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Texas Tech assistant Jeff Linder set to face his old program, Wyoming
Wyoming got the game -- three, to be exact -- and the money. Texas Tech got coach Jeff Linder.,Now an assistant for the Red Raiders, Linder will reconvene with his former team on Wednesday when the Cowboys visit Lubbock, Texas.,Linder was Wyoming's head coach for four seasons before suddenly departi...
Streaking Eagles battle rising Commanders for NFC East supremacy
Forget the short week of practice. Dan Quinn was ready to lead his Washington Commanders into Thursday night's NFC East showdown in Philadelphia by Monday.,"I'm fired up about it. ... This is what division games should be -- an absolute blast," the first-year Washington coach said. "Philadelphia and...
Raptors G Immanuel Quickley out with partial UCL tear
Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley will be out at least a week after he suffered a partial tear to the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, the team announced Tuesday.,The injury occurred in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 123-103 loss to the host Los Angeles Lakers, which was just Quick...
Rays SS Wander Franco facing weapons charges for D.R. altercation
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco will face charges of illegal use and possession of a firearm following an altercation Sunday in the Dominican Republic, according to ESPN on Tuesday.,Authorities reportedly held Franco and an unnamed woman for questioning on Monday after an incident in the park...
Report: NFL rescinds fine of Ravens' Roquan Smith for hip-drop tackle
The NFL rescinded the fine imposed on Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith for the hit he delivered that left Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin with an apparent season-ending ankle injury, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Godwin suffered a dislocated left ankle in the Ravens' 41-31 victory o...
Rays' storm-damaged stadium won't be ready until '26
The Tampa Bay Rays' hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field will not be repaired in time for next season, according to a report released Tuesday by the city of St. Petersburg, Fla.,The domed stadium was hammered by winds from Hurricane Milton on Oct. 9 and will need more than $55 million in repairs, altho...
No. 22 St. John's ranked and ready for Wagner
Even though there were portions of the first two games that St. John's coach Rick Pitino was not enamored with, his team did enough to get ranked for the first time in six seasons.,Back in the Top 25 for the first time since January 2019, the 22nd-ranked Red Storm will host Wagner on Wednesday night...
Ex-Georgia WR Rara Thomas indicted in domestic violence case
Former Georgia wide receiver Rodarius "Rara" Thomas has been indicted on multiple charges related to domestic violence.,Multiple reports Tuesday said a grand jury in Clarke County, Ga., indicted Thomas on a second-degree felony count of cruelty to children and two misdemeanor charges of battery/fami...
Boston College benches QB Thomas Castellanos ahead of SMU clash
Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien said he's benching starting quarterback Thomas Castellanos, with Grayson James to start Saturday against No. 13 SMU instead.,The Eagles (5-4, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) have three remaining games and need one win to become bowl eligible. ,O'Brien said that ...
Reports: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco, DE Charles Omenihu return
The Kansas City Chiefs designated running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu to return to practice this week, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,They could be available for Sunday's showdown as the undefeated Chiefs (9-0) visit the Buffalo Bills (8-2) for a clash of AFC division le...
Panthers activate WR Adam Thielen from IR
The Carolina Panthers activated veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen from injured reserve on Tuesday.,Thielen was activated on the final day of his 21-day practice window, which was opened on Oct. 23. Had the Panthers not done so, the wideout would have to remain on injured reserve for the remainder o...
What We’ve Learned One Week Into College Basketball Season
College basketball has one week in the books, and here's what we've learned in the first week of the 2024 NCAA hoops season....
Golf Glance: PGA Tour status chase hits Bermuda; Nelly Korda returns to action
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: World Wide Technology Championship (Austin Eckroat),THIS WEEK: Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Southampton, Bermuda, Nov. 14-17,Course: Port Royal Golf Co...
Twins tab Derek Falvey to replace Dave St. Peter as president
The Minnesota Twins announced Tuesday that Derek Falvey will become the team's president in both baseball and business operations in place of Dave St. Peter.,St. Peter, in turn, will transition from president and CEO to the role of strategic adviser when these moves take effect in the first quarter ...
Former Notre Dame coach Gerry Faust dies at 89
Gerry Faust, Notre Dame's football coach for five seasons in the 1980s, died Monday at age 89.,His family announced his death in a statement, calling him a "loving husband, father, grandfather and coach who dedicated his life to his family, his faith and the teams and players he coached.",Faust coac...
Bears fire OC, toss play-calling duties to Thomas Brown
Bears passing game coordinator Thomas Brown was handed the headset and playcalling duties as Chicago searches for answers and an end to a three-game losing streak. ,As part of the shakeup, offensive coordinator Shane Waldron was fired on Tuesday. Waldron received a vote of confidence eight days ago ...
Sean McVay Says Los Angeles Rams Need to “Clean Up” Sloppy Play, But It’s Probably Too Late
The Los Angeles Rams fell below .500 on Monday Night Football, and their season is slipping away as Sean McVay looks for his team to clean up sloppy mistakes....
Tua Tagovailoa Continues to Put Himself in Harm’s Way Despite Concussion History
Tua Tagovailoa took another shot to the head on Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams, and his reckless play style makes his concussion history so dangerous....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Football, NBA, NHL Predictions for November 12
Tuesday November 12th's best sports betting picks include bets for the NBA, NHL, and college football slate of games....
Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki to make debut vs. Flames
The Vancouver Canucks expect to receive a boost with the NHL debut of 2022 first-round draft pick Jonathan Lekkerimaki when they host the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.,After Vancouver's most recent outing, which continued the club's home-ice struggles, the Canucks could use it.,Lekkerimaki, who was sel...