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Chiefs early 1.5-point favorites against Eagles in Super Bowl
Oddsmakers at three leading sportsbooks have listed the Kansas City Chiefs as 1.5-point favorites to beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 in New Orleans.,BetMGM, DraftKings and FanDuel also all have the total at 49.5 points. The game is a rematch of Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12, 20...
No. 3 Iowa State, Arizona soar into Big 12 showdown
After starting at their respective programs in 2021-22 and achieving a high level of success, Arizona's Tommy Lloyd and No. 3 Iowa State's T.J. Otzelberger will coach against each other Monday night in Tucson, Ariz.,Lloyd recently matched his former mentor at Gonzaga, Mark Few, by reaching 100 caree...
Reports: Florida State loses commitment from 4-star QB Brady Smigiel
Quarterback Brady Smigiel, a four-star quarterback in the Class of 2026, decommitted from Florida State on Sunday, according to multiple media reports.,A three-year starter at Newbury Park (Calif.) High School, Smigiel had verbally committed to the Seminoles in June 2024 over finalist Michigan and m...
Ohio State cherishes break in action, returns to face Iowa
Normally, a team would want to get back on the court as soon as possible to continue the momentum from a road win over a ranked opponent.,But for Ohio State coach Jake Diebler, the break between defeating No. 11 Purdue 73-70 on the road Tuesday and hosting Iowa on Monday in Columbus is welcomed, esp...
Texas Tech holds off Oklahoma State for fourth straight win
Chance McMillian scored 14 points and Texas Tech's defense did the rest as the Red Raiders defeated stumbling Oklahoma State 64-54 on Sunday afternoon in a Big 12 Conference game in Lubbock, Texas.,The Red Raiders (15-4, 6-2 Big 12) never trailed, led by 10 points and halftime and by 18 nine minutes...
Report: Ohio State DC Jim Knowles headed to Penn State
After he helped guide Ohio State to a national championship, Jim Knowles is finalizing a deal with Penn State to become the highest paid defensive coordinator in college football, ESPN reported Sunday.,Knowles is set to make $3.1 million per season on a three-year deal to join the staff of Nittany L...
How Saquon Barkley is Carrying Philadelphia Eagles to the Lombardi Trophy
This is how star running back Saquon Barkley is dominating his competition and helping Philadelphia reach the Super Bowl during his first season in an Eagles uniform....
No. 3 Iowa State pulls away late vs. Arizona State
Senior guard Curtis Jones scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed seven rebounds as No. 3 Iowa State finished strong for a 76-61 win over Arizona State on Saturday afternoon in Tempe, Ariz., ,Joshua Jefferson paired 13 points with 10 rebounds for Iowa State, while Keshon Gilbert finished with 12 ...
Providence defeats former coach Ed Cooley, Georgetown
Jayden Pierre and Bensley Joseph each scored 14 points and Providence got some revenge against a familiar face with a 78-68 victory over visiting Georgetown on Saturday afternoon. , ,The Friars (10-10, 4-5 Big East) were playing with some extra pep in their step with Hoyas coach Ed Cooley back in t...
On 3-game win streak, Texas Tech hosts struggling Oklahoma St.
Texas Tech will look for its fourth straight win and a push that could move the team back to the Top 25 when the Red Raiders host Oklahoma State on Sunday afternoon in a Big 12 Conference clash in Lubbock, Texas.,The Red Raiders (14-4, 5-2) have been at their best as they have gotten healthier over ...
Titans coach: QB Shedeur Sanders makes 'really good first impression'
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders, expected to hear his name called early in the 2025 NFL Draft in April, is making the rounds at the East-West Shrine Bowl location but won't play in the college All-Star game.,Instead, he's taking part in meetings at the game site in Denton, Texas, giving NFL team officia...
Iowa edges Penn State despite late cold stretch
Drew Thelwell and Owen Freeman scored 16 points apiece to help Iowa nip visiting Penn State 76-75 on Friday night in Iowa City., ,Josh Dix supplied 11 points for the Hawkeyes (13-7, 4-5 Big Ten), while Payton Sandfort added 10 points. Iowa snapped a three-game losing streak despite not scoring a poi...
Cowboys promote OC Brian Schottenheimer to head coach
Brian Schottenheimer has not been a head coach at any level, but Dallas' offensive coordinator agreed to terms on Friday to replace Mike McCarthy and become the 10th head coach in Cowboys history.,The son of the late Marty Schottenheimer, Brian Schottenheimer served as an assistant under McCarthy th...
Reports: Texans firing OC Bobby Slowik after two seasons
The Houston Texans are parting ways with offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,Per the Houston Chronicle, the Texans also are dismissing offensive line coach Chris Strausser and not renewing the contract of assistant offensive line coach Cole Popovich.,Housto...
Kansas City Chiefs Are Destined To Win Third Straight Super Bowl
It seems like destiny that the Kansas City Chiefs will win their third consecutive Super Bowl in February, due to impeccable QB play from Patrick Mahomes and a little help from the refs....
Ed Cooley, Georgetown return to likely loud Providence
Coming away with a win would hold some extra value for Providence when it faces visiting Georgetown on Saturday afternoon.,There are some hard feelings between the Friars (9-10, 3-5 Big East) and Hoyas coach Ed Cooley, who was at the helm in Providence from 2011-23 before making the move to Georgeto...
No. 3 Iowa State aims to pick up steam at Arizona State
No. 3 Iowa State will take on Arizona State for the first time as a Big 12 Conference foe when the teams tip off Saturday afternoon in Tempe, Ariz. ,Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger acknowledged that it felt a bit different as he prepared to face a program he had never coached against. The Sun Devi...
Two Knicks among those designated NBA All-Star 'starters'
A pair of New York Knicks were tapped for the NBA All-Star Game as New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and power forward Karl-Anthony Towns were named starters from the Eastern Conference on Thursday.,Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Milwaukee Bucks...
Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs has knee surgery; start of ‘25 in doubt
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs underwent knee surgery on Thursday, the team said in a news release.,Diggs missed the final six games of the 2024 season with a left knee injury and was eventually moved to injured reserve.,The surgery he needed was a chondral tissue graft procedure, which the ...
Slumping Iowa searching for answers vs. Penn State
After experiencing some significant issues on defense, Iowa is now seeking to fix its struggling offense Friday when Penn State visits Iowa City.,The Hawkeyes (12-7, 3-5 Big Ten) had won five of their last six games before enduring a three-game losing streak over the last 10 days. First, they surren...