ns Page 231 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
John Blackwell (31), No. 24 Wisconsin put away Campbell
John Blackwell scored 31 points and Nick Boyd added 21 as No. 24 Wisconsin pulled away for a 96-64 victory over Campbell on Monday night in the season opener for both teams in Madison, Wis.,Campbell, which trailed by 15 early in the second half, rallied within 67-62 on two free throws by Chris Field...
No. 19 Kansas dominates Green Bay behind Darryn Peterson, Flory Bidunga
Darryn Peterson scored 21 points in his debut game and Flory Bidunga led all scorers with 23 points, as No. 19 Kansas easily defeated Green Bay, 94-51, in the season opener for both teams.,Peterson was 7-for-11 from the field, including 3 of 7 from 3-point range in 22 minutes for Kansas (1-0). With ...
Pittsburgh pulls away late from Youngstown State
Senior Cameron Corhen scored 23 points and sophomore guard Brandin Cummings had 18 points to lead host Pittsburgh to a 74-59 win over Youngstown State Monday in the opener for both schools.,Cris Carroll had 18 for the Penguins and Jason Nelson added 15 for the Horizon League squad.,Nojus Indrusaitis...
No. 25 North Carolina flexes muscles in blowout of Central Arkansas
Caleb Wilson scored 22 points in his collegiate debut, and No. 25 North Carolina received contributions from a variety of sources in a season-opening 94-54 victory against Central Arkansas on Monday night in Chapel Hill, N.C.,Kyan Evans, boosted by four 3-pointers, poured in 15 points, Henri Veesaar...
No. 14 Arkansas uses three 20-point scorers to blow past Southern
Trevon Brazile had 25 points and 11 rebounds, heralded freshman Darius Acuff Jr. had 20 of his 22 points in the first half of his college debut and No. 14 Arkansas blew out Southern 109-77 in the season opener for both Monday in Fayetteville, Ark.,Acuff had 14 points and all three of his 3-pointers ...
Commanders LB Frankie Luvu suspended for third hip-drop tackle violation
The NFL announced a one-game suspension for Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu on Monday, following his third recorded hip-drop tackle violation Sunday night against the Seattle Seahawks.,Luvu will be forced to miss the Commanders' next game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, pending ap...
Reports: Ravens acquiring Titans' edge Dre'Mont Jones
The Baltimore Ravens are adding a hot hand to their needy pass-rushing group for the back half of the season.,The Ravens have acquired Tennessee Titans edge Dre'Mont Jones for a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick, according to multiple reports. Jones, 28, has racked up 4.5 sacks over the last four ga...
Early home/road splits suggest Suns face long odds at Warriors
The Golden State Warriors look to remain unbeaten at home against a team that has yet to win on the road when they host the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night in San Francisco.,Playing at home for the first of just two times over a 12-game stretch, the Warriors will take the court saddled with a two-game...
Rookies' readiness boosts Hornets with winless Pelicans on deck
Fueled by a wave of youthful energy from their rookie class, the Charlotte Hornets' patient rebuild is finally starting to take shape heading into Tuesday's road clash with the New Orleans Pelicans.,Charlotte made light work of Utah on Sunday, cruising to a 126-103 win, despite missing its two best ...
Falcons back in kicker market after missed PAT doomed 3rd straight loss
As the Atlanta Falcons' freefall continues, head coach Raheem Morris was clear in his assessment of the team's third straight loss.,With a chance to tie the score at 24 against the New England Patriots with 4:40 left in Sunday's game, kicker Parker Romo missed the extra point. The Falcons did get th...
Suddenly surging Bruins and Islanders to clash again
The NHL regular season is not yet 20 percent complete.,But if the early state of the highly competitive Eastern Conference is any indication, even early November games could have postseason implications for the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins.,The Islanders and Bruins will each look to remain h...
Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) uncertain for Jaguars
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is in concussion protocol, Houston coach DeMeco Ryans said one day after Stroud's head hit the ground hard during Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Denver Broncos.,Ryans said Monday that Stroud was "feeling a little bit better" but he wasn't willing to forecast whether Stroud...
Surging Canadiens put win streak on line vs. Flyers
Nick Suzuki has dented the scoresheet in each contest since being held without a point in the Montreal Canadiens' season-opening game.,The Canadiens' captain will carry a career-high 11-game points streak into Tuesday's contest against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.,Entering play on Monday with a...
NBA Picks November 3rd: Best Bets and Expert Predictions Today
NBA betting picks and predictions for Monday, Nov. 3. Best bets include Bucks vs. Pacers, Jazz vs. Celtics, and Nuggets vs. Kings....
Marlins promote ex-MLB manager Gabe Kapler to GM
The Miami Marlins named former major league player and manager Gabe Kapler as their general manager on Monday.,Kapler most recently was assistant general manager of the club, focusing on player, coaching and staff development. Prior to that, he served as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies (2018-19...
Browns' Kevin Stefanski hands play-calling duties to OC Tommy Rees
For the second straight season, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is giving up play-calling duties.,Stefanski announced on Monday that he is turning the playbook over to offensive coordinator Tommy Rees.,The move comes after a 2-6 start for the Browns, who are preparing to visit the New Yo...
Reports: Chiefs rookie OT Josh Simmons returns to team
Kansas City Chiefs rookie offensive tackle Josh Simmons returned to the team Monday after missing the past four games for personal reasons, multiple outlets reported.,Simmons, 22, had been dealing with a family matter, according to head coach Andy Reid, and missed games against the Detroit Lions, La...
Real Salt Lake sign D DeAndre Yedlin through 2027
Real Salt Lake signed defender DeAndre Yedlin to a contract extension through 2027 with an option for 2028, the club announced Monday.,The 32-year-old right back joined RSL in a trade with FC Cincinnati on Aug. 21 in exchange for about $300,000 in 2025 general allocation money.,The three-time MLS Al...
LIV Golf adds qualifying event at Florida in January
The LIV Golf League announced a slight expansion of its qualifying opportunities for prospective members on Monday.,The top two finishers at a new LIV Golf Promotions event in Florida in January will earn spots in the league for 2026. At previous years' qualifiers held in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, onl...
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens on latest Hall of Fame ballot
Two of the greatest players in MLB history, shunned from baseball immortality over links to performance-enhancing drugs, have another chance for selection to the Hall of Fame.,All-time home run king Barry Bonds and seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens are among the eight players listed on ...