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PGA Tour's best arrive at new-look East Lake to decide FedEx Cup
ATLANTA -- Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele have been the two best golfers in the world in 2024, head and shoulders above their competition. But neither of their decorated resumes includes a FedEx Cup.,That's something both men will try to change this week at the Tour Championship at East Lak...
Wednesday August 28 Best Sports Betting Picks and Predictions for MLB
It's a loaded MLB slate on Wednesday August 28th, so here are our best baseball sports betting picks and predictions for 7/28/2024....
NFL owners vote to approve private equity investment
The NFL is opening its doors to private equity funds.,At a meeting in Eagan, Minn., on Tuesday, NFL owners voted in favor of a resolution that allows funds to purchase up to 10 percent of a franchise.,The league met with several firms earlier this month as it explored whether to change its rule disa...
Liberty visit Sparks for duel of first place vs. last
The New York Liberty experienced some sluggish moments on Monday night in their game against the Phoenix Mercury before making enough plays down the stretch.,With nine wins in its past 10 outings, New York hopes to play a more complete game on Wednesday night when it visits the league-worst Los Ange...
Iowa QB Cade McNamara ready for opener vs. Illinois State
A wobbly fall camp and rustiness from last season's knee injury didn't prevent Cade McNamara from winning Iowa's starting quarterback job.,McNamara will play his first game in 11 months on Saturday when the No. 25 Hawkeyes face FCS program Illinois State at Iowa City, Iowa.,McNamara tore the ACL in ...
Pitt, amid QB competition, kicks off season against Kent State
Pitt will look for favorable results in two different competitions on Saturday afternoon when it opens its season against visiting Kent State.,In addition to facing the Golden Flashes, the Panthers will continue their quarterback competition between Nate Yarnell and Eli Holstein.,Yarnell, a redshirt...
No. 19 Miami, Florida renew rivalry in season opener
When the visiting Miami Hurricanes and Florida Gators open their seasons on Saturday afternoon, there won't be a lack of motivation on either side in Gainesville, Fla.,The Hurricanes, ranked No. 19 in the Associated Press preseason poll, hold a slim lead in the all-time series at 29-27. ,The teams h...
Dream try to stay in playoff fight, face Storm
The visiting Atlanta Dream hope to get back into the win column against the slumping Seattle Storm on Wednesday night.,Out of the Olympic break, Atlanta (10-19) came out strong. With formerly injured stars Rhyne Howard and Jordin Canada back and healthy, the Dream responded. Atlanta resumed WNBA pla...
With new coach, No. 9 Michigan begins title defense vs. Fresno St.
Michigan won the national championship last season amid controversy. The offseason drama continues to follow the Wolverines, but they're intent on successfully defending their title.,The No. 9 Wolverines open their season with a nonconference game against Fresno State on Saturday night in Ann Arbor,...
No. 6 Ole Miss massive favorite at home in opener vs. Furman
Expectations in the quaint town of Oxford, Miss., have soared to astronomical heights.,That's because the town's Southeastern Conference football team, headed by coach Lane Kiffin, is coming off a milestone season with the hopes of even more to come.,Kiffin's fifth season with No. 6 Ole Miss will be...
No. 3 Oregon begins Dillon Gabriel era vs. Idaho
A new era dawns for No. 3 Oregon in 2024, as it begins its first season in the Big Ten Conference having departed the Pac-12 with Washington, UCLA and Southern California.,The Ducks open the season against FCS opponent Idaho on Saturday afternoon in Eugene, Ore.,Expectations are high for the Ducks, ...
No. 4 Texas preps for 'explosive offense' of Colorado State
No. 4 Texas is saying all the right things ahead of its season opener against visiting Colorado State on Saturday in Austin. ,A date at defending national champion Michigan looms large in Week 2, but the Longhorns aren't overlooking the Rams.,"We've got a very tough opponent," Texas coach Steve Sark...
No. 18 Kansas State gets early test in FCS contender UT-Martin
As opening acts in Manhattan go, there are big implications for the season-opening game at Kansas State. ,No. 18 Kansas State hosts FCS power UT-Martin on Saturday under the lights with bright expectations encircling both programs. , ,K-State is looking for its second appearance in the Big 12 Champi...
NFL Predictions: Why the Philadelphia Eagles Will Win NFC East
The NFC East will be one of the most interesting divisions in football for 2024. The Philadelphia Eagles are the favorites to win that division, and for good reason....
Tuesday August 27 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions for for MLB, WNBA
These are our top betting picks and predictions for August 27th's slate of games, including predictions for the MLB and WNBA....
Pat Mahomes sentenced to probation in DWI case
Former major league pitcher Pat Mahomes agreed to five years of probation as part of his guilty plea to a third driving while intoxicated charge on Tuesday.,The agreement includes one year of "intense supervision," and should he live up to the terms of probation, he will not serve prison time.,Mahom...
West Virginia ready to roll out rough welcome for No. 8 Penn State
With an experienced quarterback and improvement spotted at wide receiver, head coach Jams Franklin signaled the possibility of loosening the reins on a potentially explosive offense this season.,The first signal of what's to come from the Nittany Lions is Saturday when the 8th-ranked Nittany Lions o...
Major-league-best Dodgers surge into series with Orioles
Before Labor Day has even arrived, there will be shades of the fall when the Baltimore Orioles visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series that starts on Tuesday.,At 78-53, the Dodgers will carry the best record in the major leagues into the matchup, while the 76-56 Orioles have the second...
No. 24 NC State aims to keep good times rolling, faces W. Carolina
Expectations are high this year for North Carolina State.,The Wolfpack are coming off a strong season, made significant offensive additions in the transfer portal and are following up a successful spring for the school, which saw their men's and women's basketball teams both make the Final Four and ...
A'ja Wilson, Aces hope to build momentum on visit to Wings
The Las Vegas Aces continue their path to a playoff spot as they face the lowly Dallas Wings in a Western Conference showdown Tuesday in Dallas.,The Aces (18-11) have gone 2-3 since the WNBA's return from its Olympic break, ranking fifth in the league standings. They are coming off a week in which t...