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Jayson Tatum scores 37, helps unbeaten Celtics edge Pistons
Jayson Tatum piled up 37 points and the visiting Boston Celtics continued their dominance of Detroit with a 124-118 victory over the Pistons on Saturday night.,The Celtics have won their past 10 meetings with the Pistons. Detroit's last win in the series was a one-point victory on Feb. 16, 2022.,Jay...
After 2nd-quarter QB change, Iowa reels off 35 unanswered to rout Northwestern
Iowa exploded for five straight touchdowns bridging halftime, three by star running back Kaleb Johnson and another on Kaden Wetjen's 85-yard punt return, as the Hawkeyes blew out the Northwestern Wildcats 40-14 in Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday.,Johnson, who entered the afternoon second in FBS in rush...
Matthew Dennis kicks winning FG to lift Wake Forest over Stanford
Matthew Dennis kicked a 23-yard field goal with 1:48 to play and Wake Forest's defense came up with another turnover to preserve a 27-24 victory at Stanford in Atlantic Coast Conference play on Saturday.,Nick Andersen intercepted Ashton Daniels' pass with 22 seconds left after Stanford moved into Wa...
Grant Enfinger grabs second Truck Playoffs' Round of 8 win at Homestead-Miami
HOMESTEAD, Fla. - A strategy call from the pit box coupled with a patient move forward landed veteran Grant Enfinger his second consecutive NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoff race win in Saturday's Baptist Health 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway while his closest competitors ran out of fuel behind...
Colts activate DT DeForest Buckner from IR
The Indianapolis Colts activated defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from injured reserve on Saturday.,Buckner had been sidelined with an ankle injury sustained in the Colts' 16-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 15.,Buckner, 30, had missed just two games in nine NFL seasons before the current ...
After two lopsided wins, Celtics face struggling Pistons
The defending NBA champions have cruised to two victories in the first week of the season. On paper, the Boston Celtics appear primed to collect another double-digit win on Saturday when they visit Detroit.,The Celtics have won their past nine meetings with the Pistons, who are 0-2 this season and a...
Louisville escapes 20-point hole to defeat Boston College
Tyler Shough connected with Nate Kurisky for two touchdowns in the second half and finished with 333 yards passing as Louisville climbed out of a 20-0 deficit to defeat Boston College 31-27 on Friday night in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,After being held scoreless until just before halftime, the Cardinals (...
Cavaliers hold off Pistons in J.B. Bickerstaff's return to Cleveland
Dean Wade and Donovan Mitchell scored 19 points apiece and the host Cleveland Cavaliers spoiled J.B. Bickerstaff's return to the city with a 113-101 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.,Jarrett Allen had 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Evan Mobley supplied 16 points, six rebounds, three as...
Yankees add LHP Nestor Cortes to World Series roster
The New York Yankees added left-hander Nestor Cortes to the roster on Friday in advance of Game 1 of the World Series.,Cortes was not included on the roster in the American League Division Series or the AL Championship Series in victories over the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians, respecti...
Vikings LT Christian Darrisaw to undergo season-ending surgery
Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw is expected to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury that will require surgery. ,According to multiple reports Friday, the Vikings received word that the left knee injury that forced Darrisaw out of the game Thursday night against the Rams would requir...
Austin FC name Nico Estevez as head coach
Nico Estevez is returning to the MLS coaching ranks in Texas after being named the head coach of Austin FC on Friday.,The 44-year-old Spaniard coached FC Dallas from December 2021 until he was dismissed on June 11.,Estevez will join Austin FC when he completes his duties as a U.S. men's national tea...
Drivers unclear why Max Verstappen wasn't penalized in Austin
Formula 1 drivers are seeking clarity about why Max Verstappen was not penalized for a controversial move during Sunday's United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.,With four laps to go, McLaren's Lando Norris veered off the track to pass Red Bull's Verstappen and incurred a five-second penalty. Ver...
J.B. Bickerstaff, Rebuilding Detroit Pistons Perfect Pair
J.B. Bickerstaff was hired as the head coach of the rebuilding Detroit Pistons, and that might just be a perfect pair....
Unrivaled announces team names ahead of inaugural season
Unrivaled, a new three-on-three basketball league headlined by top WNBA players, revealed the names of its six teams Thursday.,The Laces, Lunar Owls, Mist, Rose, Phantom and Vinyl will compete in the league, which has pledged to become the highest-paying league in the history of women's professional...
Austin FC's Diego Rubio inks contract extension
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio signed a one-year contract extension with the club on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by Austin FC in the deal, which carries a club option for the 2026 season.,"Playing in front of our fans at Q2 Stadium this season was an amazing experience, and I'm eager...
Ken Dorsey Will Call Plays for Cleveland Browns, Damage Already Done With Deshaun Watson’s Contract
Ken Dorsey will take over as the Cleveland Browns new play caller, but at 1-6, the damage is already done for Cleveland because of Deshaun Watson's contract....
Jameis Winston draws start for Browns vs. red-hot Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens and the host Cleveland Browns are heading in opposite directions entering their AFC North matchup on Sunday.,Baltimore (5-2) is riding a five-game winning streak and is tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers atop the division. Cleveland (1-6) has lost five straight and is languishing...
NC State QB Grayson McCall (concussions) retires from football
North Carolina State quarterback Grayson McCall said Wednesday night that he is retiring from football after his latest head injury.,McCall sustained two concussions this season and hasn't played since being carted off the field against Wake Forest on Oct. 5. His helmet flew off from the hit and he ...
Myles Turner, Pacers overtake Pistons for opening win
Myles Turner had 20 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four blocks as the visiting Indiana Pacers spoiled J.B. Bickerstaff's first game as Detroit's head coach by topping the Pistons 115-109 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.,Pascal Siakam had 19 points, eight rebounds and nine a...
Bruins seek better 'discipline' and result against Stars
The Boston Bruins return home from a three-game Western Conference road trip to take on an early-season frontrunner from that side in the Dallas Stars on Thursday.,Coach Jim Montgomery's team went 1-1-1 on the trip and fell to 3-3-1 overall after taking a 4-0 loss on Tuesday at Nashville, where the ...