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Ex-world champ Joseph Parker faces ban after failed drug test
Former heavyweight champion Joseph Parker faces a possible ban from boxing after reportedly testing positive for cocaine.,The 33-year-old New Zealander failed a drug test after his most recent fight on Oct. 25, The Sun reported on Friday.,Parker lost that fight by TKO to England's Fabio Wardley in t...
Mississippi State preps backup QB as Missouri readies for home finale
With the College Football Playoff out of reach, Missouri modified its aim with a goal of another 10-win season.,The Tigers will try to take another step in the mission Saturday night when they play their final home game of 2025 against Mississippi State in Columbia.,Missouri (6-3, 2-3 Southeastern C...
Indiana lights it up from distance again in blowout of Milwaukee
Lamar Wilkerson scored a game-high 24 points Wednesday night, and Indiana lit it up from distance during a 101-70 win over Milwaukee in Bloomington, Ind.,Wilkerson was 7-of-12 from the field and made 5 of 6 3-pointers for the Hoosiers (3-0), which sank 14 of 28 from distance. It was their second str...
Jannik Sinner through to ATP Finals semis; Felix Auger-Aliassime picks up win
Italian star Jannik Sinner is through to the semifinals by taking down a familiar opponent, Germany's Alexander Zverev, in their second match of Bjorn Borg Group play at the Nitto ATP Finals on Wednesday in Turin, Italy.,Defending champ Sinner improved to 2-0 in the group stage with straight-sets wi...
LSU eyes third straight win in clash with FIU
LSU has dominated while winning its first two games of the season., ,The Tigers will try to continue their inside-outside balance when they face Florida International (1-1) on Thursday night in Baton Rouge, La., ,LSU defeated Tarleton State by 36 points in their opener and New Orleans by 35 on Monda...
Lane Kiffin rumors surround No. 7 Ole Miss' date with Florida
If any team has a year-long score to settle this weekend on its home turf, it is Ole Miss.,Amid multiple rumors and storylines surrounding coach Lane Kiffin, the No. 7 Rebels (9-1, 5-1 SEC), who dropped one spot in Tuesday's College Football Playoff rankings, will have two more tests before the regu...
Report: Louisville working on extension for Jeff Brohm
Louisville is working on a contract extension to keep football coach Jeff Brohm at his alma mater, On3 reported on Wednesday.,Brohm has been linked to the job openings at Penn State and Florida as his Cardinals (7-2, 4-2 ACC) are enjoying another successful season.,Brohm, 54, signed a six-year deal ...
No. 2 Indiana braces for Badgers after close call at Penn State
Indiana realized that remaining at No. 2 in the College Football Playoff ranking was likely after rallying to win at Penn State last week while Ohio State rolled to keep wraps on the No. 1 spot.,That hasn't kept the Hoosiers from aspiring to keep climbing in other areas as they prepare for Saturday'...
NWSL officially awards 17th franchise to Atlanta
The National Women's Soccer League officially awarded its 17th franchise to Atlanta on Wednesday.,The team will be owned by Arthur Blank and operated by AMB Sports and Entertainment. Blank's sports portfolio also includes the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC of MLS and Atlanta Drive Golf Clu...
Fast-starting No. 24 Wisconsin cruises past Ball State
Nolan Winter had 19 points and 10 rebounds and Nick Boyd and Braeden Carrington added 12 points apiece as No. 24 Wisconsin rode a fast start to an 86-55 nonconference victory over Ball State on Tuesday night in Madison, Wisc.,Wisconsin (3-0) jumped out to a 30-8 lead midway through the first half an...
Kai Trump gets advice from President, Tiger Woods ahead of LPGA debut
Kai Trump has received advice from the President of the United States, World Golf Hall of Fame member Annika Sorenstam and 15-time major champion Tiger Woods ahead of her LPGA Tour debut this week.,Trump, 18, received a sponsor's invite to The Annika Driven by Gainbridge, which has drawn the ire of ...
Tucker DeVries making immediate impact for Indiana with Milwaukee up next
When Indiana hired Darian DeVries to coach the team, it also made a significant addition to the roster.,His son.,Tucker DeVries showed his considerable ability Sunday with 24 of his 27 points in the first half of the team's 100-77 rout of Marquette in Chicago. He and the Hoosiers will aim for an enc...
Reports: Atlanta lands NWSL's 17th franchise for record fee
The National Women's Soccer League has awarded an expansion team to Atlanta as its 17th franchise for a record fee, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,The team will be owned by Arthur Blank's AMB Sports and Entertainment, owner of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS club Atlanta United FC.,Atlanta's N...
It’s Only Week 1, But Here’s What We’ve Learned in College Basketball This Week
College basketball’s first week gave us plenty to chew on. From breakout freshmen to Indiana’s revival under Darian DeVries. Here’s what’s real and what’s not....
Newcomers bid to build chemistry as Memphis visits Ole Miss
Memphis and Ole Miss will renew their familiar Mid-South basketball rivalry on Tuesday night in Oxford, Miss., with rosters unfamiliar with the matchup.,The Tigers (1-0) are led by newcomers -- in fact, all 15 players are in their first season with the team. ,The Rebels (2-0) will counter with a sha...
Georgia Tech squeaks by again, escapes SE Louisiana
Freshman Mouhamed Sylla recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds Monday, helping Georgia Tech grind out a 70-60 victory over visiting Southeastern Louisiana in Atlanta., ,Lamar Washington added 13 points, while Kowacie Reeves Jr. and Akai Fleming chipped in 12 points apiece for the Yellow Jackets (3-0), w...
No. 16 Iowa State's swarming defense hampers Mississippi State
Tamin Lipsey scored a career-high 25 points, Joshua Jefferson added 18 points and No. 16 Iowa State beat Mississippi State 96-80 on Monday night at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D., ,Lipsey (9-of-17 shooting) added six assists, three steals and one blocked shot as Iowa State defeated the Bu...
PWHL expands 'Takeover Tour' to 16 neutral-site games
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced Monday that it will play 16 regular-season games at 11 neutral sites across the U.S. and Canada during the 2025-26 season.,It's an expansion from last season when the "PWHL Takeover Tour" drew 123,601 fans for nine games.,The tour will visits seven ne...
Nick Boyd, No. 24 Wisconsin bid to pour in points vs. Ball State
No. 24 Wisconsin will be looking to continue its early offensive efficiency on Tuesday when it hosts Ball State in a non-conference matchup of undefeated teams in Madison, Wis.,The Badgers (2-0) defeated Northern Illinois 97-72 on Friday after opening with a 96-64 over Campbell.,Ball State (2-0) pul...
Commanders DL Daron Payne suspended one game
Washington Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne was suspended without pay for one game Monday by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct during Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions.,Payne was flagged and ejected in the second quarter for taking a shot at Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.,A league...