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Sports World Reacts to Cam Skattebo, Jeremiah Smith Dominating New Year's Day
Everybody in the sports world was tuned into the College Football Playoff on New Year's Day, where Cam Skattebo and Jeremiah Smith stole the show....
College Football Sugar Bowl, Gator Bowl Best Betting Picks January 2nd
The Sugar Bowl was postponed, so now we have a full slate of college football bowl games to bet on for Thursday January 2nd, 2025. These are our top predictions....
With shot at NFC South title, Falcons set for Panthers
Sunday's regular-season finale in Atlanta between the Falcons and Carolina Panthers will be do-or-die for the home team.,Had Atlanta (8-8) held on to defeat the Washington Commanders last Sunday, the Falcons could have clinched their first NFC South crown since 2016 with a victory over Carolina (4-1...
Giants aim to avert franchise record in finale vs. resting Eagles
With the host Philadelphia Eagles resting key players on Sunday, the New York Giants will attempt to avoid finishing with the most losses in the franchise's 100-year history.,The Giants (3-13) have never lost 14 games in a season, finishing 4-13 in 2021 and 3-13 in 2017. New York enters Week 18 tied...
Together in Big Ten, Washington, Maryland meet for first time
Maryland celebrated New Year's Eve by flying more than 2,300 miles to Seattle for a game Thursday against Washington.,Welcome to the expanded Big Ten Conference.,"Usually I don't make it past 10:30 (p.m. on New Year's Eve), so this will be exciting for me because we're going to be on the airplane, s...
Rangers trying to solve problems as Bruins come to town
A myriad of issues in recent weeks have sent the New York Rangers tumbling down in the NHL standings, and the latest concern involves the health of goaltender Igor Shesterkin.,The Rangers will attempt to find a way out of their deep funk without Shesterkin for at least three games starting with Thur...
No. 5 Texas blows big lead, recovers to beat No. 4 ASU in 2 OTs
ATLANTA -- Quinn Ewers threw a go-ahead 25-yard touchdown to Gunnar Helm, helping No. 5 Texas beat No. 4 Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime on Wednesday in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Peach Bowl.,Texas' Andrew Mukuba intercepted Sam Leavitt on the ensuing possession, clin...
Broncos' Sean Payton: Chiefs earned right to rest players
The Broncos would clinch a playoff berth with a win on Sunday, and Denver coach Sean Payton isn't concerned that the opposition won't be at full strength.,Denver (9-7) plays host to the Kansas City Chiefs (15-1), who have wrapped up AFC West title and the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC playoffs. The ...
Pistons turn back Magic for 4th win in 5 games
Jaden Ivey scored 22 points before suffering a potentially serious left leg injury as the host Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 105-96 on Wednesday night.,Ivey was injured when Orlando's Cole Anthony dove for a loose ball early in the fourth quarter and crashed into Ivey's leg. He left the...
Celtics hit road, expect tough battle vs. Timberwolves
The Boston Celtics might need to provide extra ice packs for their upcoming road trip, and guard Jrue Holiday is perfectly OK with that.,"Teams are challenging us," Holiday said. "I think the game is becoming more physical, which is good. I think that's a benefit for us where we can do the same.",Bo...
Jeremiah Smith Should Be Allowed To Play in the NFL Next Year
After another incredible performance, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith should be able to file a special motion to be NFL Draft eligible as the top receiver in the class....
No. 8 Ohio State knocks out No. 1 Oregon in Rose Bowl
Will Howard passed for 319 yards and three touchdowns and fast-starting No. 8 seed Ohio State delivered a convincing 41-21 victory over No. 1 Oregon on Wednesday in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.,Freshman Jeremiah Smith had two long touchdowns while catc...
UConn standout Liam McNeeley (ankle) slated for MRI exam
UConn standout freshman Liam McNeeley will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday after injuring his right ankle during Wednesday's 81-68 road victory against DePaul on Wednesday.,Huskies coach Dan Hurley said McNeeley would not be available for Sunday's game against visiting Providence.,In fact, Hurley fe...
Clemson sharp in taking down Stanford
Chase Hunter scored 22 points as Clemson rode solid shooting and broke away in the second half to defeat Stanford 85-71 on Wednesday at Clemson, S.C.,Chauncey Wiggins provided a season-high 17 points, Jaeden Zackery posted 16 points and Viktor Lakhin had 11 points for Clemson (11-3, 3-0 Atlantic Coa...
No. 9 Oregon faces stout test vs. No. 22 Illinois
No. 9 Oregon prepares for a big early season test in the Big Ten Conference on Thursday night when 22nd-ranked Illinois makes the trip to Eugene.,And to hear guard Jackson Shelstad tell it, the Ducks (12-1, 1-1 Big Ten) have a considerable distance to go to reach their ceiling.,"We feel like we have...
No. 5 Texas blows big lead, recovers to beat No. 4 Arizona State
ATLANTA -- Quinn Ewers threw a go-ahead 25-yard touchdown to Gunnar Helm, helping No. 5 Texas beat No. 4 Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime on Wednesday in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Peach Bowl.,Texas' Andrew Mukuba intercepted Sam Leavitt on the ensuing possession, clin...
Colts QB Anthony Richardson (back) hopes to play in finale
Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson said he has been dealing with the most severe back spasms of his life, but he still wants to play Sunday when the Colts host the Jacksonville Jaguars to end their season.,Richardson, 22, missed practice last week and Sunday's loss to the New York Giants wh...
No. 11 UConn coasts to 81-68 win over DePaul
Solo Ball swished a career-best seven 3-pointers en route to 22 points, and Alex Karaban had 18 points and seven rebounds to boost No. 11 UConn to an 81-68 win against host DePaul on Wednesday in Chicago.,Samson Johnson scored 10 points and Hassan Diarra dished nine assists for the Huskies, who shot...
Ex-Princeton WR Tiger Bech, 28, killed in New Orleans attack
Former Princeton wide receiver Tiger Bech, the older brother of TCU standout Jack Bech, was one of at least 15 people killed in a mass truck attack in New Orleans early Wednesday. ,Tiger Bech, 28, died after being transported to a New Orleans hospital with critical injuries suffered during the incid...
LeBron James' youngest son, Bryce, commits to Arizona
Bryce James, the youngest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has committed to the Arizona Wildcats' 2025 class.,The three-star prospect from Sierra Canyon (Calif.) announced his commitment to play at Arizona via Instagram on Wednesday with the caption "100% committed.",James reportedly made a recent...