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Athletics president Dave Kaval to resign on Dec. 31
Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign at the end of the calendar year, the team announced Friday.,Kaval has served as president for eight years. Upon his resignation on Dec. 31, he will pursue new business opportunities in California, according to the A's.,Athletics executive Sandy Dean...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Football Bowl Games, NBA, NHL Predictions for December 27
Friday December 27th's top sports betting picks and predictions include our expert wagers for college football bowl games, the NBA and the NHL....
Celtics pursue consistency against improving Pacers
The Boston Celtics will look to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season when they oppose the visiting Indiana Pacers on Friday night.,The Celtics are coming off losses to the host Orlando Magic (108-104) and the visiting 76ers (118-114). The setback against Philadelphia dropped Bost...
No. 15 South Carolina, No. 20 Illinois vie for 10th win at Citrus Bowl
South Carolina's best defensive player -- actually, the nation's best defensive player -- won't play in the Citrus Bowl on New Year's Eve. Illinois won't have its all-Big Ten receiver., ,But aside from the Gamecocks' Kyle Kennard and the Fighting Illini's Pat Bryant opting out for NFL Draft purposes...
TV viewership for NBA Christmas games up 84% from last year
The NBA's television ratings have been a source of consternation this season, but the league cooked up some Christmas magic on Wednesday.,The NBA's five-game Christmas Day slate earned its best ratings in five years at an average of 5.25 million viewers, which represented an 84 percent jump from las...
With SEC test ahead, No. 13 Texas A&M faces Abilene Christian
No. 13 Texas A&M looks to take another step forward in its preparation for the impending Southeastern Conference campaign when it hosts Abilene Christian on Saturday afternoon in College Station, Texas., ,The Aggies (10-2) have won six straight games, with five of those victories over power conferen...
Miami coach Jim Larranaga resigns amid slow start
Jim Larranaga stepped down as coach of the Miami Hurricanes, effective immediately, on Thursday.,"After more than fifty years in college coaching, it is simply time," Larranaga, 75, said. "There is never a great moment to step away, but I owe it to our student-athletes, our staff and the University ...
Reports: Miami basketball coach Jim Larranaga to resign
Jim Larranaga is stepping down immediately as coach of the Miami Hurricanes, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,The school has scheduled a news conference for Thursday afternoon.,Larranaga, 75, led the Hurricanes to their first Final Four in school history in 2023, losing to eventual champion UConn...
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...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Football, NBA, NFL Predictions for December 26
Christmas Day is in the rearview mirror, but Thursday December 26th's slate of sports gives us college football, NBA and NFL action to bet on. These are our best bets....
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...
76ers spoil Celtics' Christmas with 118-114 win
Tyrese Maxey collected 33 points and 12 assists to lead the visiting Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.,The 76ers received 27 points and nine rebounds from Joel Embiid and 23 points from Caleb Martin, who made 7 of 9 3-point attempts.,The Celtics, who trail...
Stephen Curry says 'end is near' for career
NBA great Stephen Curry said he is appreciating his 16th season, knowing he is closing in on the end of his record-setting career.,"It's OK to accept and acknowledge that the end is near," Curry said in a clip of an interview posted to the NBA on ESPN's account on X. "But only because it allows you ...
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....
Remembering MLB Legend Rickey Henderson on Christmas Day
Legendary MLB player Rickey Henderson passed away earlier this week, but every Christmas Day we'll remember the impact he had on the game of baseball....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NFL, NBA on Christmas Day
Christmas Day is best when spent with family and friends while betting on NFL props and NBA. These are Deadspin's best betting picks on December 25, 2024....
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...