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Report: Deshaun Watson, Browns agree to restructure contract
In a move that hints at quarterback Deshaun Watson remaining with the Cleveland Browns next season, he and the club reportedly have agreed to restructure his contract.,Watson, who signed a fully guaranteed five-year deal worth $230 million when the Browns traded three first-round draft picks for him...
Beloved sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel dies at 78
Greg Gumbel, the longtime CBS Sports anchor and play-by-play announcer most associated with the network's NCAA Tournament coverage, has died, his family confirmed Friday. He was 78.,"(Gumbel) passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer," wife Marcy Gumbel and...
Dion Brown, BC bid to extend Fairleigh Dickinson's road woes
Guard Dion Brown will try to help Boston College get back on track at home Saturday when the Eagles welcome Fairleigh Dickinson to Chestnut Hill, Mass. ,Brown scored a season-high 20 points last Saturday but the Eagles (7-5) still ended up on the wrong end of a 103-77 blowout against SMU. It marked ...
Colts QB Anthony Richardson questionable vs. Giants
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is questionable to start Sunday's key game against the New York Giants because of back and foot injuries.,Richardson did not practice this week, but head coach Shane Steichen fell short of declaring his starter out.,"We'll see how next 48 hours go," ...
Syracuse bids to snap skid in encounter vs. Bucknell
Syracuse takes aim at snapping its third two-game losing streak of the season when it hosts Bucknell on Saturday afternoon.,The Orange (5-6) are coming off a disappointing 87-60 loss to Maryland last Saturday in a game in which they trailed 43-17 at the half.,Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry said he...
Caps star Alex Ovechkin practices, eyes Saturday return
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin skated with his regular linemates in practice Friday and could return to the ice for Saturday's visit to the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to ESPN.,Ovechkin, who fractured his left fibula in a collision with Utah forward Jack McBain on Nov. 18, reportedly prac...
DePaul looking to halt downturn vs. Loyola Maryland
Hosting a middling mid-major might help DePaul get back on track following a pair of lopsided defeats.,The Blue Demons look to avoid a third straight loss Saturday in Chicago against Loyola Maryland, which hasn't beaten a major conference opponent in 15 years.,DePaul (8-4) opened 7-0 under first-yea...
Panthers rested and ready to reset vs. Canadiens
The Florida Panthers are no different than many other teams around the NHL.,The Christmas break couldn't have come at a better time.,The Panthers hope the four days off provided their players enough time to reset heading into their matchup on Saturday afternoon against the visiting Montreal Canadien...
Avs sign G Mackenzie Blackwood to 5-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche announced a five-year extension for goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood on Friday.,Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports pegged the deal at $5.25 million per season through 2029-30.,Acquired from the San Jose Sharks on his 28th birthday on Dec. 9, Blackwood is 3-1-0 with a ...
Delaware State names DeSean Jackson next head coach
Longtime NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson is the new head coach at Delaware State, the school announced Friday.,It is the first coaching job for Jackson, 38.,"DeSean Jackson is a perfect fit for our institution -- incredibly competitive, optimistic about the prospects for our collective future, and ...
Record-setting Vols RB Dylan Sampson enters draft
Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson is entering the 2025 NFL Draft after setting school single-season records for rushing yards and touchdowns this season.,The junior from Louisiana rushed for 1,491 yards and 22 touchdowns in 13 games, earning SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors and helping the...
Seven Players Who Will Decide the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals
The College Football Playoff quarterfinals will require star players to shine brightest, and we'll be watching these seven student athletes try to help their team secure a huge win....
Pat Riley, Miami Heat Officially Playing Hard Ball With Jimmy Butler
Pat Riley and the Miami Heat don't plan on honoring Jimmy Butler's trade request, and we're in for a few months of drama with this latest saga....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Football Bowl Games, NBA, NHL Predictions for December 27
Friday December 27th's top sports betting picks and predictions include our expert wagers for college football bowl games, the NBA and the NHL....
Dash acquire F Yazmeen Ryan from Gotham FC
The Houston Dash acquired two-time NWSL champion forward Yazmeen Ryan from NJ/NY Gotham FC on Friday.,The Dash also received $80,000 in intra-league transfer funds for 2025 in exchange for $400,000 in allocation money and a 2025 international roster slot.,Ryan, 25, was an NWSL Best XI second-team se...
Louisville, without many mainstays, meets Washington in Sun Bowl
The Louisville Cardinals will feature a new look as they head to El Paso, Texas, to face the Washington Huskies in the Sun Bowl on Tuesday.,Coach Jeff Brohm's team will be without starting quarterback Tyler Shough, who threw for 3,195 yards; Ja'Corey Brooks, a 1,000-yard receiver; standout defensive...
Report: Mavs star Luca Doncic (calf) out at least a month
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will be re-evaluated in a month due to a left calf strain, ESPN reported late Thursday night.,The five-time All-Star sustained the injury during a 105-99 loss to the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. After straining the calf on a seemingly harmless play ...
Jaden Ivey's four-point play sends Pistons past Kings
Jaden Ivey connected on a 3-pointer while being fouled with 3.1 seconds remaining and dropped in the free throw as the Detroit Pistons rallied for an improbable 114-113 road win over the reeling Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.,Having surged from 10 points down in the final 2:41, the Pistons had ...
Penn St. big favorite in CFP quarterfinal, but Boise St. undeterred
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Sixth-seeded Penn State and No. 3 seed Boise State enter their College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday with perfect records in their Fiesta Bowl history.,The Broncos, who earned a bye into the matchup in Glendale by winning the Mountain West title, are 3-0 in the ...
Lions prepare for NFC Championship rematch vs. banged-up 49ers
The Detroit Lions will know how meaningful their matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night will carry before they step on the field.,If Minnesota defeats Green Bay on Sunday, the Lions will still have to beat the Vikings in the regular-season finale to take the NFC North and gain the top ...