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Massage therapists accuse Ravens K Justin Tucker of sexual misconduct
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by six massage therapists in an investigative story by the Baltimore Banner on Thursday.,Tucker released a statement on social media vehemently denying the allegations, and the Ravens said in their own statement that ...
5 MLS franchises top $1B in Sportico's latest valuations
Five MLS franchises top $1 billion, with the average team worth $721 million, in Sportico's valuations announced on Thursday.,Los Angeles FC again leads the 29-team league with a 2025 valuation of $1.28 billion, an 11 percent increase from a year ago.,The other four reaching the $1 billion plateau a...
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...
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 ...
Denver to join NWSL as 16th franchise in 2026
The National Women's Soccer League officially announced on Thursday that Denver will join the league as its 16th team in 2026.,"As the NWSL continues its rapid growth, we knew it was critical to launch our 16th team in a city with a passionate sports culture and vibrant fan base -- and Denver is the...
Travis Kelce loves Chiefs being seen as villains
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is offering no apologies for his team's success.,Kelce, in fact, acknowledged this week on his "New Heights" podcast that the Chiefs have embraced the role of villains as they vie for an unprecedented third consecutive title in Super Bowl LIX. According to K...
Lions announce John Morton as OC, Kelvin Sheppard as DC
The Detroit Lions on Thursday announced the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.,Terms of their respective contracts were not disclosed by the Lions.,Morton, 55, replaces Ben Johnson, who was hired as the head coach of the Chic...
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After first win without Kirill Kaprizov, Wild take aim at Canadiens
The Minnesota Wild passed their first test without star winger Kirill Kaprizov.,They will look to continue that good fortune on Thursday night when they visit the Montreal Canadiens.,The Wild announced Tuesday that Kaprizov, who leads the team in goals (23), assists (29) and points (52), will be out...
Sidney Crosby's OT tally takes Penguins past Utah
Sidney Crosby scored in overtime to cap a two-point game as the Pittsburgh Penguins earned a 3-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday in Salt Lake City.,Marcus Pettersson and Erik Karlsson also scored for the Penguins, who erased a pair of deficits and snapped a three-game losing streak. G...
Second-half surge propels Wolves to victory over Suns
The Minnesota Timberwolves rode a pivotal fourth-quarter run to a 121-113 road win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday in a chippy contest featuring a bevy of technical fouls.,Minnesota coach Chris Finch was tossed midway through third quarter after a heated exchange with an official. Shortly after h...
Mavericks hang on for win over Pelicans
P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford had double-doubles, four of their Dallas teammates scored in double figures and the visiting Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136 on Wednesday night.,Washington finished with 25 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists, and Gafford had 22 points, 12 reb...
Kansas State sharp from deep, blows out Oklahoma State
Brendan Hausen was 5 of 5 from 3-point range en route to a team-high 18 points to lead Kansas State past Oklahoma State 85-57 on Wednesday night in Manhattan, Kan.,The Wildcats shot 52.2 (12 of 23) percent from 3-point range for the game.,Kansas State (9-11, 3-6 Big 12) has won back-to-back games by...
Red-hot first half carries Pacers past Pistons
Pascal Siakam had a season high 37 points, Tyrese Haliburton added 30 and the host Indiana Pacers fought off a strong challenge to defeat the Detroit Pistons 133-119 Wednesday night in Indianapolis.,The game saw a total of six technical fouls called, four on Detroit, and Pistons backup center Isaiah...
Maryland stays hot, knocks off No. 17 Wisconsin
Ja'Kobi Gillespie delivered 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists to lead a balanced Maryland to a 76-68 victory over No. 17 Wisconsin on Wednesday in College Park, Md.,Rodney Rice also scored 16 points and Selton Miguel added 12 points on four 3 pointers, leading a long-range assault by the Te...
Reports: Royals adding former Phillies closer Carlos Estevez
The Kansas City Royals have reached an agreement with free agent right-handed closer Carlos Estevez on a two-year contract, according to multiple media reports Wednesday evening.,Estevez, an All-Star in 2023 with the Los Angeles Angels, split last season between the Angels and the Philadelphia Phill...
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...
WTA roundup: No. 1 seed Anna Kalinskaya advances in Singapore
Top seed Anna Kalinskaya of Russia had to battle in the second set before eliminating Switzerland's Simona Waltert 6-2, 7-6 (3) on Wednesday in the Round of 16 at the Singapore Tennis Open.,Kalinskaya, ranked No. 18 in the world, converted 3 of 5 break-point opportunities and saved 4 of 5. Waltert, ...
East-leading Capitals set to face contending Senators
The resurgent Ottawa Senators go for a third straight win when they host the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.,The Senators completed a successful weekend back-to-back set with a 3-1 win against the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday.,Washington enters the finale of a five-city road trip at 3-1-0 after...
Hawks F Jalen Johnson (shoulder) out for season
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson will undergo surgery to repair his injured left shoulder and will miss the rest of the season, the team said Wednesday.,The Hawks said Johnson was diagnosed with a torn labrum. The surgery is scheduled for next week.,He sustained the injury while blocking a layup ...