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No. 25 North Texas outscores San Diego State in wild New Mexico Bowl
Caleb Hawkins ran for 198 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries and caught a pass for another score as No. 25 North Texas outlasted short-handed San Diego State 49-47 on Saturday in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque.,The Mean Green (12-2) won a dozen games in a season for the first time while snap...
Why Mike Vrabel Should Win 2025 NFL Coach of the Year
Mike Vrabel leads a crowded NFL Coach of the Year race after turning the New England Patriots from a four-win team into an AFC contender....
Five Teams Who Think They Can Take Down the Thunder And Why They’re Probably Wrong
After a wild Christmas Day slate, five NBA teams believe they’ve found a way to beat the Thunder. Here’s what it would take to pull it off....
Power Ranking Legitimate NFL Super Bowl LX Contenders
A look at the top NFL teams with a legitimate chance to win Super Bowl LX, ranked ahead of Week 17 with future betting odds....
The NFL Should Put Giants vs. Raiders in Primetime and Embrace the Tank Bowl
Giants vs. Raiders isn’t meaningless — it’s the Tank Bowl. Draft positioning, QB futures, and the race to the bottom make it the most entertaining game of Week 17....

Devils edge Golden Knights on Jesper Bratt's shootout goal
Jake Allen made 36 saves and also stopped all three shootout tries to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night in Las Vegas.,Connor Brown scored a goal and Jesper Bratt scored the game-winner in the shootout for New Jersey, which moved into the sec...
The NBA Cup Means Nothing — and the New York Knicks Just Proved It
The New York Knicks won the NBA Cup but declined to hang a banner at MSG. Here’s why the NBA Cup still lacks real meaning in the league....

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl becomes first German to reach 1,000 points
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl on Tuesday became the first German-born player to reach 1,000 points in his NHL career., ,Draisaitl recorded a secondary assist on Zach Hyman's goal during a 5-on-3 power play at 11:38 of the first period in Edmonton's game against the host Pittsburgh Penguins....
Are We Really Sure the New York Giants Won’t Draft Another Quarterback?
Jaxson Dart’s concussion history and the Giants’ potential No. 1 pick raise major questions about New York’s long-term quarterback plans....
Bills Reignite AFC East Chase After 21-0 Comeback Against Patriots
The Buffalo Bills erased a 21-0 deficit to stun the Patriots, reviving the AFC East race and keeping their Super Bowl hopes alive....
AFC Super Bowl Picture: Ranking the Conference’s Top Contenders
Despite strong records, AFC teams are being overlooked in Super Bowl odds. Ranking the Broncos, Patriots, and other contenders....
What Are the Mets Doing? Inside the Confusing Offseason Strategy
The Mets let Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz walk and missed on key targets. Here's a breakdown of Steve Cohen’s confusing offseason strategy....
Baltimore Orioles Stun Baseball World by Signing Pete Alonso to $155 Million Deal
Pete Alonso shocked the baseball world by leaving the Mets to sign a 5-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles. Here’s what the move means for Baltimore and MLB....

Report: New trial ordered for Rays SS Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
A Dominican Republic appeals court ordered a new trial for Wander Franco, less than six months after the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop received a two-year suspended prison sentence for sexual abuse of a minor, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.,Franco, 24, and the mother of the victim were sentenced ...
Daniel Jones’ Injury Screws Colts After Risky NFL Trade Deadline Moves
The Colts’ risky trade for Sauce Gardner backfires as Daniel Jones suffers a season-ending injury, leaving Indy’s future at quarterback uncertain....

Falcons' Morris calls special teams play 'awful,' stops short of more changes
Of the Atlanta Falcons' many problems this season, special teams play has been chief among the main issues. Still, head coach Raheem Morris maintains there will be no changing of the guard with the unit.,Atlanta (4-8) is on its third kicker after releasing Younghoe Koo and John Parker Romo, while th...
Yankees Complain About Payroll While AL East Rivals Add Talent This Offseason
As the Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Orioles make major moves, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner focuses on rising expenses and payroll concerns. Here’s the AL East offseason so far....
Fixing the NBA’s Troubled Teams: Five Stars Who Need New Homes
The NBA is thriving. Except for the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, and Dallas Mavericks. Here’s a five-player “best interests of basketball” plan to fix the league fast....
New Orleans Saints Turn to Justin Tucker in Tone Deaf Move
The New Orleans Saints are giving ex-Ravens kicker Justin Tucker a tryout despite recent sexual misconduct allegations and a 10-game suspension.d...

Devils again work OT, edge Capitals in shootout
Simon Nemec scored the decisive goal in the shootout Saturday night for the visiting New Jersey Devils, who won their first game since losing Jack Hughes to injury by edging the Washington Capitals 3-2.,Hughes, a center, is expected to miss up to two months after requiring surgery to repair a finger...