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Top-five Class of 2026 recruit Cameron Williams commits to Duke
Cameron Williams, a top-five prospect in the Class of 2026, committed on Friday to play for Duke.,After visiting Duke during the school's Countdown to Craziness festivities in early October, the 6-foot-11 forward made his decision to join coach Jon Scheyer over opportunities at Arizona and Texas.,"I...
Pacers face Raptors while trying to avoid dubious team mark
Even after an NBA Finals appearance, the Indiana Pacers knew they would take a step back this season after the loss of leader Tyrese Haliburton.,Three weeks into the season, the decline in team play has been striking.,Entering their game against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday in Indianapolis, the 1...
Giants QB Jaxson Dart out vs. Packers; Jameis Winston to start
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the visiting Green Bay Packers, the team announced Friday.,Dart sustained a concussion during New York's 24-20 setback to the Chicago Bears.,Although Russell Wilson replaced Dart in that game, veteran Jameis ...
Report: Saints owner says calls to fire GM are 'ridiculous'
New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson gave a vote of confidence to general manager Mickey Loomis as he has come under fire for the team's 2-8 start to the season, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported Friday.,Loomis has been the Saints' GM since 2002, adding the title of executive vice president i...
Unbeaten Clemson set to test mettle vs. Georgetown
Clemson is bracing for what is expected to be its first real challenge of the season when it visits Georgetown on Saturday afternoon in Washington, D.C.,The Tigers (3-0) had little trouble in recording three lopsided home wins to start the campaign.,Despite coming off the bench, Ace Buckner (13.7 pp...
Ronaldo in danger of missing World Cup games after red card
Cristiano Ronaldo is in danger of missing at least Portugal's opening match at next year's World Cup after being showing a red card in Thursday's 2-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland.,Ronaldo was initially shown a yellow card after elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea during the match in Dublin. How...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (knee) to start at Cleveland
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will start Sunday's road game against the Cleveland Browns, head coach John Harbaugh confirmed Friday.,Jackson returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's workout with knee discomfort. The two-time MVP missed three games earlier this season with...
Bears open practice window for CB Jaylon Johnson
The Chicago Bears opened the 21-day practice window for two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson on Friday.,Johnson has been sidelined since aggravating a groin injury during the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sept. 14. He underwent core muscle surgery to address the injury that limite...
Boston College focuses on solving shooting woes at Temple
Boston College will look to pick up its first road win since March 2024 when it faces Temple on Saturday in Philadelphia.,The Eagles (1-2), who lost 60-59 to Central Connecticut State at home on Tuesday, are playing the Owls (2-0) for the second consecutive season. The schools met in Boston last yea...
Ex-world champ Joseph Parker faces ban after failed drug test
Former heavyweight champion Joseph Parker faces a possible ban from boxing after reportedly testing positive for cocaine.,The 33-year-old New Zealander failed a drug test after his most recent fight on Oct. 25, The Sun reported on Friday.,Parker lost that fight by TKO to England's Fabio Wardley in t...
Syracuse rides 'elite' duo into encounter vs. Drexel
Two games into the season, Donnie Freeman and Kiyan Anthony already are drawing some lofty praise.,Syracuse's dynamic duo aims to lead the team to another victory Saturday afternoon when the Orange head to Philadelphia to take on Drexel as part of the Basketball on Broad: Autumn Invitational.,Freema...
Penn State building chemistry ahead of clash vs. La Salle
Three games into the season, Penn State's offense already is in midseason form.,The Nittany Lions aim to continue their unbeaten streak Saturday afternoon when they visit Philadelphia to face La Salle as part of the Basketball on Broad: Autumn Invitational.,Penn State (3-0) hasn't necessarily domina...
Vitality, paiN Gaming advance at BLAST Rivals Fall
Team Vitality and paiN Gaming won their quarterfinal clashes Friday to reach the final four at the $350,000 BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 event in Hong Kong.,Vitality rallied for a 2-1 win over Team Spirit and will face Team Falcons in the semifinals on Saturday. paiN Gaming swept Passion UA and will meet ...
Nicolai Hojgaard up by 3 at DP World Tour Championship
Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard carded a bogey-free second round of 7-under 65 on Friday to take a three-shot lead at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.,Hojgaard posted five birdies and an eagle at the par-5 second hole to get to 12-under at the Jumeirah Golf Est...
Versatile No. 25 Kansas takes aim at new-look Princeton
No. 25 Kansas proved its roster contains far more than Darryn Peterson.,The Jayhawks rolled past Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 77-46 their last time out while Peterson, a potential No. 1 overall NBA draft pick, was held out in a precautionary move. His freshman classmates Kohl Rosario and Bryson Tiller t...
College Football Playoff Nightmare? How Duke’s Run Could Upend the ACC
With three weeks left in the ACC season, Georgia Tech, Virginia, Pitt, and Duke are in a logjam. Duke could make the conference championship, but a CFP bid isn’t guaranteed, creating a potential playoff headache....
College Football Week 12 Best Betting Picks, Predictions
Full college football betting preview covering Notre Dame vs. Pitt, Alabama vs. Oklahoma, USC vs. Iowa, and Texas vs. Georgia. Includes spreads, totals, and picks for all four ranked matchups....
Islanders vs. Mammoth Betting Preview and Prediction: November 14 Top NHL Bet
Betting preview for Islanders vs. Mammoth with analysis pointing to the goal total. Two strong offenses, tired legs for New York, and shaky goaltending make the over the top play....
No. 3 UConn opens brutal slate with date vs. No. 7 BYU
After opening the season with three easy victories, No. 3 UConn figures to receive a test when it battles No. 7 BYU on Saturday night in the Hall of Fame Series at Boston.,The Cougars also have started with three straight victories; they followed a season-opening, neutral-court win over Villanova wi...
After loss to Baylor, Washington eyes rivalry game vs. Washington State
Washington coach Danny Sprinkle doesn't remember anything about the first time he was in Pullman, Wash.,That's because he was born at Washington State's hospital.,Sprinkle will make a return to the Palouse on Friday night as his Huskies (2-1) visit the Cougars (1-2) in the basketball version of the ...