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Lakers' LeBron James (illness) probable in return to Cleveland
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is listed as probable for Wednesday night's return to Cleveland due to an illness.,The team also upgraded guard D'Angelo Russell (back) to probable and confirmed that guard Austin Reaves (thigh) is available to face the Cavaliers.,James, 39, is averaging 20....
Texans rule out RB Dameon Pierce (groin) for Thursday
The Houston Texans on Wednesday ruled out running back Dameon Pierce for Thursday night's game at the New York Jets with a groin injury.,In a corresponding move, the Texans elevated running back JJ Taylor to the active roster. Dare Ogunbowale will be the primary backup to starter Joe Mixon.,The Texa...
Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt (rib) to return vs. Oklahoma State
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt is slated to return from a rib injury to start Saturday's game at Oklahoma State, coach Kenny Dillingham said on Wednesday.,Leavitt was injured during a 27-19 win against Utah on Oct. 11. He missed the following week's 24-14 loss to Cincinnati. ,The Sun Devils (...
Astralis among Day 1 winners at BLAST Premier World Final
Astralis opened the group stage with a sweep of Natus Vincere on Wednesday at the $1 million BLAST Premier: World Final 2024 in Sentosa, Singapore.,Astralis defeated NAVI by identical 13-6 scores on Nuke and Mirage in Group A, which also saw MOUZ sweep FaZe Clan 16-13 on Inferno and 13-11 on Nuke.,I...
Report: Florida-Georgia game moving to Atlanta in '26, Tampa in '27
No. 2 Georgia is preparing to play Florida on Saturday, but much attention is being paid to future games in the longtime rivalry.,As is tradition, the game Saturday will be played in Jacksonville, Fla. But a $1.4 billion renovation project at EverBank Stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, will ...
Chattanooga packs proven resume, out to spoil opener for USC
The Eric Musselman era tips off at Southern California when the Trojans open the 2024-25 season in Los Angeles against visiting Chattanooga on Monday.,USC debuts as a member of the Big Ten Conference after its tenure in the Pac-12 closed with a disappointing 15-18 finish amid a rash of injuries a se...
New events, bigger money ahead for PGA Tour Champions
PGA Tour Champions is adding an event, putting a few new wrinkles in play and increasing the prize money for its 2025 season, according to the schedule announced Wednesday.,In all, players will compete in 20 states and three countries for $69 million in prize money, the highest ever in the tour's hi...
Wednesday October 30 Best Sports Betting Picks for NHL, World Series Game 5
There's a packed slate of hockey on October 30th, and these are our best sports betting picks and predictions with a bonus World Series Game 5 bet....
Reports: White Sox to name Will Venable their next manager
The Chicago White Sox are set to name Will Venable as their manager.,Multiple outlets reported the former outfielder is the choice of general manager Chris Getz to replace Pedro Grifol, fired in August amid Chicago's historically bad campaign, and interim manager Grady Sizemore.,The White Sox finish...
New York Yankees Fan Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Betts Should Be Banned From MLB
The New York Yankees fan who went viral for ripping the ball from Mookie Betts' glove should have his season tickets revoked and be banned from the MLB....
Penn State opens with Binghamton on mission for sustained success
Penn State experienced ups and downs in its first season under coach Mike Rhoades. ,But the team is optimistic as Year 2 begins with the season opener against visiting Binghamton on Monday in University Park, Pa.,The Nittany Lions were 16-17 last season, but expectations will never be low as long as...
Skidding Oklahoma looks to keep focus in meeting vs. Maine
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables wasn't asked much directly about his team's matchup with FCS opponent Maine during his Tuesday press conference.,"I could brag on Maine," Venables said. "They've got 17 graduates. What does that mean? They've got a lot of experience. Nobody cares. We're focused on Oklah...
New York Yankees Avoid Sweep, Have Puncher's Chance in World Series
After the New York Yankees exploded for 11 runs in Game 4 and avoided the sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers, they find themselves with a puncher's chance in the World Series....
Lonzo Ball Sprains Wrist in Latest Career Road Block
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has another injury road block to overcome, as he'll be sidelined again, this time with a sprained wrist....
Fortunes reversed, Oklahoma State hosts Arizona State, looks for first Big 12 win
Two teams predicted to be at different ends of the Big 12 standings before the season started will face each other Saturday night at Stillwater, Okla., with Arizona State visiting Oklahoma State.,Arizona State (5-2, 2-2) was picked to finish last in its first season in the Big 12 in the preseason me...
North Carolina bids to build steam in clash vs. Florida State
North Carolina might have discovered a path back to getting some traction for the final month of the regular season.,Florida State's search for success of any kind remains ongoing. ,Those goals will be atop the to-do list when the Tar Heels face the Seminoles on Saturday afternoon in an Atlantic Coa...
Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt vie to fluster Auburn
Vanderbilt will make a second attempt to become bowl eligible on Saturday afternoon when it visits Auburn.,The Commodores (5-3, 2-2 Southeastern Conference) saw their three-game winning streak snapped in a 27-24 defeat against then-No. 5 Texas last Saturday.,Auburn (3-5, 1-4), in turn, halted a four...
No. 21 Army rides win streak into clash with struggling Air Force
When it comes to games against fellow military academies in the race for the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy, past achievements are irrelevant to Army coach Jeff Monken.,Unbeaten through seven games for the third time since 1950, No. 21 Army attempts to remain perfect Saturday afternoon when it hosts Ai...
No. 11 Clemson red-hot entering showdown with Louisville
No. 11 Clemson seeks its seventh consecutive win this when it faces Louisville at home on Saturday. However, coach Dabo Swinney expects the Tigers' Atlantic Coast Conference rival to be a tough test.,The Cardinals (5-3, 3-2 ACC) travel to upstate South Carolina after an emotional 31-27 comeback vict...
Kyrie Irving pours in 35 as Mavericks outscore Wolves
Kyrie Irving scored 35 points on 13-for-23 shooting as the Dallas Mavericks held on for a 120-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Luka Doncic finished with 24 points, eight rebounds and nine assists for Dallas, which earned its second victory in as many nights. P...