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Georgia Tech to provide first big test for No. 18 Cincinnati
No. 18 Cincinnati will face its first major test of the season on Saturday afternoon when it travels to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech.,The Bearcats are 4-0 -- the third time they've done that in coach Wes Miller's four seasons at the helm -- and are coming off a 76-60 win over Northern Kentucky on Tu...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Football, Basketball, NHL Predictions for November 22
These are our top sports betting picks and predictions for November 22nd, including bets for college football, college basketball, and the NHL slate on Friday....

Report: Ex-Temple G Hysier Miller focus of federal point-shaving probe
Former Temple guard Hysier Miller is the subject of a federal investigation into alleged point-shaving and manipulating the outcomes of college basketball games, ESPN reported Thursday.,Authorities are looking into whether Miller bet on his own games while at Temple. Miller transferred to Virginia T...

KyKy Tandy, FAU close out Oklahoma State in Charleston
KyKy Tandy scored a season-high 21 points that included a key 3-pointer in a late second-half surge as Florida Atlantic roared back to beat Oklahoma State 86-78 on Thursday in the opening round of the Charleston Classic in Charleston, S.C.,Florida Atlantic (4-2) advances to play Drake in the semifin...

Week 12 TNF: Steelers-Browns Preview, Props & Prediction
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on what is typically an unenviable task -- traveling on a short week for a Thursday night primetime game.,However, a few things are playing in Pittsburgh's favor as Week 12 of the NFL regular season kicks off. Namely, the "trip" to Cleveland is a little more than two hou...

Duke locks in second-straight No. 1 recruiting class
With the NCAA early signing period now over, Duke has finalized its third top recruiting class in the past four years, according to 247Sports rankings.,Coach Jon Scheyer is bringing in a quartet of five-star recruits, headlined by Cameron Boozer, the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2025 class and son ...

CF Montreal decline Josef Martinez's 2025 option
Former league MVP and Golden Boot winner Josef Martinez is a free agent after CF Montreal declined his contract option for the 2025 season on Thursday.,Martinez tallied a team-high 11 goals and three assists in 23 matches (13 starts) and earned club MVP honors in his first season with Montreal in 20...

Kansas State out to 'right the ship,' sink Cincinnati's bowl push
Two breeds of Cats square off Saturday night with pride and perhaps bowl game pecking order on the line, as Cincinnati travels to play Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., ,The Bearcats (5-5, 3-4 Big 12) need a win at Kansas State or against TCU at home on Nov. 30 to reach bowl eligibility. K-State (7-3...

FC Cincinnati acquire F Kevin Denkey for MLS-record fee
FC Cincinnati acquired striker Kevin Denkey on Thursday for a reported record transfer fee of $16.2 million.,That would break the MLS record of $16 million that Atlanta United paid for Thiago Almada in February 2022.,Denkey arrives from Cercle Brugge in Belgium's top flight, where he won the 2023-24...

NFL's massive ratings weather election season
The NFL's television ratings remained strong in the wake of the recent election season.,An average of 17.5 million viewers have tuned in to an NFL game this season, which does not count international games carried by NFL Network or other exclusive broadcasts streamed on ESPN+ and Peacock. The league...

2024 The RSM Classic: Preview, Props & Best Bets
The 47th and final event of the 2024 PGA Tour season begins Thursday on St. Simons Island, Ga.,With several PGA Tour players calling St. Simons Island home, and with dozens jockeying for critical spots in the race for playing status next year, The RSM Classic has once again drawn one of the stronges...

Oklahoma State aims to ride strong bench play vs. FAU
Oklahoma State will look to remain perfect on the season when it squares off against talented Florida Atlantic on Thursday afternoon in a first-round game at the Charleston Classic in South Carolina.,The winner will play the victor of the earlier game putting Drake against Miami on Friday, with the ...

Titans’ Calvin Ridley (illness), Tyjae Spears (concussion) miss practice
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (illness) and running back Tyjae Spears (concussion) missed practice Wednesday. ,Titans head coach Bill Callahan also said Wednesday that cornerback L'Jarius Snead (quad) has been ruled out for a sixth straight game. ,The Titans (2-8) are preparing for th...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA, NHL, College Basketball Predictions for November 20
It's another packed day of sports, so these are our top betting predictions for the NBA, NHL, and college basketball on Wednesday November 20th....

Simas Lukosius stays sharp for No. 18 Cincinnati in win over NKU
Simas Lukosius continued his torrid 3-point shooting and No. 18 Cincinnati held off several rallies from Northern Kentucky to post a 76-60 win Tuesday night in Highland Heights, Ky.,The winless Norse had hopes of repeating the shocking 64-51 win over Cincinnati in 2022, when the Bearcats were held t...

Jayson Tatum, Celtics drop Cavaliers to 15-1
Jayson Tatum had 33 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists on Tuesday to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Cavaliers 120-117, ending Cleveland's season-opening, 15-game winning streak.,The Cavaliers were attempting to become the second team in NBA history to start a season 16-0. The 2015-16...

Juan Soto rejects qualifying offer; Reds' Nick Martinez accepts
Former New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto and former New York Mets right-hander Luis Severino were among the players who rejected a qualifying offer from their 2024 club on Tuesday and elected to remain free agents.,Only one of the 13 players who received a qualifying offer, Cincinnati Reds right...

Jayson Tatum, Celtics drop Cavs to 15-1
Jayson Tatum had 33 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists on Tuesday to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Cavaliers 120-117, ending Cleveland's season-opening, 15-game winning streak.,The Cavaliers were attempting to become the second team in NBA history to start a season 16-0. The 2015-16...

Simas Lukosius stays sharp for No. 18 Cincinnati in holding off Northern Kentucky
Simas Lukosius continued his torrid 3-point shooting and No. 18 Cincinnati held off several rallies from host Northern Kentucky to post a 76-60 win Tuesday night in Highland Heights, Ky.,The winless Norse (0-4) had hopes of repeating the shocking 64-51 win over Cincinnati in 2022, when the Bearcats ...

Markus Burton, Notre Dame pull away from North Dakota
Markus Burton had a big night for Notre Dame, scoring 29 points to lead the Irish to a 75-58 win over visiting North Dakota on Tuesday night in South Bend, Ind.,Burton also pulled down nine rebounds for Notre Dame and J.R. Konieczny added 12 points for the Fighting Irish (4-0), who failed to score 8...