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With Texas State on board, Pac-12 ready for 2026 rebirth
Texas State is officially a member of the Pac-12, which will relaunch in 2026.,The conference now has nine member teams after it was left with just two -- Washington State and Oregon State -- when the other schools abandoned the league in 2024 in a massive realignment.,"We are extremely excited to w...
Late goals binge lifts Chelsea over short-handed Benfica
Christopher Nkunku scored the go-ahead goal in the 108th minute to lift Chelsea to a wild 4-1 win over 10-man Benfica in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup.,With Benfica pressing for the equalizer, Pedro Neto made it 3-1 in the 114th minute and Kiernan...
Son of Rockies' owner to lead struggling franchise
Walker Monfort, the eldest son of Colorado Rockies owner and CEO Dick Monfort, is being put in charge of the struggling franchise.,The Rockies announced Thursday that president and chief operating officer Greg Feasel will step down after 30 years with the franchise. The younger Monfort was named exe...
Early goal holds up as Benfica beats Bayern Munich to advance to knockouts
Andreas Schjelderup scored early and Benfica held on amid oppressive conditions for a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich on Tuesday afternoon in Charlotte.,Anatoliy Trubin made four saves to keep Benfica's second consecutive clean sheet and preserve its first-ever competitive victory over Bayern as the ...
Report: Celtics deal Jrue Holiday to Blazers for Anfernee Simons, picks
The Portland Trail Blazers are reacquiring two-time All-Star guard Jrue Holiday from the Celtics, sending guard Anfernee Simons and two future second-round draft picks to Boston in return, ESPN reported on Monday night. ,Holiday, 35, who will earn $32.4 million next season, is owed a total of approx...
Pac-12 extends deal with CBS Sports through 2030-31
The Pac-12 Conference and CBS Sports have extended their media partnership through the 2030-31 season.,As part of the deal announced Monday, CBS will broadcast the Pac-12 football and men's basketball championship games and at least three regular-season football and men's basketball contests each se...
Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas reportedly in hospice care
Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas is gravely ill and has retired immediately.,The Lukas family issued a statement Sunday that said the 89-year-old had been hospitalized with a severe infection and declined to go through the "aggressive treatment plan" doctors in Louisville, Ky., had outlined...
Minnesota flips commitment of QB Furian Inferrera from Boston College
The Minnesota Golden Gophers received a commitment Saturday from quarterback Furian Inferrera, who had been committed to the Boston College Eagles since February.,The 2027 signal-caller confirmed the news on X, tweeting in part, "All Glory to God.",<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir=...
Why Saquon Barkley Is Unlikely to Reach 2,000 Rushing Yards Again This Season
History says Saquon Barkley won’t reach 2,000 rushing yards again in 2025, as no NFL running back has ever done it. Here’s why Barkley is unlikely to break the streak....
Benfica earn lopsided, weather-delayed win over Auckland
Leandro Barreiro scored in the 76th and 78th minutes as Benfica pulled away to a 6-0 victory over semi-pro side Auckland City in a Club World Cup Group C encounter Friday, one plagued by a lengthy halftime weather delay.,Angel Di Maria converted twice from the penalty spot for his second and third g...
Benfica triumphs in lopsided, weather-delayed win over Auckland
Leandro Barreiro scored in the 76th and 78th minutes as Benfica pulled away to a 6-0 victory over semi-pro side Auckland City in a Group C encounter Friday, one plagued by a lengthy halftime weather delay.,Angel Di María converted twice from the penalty spot for his second and third goals of the tou...
Benfica, Auckland City in weather delay at Orlando
A Group C clash between Benfica and Auckland City at Orlando, Fla., was delayed due to inclement weather Friday, with Benfica holding a 1-0 halftime lead.,Angel Di Maria scored Benfica's goal from the penalty spot against the semi-pro opponents from New Zealand, who lost their opener to Bayern Munic...
Rays' owner discussing sale of team to Florida developer
Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stu Sternberg is in talks to sell the franchise to a group led by a Florida-based residential developer.,Patrick Zalupski, a home builder in Jacksonville, was identified as the potential lead buyer in a deal that values the team at about $1.7 billion, according to a re...
New York Giants Rave About Rookie QB Jaxson Dart
Jaxson Dart is off to a strong start at Giants minicamp, but with Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in the mix, the rookie QB is likely to take a redshirt year....
Report: Rays' owner in 'advanced talks' to sell team to Florida developer
Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stu Sternberg is in "advanced talks" to sell the franchise to a group led by a Florida-based residential developer, Sportico reported Wednesday.,Patrick Zalupski, a home builder in Jacksonville, has been identified as the potential lead buyer in a deal that values the ...
Four goals, three red cards as Benfica draw with Boca Juniors
Nicolas Otamendi headed in the equalizer in the 84th minute to deliver SL Benfica a 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors in a Club World Cup match that featured three red cards Monday in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Otamendi's goal, a direct strike off Orkun Kokcu's corner kick, came when each side was down a man. ...
Trey Hendrickson Contract Dispute: Why the Bengals Will Eventually Pay Their Star Pass Rusher
Here’s why the Cincinnati Bengals are likely to give Trey Hendrickson a big-money deal before the 2025 season kicks off....
New York Giants Redshirting Jaxson Dart Is Smart
The New York Giants will be redshirting Jaxson Dart for most of his rookie campaign, allowing him to learn from Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston from the sidelines....
Texans Land Nick Chubb, the NFL’s Most Drama-Proof Running Back
Nick Chubb is all about business and producing a winning result on the field, the Houston Texans landed one of the most coveted veteran running backs in the history of the NFL....
Aaron Rodgers Finalized the Wildest Pittsburgh Steelers Offseason Ever
Aaron Rodgers is heading to Pittsburgh. The Steelers finally land their future Hall of Famer in one of the wildest quarterback moves of the offseason....