st Page 293 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Simona Halep, on comeback trail, pulls out of Australian Open
Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep withdrew from qualifying for the Australian Open, citing knee and shoulder pain.,Halep announced Thursday via Instagram that she also won't compete in the ASB Classic in Auckland, a tune-up for the Australian Open that begins next week. Halep said she began ...
Buccaneers place S Christian Izien (pectoral) on IR
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed starting safety Christian Izien on injured reserve Thursday, likely ending his season.,Izien, 24, sustained a pectoral injury during last Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas.,The second-year player has 75 tackles, one interception and one for...
No. 25 Baylor aims to shake off rust vs. Arlington Baptist
Baylor is back in the Associated Press Top 25 after a two-week hiatus -- checking in at No. 25 -- and will return to action after more than two-week break when the Bears host Arlington Baptist on Friday night in Waco, Texas.,By all accounts, this should be a tuneup as Baylor prepares for Big 12 play...
NFL Christmas Day Games on Netflix Fall Completely Flat
The much-anticipated arrival of NFL games on Netflix were disappointing on Christmas Day, as both games were massive blowouts and not competitive. ...
Celtics C Kristaps Porzingis injures ankle vs. 76ers
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis injured his ankle during a 118-114 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. ,Porzingis seemingly got hurt just 65 seconds into the contest, slipping near the top of the key while trying to create separation with a step back. He did end up loggi...
Road-tested Pistons draw Kings next
The Detroit Pistons hope to continue to enjoy their holiday away from home when they go for a third straight road win on Thursday night against the host Sacramento Kings.,Last season's losingest team appeared to catch no break in the schedule when dealt a four-game Western swing sandwiching Christma...
Rockets getting lift from different players while Pelicans seek spark
The Houston Rockets have won three straight games and five of their last six.,The New Orleans Pelicans have lost seven games in a row and have just five victories this season.,The team with the second-best record in the Western Conference will visit the team with the worst record in the conference o...
Panthers QB Bryce Young full participant despite hamstring listing
The Carolina Panthers listed quarterback Bryce Young as having a hamstring injury on the practice report released Wednesday, although he reportedly was a full participant on the field the day before.,Young, the first pick in the 2023 draft, is averaging 206.3 yards per game and has thrown for 10 tou...
Ranking 2024 NBA on Christmas Day Matchups
Adam Silver and the NBA always try to go all out on Christmas Day, so we decided to rank 2024's NBA on Christmas Day slate of matchups....
Fire, M Gaston Gimenez agree to terminate contract
The Chicago Fire and midfielder Gaston Gimenez, who played for the club for the past five years, reached an agreement to terminate his contract on Tuesday.,Gimenez, 33, joined the Fire in 2020 as a designated player after playing nearly a decade in his native Argentina.,He had one goal and three ass...
In-state rivals NC State, East Carolina meet in Military Bowl
East Carolina turned its season around following an October coaching change. The Pirates became bowl-eligible, and their reward was a game against an in-state rival.,North Carolina State will meet East Carolina and new coach Blake Harrell in the Military Bowl on Saturday in Annapolis, Md.,Harrell, t...
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (shoulder) questionable vs. Texans
Baltimore Ravens leading receiver Zay Flowers is questionable for Wednesday's game against the host Houston Texans because of a shoulder issue.,Flowers was listed on the team's injury report after missing practice on Sunday and Monday and being limited on Tuesday.,Cornerback Tre'Davious White (shoul...
Packers WR Christian Watson avoids serious injury
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson avoided a serious knee injury in Monday night's playoff-clinching win against the New Orleans Saints.,Watson was injured in the second quarter of the 34-0 victory at Lambeau Field after being tackled at the end of a 14-yard run. He returned to play se...
Nebraska, BC excited about visit to New York for Pinstripe Bowl
The opportunity in front of Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Saturday is not lost on first-year coach Bill O'Brien.,When the Massachusetts native leads the Eagles (7-5) onto the hallowed New York ground, Boston College will be shooting for its first eight-win season since 20...
Nebraska, BC excited for visit to New York for Pinstripe Bowl
The opportunity in front of Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Saturday is not lost on first-year coach Bill O'Brien.,When the Massachusetts native leads the Eagles (7-5) onto the hallowed New York ground, Boston College will be shooting for its first eight-win season since 20...
Malik Beasley, Cade Cunningham help Pistons beat Lakers
Malik Beasley scored 21 points and Cade Cunningham added 20 points with 10 assists as the visiting Detroit Pistons turned defensive pressure into a 117-114 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.,Jaden Ivey scored 18 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. added 15 as the Pistons won consecutive games fo...
Bruins F David Pastrnak suffers upper-body injury vs. Capitals
Boston Bruins star forward David Pastrnak was deemed "unlikely to return" to Monday's game against the visiting Washington Capitals due to an upper-body injury.,It was unclear when or how Pastrnak was hurt. Pastrnak did not see the ice for much of the second period and did not return from the locker...
Masters adds 10 to field, including Lucas Glover, Justin Rose
Former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover qualified for the 2025 Masters by finishing the year No. 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking.,Glover was one of 10 new additions to the Masters field confirmed Monday following the final installment of the Official World Golf Ranking of 2024.,The prestigious ...
Astros sign 1B Christian Walker to 3-year deal
The Houston Astros found the slugging first baseman they desired, landing Christian Walker on a three-year contract, the team announced Monday.,Multiple outlets reported the contract is worth $60 million.,The former Arizona Diamondbacks standout not only hit 95 total home runs over the past three se...
LHP Patrick Sandoval agrees to 2-year deal with Red Sox
Left-hander Patrick Sandoval and the Boston Red Sox reached agreement on a two-year deal, the team announced Monday.,Terms were not disclosed by the team, but ESPN reported last week that the contract is for $18.25 million.,Sandoval, 28, is coming off Tommy John surgery in June and could return for ...