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NFC grabs 14-7 lead in Pro Bowl Skills Showdown
Jared Goff, Justin Jefferson and the NFC built a big lead over the AFC in the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games on Thursday, the first night of competition for this year's NFL all-stars in Orlando.,Over six total events -- five live and one prerecorded -- the NFC side secured a 14-7 lead ahead of the Sunday f...

Matt Coronato's hat trick fuels Flames vs. Ducks
Matt Coronato scored three goals for the Calgary Flames in a 4-1 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.,Adam Klapka scored his first goal of the season and Dustin Wolf made 31 saves for the Flames, who avoided losing three in a row for the first time since a four-game skid Nov. 25...

Victor Wembanyama makes first All-Star Game as reserves announced
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama has been chosen for his first NBA All-Star Game as one of seven reserves from the Western Conference.,Both conferences' reserves were revealed Thursday night on TNT.,Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick of the 2023 draft and 2023-24 Rookie of the Year, is averaging 24.4 points,...

NFL reports ‘historic low’ for concussions in 2024
In announcing injury data for the 2024 season Thursday, the NFL said that concussions had decreased to a "historic low" as helmet safety continued to rise.,Concussions were down 17 percent from the 2023 campaign and 12 percent compared to the 2021-23 three-year average.,"Today is an important milest...

A Lim Kim grabs four-shot lead at Tournament of Champions
A Lim Kim of South Korea shot a sterling 7-under-par 65 on Thursday that handed her a four-stroke lead after one round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, the LPGA's season opener in Orlando, Fla.,Kim's seven-birdie, bogey-free card gave her ample cushion on the rest of the 32-wom...

Three teams secure advancement at IEM Katowice
Eternal Fire, 3DMAX and GamerLegion nabbed the first three play-in berths into the group stage of the Intel Extreme Masters Katowice event on Thursday in Poland.,Eternal Fire defeated HEROIC, 3DMAX beat MIBR and GamerLegion knocked off paiN Gaming -- all by 2-0 scores -- in the second round of the p...

Report: Ken Dorsey under consideration for Cowboys OC job
Ken Dorsey is considered a candidate for the vacant offensive coordinator position with the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN reported on Thursday.,The position is open after then-offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer was promoted to the role of head coach.,Schottenheimer, who did not hold play-calling resp...

Minnesota United acquire Argentina's Nicolas Romero
Minnesota United FC acquired defender Nicolas Romero from Argentina's Atletico Tucuman on Thursday.,The 21-year-old Argentine center back signed a three-year deal with an option for 2028. He will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster slots.,Romero tallied two goals in 78 matches from 2021-2...

Greg Norman joins board for '32 Brisbane Olympics
Golfing great Greg Norman is joining the organizing board for the 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane, Australia.,Norman, who hails from Queensland, Australia, is a two-time Open champion (1986, 1993) and former CEO of LIV Golf. "The Shark" held the latter position until earlier this month when it was ...

ESPN picks up option on ACC contract through 2036
ESPN has agreed to exercise its option to continue broadcasting Atlantic Coast Conference sporting events through 2036, the network reported on Thursday.,ESPN had until Feb. 1 to pick up the option on a 20-year contract it signed in 2016. The deal would have ended after the 2027 season had the netwo...
Way-Too-Early 2025 Heisman Trophy Picks: Top Contenders and Dark Horse Candidates
Get an early look at the top contenders for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, including surprise candidates and dark horse picks who could shake up the race....
Stephen A. Smith Shouldn’t Have To Beg LeBron James to End Bronny James Experiment
ESPN's top basketball personality Stephen A. Smith should not be forced to cover Bronny James playing in the regular season, especially because his game needs time to develop....
Jimmy Butler Sweepstakes: Which NBA Contender Has the Guts to Go All-In?
The NBA trade deadline is heating up, and Jimmy Butler could be the biggest name on the move. Will the Pacers, Clippers, or Thunder make the bold move to land him?...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA, NHL Predictions for January 30th
January 30th's expert sports betting picks and predictions include our top analysis and best bets for Thursday's NBA and NHL slate of games....

HEROIC comes back for opening win at IEM Katowice
HEROIC rallied for a 2-1 victory over Team Liquid on Wednesday as the play-in bracket for the Intel Extreme Masters Katowice event got underway in Poland.,Sixteen teams are competing in the double-elimination play-in bracket, chasing eight spots in the group stage of the $1 million Counter-Strike: G...

Field set for Pro Bowl Games' tug-of-war, flag football and more
The NFL announced on Wednesday the players participating in each of the on-field and off-field skills competitions that make up the 2025 Pro Bowl Games taking place Thursday and Sunday in Orlando, Fla.,The 11 skills challenges are worth three points apiece for a total of 33 available. Points from th...

Ducks try to gain on Flames in Western wild-card race
The Anaheim Ducks have put themselves in position to play meaningful games in the season's second half and possibly join the hunt for a playoff spot.,They can take another step toward that goal when they go for a season-high fourth straight win Thursday night in Calgary against the Flames.,Anaheim e...

Titans DT Jeffery Simmons, Steelers LB Patrick Queen added to Pro Bowl Games
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen were added to the Pro Bowl Games roster as replacements on Wednesday.,Simmons, who also went to the Pro Bowl in 2021 and 2022, replaces Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike, who is out d...

Reports: Notre Dame set to name Chris Ash new DC
Less than a week after losing its defensive coordinator to the NFL, Notre Dame is set to lure Chris Ash from the NFL to be the new DC in South Bend, Ind., ESPN first reported Wednesday. ,Ash, 51, has been in the NFL since the 2021 season and was a scout for Jacksonville in 2024. He replaces Al Golde...

Caitlin Clark declines NBA's 3-point shootout invite
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark has turned down a reported proposal to compete in the NBA All-Star Game's 3-point contest next month.,Instead, the Indiana Fever guard wants her first 3-point shootout to come at the WNBA All-Star Game this summer before her home fans in Indianapolis, her representatives...