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Lions propose playoff seeding change
The high-powered Detroit Lions nearly had to hit the road to open the playoffs in January before winning their regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings.,Had Detroit lost that game, Minnesota would have wrapped up the ultra-competitive NFC North and the Lions would've dropped to the confer...
Jalen Milroe Would Be the Perfect Quarterback Prospect if He Knew How To Pass
Jalen Milroe dazzled everyone during Alabama's Pro Day with his 4.37 40-yard dash, proving that he'd be the perfect QB prospect if he was an accurate passer....
Reports: Clemson finalizing extension for Brad Brownell
Clemson is finalizing a six-year contract extension for head coach Brad Brownell, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed about the deal that will keep Brownell with the program through the 2030-31 season.,Per reports, the extension is pending approval from the ...
Keeshawn Barthelemy, Oregon keeping Liberty in sight
Oregon and Liberty have never met on the basketball court and Ducks guard Keeshawn Barthelemy isn't buying into talk his team holds the advantage in the first-round matchup.,No. 5 seed Oregon raced to get up to speed on the 12th-seeded Flames, the Ducks' opponent in the East Region on Friday at Seat...
After 'heavy year,' reigning champ UConn takes aim at Oklahoma
RALEIGH, N.C. -- UConn openly embraces the opportunity for another chance to make something of the 2024-25 season.,Looking for a third consecutive national championship, UConn pushed its way into the NCAA Tournament and the eight-seeded Huskies (23-10) drew No. 9 seed Oklahoma (20-13) on Friday nigh...
NFL transactions roundup: Jaguars to sign OT Fred Johnson
The Jacksonville Jaguars will sign offensive tackle Fred Johnson to a one-year contract, his agent told ESPN on Wednesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for the 6-foot-7, 326-pound Johnson, who played in all 17 games (six starts) last season with the Philadelphia Eagles., ,The reported move wil...
Reports: Vikings not signing QB Aaron Rodgers
The Minnesota Vikings are content to proceed with J.J. McCarthy as their quarterback and don't plan to sign free agent Aaron Rodgers at this time, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Rodgers reportedly has offers from the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants but had been waiting for word from Mi...
Reports: Vikings won't sign QB Aaron Rodgers
The Minnesota Vikings are content to proceed with J.J. McCarthy as their quarterback and won't sign free agent Aaron Rodgers, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Rodgers reportedly has offers from the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants but had been waiting for word from Minnesota before making...
Trey Townsend, Arizona keeping guard up vs. Akron
Trey Townsend is the perfect player to alert his Arizona teammates about what can happen if they don't fully prepare for first-round opponent Akron.,Townsend was one of the stars of the 14th-seeded Oakland team that took down No. 3 Kentucky in last year's first round of the NCAA Tournament.,After tr...
Breaking Down the Bracket: Regional Picks and Final Four Predictions
Everybody is filling out their March Madness brackets, and these are Deadspin's expert picks to make the Final Four in the 2025 NCAA Tournament....
First Four Wednesday Betting Picks for Mount St. Mary’s vs. American and Xavier vs. Texas
The First Four continues on Wednesday night with St. Mary's vs. American and Xavier vs. Texas, these are Deadspin's expert betting picks for those early March Madness games....
Derik Queen, Maryland face tourney-tested Grand Canyon
Bryce Drew knows all about shining moments in the NCAA Tournament. His task now is to create more.,Drew's buzzer-beating 3-pointer lifted No. 13 seed Valparaiso to a 70-69 victory over No. 4 seed Ole Miss in the first round of the 1998 NCAA Tournament, and Valpo rode that wave to the Sweet Sixteen.,...
Reports: Packers signing veteran WR/KR Mecole Hardman
The Green Bay Packers are signing free agent wide receiver and return specialist Mecole Hardman to a one-year contract, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday night.,Hardman, who turned 27 on March 12, played for the Kansas City Chiefs last season. He had 12 catches for 90 yards as well as five rushes...
Jacksonville State routs host Georgia Tech in NIT opener
Jaron Pierre Jr. led the way with 30 points as Jacksonville State went into Atlanta and dominated No. 4 seed Georgia Tech 81-64 on Tuesday in the opening round of the NIT.,Marcellus Brigham Jr. chipped in 16 points and Jao Ituka had 14 for Jacksonville State (23-12), which will face either No. 1 see...
Call it March sadness: NBA bottom two to meet in Utah
Before the cherished basketball traditions of March Madness and the NBA playoffs arrive with all their tantalizing fanfare, the hoops world must first endure an entirely different matchup.,Far on the other end of the anticipation spectrum, the Washington Wizards take on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday ni...
Heat meet Pistons while enduring worst run of Erik Spoelstra era
In the middle of their longest losing streak of the Erik Spoelstra era, the Miami Heat return home to face the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.,Miami has lost eight straight games, its worst skid since the 2007-08 season. Spoelstra was hired to replace Pat Riley as the Heat's coach on April 28, 2...
Can Magic stop Rockets' win streak like they did the Cavs'?
After posting its most impressive victory of the season, the Orlando Magic look to carry the momentum into Wednesday's matchup with the visiting Houston Rockets.,Orlando ended the Cleveland Cavaliers' franchise-record 16-game winning streak with a 108-103 road victory on Sunday. The loss was just th...
Kings C Domantas Sabonis (ankle) ailing again
Sacramento Kings star big man Domantas Sabonis injured his right ankle during Monday night's victory over the Memphis Grizzlies and could be in jeopardy of missing some games.,At a minimum, the Kings will list Sabonis' availability for Wednesday's home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at some po...
Best NCAA Tournament First-Round Moneyline Bets: Underdog Upsets to Watch
The best part about March Madness is picking the right upsets, so these are our top underdog moneyline bets to take during the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament....
VCU rides strong backcourt into encounter vs. BYU
DENVER -- Virginia Commonwealth likely is most remembered for its surprising appearance in the Final Four in 2011.,The No. 11 Rams are looking to take the first step toward another deep run in this year's NCAA Tournament when they face sixth-seeded BYU in the first round of the East Region on Thursd...