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Miami not fazed by being visitors in 'home' digs
Miami will be the visitors in every meaning of the word when it faces Indiana in Monday night's College Football Playoff national title game.,The top-seeded Hoosiers are 8.5-point favorites over the No. 10 Hurricanes despite the game being played in Miami's home stadium at Miami Gardens, Fla., and t...

Flames race ahead early, handle Islanders to start homestand
Adam Klapka collected one goal and one assist to pace the host Calgary Flames to a 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday afternoon to open a five-game homestand., ,Yegor Sharangovich, Justin Kirkland and Yan Kuznetsov also scored for the Flames, who staked a four-goal lead and held on ...

Tobi Lawal notches double-double as Virginia Tech cruises past Notre Dame
Tobi Lawal delivered 22 points and 11 rebounds off the bench to spark Virginia Tech to an 89-76 Atlantic Coast Conference victory over Notre Dame Saturday in Blacksburg, Va.,Amani Hansberry produced 21 points, six rebounds and three steals as the Hokies (14-5, 3-3) bounced back from a tight road los...

Lindsey Vonn claims another downhill podium, taking third in Italy
It is now six podiums in seven races for Lindsey Vonn after she finished in third place Saturday in a World Cup downhill at Tarvisio, Italy.,That also marked Vonn's fifth consecutive top-three finish overall.,Nicol Delago of Italy was first with a time of 1:46.28, and Germany's Kira Weidle-Winkelman...

Earthquakes D Nick Lima announces retirement
San Jose Earthquakes Nick Lima has retired from professional soccer after nine MLS seasons.,Lima, 31, recorded nine goals and 15 assists in 231 MLS matches (189 starts) with the Quakes (2017-20, 2025), Austin FC (2021-23) and the New England Revolution (2024).,"I am grateful for the opportunity to p...

Inter Miami targets Mexico F German Berterame
Inter Miami are targeting CF Monterrey star and Mexico national team forward German Berterame in a potential $15 million move.,That is the reported cost of Berterame's release clause with the Liga MX club, which confirmed Miami's interest to ESPN on Friday.,"I can tell you and confirm that there has...
Why the 2025 National Title Game Signals a Shift in College Football
Indiana and Miami headline a national title game that reflects college football’s shift back toward defense and physicality....
NFL Divisional Round 2026 Best Bets, Picks, Predictions
These are Deadspin's top NFL Divisional Round 2026 betting picks and predictions for the entire slate of games....
Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos Divisional Round Betting Picks
Our Bills vs. Broncos Divisional Round pick targets the total, with Denver’s elite defense and offensive limitations shaping the matchup....

Report: Clippers owner Steve Ballmer files motion to dismiss Aspiration lawsuit
Attorneys for Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against him by former Aspiration investors, ESPN reported on Friday.,The network acquired the court documents, which contend that allegations of fraud pertaining to funneling money to star playe...

Duke QB Darian Mensah reverses course, enters transfer portal
On the last day of the window to do so, Duke quarterback Darian Mensah announced Friday that he intends to enter the transfer portal.,Mensah previously announced on Dec. 19 that he was returning for a second season with the Blue Devils instead of entering the draft after reportedly signing a two-yea...

Islanders looking to continue road roll against Flames
The New York Islanders will be shooting for an Alberta sweep when they continue their seven-game road trip Saturday afternoon against the Calgary Flames.,The Islander are coming off a 1-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday in which they were dominated in the final two periods but claimed a sur...
Drake Maye Faces His Biggest Test Yet as Patriots Meet Texans
Drake Maye leads the Patriots into an AFC Divisional clash with Houston, facing an elite defense and a chance to cement his rising legacy....
Top NBA Betting Picks Tonight: Clippers-Raptors, Wolves-Rockets, Wizards-Kings
Our NBA picks for tonight include Clippers vs. Raptors, Timberwolves vs. Rockets, and Wizards vs. Kings with spreads and a key player prop....

Luck eluding Virginia Tech entering Notre Dame clash
Virginia Tech's good fortune has disappeared in the new year. After capturing four overtime wins in the season's first two months, the Hokies lost three of their last four games by a total of five points.,Virginia Tech (13-5, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) seeks a turnaround when it faces struggling...
Why Toronto FC’s Reported Josh Sargent Bid Makes Little Sense for Anyone
Toronto FC’s reported $18M bid for Josh Sargent raises major questions about fit, value, and long-term roster construction....
Thursday Jan. 16 NHL Betting Picks: Lightning vs. Blues, Panthers vs. Hurricanes
Our NHL picks for tonight focus on two Eastern Conference matchups, including Lightning vs. Blues and Panthers vs. Hurricanes....

Early special-teams goals propel Flames past Blackhawks
Mikael Backlund scored a first-period goal that held up as the game-winner, leading the Calgary Flames to a 3-1 comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.,Backlund and Yegor Sharangovich each collected a goal and an assist and Matt Coronato added an empty-netter for the Flames, who fi...

No. 2 South Carolina edges No. 4 Texas, maintains SEC superiority
Joyce Edwards tallied 14 points and eight rebounds as No. 2 South Carolina gritted out a win over No. 4 Texas, 68-65, on Thursday night in Columbia, S.C.,Edwards shot 8 of 9 from the free throw line for the Gamecocks (18-1, 5-0 SEC). Tessa Johnson scored 13 points, Ta'Niya Latson added 12, Raven Joh...

Jimmy Smith, Eddie Robinson Jr. head Black College Football HOF class
Jimmy Smith, Tyrone Poole and Nick Collins, who went on to standout NFL careers, are among the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced on Thursday.,Also to be inducted at the June 6 ceremony in Atlanta are former Alabama A&M linebacker and current head coach Eddie Robinson Jr., f...