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Surging Hoyas face first Big East test vs. Creighton
Georgetown coach Ed Cooley proclaimed that his team's win Saturday at Syracuse was its best "by far" in his two seasons with the Hoyas.,Now the question is: Can the high-flying Hoyas sustain their success in the Big East?,Georgetown (8-2) will begin to find out when it faces Creighton (7-4) in the c...

No. 14 Oklahoma takes 10-0 start into Jumpman matchup vs. No. 24 Michigan
For the second consecutive season, Oklahoma is 10-0 heading into the Jumpman Invitational.,Last season, the Sooners lost in the event to begin a slide that ultimately left them out of the NCAA Tournament.,But heading into this season's event, where 14th-ranked Oklahoma will take on No. 24 Michigan o...

Report: NWSL, Denver group enter exclusive franchise negotiations
A group representing the city of Denver and the NWSL entered negotiations geared toward being awarded an expansion franchise, Sportico reported Monday.,Denver reportedly is the favorite to land a team ahead of Cleveland and Cincinnati.,The NWSL consisted of 14 teams in the just-completed 2024 season...

Report: Titans' Will Levis out as QB1, Mason Rudolph to start
The Tennessee Titans are not planning to stick with Will Levis as their starter, ESPN reported Tuesday. ,The move was expected after head coach Brian Callahan was noncommittal about the pecking order at the position on Monday.,The Titans are likely to name Mason Rudolph the QB1 for Sunday's game aga...

Reports: Browns turn to Dorian Thompson-Robinson at QB
Dorian Thompson-Robinson will take over at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in place of Jameis Winston, beginning with Sunday's road game against the , Cincinnati Bengals, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Thompson-Robinson, a fifth-round draft pick in 2023 out of UCLA, has come off the bench i...

Antonio Pierce on future with Raiders: 'I'm under contract'
Hours removed from the Raiders' 12th loss in 14 games, head coach Antonio Pierce described conversations about the franchise's future with owner Mark Davis as positive. ,Las Vegas (2-12) is tied with the New York Giants for the worst record in the NFL with three games remaining. The Raiders have los...

Report: LIV, Fox discussing broadcast deal for '25
LIV Golf and Fox Sports have engaged in "high-level discussions" toward a television contract for the 2025 season, Sports Business Journal reported Tuesday.,More specific details weren't clear, including which Fox property would broadcast the tournaments and whether Fox would pay a fee for the right...

Falcons-Commanders flexed to SNF, Week 17 Saturday tripleheader set
The Week 17 game featuring rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders against the visiting Atlanta Falcons has been flexed by the NFL to "Sunday Night Football.",The Commanders (9-5) have won two games in a row and are close to clinching the first playoff appearance in franchise...

Unfamiliar territory: No. 13 Gonzaga aims to stop slide vs. Nicholls
Gonzaga has dropped consecutive games for the first time in six years.,The No. 13 Bulldogs will be striving to stomp out that rare occurrence when they face visiting Nicholls on Wednesday night at Spokane, Wash.,Gonzaga (7-3) is winless this month. The Bulldogs lost 90-89 in overtime to then-No. 4 K...

Maple Leafs G Anthony Stolarz (knee) out 4-6 weeks
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will be sidelined four to six weeks after he undergoes knee surgery.,Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving said Tuesday that an MRI revealed no structural damage and that the loose body in the goaltender's knee looked like a "little pebble.",Stolar...

Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson chasing goal of Super Bowl return
Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson plans to be on the field with his teammates and recovered from surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula if Detroit can reach the Super Bowl in February.,Hutchinson made the self-assessment on "The Squeeze" podcast, detailing his push to ready his body to re...

Dan Campbell: Loss 'exactly what Lions needed' to flush 'filet' mindset
Contrary to near-unanimous NFL coaching opinion, maybe there is such a thing as a good loss. ,Lions coach Dan Campbell was open to considering the merit of a quality defeat based largely on the timing of Detroit dropping Sunday's game to the Buffalo Bills, 48-42, to snap an 11-game winning streak th...

'Original Sun' Dick Van Arsdale dies at 81
Dick Van Arsdale, the first player added to the roster of the expansion Phoenix Suns in 1968, died at age 81.,No cause of death was revealed for Van Arsdale, known as the "Original Sun.",Later, his identical twin brother, Tom, played with him on the Suns in the 1976-77 season -- the brothers' final ...
Nobody Wants To See Conor McGregor Fight Logan Paul
Conor McGregor announced that he has agreed to fight Logan Paul, but this would further postpone his return to the UFC, which might not be the best move for anyone....

Jerry Jones: Cowboys plan to keep Micah Parsons
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons is not being traded, a sentiment shared directly by franchise owner Jerry Jones.,Making his weekly appearance on 105.3 The Fan, Jones was adamant Parsons remains part of Cowboys' foundation into the future.,Jones said any idea of trading the two-time ...
Milwaukee Bucks’ Performance in NBA Cup Final Could Determine How Rest of Season Pans Out
The Milwaukee Bucks have a lot hinging on their NBA Cup Final matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, including setting the table for how they finish the regular season....
Minnesota Vikings Defied Odds All Season, Probably Not Legitimate Contenders
The Minnesota Vikings defied odds all season long and could finish the year atop the NFC North, but they are probably not legitimate Super Bowl contenders....

Conor McGregor accepts boxing match with Logan Paul; Octagon on hold
Conor McGregor plans to fight for the first time since 2021, but he's not headed back to the Octagon just yet. ,McGregor said Tuesday he has accepted a boxing match against Logan Paul in India. ,"The rumors of a bout with (Ilia Topuria) are false," McGregor, 36, wrote on X. "I am in preliminary agre...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: Frisco Bowl, NBA Cup Final Predictions for December 17
The NBA Cup Final is finally here with college football bowl season, so these are our best sports betting picks and predictions for December 17th, 2024....

No. 15 Houston meets Toledo, looks to continue home success
The path forward for 15th-ranked Houston is clear: Defend at a level that leaves opponents intimidated and unable to maintain any semblance of sustained offensive efficiency.,After struggling to defend on par with their well-earned reputation during an especially grueling stretch last month, the Cou...