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Why Alabama vs. Ohio State Must Happen as Scheduled
As Alabama reportedly considers canceling its series with Ohio State, we break down why marquee nonconference games still matter in the expanded College Football Playoff era....
Emanuel Sharp, No. 3 Houston take aim at lowly Kansas State
Surging, third-ranked Houston will look to build on its 17-game home winning streak and continue its recent stretch of dominating play when it hosts reeling Kansas State on Saturday afternoon in a Big 12 Conference game.,The Cougars (22-2, 10-1 Big 12) moved up five spots in the most recent AP poll ...
Phils release OF Nick Castellanos, who admits bringing beer to dugout
The Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos on Thursday.,The move hardly was a surprise given Castellanos is owed $20 million during the final season of his five-year, $100 million contract. In addition, Castellanos found himself in a platoon role last season after being admonishe...
No. 7 Nebraska deals with adversity, seeks salve in skidding Northwestern
Seventh-ranked Nebraska clearly has commanded the fundamentals during a banner start, yet coach Fred Hoiberg still harps on the importance of pivoting.,That's because he knows the Cornhuskers can't focus on the past as they host slumping Northwestern on Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.,Tuesday's 80-77 over...
Phillies release OF Nick Castellanos with $20M remaining on contract
The Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos on Thursday.,The move hardly was a surprise given Castellanos is owed $20 million during the final season of his five-year, $100 million contract. In addition, Castellanos found himself in a platoon role last season after being admonishe...
Dodgers' Max Muncy, Enrique Hernandez agree to deals
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a one-year, $10 million extension with veteran third baseman Max Muncy on Thursday.,The deal includes a $7 million salary for the 2027 season and a $10 million club option for 2028 that includes a $3 million buyout. He will earn $10 million in 2026.,Also on Thursday...
NCAA denies Connor Stalions' appeal of Michigan sign-stealing penalty
An NCAA appeals committee denied former Michigan staff member Connor Stalions' appeal of the eight-year show-cause penalty he received for his role in a sign-stealing scandal.,Stalions had argued that the August ruling from the NCAA Committee on Infractions was based on "procedural errors" and a mis...
Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott (elbow) likely to miss season
Infielder Sebastian Walcott, the top prospect in the Texas Rangers' organization, will undergo elbow surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament.,Chris Young, Texas' president of baseball operations, told reporters on Thursday that Walcott, 19, could miss the 2026 season.,While playing in the...
Curler Rich Ruohonen, 54, becomes oldest US Winter Olympian
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Curler Rich Ruohonen became America's oldest Winter Olympian at the age of 54 when he stepped onto the ice during his team's 8-3 defeat by Switzerland on Thursday.,Ruohonen, an alternate, was brought on by skip Danny Casper once it was clear victory was out of reach. His ...
NBA Suspensions From Pistons-Hornets Brawl Raise Bigger Questions
The NBA handed down suspensions following the Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets brawl, but the incident raises bigger questions about how the league handles fighting....
BYU receiver Parker Kingston faces rape charge
BYU receiver Parker Kingston was arrested and will be charged with first-degree felony rape, according to a news release from the Washington County (Utah) Attorney's Office on Wednesday.,Kingston was being held without bail pending a court appearance on Friday, multiple media outlets reported.,The a...
No. 2 Michigan overcomes season-high 16-point deficit to down Northwestern
L.J. Cason scored 18 points and Yaxel Lendeborg notched a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds to help No. 2 Michigan rally for an 87-75 victory against host Northwestern on Wednesday in Evanston, Ill.,Michigan faced its largest halftime deficit, nine points, and trailed by a season-high 16 wh...
Ebuka Okorie, Stanford eke out win over Boston College
Ebuka Okorie tossed in a game-high 22 points to lead Stanford to a 70-64 victory over Boston College in an ACC matchup on Wednesday night in Chestnut Hill, Mass., ,Okorie, a freshman guard, entered the game averaging 22.4 points per contest, which ranked sixth among Division I players. He has scored...
Wake Forest's strong second half sinks Georgia Tech
Juke Harris recorded a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds and Mekhi Mason added 17 points to lead Wake Forest to a dominant 83-67 road win over Georgia Tech on Wednesday, snapping a five-game losing streak. ,Cooper Schwieger scored a season-high 13 points and Tre'von Spillers added 13 poin...
Cade Cunningham's all-around effort lifts Pistons over Raptors
Cade Cunningham scored 18 of his 28 points in the second quarter Wednesday night and the visiting Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 113-95.,Cunningham, who hit 6 of 11 3-point attempts, added seven rebounds, nine assists and three steals for the Pistons, who have won three straight and ei...
Bruce Thornton’s hot hand leads Ohio State over Southern California
Bruce Thornton scored 21 points to lead four Ohio State scorers in double figures as the Buckeyes defeated Southern California 89-82 in Columbus on Wednesday.,Thornton had 13 points in the second half as the Buckeyes (16-8, 8-6 Big Ten) overcame a three-point halftime deficit to avoid losing consecu...
Lando Norris posts fastest lap time at Bahrain preseason testing
The first day of Formula 1's 2026 preseason testing at Bahrain bore a strong resemblance to the 2025 drivers' championship standings as Lando Norris delivered the fastest lap time.,Norris won his first F1 drivers' title last year ahead of runner-up Max Verstappen, who posted the second-fastest lap t...
Super Bowl LXI Long Shots: Who Could Be Next Year’s Seattle Seahawks?
After the Seahawks’ historic 60-1 Super Bowl run, here are the +6000 long shots — including Steelers, Commanders and Colts — who could be next year’s Seahawks in 2027....
The Biggest Question Facing Every 2026 MLB Contender
From Shohei Ohtani’s historic chase to Gerrit Cole’s comeback, here’s the biggest question facing every MLB contender entering 2026....
Astros closer Josh Hader (biceps) uncertain for Opening Day
Houston Astros closer Josh Hader's availability for Opening Day is in doubt because the left-hander is dealing with biceps soreness, manager Joe Espada told reporters Wednesday.,Hader, a six-time All-Star, resumed his throwing program at the team's first workout with pitchers and catchers Wednesday....