to seek trade
Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen has received permission by the Washington Commanders to seek a trade, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Allen, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, was Washington's first-round pick (17th overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft.,He is entering the final season of a four-year, $72 m...
Report: Quinn Ewers plans to throw at Combine
Shedeur Sanders already has said he won't throw at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this week, and Cam Ward hasn't committed. But Quinn Ewers, the former Texas quarterback looking to move up the draft board, is in, NFL Network reported Tuesday.,A strained oblique suffered early in the 2024 c...
If You Thought the 2022 MLB Lockout Was Bad, Just Wait Until 2026
The next MLB collective bargaining agreement in 2026 is set to be messy, with big issues surrounding the salary cap looming for owners and commissioner Rob Manfred....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball Predictions for February 25th
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Dain Dainja, No. 18 Memphis seek to exploit interior vs. Rice
When Dain Dainja poses a danger to opponents on the interior, No. 18 Memphis might be as dangerous as any other team.,Dainja certainly was at his best Sunday during the Tigers' 84-65 victory over Florida Atlantic, tying his career high with 22 points and finishing just one rebound off his season hig...
Jaeden Zackery, No. 13 Clemson take aim at Notre Dame
No. 13 Clemson is in a groove after several notable results have made the team a contender in the Atlantic Coast Conference.,Notre Dame finally might be heading in the right direction.,The teams will meet Wednesday night at Clemson, S.C.,The Tigers (22-5, 14-2) hold a four-game winning streak and si...