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Unbeaten but imperfect Xavier preps for Santa Clara
The first two games haven't been easy for Richard Pitino at Xavier, but he's quickly learning a lot about his team. ,That team gets a slightly bigger test when the Musketeers host Santa Clara Monday night in Cincinnati. , ,Malik Messina-Moore led a balanced scoring attack with 17 points as sharp-sho...

Sharks top Panthers for 3rd straight win
Yaroslav Askarov made 38 saves for the San Jose Sharks in a 3-1 win against the visiting Florida Panthers on Saturday night.,Macklin Celebrini, Adam Gaudette and Alexander Wennberg scored for the Sharks, who have won three in a row for the first time this season.,San Jose beat the visiting Winnipeg ...

Jimmie Johnson announces he'll race at 2026 hometown event in San Diego
Racing legend and San Diego native Jimmie Johnson will make one of his rare appearances back on the NASCAR circuit when it visits his hometown for a historic race next season.,Johnson confirmed via press release that he intends to race in NASCAR's new road-course event at Naval Base Coronado in San ...

Chucky Lozano's status uncertain as San Diego prepares to host Timbers
San Diego FC is experiencing more drama than a No. 1 seed would like entering its playoff opener against the visiting Portland Timbers on Sunday night.,San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas has yet to determine if face of the franchise Hirving "Chucky" Lozano will play in the opener of the Round 1 best-of-...
Why Tony Vitello Could Be the Giants’ Next Game-Changing Manager
Tony Vitello is becoming the San Francisco Giants’ next manager. Here’s why his development skills at the college level outweigh lack of pro managerial experience....

San Jose grabs win over Austin but falls just short of playoffs
Josef Martinez and Niko Tsakiris scored goals over a three-minute stretch late in the match to carry the San Jose Earthquakes to a rousing 2-1 come-from-behind win over visiting Austin FC on Saturday in a key Decision Day match., ,Even with the victory, the Earthquakes (11-15-8, 41 points) finished ...

San Jose grabs win over Austin but fall just short of playoffs
Josef Martinez and Niko Tsakiris scored goals over a three-minute stretch late in the match to carry the San Jose Earthquakes to a rousing 2-1 come-from-behind win over visiting Austin FC on Saturday in a key Decision Day match., ,Even with the victory, the Earthquakes (11-15-8, 41 points) finished ...

San Diego FC clinches top Western Conference seed with rout of Portland
Anders Dreyer scored two goals and added an assist to complete a sensational campaign and lift visiting San Diego FC to a Western Conference-sealing 4-0 victory over the Portland Timbers in both teams' regular-season finale.,Dreyer finishes with 19 goals and 19 assists in his maiden MLS regular seas...
NFL Trade Deadline 2025: Three Players Who Could Change Teams
NFL trade deadline preview: Breece Hall, Trey Hendrickson and Bradley Chubb are among the top players who could change teams before Week 8....

Panthers start 3-peat quest down 2 stars vs. Blackhawks
When the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers open their season Tuesday, they will be missing two of their biggest stars: Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk.,The Panthers, who will play host to the Chicago Blackhawks in Sunrise, lost Barkov during practice Sept. 25. One of the...
Best NBA MVP Longshot Bets for 2025: Odds, Predictions, and More
NBA MVP odds and predictions for the 2025 season, including Victor Wembanyama’s candidacy, Nikola Jokic’s case, and longshot picks like Banchero, Brown, and Flagg....

Anders Dreyer’s late brace lifts San Diego FC past Houston
Anders Dreyer scored a brace, including the game-winner in the 89th minute, as San Diego FC moved into sole possession of first place in the Western Conference with a 4-2 victory over the host Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.,Amahl Pellegrino had a goal and two assists and Luca de la Torre also sco...
Why You Shouldn’t Be Surprised That Mac Jones Is Playing Well for San Francisco 49ers
Mac Jones continues to impress as the 49ers’ fill-in starter, throwing for 342 yards in a dramatic OT win over the Rams....

49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) holding out hope he can play Thursday
With a game against the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams coming up Thursday, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) said he has not been ruled out from playing in it.,Purdy missed Weeks 2 and 3 due to a toe injury but returned Sunday. The fourth-year quarterback told reporters following th...
Rex Ryan Calls Out Browns QB Shedeur Sanders in Fiery Rant
Rex Ryan slams Browns QB Shedeur Sanders, saying he should be embarrassed for not starting. What’s next for Cleveland’s young quarterback?...

Stanford storms back, escapes with 1-point victory over San Jose State
Sedrick Irvin scored on a 1-yard run with 19 seconds left to lift Stanford to a 30-29 win against visiting San Jose State on Saturday night in Stanford, Calif.,The Cardinal drove 80 yards in 12 plays on the final drive, getting a first down on fourth-and-10 on a 34-yard catch by Caden High with 1:12...

Panthers' Aleksander Barkov (knee) likely to miss regular season
A day after he had to be helped off the ice during the Florida Panthers' first training camp practice, captain Aleksander Barkov underwent successful right knee surgery on Friday and will likely miss the regular season and possibly the postseason as well.,The Panthers announced the timetable for rec...

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov could miss season after knee surgery
A day after he had to be helped off the ice during the Florida Panthers' first training camp practice, captain Aleksander Barkov is set to undergo knee surgery on Friday, putting his ability to play in the 2025-26 season into doubt.,The Panthers announced the update on Friday. Head coach Paul Mauric...

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov injured in practice
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov sustained an apparent right leg injury during training camp on Thursday morning.,Per the Miami Herald, Barkov remained on the ice for several minutes and put very little weight on his leg while receiving assistance to the locker room. It is not immediately ...

Brendan McSorley (2 goals), St. Louis City top San Jose
Making his first start for visiting St. Louis City SC, Brendan McSorley recorded a brace and added an assist Saturday night in its 3-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes.,Marcel Hartel also scored a goal for St. Louis (7-17-7, 28 points), which won consecutive matches for just the second time this ye...