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Week 16 TNF: Rams-Seahawks Preview, Props, Prediction
Week 16 kicks off with one of the biggest games of the 2025 regular season, and one chock full of playoff ramifications when the Los Angeles Rams visit the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. ,The NFC West rivals enter with identical 11-3 records atop the conference. The Seahawks have won four conse...
Rams' Puka Nacua apologizes, 'had no idea' gesture was offensive
Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua apologized on Thursday for performing a potential touchdown celebration that included an antisemitic undertone.,"When I appeared the other day on a social media livestream, it was suggested to me to perform a specific movement as part of my next touchdo...
U.S. government admits role in plane collision that killed figure skaters
The government admitted U.S. Army pilots failed to "maintain vigilance" that would have avoided a crash with an American Airlines jet in January that counted competitive figure skaters among the 67 victims.,The jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter as it made its approach to Reagan National Airp...
Heisman presentation scores highest ratings in 13 years
Saturday night's Heisman Trophy presentation to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza drew the largest television audience for the event since 2012.,The show averaged 4.3 million viewers on ABC, the highest number since 2012 when 4.9 million watched Texas A&M signal-caller Johnny Manziel become the f...
Austin FC acquire F Jayden Nelson from Whitecaps
Austin FC acquired winger Jayden Nelson from the Vancouver Whitecaps on Thursday in exchange for $1.25 million in general allocation money and a 2026 first-round draft pick.,The Whitecaps will receive $700,000 in 2026 and $550,000 in 2027. Vancouver also retains a percentage for future trade or tran...
UConn standout QB Joe Fagnano skipping Fenway Bowl
UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano confirmed he will not play in the Fenway Bowl.,The Huskies (9-3) will meet Army (6-6) on Dec. 27 at Fenway Park in Boston.,Instead, Fagnano told the Hartford Courant that he will be preparing for upcoming showcase games and the NFL draft.,"After talking with my teammate...
Best NBA Bets Tonight: Three Picks for Dec. 18th's Slate
A full 12-game NBA slate brings plenty of betting opportunities. Here are three of the best NBA bets to target tonight....
No. 10 BYU has depth on its side vs. Abilene Christian
Bench production is giving No. 10 BYU a much-needed boost on offense.,The Cougars (10-1) head into their game against Abilene Christian in Provo, Utah, on Friday night after their reserves have averaged 28 points over the last two contests.,BYU opened a current four-game homestand with a 100-53 vict...
Rams vs Seahawks Thursday Night Football Week 16 Betting Picks
The Seahawks host the Rams on Thursday Night Football with the NFC West on the line. Here’s why Seattle is the right side as a home underdog....
Reports: Nationals hiring Ani Kilambi to GM role
The Washington Nationals are hiring 31-year-old Ani Kilambi as their new general manager, according to multiple media reports on Wednesday.,Kilambi has spent the last four years as assistant GM for the Philadelphia Phillies, leading the club's research departments and the club's use of data througho...
Cincinnati enjoys dunk-fest in rout of Alabama State
Baba Miller logged 26 points and 14 rebounds to lead Cincinnati to an 88-51 win over visiting Alabama State on Wednesday.,Miller made 11 of 12 field-goal attempts for the Bearcats (7-4), who snapped a two-game losing streak. Shon Abaev chipped in 13 points.,Last year's leading scorer Jizzle James ad...
Guardians add LHP Justin Bruihl, DFA Jhonkensy Noel
The Cleveland Guardians added to their bullpen Wednesday by acquiring left-hander Justin Bruihl from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations.,To make room on the 40-man roster, outfielder Jhonkensy Noel was designated for assignment.,Bruihl, 28, had a 5.27 ERA in 15 relief outings for the Blue...
FC Cincinnati transfer D Alvaro Barreal to Brazil's Santos
FC Cincinnati announced the transfer of defender Alvaro Barreal to Brazilian top-flight side Santos on Wednesday.,The 25-year-old Argentina international spent the 2025 season on loan at Santos, where the team said he met the performance metrics that triggered his multi-million dollar purchase oblig...
Packers WR Christian Watson practices, 'fighting to play' vs. Bears
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson was running routes in practice on Wednesday, three days after he was taken to a Denver-area hospital for precautionary scans on his chest.,While head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters that Watson was expected to be a limited participant in practice, h...
Jizzle James returns to Cincinnati roster after dismissal
Jizzle James, Cincinnati's leading scorer last season, is back on the roster, coach Wes Miller announced Wednesday.,The 6-foot-3 junior guard was dismissed from the Bearcats this summer in what Miller called a "personal matter.",He is expected to play Wednesday when Cincinnati (6-4) hosts Alabama St...
Wednesday Dec. 17th College Basketball Betting Picks and Predictions
College basketball betting previews for UCLA vs Arizona State, Alabama vs South Florida, and Creighton vs Xavier with point spread picks....
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Nashville Predators December 17th Betting Picks
A short NHL slate features one strong betting angle as Carolina visits Nashville in a matchup trending toward another high-scoring game....
Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love declares for NFL draft
Notre Dame junior Jeremiyah Love, a Heisman Trophy finalist and the Doak Walker Award winner as the top running back in college football, declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Tuesday.,Love, 6-foot, 214-pounder, is projected to be the first running back selected and a potential first-round pick. He mad...
Six double-digit scorers help No. 1 Arizona blow out Abilene Christian
Brayden Burries had 20 points on 9-of-11 shooting from the field, leading six players who scored in double figures in No. 1 Arizona's 96-62 victory over Abilene Christian on Tuesday night at Tucson, Ariz.,Motiejus Krivas finished with 15 points after making all four of his shots from the field and 7...
Shelton Henderson pours in 30 as Miami pulls away from FIU
Freshman Shelton Henderson scored a career-high 30 points, Malik Reneau added 22 and Miami beat Florida International 98-81 on Tuesday in Coral Gables, Fla.,Henderson shot 10 of 12 from the field and made 10 of 11 free throws while easily topping his average of 11.6 points. He also grabbed five rebo...