si Page 15 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
After a week off, No. 21 Arkansas strives to bounce back vs. Mississippi State
Arkansas coach John Calipari joked in a postgame press conference after a home loss to Kentucky that his team probably could use two weeks off.,But one week will have to suffice before the No. 21 Razorbacks return to Southeastern Conference action on Saturday afternoon against Mississippi State in S...
U.S. loads World Baseball Classic roster with MVPs, Cy Young Award winners
The United States finalized its roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Thursday, locking in a group that features both reigning Cy Young Award winners, multiple Most Valuable Players and retired Los Angeles Dodgers icon Clayton Kershaw.,Most players already had confirmed their plans to compet...
US cross-country skiing poised for podiums at Milano Cortina
TESERO, Italy -- The U.S. cross-country skiing team may be poised for its strongest Olympic performance at the 2026 Winter Games, with veteran Jessie Diggins leading the women's team and Gus Schumacher pushing the men's efforts against stiff competition from Norway and Italy.,Diggins, the most decor...
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss' appeal for 6th season denied by NCAA
Trinidad Chambliss was already prepared for more bad news from the NCAA. On Wednesday, that news became official.,Ole Miss confirmed its star quarterback lost his appeal to the NCAA for sixth year of eligibility, meaning Chambliss' next step will be in Mississippi state court.,The NCAA on Jan. 9 ini...
Reports: Red Sox sign INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa to 1-year deal
Free-agent infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa is set to join his fifth team in four seasons after agreeing to a deal with the Boston Red Sox, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The deal is for one year, ESPN reported, with no financial terms revealed.,Kiner-Falefa, 30, batted .262 with two home runs and...
Argentina club looking to lure Lionel Messi home in 2027
Argentina club Newell's Old Boys is working on a plan to bring two-time MLS MVP Lionel Messi home next year.,A team executive confirmed that it's trying to entice Messi to return to his boyhood club for the first half of 2027.,"It's a project that goes beyond Newell's. It involves the city of Rosari...
Jets tab Frank Reich as offensive coordinator
The New York Jets hired Frank Reich as their offensive coordinator on Wednesday morning.,The move comes a week after the Jets fired offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand following a 3-14 season.,"Frank has a rare combination of experience, creativity, and calm under pressure," Jets head coach Aaron...
Reports: Giants to add Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator
The New York Giants plan to hire Matt Nagy as their offensive coordinator, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.,Nagy's primary order of business will be to continue the development of prized quarterback Jaxson Dart.,Nagy, 47, spent the past three seasons in the same post with the Kansas City ...
MLB Owners Are Killing the World Baseball Classic
MLB owners’ refusal to address insurance coverage threatens Team Puerto Rico and the integrity of the World Baseball Classic....
Indiana out to gain more Big Ten ground against USC
Indiana tries to close out a perfect Los Angeles road swing Tuesday when it visits Southern California for a Big Ten Conference clash.,The Trojans (16-6, 5-6 Big Ten) and Hoosiers (15-7, 6-5) are embroiled in a heated middle-of-the-pack race ahead of the final month of the regular season, each looki...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino favors ending Russia ban
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he supports the reinstatement of Russia and called for an end to the country's four-year exclusion from international tournaments.,FIFA barred Russia from competition when its ongoing invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. Russia was expelled from that year'...
Rams coach Sean McVay, GM Les Snead sign extensions
The Los Angeles Rams announced multi-year contract extensions with head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead on Monday.,"As we enter their 10th season together, it is only fitting to reflect on the tremendous success Sean and Les have brought to this franchise, and the indelible impact the...
Missouri stays hot at home, fends off Mississippi State
Mark Mitchell had 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists to lead Missouri past Mississippi State 84-76 on Saturday afternoon in Columbia, Mo.,T.O. Barrett had 16 points, eight rebounds and four assists as the Tigers (15-7, 5-4 Southeastern Conference) improved to 13-2 at home this season.,Trent ...
Wisconsin stays hot with victory over Ohio State
John Blackwell had 22 points and Nick Boyd 21 as Wisconsin overcame a slow start for a 92-82 victory over Ohio State in a Big Ten matchup Saturday in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin, which trailed by 11 early, rallied for 49-43 lead at the break behind Austin Rapp's 19 first-half points.,The Badgers maintai...
Bills hire Pete Carmichael Jr. as offensive coordinator
The Buffalo Bills officially named Pete Carmichael Jr. as their new offensive coordinator on Saturday.,Carmichael replaces Joe Brady, who was elevated to head coach this week to succeed Sean McDermott.,A longtime lieutenant for Broncos coach Sean Payton, Carmichael has served as a senior offensive a...
76ers' Paul George banned 25 games for violating anti-drug policy
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has been suspended without pay for 25 games by the NBA on Saturday morning for violating the terms of the league's anti-drug program.,George's suspension will begin on Saturday night when the 76ers host the New Orleans Pelicans. He is eligible to return to acti...
Reports: Bills hiring Broncos' Jim Leonhard as DC
The Buffalo Bills are hiring Denver Broncos assistant head coach and defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard to be their new defensive coordinator, multiple outlets reported on Saturday.,Leonhard, 43, spent the past two seasons in Denver after one season as a senior football analyst at Illinois...
Inter Miami sign Mexico national team F German Berterame
Inter Miami signed Mexican national team forward German Berterame to a designated player contract through the 2028-29 season Friday.,Berterame, who had played for Mexican power Monterrey since 2022, will have an extension option in his contract for the 2029-2030 campaign.,Berterame amassed 68 goals ...
Missouri banking on home floor vs. Mississippi State
Missouri hopes to regain its shooting touch when it returns home to face Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon in Columbia, Mo.,The Tigers (14-7, 4-4 Southeastern Conference) are 12-1 at home this season. They will try to exploit that homecourt advantage against the Bulldogs (11-10, 3-5) after get...
Ohio State strives to hand Wisconsin rare home defeat
Facing Wisconsin on its home court will present a challenge for Ohio State in a Big Ten matchup Saturday afternoon in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin (15-6, 7-3) overcame an 18-point halftime deficit in a 67-63 home victory over Minnesota on Wednesday, tied for the largest second-half comeback in school his...