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Mexico to host 6-team playoff tournament for World Cup spots
Two FIFA World Cup 2026 spots will be up for grabs in a six-team playoff tournament that will take place during March in Mexico.,Iraq, Congo, Jamaica, Suriname, Bolivia and New Caledonia will gather March 23-31 in the cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey for one last chance at making the World Cup, w...
No. 7 Oregon looking to add firepower in showdown vs. No. 15 USC
No. 7 Oregon looks to keep a strong hold on their College Football Playoff hopes, while No. 15 Southern California is in a must-win situation to keep its CFP aspirations alive.,It means plenty is at stake on Saturday afternoon when the Ducks host the Trojans in Eugene, Ore. ,Oregon (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten...
Union put Ernst Tanner on leave as MLS reopens probe into conduct
The Philadelphia Union placed sporting director Ernst Tanner on administrative leave Wednesday as Major League Soccer reopened its investigation into his alleged misconduct.,The actions of both the Union and MLS come on the heels of a report by the Guardian on Tuesday that accused Tanner of racist, ...
Playoff bracket finalized at PGL Wallachia Season 6
Tundra Esports, BetBoom Team and HEROIC clinched the final three spots in the PGL Wallachia Season 6 playoffs with victories on Wednesday in Bucharest, Romania.,The Group Stage of the 16-team $1 million Dota 2 event concluded with three elimination matches between 2-2 teams. Tundra swept Natus Vince...
Cardinals rule out Marvin Harrison Jr., Emari Demercado
The Arizona Cardinals ruled out wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and running back Emari Demarco for their game Sunday against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars.,Also on Wednesday, the Cardinals opened the 21-day practice window for running back Trey Benson and signed punter Matt Haack to replace th...
Bills TE Dalton Kincaid, 2 others ruled out vs. Texans
Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid will sit out his second straight game on Thursday when Buffalo visits the Houston Texans, head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday.,Kincaid missed Buffalo's 44-32 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday with a hamstring injury. He has yet to participate in practice...
Roger Craig, Ken Anderson among Hall of Fame semifinalists
Running back Roger Craig and quarterback Ken Anderson are among nine semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 in the seniors category.,Wide receivers Henry Ellard, Stanley Morgan and Otis Taylor, defensive lineman L.C. Greenwood, offensive lineman Joe Jacoby, cornerback Eddie ...
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. undergoing third ACL surgery, out for season
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. required season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.,Atlanta's first-round pick in the 2024 draft, Penix received a second medical opinion before opting to head back to the operating table. ,It will be his third ...
Browns to start rookie QB Shedeur Sanders vs. Raiders
Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders gets his first career start on Sunday when the Las Vegas Raiders visit Cleveland for a matchup of two-win teams. ,Sanders, who made his NFL debut last week, was elevated from the backup spot with fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel in concussion protocol. Gabriel went to the l...
Bengals clear TE Mike Gesicki to return to practice
The Cincinnati Bengals cleared tight end Mike Gesicki and safety Daijahn Anthony to return to practice on Wednesday.,Gesicki has been on injured reserve since Oct. 15 with a pectoral injury and Anthony has been on the list since Aug. 26 with a hamstring injury.,Gesicki, 30, caught eight passes for 6...
MLB Faces Potential Work Stoppage Amid Salary Cap Debate
MLB stars shine, but a possible post-2026 work stoppage looms as owners push a salary cap. Competitive balance debate heats up....
Padres icon, Cy Young winner Randy Jones dies at 75
Randy Jones, a left-hander who won the1976 National League Cy Young Award, died Tuesday. He was 75.,The San Diego Padres, his team from 1973-80, announced his death Wednesday.,"With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, the Padres mourn the passing of our beloved left-hander, Randy Jones," a team statement ...
Sceptres sign D Ella Shelton to 1-year extension
The Toronto Sceptres announced a one-year extension Wednesday with defender Ella Shelton through the 2026-27 PWHL season.,The 27-year-old Canadian spent the past two seasons with the New York Sirens, tallying 15 goals and 22 assists in 48 games since being selected No. 4 overall in the inaugural 202...
Dan Campbell’s Aggressive Approach Sparks Debate About NFL's Fourth-Down Decisions
Dan Campbell’s aggressive fourth-down calls cost the Detroit Lions vs. Philadelphia Eagles. Explore NFL coaches’ addiction to going for it....
NBA Best Bets Today: Wednesday November 19th Top Basketball Picks
Free NBA picks for Wednesday, November 19th, including Raptors vs. 76ers, Nuggets vs. Pelicans total, and Blazers vs. Bulls predictions....
Rested and refreshed, No. 23 Houston plots to take down TCU
Houston coach Willie Fritz got exactly what he wanted from a late-season bye week, with his focus on health and wellness playing out to expectations in advance of the stretch run.,The 23rd-ranked Cougars (8-2, 5-2 Big 12) host TCU on Saturday, two weeks removed from a 30-27 road victory over UCF. Th...
Viewership of NFL Network international games sets record
The 2025 NFL International Games on NFL Network set the record for viewership.,The network said Wednesday that the six games -- one in Dublin, three in London, one in Berlin and one in Madrid -- drew an average of 6.2 million viewers via television and digital media.,The average number of viewers wa...
Nebraska QB situation shifts with Dayton Raiola recruitment '100% open'
Dayton Raiola, the younger brother of Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola, decommitted from the Cornhuskers' 2026 class, saying Wednesday his recruitment is "100% open.",The move comes just weeks before the early signing period, set for Dec. 3-5. He is reopening his recruiting after 14 months of align...
Lane Kiffin Rumors: The Case for Staying at Ole Miss Over Florida or LSU
Lane Kiffin is entertaining interest from Florida and LSU, but leaving Ole Miss could be the biggest mistake of his career. Here’s why the Rebels remain his best long-term fit....
NHL Best Future Betting Picks To Lock in Before December
A look at two plus-money NHL futures for sleeper teams to make the playoffs analyzing their strong defensive profiles, goaltending stability, and why their early-season performance could offer long-term betting value....