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49ers release LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
The San Francisco 49ers released linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles on Tuesday after five seasons with the team.,Flannigan-Fowles, 28, was a big contributor on special teams who also started three of 12 games he played in 2024. He had one interception and 17 tackles, with one tackle for loss.,Aft...

As PGA-LIV deal nears, Adam Scott understands ‘negative’ feelings
More than 18 months since the two rival sides shocked the sports world by announcing a "framework" merger agreement, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf are still hammering out the finer details.,Adam Scott is in a critical role in those negotiations as both the chairman of the tour's Player Advisory Council ...

With coach on hot seat, Notre Dame hosts SMU
Both teams are looking for a bounce-back win when SMU and Notre Dame meet for the first time as Atlantic Coast Conference opponents on Wednesday in South Bend, Ind.,The visiting Mustangs (19-6, 10-4 ACC) are in fifth place in the league standings and squarely on the bubble to earn a trip to the NCAA...

Nashville SC acquire Swedish M Ahmed Qasem
Nashville SC acquired midfielder Ahmed Qasem from top-flight Swedish side IF Elfsborg on Tuesday.,The 21-year-old Swede is signed through 2027 with an option for 2028. He will occupy a U22 Initiative slot.,"Ahmed is a dynamic attacking player who has the ability to create and finish scoring opportun...
Three Storylines Entering 2025 MLB Spring Training: Dodgers, Mets, & More
Spring Training is finally almost here, and we'll be monitoring Juan Soto's first year with the New York Mets, the Dodgers new pitching talent, and much more....
Micah Shrewsberry’s Rant Shows He’s in Denial About Notre Dame Men’s Hoops
Notre Dame basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry had an epic rant after a loss to Louisville, but it proves that he's in denial about the current state of his program....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball Predictions for February 18th
Betting options are limited on Tuesday February 18th, so we took a deep dive into the slate of 32 college basketball games to give your our expert betting picks and predictions....

LSU, South Carolina seeking rare conference victory
LSU needed eight opportunities before it finally won its second Southeastern Conference game.,South Carolina is still seeking its first SEC win.,The two worst teams in the conference will meet when the Tigers (13-12, 2-10 SEC) and the Gamecocks (10-15, 0-12) face off Tuesday night in Baton Rouge, La...

Notre Dame moves to No. 1 in Top 25 as UCLA falls
Notre Dame soared to No. 1 as UCLA and South Carolina sank in the women's basketball Associated Press Top 25 poll released Monday after a landscape-shifting week.,The loss by UCLA to Southern California last Thursday dropped the Bruins from No. 1, where they'd sat since Thanksgiving. The Bruins (24-...

A's reward manager Mark Kotsay with extension through 2028
The Athletics signed manager Mark Kotsay to a contract extension through the 2028 season with a team option for 2029.,Financial terms for the deal, announced Monday, were not disclosed.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">That's our Skipper! <br> <br>We have signed Mark Kotsay t...
2025 NBA All-Star Game Was a Complete Waste of Time
The new format for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game fell completely flat, proving to be a massive waste of time for everyone that decided to tune into it....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: 4 Nations Face Off, College Basketball Bets for February 17th
February 17th's top sports betting picks and predictions include our expert analysis for Monday night's slate of college basketball and 4 Nations Face Off....

Jayson Tatum, Stephen Curry lead Team Shaq's All-Star clincher
Jayson Tatum scored 15 points and Stephen Curry added 12 on four 3-pointers as Team Shaq posted a 41-25 victory over Team Chuck on Sunday night to win the All-Star Game tournament in San Francisco.,Tatum made 6 of 7 shots and converted the decisive dunk to end the easy victory for Team Shaq, coached...

Louisville knocks off Notre Dame, reaches 20-win mark
Chucky Hepburn poured in 16 points and dished out six assists as Louisville hit the 20-win mark for the first time in five seasons by beating Notre Dame 75-60 in an Atlantic Coast Conference battle on Sunday night in South Bend, Ind.,Four other scorers finished in double figures for the Cardinals (2...

Damian Lillard calls game, Team Shaq tops Team Candace
Damian Lillard scored nine points on three 3-pointers, including the game-ending one, as Team Shaq produced a 42-35 victory over Team Candace in a semifinal contest on Sunday night as part of the NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco.,Team Shaq advances to face Team Chuck in the upcoming championship g...
Draymond Green Is Right, the NBA All-Star Game Sucks
Draymond Green popped off on the TNT broadcast about the new NBA All-Star Game format, which is receiving a lot of criticism from fans around the league....

Late run gets Team Chuck past Team Kenny as part of All-Star Game
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points on 5-of-5 shooting to lead Team Chuck to a 41-32 victory over Team Kenny in a semifinal contest on Sunday night as part of the NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco.,Gilgeous-Alexander drove for a dunk for the game-ending points as Team Chuck prevailed by being ...

LeBron James to sit out All-Star Game, citing ankle ‘discomfort’
LeBron James revealed a few hours before the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday that he will not play due to ankle and foot pain.,"You won't see anything from me tonight, unfortunately. I will not be in uniform tonight," James said at a pregame press conference. "Still dealing with ankle and foot discomfor...

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 7 UConn makes statement vs. No. 4 S. Carolina
Azzi Fudd poured in 28 points on 6-of-10 shooting from 3-point range, Sarah Strong added 16 points and 13 rebounds and No. 7 UConn steamrolled No. 4 South Carolina 87-58 on Sunday in Columbia, S.C.,Paige Bueckers tallied 12 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in a supporting role and Kaitlyn Chen ...

UCLA named No. 1 seed in women's early bracket
The NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee tabbed UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame as the No. 1 seeds in its early projection of the top 16 seeds in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.,The committee revealed its early bracket Sunday and kept UCLA at the top, despite the Bruins' 71-60 loss ...