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Nebraska builds big lead, holds off Boston College in Pinstripe Bowl
A trio of running backs recorded touchdowns to help Nebraska hold off Boston College's late rally for a 20-15 win in the Pinstripe Bowl on a rainy Saturday afternoon in Bronx, N.Y.,New York native Rahmir Johnson scored the Cornhuskers' opening touchdown to highlight his 60-yard performance on 10 car...
Habs G Jakub Dobes shuts out Panthers in NHL debut
Jakub Dobes made 33 saves in his NHL debut, leading the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 4-0 win against the Florida Panthers on Saturday afternoon in Sunrise, Fla.,The 23-year-old Czech, who was selected by the Canadiens in the fifth round of 2020 NHL Draft, is the first Montreal goalie with a shut...
Suddenly defensive Alabama looks to keep rolling against South Dakota State
No. 5 Alabama has a reputation as 3-point gunners, but it's defense and rebounding that have become a focus as the Tide welcome South Dakota State to Tuscaloosa, Ala., to end the 2024 calendar year.,Alabama (10-2) is frequently thought of as an offensive 3-point shooting free-for-all program, but Na...
Colts rule out QB Anthony Richardson; Joe Flacco to start
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the New York Giants because of back and foot injuries.,Richardson did not practice during the week, but head coach Shane Steichen had fallen short of declaring his starter out until Sa...
UConn snaps ACC curse, beats North Carolina in Fenway Bowl
UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano threw for two touchdowns and the Huskies' defense overwhelmed North Carolina for a 27-14 victory in the Fenway Bowl on Saturday in Boston.,Mel Brown ran for 96 yards and the Huskies (9-4) reached the nine-win level for the third time in program history.,It was a miserab...
Georgia QB Carson Beck declares for 2025 NFL Draft
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck announced Saturday that he will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL Draft.,Beck, 22, led the Southeastern Conference with 28 touchdown passes and finished third in the SEC with 3,485 passing yards. He also led the conference in interceptions, ho...
New York Giants Tank Their Way to No. 1 Pick; Now Comes the Real Disaster
The New York Giants hold the No. 1 draft pick, but with weak quarterback options in the 2025 NFL Draft and a roster full of holes, the franchise faces a no-win situation....
Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Sequel with Higher Stakes
The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes are ready to showdown in the Rose Bowl, with much higher stakes than their meeting earlier this season....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Football Bowl Games, NFL Picks Saturday December 28
Our top sports betting picks and predictions include bets for the College Football Bowl Games and the NFL on Saturday December 28th, 2024....
No. 4 Arizona State bids to continue stunning season vs. No. 5 Texas in Peach Bowl
They weren't expected to win their conference. They certainly weren't expected to qualify for the College Football Playoff.,Nonetheless, the fourth-seeded Arizona State Sun Devils (11-2) have a chance to earn perhaps the biggest win in program history when they battle fifth-seeded Texas (12-2) in a ...
Alex Ovechkin could return to lineup as Capitals visit Leafs
Washington's Alex Ovechkin might play, but Toronto's Auston Matthews is expected to be out again on Saturday night when the Capitals visit the Maple Leafs. ,Ovechkin, who last played on Nov. 18 due to a fractured left fibula, put in a full practice with the Capitals on Friday.,"We will see," Capital...
Pistons look to complete perfect road trip vs. Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
In 2023, the Detroit Pistons didn't record their first win in December until their final game of the month. ,On Saturday night, they have a chance to close out this December with a winning record when they wrap up a four-game road swing in Denver.,Detroit has won the first three contests of the trip...
Reports: D-backs, Corbin Burnes agree to 6-year, $210M deal
Right-hander Corbin Burnes, arguably the top remaining free agent on the market, agreed to a mega-deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to multiple media reports late Friday night.,The contract reportedly is for six years and $210 million, but Burnes has the right to opt out after two season...
Kyle McCord's 5 TDs power No. 21 Syracuse's rout of Wazzu in Holiday Bowl
Kyle McCord threw for 453 yards and five touchdowns as No. 21 Syracuse authored an offensive masterpiece in a 52-35 win over Washington State in the Holiday Bowl on Friday in San Diego.,As part of his stellar performance, McCord set the Atlantic Coast Conference single-season record for passing yard...
Kyle McCord's 5 TDs power Syracuse's rout of Wazzu in Holiday Bowl
Kyle McCord threw for 453 yards and five touchdowns as No. 21 Syracuse authored an offensive masterpiece in a 52-35 win over Washington State in the Holiday Bowl on Friday in San Diego.,As part of his stellar performance, McCord set the Atlantic Coast Conference single-season record for passing yard...
No. 6 Florida focused amid unbeaten start, ready for Stetson
As a legitimate national championship contender, No. 6 Florida knows better than to throw a parade over its undefeated start in nonconference play.,That's why the Gators (12-0) aren't overlooking Sunday's game against Stetson in Gainesville, Fla., in the team's final tune-up before diving into its S...
No. 25 Baylor dismantles Arlington Baptist 107-53
No. 25 Baylor showed little rust after more than a two-week break, rolling to a 107-53 victory over visiting Arlington Baptist on Friday night in Waco, Texas.,The Bears (8-3) dominated in every facet. They won the rebounding battle 66-31, scored 54 points in the paint and had 49 points from their be...
Nuggets F Aaron Gordon (calf) to miss games Friday, Saturday
Denver forward Aaron Gordon will miss at least the next two games due to a right calf strain, coach Michael Malone announced before the Nuggets hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.,Malone said he doesn't think Gordon's injury will keep him out for many games but did say he will not play Saturda...
Leafs C Auston Matthews (upper body) out at least 2 more games
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without captain Auston Matthews for at least the next two games as the star center continues to nurse an upper-body injury, NHL.com reported Friday.,Matthews, 27, has missed Toronto's last two games and will sit out Friday's contest at Detroit and Saturday's home show...
Top 10 Player Props For NFL Week 17
With NFL games on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday this week, Week 17's Sunday slate only features nine games. With several games like Raiders vs. Saints where both teams are bad, putting money on the traditional betting line is challenging. But it is a great week for NFL player props.,The following...