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Ricardo Pepi scores, helps USMNT edge Jamaica at CONCACAF Nations League
Ricardo Pepi scored in the fifth minute and Matt Turner made the lead stand with a penalty-kick save to help the U.S. men's national team defeat Jamaica 1-0 in the first leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals in Kingston, Jamaica, on Thursday.,The second match of the series is scheduled fo...
Hawks, Wizards meet again, this time in NBA Cup play
A pair of familiar foes meet on Friday for the third time already this season, as the Atlanta Hawks host the Washington Wizards in pool play of the NBA Cup.,Washington's only two wins are against Atlanta, as the Wizards beat their Southeast Division rivals 121-119 on the road Oct. 28 and 133-120 at ...
Raptors try to halt 5-game skid in Cup matchup vs. Pistons
When the Raptors face the visiting Detroit Pistons on Friday night in both teams' second NBA Cup game, Toronto will aim to end a five-game losing streak.,In their opening Cup game Tuesday, the Pistons won 123-121 in overtime over the visiting Miami Heat.,Despite Gradey Dick's career-best 32 points, ...
Chiefs pluck untested Spencer Shrader from Jets, place PK Harrison Butker (knee) on IR
Harrison Butker landed on injured reserve with a left knee injury, forcing the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs to sign a replacement, Spencer Shrader, off the Jets' practice squad on Thursday. ,Butker won't be on the field when the Chiefs (9-0) visit the Buffalo Bills (8-2) on Sunday trying to win an ...
Warriors’ De’Anthony Melton sprains ACL, to undergo tests
The Golden State Warriors said guard De'Anthony Melton suffered a sprained left ACL and is unavailable for Friday's NBA Cup game against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies.,Melton will undergo more testing as the medical staff works to determine the severity of the injury, the Warriors said Thursday.,Me...
Rory McIlroy: Europe opposed to 'changing dynamic' with pay for Ryder Cup
Along with national pride, it appears members of the United States' 2025 Ryder Cup team will have another incentive when teeing off against their European counterparts at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.,Lots of zeros.,A vote by the PGA of America will ultimately determine whether, and how much, ...
DePaul (3-0) confident, not taking Duquesne lightly
DePaul secured its two latest victories with relative ease, collecting consecutive wins by at least 30 points for the first time since 1999-2000.,With 2024 NCAA Tournament team Duquesne up next for the host Blue Demons on Friday, players realize they can't get too rowdy about these runaways.,"Man, y...
In neutral-court game, Iowa expects fan advantage over Washington State
After watching Josh Dix score 23 points on just 10 shot attempts Tuesday night in a 96-77 rout of South Dakota, Iowa coach Fran McCaffery was full of praise for the 6-foot-6 guard.,"Josh seemed like he made every shot," McCaffery said. "When he gets going early, he's a handful. We started going to h...
Lions TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) misses practice again
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta sat out his second straight practice on Thursday, raising questions about his availability for Sunday's game against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars.,LaPorta sustained an AC joint sprain to his left shoulder after hauling in a 37-yard pass from Jared Goff in the...
Report: Red Sox signing reliever Justin Wilson
The Boston Red Sox reached an agreement with free agent reliever Justin Wilson, FanSided reported Thursday.,The 37-year-old left-hander was 1-5 with a 5.59 ERA and two saves in 60 games with the Cincinnati Reds in 2024.,Wilson, who missed the entire 2023 season after Tommy John surgery, struck out 5...
More Cash Than Clash: Mike Tyson Enters Ring for a Check, Not a Comeback
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is about collecting a paycheck, not about making a heroic return to the boxing ring for the 58 year-old legend....
BC bids to cut down on mistakes in encounter vs. Temple
Boston College takes its home floor for the second time this season Friday when undefeated Temple pays a visit to Chestnut Hill, Mass.,The Eagles (1-1) have not won any of the four all-time meetings between the programs -- this is the first since 2003 -- and look to bounce back from losing 80-55 to ...
Take 5: Samuel Stubbs' NASCAR storylines to follow this offseason
The 2024 NASCAR season is in the books and the clock already is ticking on one of the shortest offseasons in sports. With less than 12 weeks until Bowman Gray Stadium hosts the Busch Clash on Feb. 2, here are the storylines you need to know going into the 2025 season.,New Faces in New Places,NASCAR ...
Four-star QB joins FSU recruiting exodus, to visit Florida
Nineteen months after pledging his commitment to Florida State, four-star recruit and Elite 11 quarterback Tramell Jones instead jumped into the current of talent flowing out of Tallahassee.,A top-25 overall recruit and top-five dual threat quarterback at most major recruiting outlets, Jones is a se...
Report: Bronny James only playing G League home games
Bronny James reportedly will only play in home games for the NBA G League's South Bay Lakers.,An ESPN reporter told the "Hoop Collective" podcast this week that the rookie guard is "not getting on United Airlines to fly to those road games.",James, 20, made his G League debut on Saturday with six po...
Formula 1 to race in Monaco through at least 2031
The Monaco Grand Prix will continue to be contested through at least 2031 after Formula 1 agreed to a six-year extension with the Automobile Club of Monaco on Thursday.,The iconic race around the streets of Monte Carlo will take place from May 23-25, 2025 and will mark the 75th anniversary of the ra...
No. 9 Arizona, Wisconsin vie to stay unbeaten
Ninth-ranked Arizona scored a pair of lopsided victories before packing for a tougher challenge: tackling undefeated Wisconsin in a non-conference game Friday night in Madison, Wis.,The Wildcats (2-0), opened with a 93-64 victory over Canisius, then routed Old Dominion 102-44 on Saturday.,"I think w...
Skier Lindsey Vonn coming out of retirement at 40
Lindsey Vonn launched her comeback with the U.S. Ski Team on Thursday at age 40, ending her retirement.,The three-time Olympic medalist and four-time World Cup season champion last competed on the slopes in 2019.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well, it's off to Colorado.......
Rory McIlroy shares lead, strengthens Dubai title bid
Rory McIlroy boosted his bid for a third straight Race to Dubai title and sixth overall by seizing a share of the lead on Thursday after the first round of the DP World Tour Championship.,McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, carded six birdies against one bogey to finish with a 5-under 67. The 35-year-old ...
No. 24 Rutgers meets Monmouth, seeks improvement on defense
Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell said he doesn't know if heralded freshman Ace Bailey, who is recovering from a hip injury, will make his debut Friday evening.,With or without Bailey, though, Pikiell knows the Scarlet Knights need to improve defensively. ,No. 24 Rutgers will look to conclude a season-ope...