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Report: Big Ten's $2.4B investment deal off without Michigan, USC
Without the blessing from both Michigan and Southern California, a proposed $2.4 billion private investment deal to acquire 10% of the Big Ten Conference will remain on hold, Front Office Sports reported this week.,UC Investments, the pension fund for the 10-school University of California system, d...
Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson ruled out vs. Duke
Kansas freshman guard Darryn Peterson will be out for a third consecutive game with a hamstring strain when the No. 24 Jayhawks face No. 5 Duke on Tuesday in New York.,Peterson is a Naismith High School Player of the Year winner last season as well as a McDonald's All-American. He scored 21 points i...
No. 22 Auburn looks to shore up free throw issues vs. Jackson State
First-year Auburn coach Steven Pearl didn't need long to break down why his team lost to then-No. 1 Houston 73-72 Sunday in Birmingham, Ala.,"We missed 12 free throws. That's the difference in the game right there," he said. "If we go ahead and make our free throws, it's a different ball game.",The ...
Steelers contemplate QB Aaron Rodgers playing with fractured wrist
A small break in Aaron Rodgers left wrist is not necessarily enough to force a break in his season, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin confirmed on Tuesday. ,Rodgers asked to return to Sunday's 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals despite a fracture in his left wrist and is leading the push for ...
No. 8 Illinois takes on No. 11 Alabama in battle of boards
In No. 11 Alabama's most recent game, Purdue outrebounded the Crimson Tide by 24 on live balls - going a long way toward explaining why the Boilermakers came away with a seven-point win on Alabama's home court., ,"That's embarrassing," said Alabama coach Nate Oats. "In life, in sports, the team that...
LeBron James rules himself out of LA Olympics
LeBron James is content with his four Olympic medals.,Speaking on the "Mind the Game" podcast, the NBA great said he has no plans to play for the United States in the 2028 Summer Olympics in his current city of residence, Los Angeles.,"You already know my answer," James, 40, said. "I will be watchin...
Reports: NBA scolds Draymond Green for engaging fan, but no fine
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green dodged a fine but was reprimanded by the NBA for engaging a fan courtside on Sunday night in New Orleans, according to ESPN.,Sam Green, 35, was identified following the no-contact confrontation under the basket which began with the New Orleans native shou...
Giants RB Cam Skattebo ignites 'skirmish' at WWE event
New York Giants injured rookie running back Cam Skattebo had no issue getting physical off the field on Monday.,Seated ringside with fellow Giants rookie linebacker Abdul Carter at WWE's "Monday Night Raw" at Madison Square Garden in New York, Skattebo was involved in what can best be described as a...
Report: Cards RB Emari Demercado (ankle) likely out vs. Jaguars
Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain and is unlikely to play against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Demercado sustained the injury in Arizona's 41-22 loss to the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday.,Fellow running...
Astros 2B Jose Altuve (foot) will be ready for spring training
Jose Altuve started 154 games for the Houston Astros last season, but he ended the season fighting foot pain that required a surgical procedure on Monday. ,The Astros used Altuve at second base and left field in 2025 and he played 155 total games, more than any of the past nine seasons. ,Altuve, who...
No explanation behind Cowboys WRs sitting out first drive vs. Raiders
Dallas Cowboys starting wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens didn't take the field to start Monday's game against the host Las Vegas Raiders because of a disciplinary matter all parties are keeping undisclosed.,"It's tough. Made a coach's decision, some things that were missed," Dallas coac...
Las Vegas Raiders Stuck in Familiar Freefall as 2026 NFL Draft Looms
The Raiders dropped to 2-8 after a loss to the Cowboys, continuing a familiar late-season collapse. With a weak offensive line, limited playmakers and tough schedule ahead, Las Vegas turns its focus to the 2026 NFL Draft....
Giovanni Reyna’s Role Becomes Key Challenge for Mauricio Pochettino After USMNT Win
Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT tenure faces a familiar dilemma: managing the talented but inconsistent Giovanni Reyna. After a standout showing vs. Paraguay, Reyna’s future role raises big questions for 2026....
NHL Best Bets Tonight: November 18th Top Hockey Betting Picks, Predictions
These are Deadspin's top sports betting picks and predictions for the NHL slate on Tuesday November 18th, 2025....
NBA Best Bets Today: Tuesday November 18th Top Basketball Picks
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for Tuesday's full slate of NBA games....
No. 3 UConn takes aim at No. 4 Arizona in battle of unbeatens
No. 3 UConn will head from the bright lights of Boston back home to Storrs, Conn., looking to bank a second straight win over a Top 10 opponent when the Huskies meet No. 4 Arizona on Wednesday night in a battle of 4-0 teams.,After rolling to their first three victories by an average margin of 38 poi...
Pistons put 10-game winning streak on line vs. surging Hawks
A pair of major winning streaks will be on the line when the Atlanta Hawks host the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.,Detroit has won a league-best 10 straight games after defeating the Indiana Pacers 127-112 on Monday. The last time the Pistons won 10 in a row was from Jan. 23 to Feb. 13, 2008.,Atl...
Washington's Wesley Yates III brings hot hand into game vs. Southern
Wesley Yates III spent the 2023-24 season on the Washington bench, unable to play because of a foot injury.,With changes to the Huskies' coaching staff following that campaign, Yates transferred to Southern California, where he led all Big Ten freshmen with an average of 14.1 points per game in conf...
Tepid Texas shooters seek solutions against Rider
Texas must find a way to make more shots and improve across the board when it hosts Rider on Tuesday in Austin, Texas.,The Longhorns (3-1) have captured three straight games -- all at home against mid-major opponents -- after losing to then-No. 6 Duke in its season opener.,Texas' defense was the key...
Utah hopes to put lessons to work against Purdue Fort Wayne
Utah is hoping for a less dramatic finish this time around when it hosts Purdue Fort Wayne in Salt Lake City on Tuesday.,The Utes (4-0) nearly squandered a 20-point second-half lead in an 85-79 home victory over Sam Houston on Saturday.,Utah did not make a basket over the final eight minutes, openin...