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Sugar Bowl postponed until Thursday after attack
The Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame has been postponed until Thursday following the deadly truck attack in New Orleans' French Quarter early Wednesday morning, Sugar Bowl Chief Executive Officer Jeff Hundley announced Wednesday afternoon.,The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of ...
Preds F Zachary L'Heureux facing possible suspension
Nashville Predators rookie forward Zachary L'Heureux is facing a possible suspension for tripping/slew-footing Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon on Tuesday night.,L'Heureux, 21, will have an NHL Player Safety hearing at a date and time still to be determined, the league said Wednesday.,The incid...
Boston College scores comeback win over Miami
Chad Venning scored 17 points and grabbed five rebounds to lead a collective effort, which helped host Boston College to a 78-68 comeback victory over Miami on Wednesday afternoon at Chestnut Hill, Mass.,The Eagles (9-5, 1-2 in Atlantic Coast Conference) won for the third time in their past four gam...
Monmouth's King Rice suspended 1 game for criticizing refs
Monmouth men's basketball coach King Rice will serve a one-game league suspension on Thursday after making disparaging comments about a referee last season.,The Coastal Athletic Association suspended Rice for the Hawks' CAA season opener at home against Stony Brook in West Long Branch, N.J.,Rice, 56...
Cardinals RB James Conner (knee) to sit out finale vs. 49ers
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers due to a knee injury, coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday.,Conner, 29, initially sustained his injury in Arizona's 36-30 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers on Dec. 22. He was able to ...
Report: Texas RT Cameron Williams (knee) unlikely to play
Texas right tackle Cameron Williams is unlikely to play against Arizona State in Wednesday's Peach Bowl due to a right knee sprain, ESPN reported.,If he can't go, redshirt freshman Trevor Goosby is the next man up for the No. 5 seed Longhorns (12-2) against the No. 4 Sun Devils (11-2) in the College...
ATP roundup: Americans advance to semis at United Cup
The United States swept China in Perth on Wednesday to punch their ticket to the semifinals of the United Cup in Australia.,No. 4-ranked Taylor Fritz recorded a 6-4, 6-4 win over China's Zhizhen Zhang and Coco Gauff scored a 7-6 (4), 6-2 victory over Shuai Zhang in singles. The Americans completed t...
WTA roundup: Kimberly Birrell scores upset in Brisbane
Home favorite Kimberly Birrell posted a 7-5, 7-5 second-round upset of No. 2 seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday at the Brisbane International in Australia.,Birrell saved six of 10 break points while overcoming a 4-3 deficit in the first set and a 4-2 deficit in the second set, completing the victory in ...
Sugar Bowl to be held amid heightened security
The Sugar Bowl will take place as scheduled Wednesday night amid heightened security following the deadly truck attack in New Orleans' French Quarter.,Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick confirmed that there will be increased police awareness at the Superdome for the College Football Playoff game b...
Penn State QB Drew Allar Could Still Consider NFL Draft Amid Recent Reports
According to recent reports, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar could still declare for the NFL Draft if he takes the Nittany Lions on a deep postseason run this year....
Texas State, North Texas face off in First Responder Bowl
There will be a Lone Star State flair on display when North Texas battles Texas State on Friday afternoon in the First Responder Bowl at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.,It will be the 15th rendition of the bowl and the second consecutive appearance in the game for Texas State, which beat Rice 45-2...
Fiesta Bowl an Appropriate Spot for Penn State’s Best Championship Shot Since 1986
Relive Penn State's journey to the College Football Playoff semifinals with a dominant Fiesta Bowl victory and explore how the Nittany Lions are chasing their first national title since 1987....
Happy NHL New Year, Unless You’re the New York Rangers
Unfortunately for the New York Rangers, their struggles from 2024 are likely to continue into 2025 due to ineptitude throughout the entire organization right now....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Football Playoff, NBA Predictions January 1
2025 kicks off with a bang, with two massive College Football Playoff matchups and an NBA slate of games, these are our best betting picks for January 1st....
Arizona State extends Kenny Dillingham's contract
Arizona State, on the eve of its first appearance in the College Football Playoff, rewarded coach Kenny Dillingham with a contract extension.,Sun Devils athletic director Graham Rossini announced the move Tuesday in Atlanta, where No. 4 seed Arizona State will oppose No. 5 seed Texas on Wednesday in...
Ravaged by injuries, Magic keep pushing on visit to Pistons
The Orlando Magic head into the new year waiting for their two best players to return. In the meantime, they'll try to hold onto their tenuous lead in the Southeast Division.,The Magic emerged from 2024 with 20 wins this season despite major oblique injuries to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. They'...
Richie Saunders' 30 points power BYU to big win over Arizona State
BYU junior guard Richie Saunders scored a career-high 30 points while making a career-best six 3-pointers in the Cougars' 76-56 victory over visiting Arizona State in the Big 12 opener for both teams Tuesday in Provo, Utah.,BYU (10-2, 1-0) has won four consecutive games. The Sun Devils (9-3, 0-1) ha...
Steven Ashworth helps Creighton edge St. John's
Steven Ashworth overcame a first-half injury scare to score 18 points Tuesday afternoon as host Creighton overcame an early 11-point deficit before withstanding a furious last-minute rally by St. John's to edge the Red Storm 57-56, in Omaha. Neb.,Ryan Kalkbrenner scored eight of his 16 points during...
Louisville holds off Washington's rally to win Sun Bowl
Harrison Bailey threw for three touchdowns Tuesday and Louisville held off Washington 35-34 to win the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.,Bailey was more efficient than spectacular, completing 16 of 25 passes for 164 yards, but also directed a turnover-free offense that boasted good balance. The Cardinals ...
Xavier crushes Seton Hall for first Big East win
Ryan Conwell scored a game-high 22 points, Marcus Foster added 14 points and six rebounds as host Xavier thrashed Seton Hall 94-72 to pick up its first Big East Conference win Tuesday in Cincinnati. ,Four other players scored in double figures for the Musketeers (9-5, 1-2 Big East), who shot a domin...