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Air Force suspends coach Joe Scott during player-treatment probe
Air Force men's basketball coach Joe Scott has been suspended indefinitely amid an investigation into the treatment of cadet-athletes, the school announced Saturday.,No further details about the probe were released. ,"In response to today's action, I will fully cooperate with the investigation and l...
Report: Nationals sign RHP Trevor Gott to minor-league contract
The Washington Nationals signed right-hander Trevor Gott to a minor league contract, The Athletic reported Saturday.,The 33-year-old is 16-15 with six saves and a 4.65 ERA over 255 career relief appearances over eight seasons for six different clubs. He was with the Nationals for parts of three seas...
No. 3 UConn edges Georgetown to extend win streak to 14
Tarris Reed Jr. scored 15 points and had 11 rebounds as No. 3 UConn overcame a shaky shooting performance to extend its winning streak to 14 games with a 64-62 victory over Georgetown in Washington, D.C., on Saturday afternoon.,Silas Demary Jr. scored 12 points, Braylon Mullins added 11 and Solo Bal...
Butler draws a line to finish off No. 25 Seton Hall
Finley Bizjack scored 25 points and Butler made a season high 33 free throws to upset No. 25 Seton Hall 77-66 on Saturday afternoon at Newark, N.J.,It was the second straight loss for the Pirates (14-4, 4-3 Big East) while Butler (11-7, 2-5) ended a four-game losing streak.,The teams combined for 46...
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...
Reports: Kevin Stefanski gets 2nd interview with Falcons
Kevin Stefanski is in Atlanta on Saturday for his second head coaching interview with the Falcons, according to multiple reports.,The two-time NFL Coach of the Year previously met with the Falcons last weekend and is the first candidate to receive a second sit-down interview.,The Athletic reported t...
Penn State visits Maryland with both desperate for a win
Something's got to give when Maryland hosts Penn State in Sunday's clash of two of the three Big Ten teams that have yet to win a conference game.,The Terrapins (7-10, 0-6) and the Nittany Lions (9-8, 0-6) are on common ground entering their game in College Park, Md. Both have lost four straight and...
Grizzlies, Magic complete European swing in London
Unfortunately for the Memphis Grizzlies, losing significant double-digit leads is becoming a habit.,In Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Orlando Magic in Berlin, the Grizzlies surrendered a 20-point first-half advantage, in part due to a disastrous third quarter in which the Grizzlies managed only 12 p...
Report: Packers likely to extend Matt LaFleur, Brian Gutekunst
The Green Bay Packers are finalizing contract extensions with head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst, ESPN reported Saturday.,Talks with team president Ed Policy are continuing this weekend with a "positive resolution" being the "more likely outcome," per the report.,LaFleur, 46...
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....
No. 7 Houston rides considerable depth into clash vs. Arizona State
No. 7 Houston will look to ride the momentum of its best showing in Big 12 Conference play into Sunday's game against visiting Arizona State.,The Cougars, who lost to Florida in last season's NCAA championship game, have done more than just reload for this year's campaign. They might be even better ...
Ducks' Leo Carlsson (thigh) out 3-5 weeks; Olympics in jeopardy
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson will be sidelined for three to five weeks after undergoing a procedure to address a left thigh injury.,The timeline puts Carlsson's participation in the upcoming Olympics in jeopardy. His native Sweden is scheduled to play its first game of the hockey tournament aga...
Full-strength Pistons represent huge challenge for improving Pacers
The Detroit Pistons got back to full strength in their latest game. That's bad news for their Saturday opponent, the visiting Indiana Pacers, who have already lost to the Eastern Conference leaders twice this season.,In the midst of a six-game homestand, the Pistons were able to go with the usual li...
Falcons fly into tie for first in CDL Major 1 qualifying
The Riyadh Falcons moved into a tie for first place in Call of Duty League Stage 1 qualifying by beating the Paris Gentle Mates 3-1 on Friday as Week 4 got underway.,In the day's other match, the Miami Heretics swept the last-place Vancouver Surge 3-0.,The 12 teams will each play seven matches durin...
Ohio State G Puff Johnson set for 6th college season after legal win
After winning a temporary restraining order from Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio on Friday, guard Puff Johnson is set to join the Ohio State team immediately for his sixth season of college basketball.,Johnson played for North Carolina in 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23, then was a regula...
Nick Taylor retains share of lead in title defense at Sony Open
Canada's Nick Taylor endured an inconsistent second round on Friday at the Sony Open in Hawaii, but the defending champion retained a share of the lead at the PGA Tour's season-opening event in Honolulu.,Taylor shot a 1-under-par 69, leaving him at 9-under 131.,Also at 9 under are first-round co-lea...
Florida State hopes to address defense in time to face Wake Forest
Florida State and Wake Forest are both striving to end losing streaks as the teams prepare to meet Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla.,It's been a rough first season for coach Luke Loucks at Florida State (7-10, 0-4 Atlantic Coast Conference). The Seminoles are 2-9 over their past 11 games, including a fo...
Fueled by second-half run, Providence edges Creighton
Stefan Vaaks had a team-high 24 points and a game-high seven assists, Jamier Jones added 18 points and 11 rebounds and Oswin Erhunmwunse posted his fourth career double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds as Providence turned back visiting Creighton 93-88.,With the Big East's leading scorer, Jason...