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DePaul builds on last season, while Chicago State seeks fresh start
Chris Holtmann's second season at DePaul brings some experience and optimism that's been lacking in the program in recent years.,The Blue Demons open 2025-26 vying to continue their dominance of city foe Chicago State on Monday night.,In his first season, with a completely new roster in tow, Holtman...
Analysis: How the Championship 4 stack up based on Phoenix records
For the quartet of drivers making up the Championship 4, Phoenix Raceway is a fitting venue to decide the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship.,Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson and William Byron advanced to the Championship 4 and can win the title by finishing ahead of their three playoff com...
NCAA penalizes CMU, ex-coach Jim McElwain for Connor Stalions access
Central Michigan will be placed on two years of NCAA probation, while former coach Jim McElwain and three of his former staff members were hit with penalties for their roles in arranging for former Michigan staffer Conor Stalions to be on the sideline for a Chippeawas' 2023 game against Michigan Sta...
LIV Golf opens offseason window for signings, trades, extensions
LIV Golf confirmed Thursday that its offseason window is now open for player signings, trades and other transactions.,The players who finished the 2025 season in the top 24 of the points standings, the "Lock Zone," are assured of spots in the league for next season and anyone on an expiring contract...
Storm C Dominique Malonga joining Unrivaled but Angel Reese not returning
Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga, a WNBA All-Rookie first-team selection, is playing in the Unrivaled league in 2026.,The professional 3x3 basketball league for women also announced on Thursday that the other remaining overall roster spots are going to the Indiana Fever's Aari McDonald and the...
Hoping for turnaround, Colorado opens with Montana State
Colorado will try to recapture the success it experienced two seasons ago when it kicks off its season against Montana State on Monday in Boulder, Colo.,Bangot Dak was on the 2023-24 team that went 26-11 overall, 13-7 in the old Pac-12 and lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to Marquette...
Panthers QB Andy Dalton broke right thumb, kept playing last week
Quarterback Andy Dalton added essential context to his performance filling in for injured starter Bryce Young last week. ,Dalton said he knew he hurt the thumb on his throwing hand during the second series of the 40-9 home loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, but the 15-year veteran didn't know th...
Arizona State has European flair to tip off season vs. S. Utah
Arizona State will debut an entirely rebuilt roster when it opens the new season against Southern Utah on Tuesday in Tempe, Ariz.,Coming off a 13-20 season and a 15th-place finish in the Big 12 Conference, the Sun Devils are entering the season with 14 new faces.,Among the departures were center Jay...
Texas QB Arch Manning (concussion) returns to practice
Texas quarterback Arch Manning remains in concussion protocol but has resumed practicing with the team, coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed.,Sarkisian said Thursday that Manning is "making good progress" but his status remains uncertain for Saturday's home game between the 20th-ranked Longhorns (6-2, 3-...
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Doris Burke in '26 Women's HOF class
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne lead the 2026 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class revealed on Thursday.,WNBA and Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve, ESPN basketball analyst Doris Burke and international basketball legends Isabelle Fijalkowski of France and Amaya Valdemoro of Spain are also to be ind...
Panthers add QB Mike White, put G Brady Christensen on IR
The Panthers signed Mike White to their active roster from the practice squad on Thursday with fellow quarterback Andy Dalton nursing a sore thumb.,Dalton sustained his injury in a spot start last Sunday in place of Bryce Young, who did not play in that contest due to an ankle injury.,Young, however...
WTA roundup: Victoria Mboko rallies in Hong Kong
Third-seeded Canadian Victoria Mboko overcame a 4-1 deficit in the deciding set Thursday to advance to the Hong Kong Tennis Open quarterfinals.,Mboko swept the last five games to defeat Alexandra Eala of the Philippines 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in two hours, 27 minutes. Mboko balanced eight aces with nine doub...
Twins officially tab Derek Shelton as manager
The Minnesota Twins formally announced Derek Shelton as their new manager on Thursday.,Shelton was the Twins' bench coach in 2018 and 2019 before being hired to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates.,That stint in Pittsburgh ended this past May following a 12-26 start to the 2025 season. In five-plus season...
Reports: Nationals hiring Blake Butera, 33, as manager
The Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire Blake Butera as their next manager, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday morning.,At 33, Butera will be the youngest manager in Major League Baseball since the Minnesota Twins hired Frank Quilici in 1972, per reports.,The Nationals have y...
Top Esports advance to World Championship semifinals
Top Esports defeated G2 Esports 3-1 on Thursday to advance to the Knockout Stage semifinals at the $5 million League of Legends 2025 World Championship in Beijing.,Top Esports opened with a 30-minute win on blue and G2 answered with a 32-minute win on red. Top Esports finished with back-to-back 29-m...
Why the Ravens Are Still Alive in the AFC North After a 1-5 Start
The Baltimore Ravens had a terrible 1-5 start to their regular season. But with quarterback Lamar Jackson returning, the Ravens are still alive in a weak AFC North....
Why the 2025 World Series Proves Baseball Is Back at Its Best
The Blue Jays and Dodgers are giving fans a World Series to remember, with pitching duels, walk-offs, and historic performances....
Thursday October 30th NBA Predictions: Best Bets for Heat vs. Spurs and More
Get Thursday’s free NBA picks and predictions for Warriors vs. Bucks, Heat vs. Spurs, and Magic vs. Hornets. Odds courtesy of DraftKings....
Hye-Jin Choi rides bogey-free round to lead in Malaysia
Hye-Jin Choi carded an 8-under 64 to seize a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Maybank Championship on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,The South Korean recorded an eagle at the par-5 third hole and her sixth birdie on the par-5 18th at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (West Course)....
Ravens vs. Dolphins Week 9 Thursday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions
The Ravens and Dolphins both enter Thursday night desperate for a win. These are our top Thursday Night Football betting picks for October 30th's matchup....