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Austin Hill wins in Homestead, secures Championship Four spot
HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- An emotional Austin Hill climbed out of his No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet on the Homestead-Miami Speedway front stretch to celebrate one of the most significant race wins of his burgeoning career, claiming the Credit One NASCAR AMEX Credit Card 300 trophy Saturday and ...

Timberwolves hold off Raptors to win home opener
Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle scored 24 points apiece, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 112-101 win over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night in Minneapolis., ,Donte DiVincenzo added 16 points off the bench for Minnesota, which won its home opener. Rudy Gobert finished with 15 point...

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...

Dillon Gabriel, No. 1 Oregon have no issues taking down No. 20 Illinois
Dillon Gabriel threw for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth in the first half as top-ranked Oregon cruised to a 38-9 Big Ten win over visiting No. 20 Illinois on Saturday afternoon in Eugene.,In addition to leading the Ducks (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) to their first win as the nation's No. 1 team since D...

No. 12 Notre Dame rolls past No. 24 Navy with 51-14 win
Riley Leonard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for one more, and No. 12 Notre Dame rolled to a 51-14 win over No. 24 Navy on Saturday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.,Jeremiyah Love added 12 carries for 102 yards and two touchdowns for Notre Dame (7-1), which won its sixth g...

Islanders, rugged Matt Martin reach 1-year deal
Rugged free agent forward Matt Martin agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the New York Islanders on Saturday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Islanders for Martin, who is the active hits leader in NHL history with 3,854. ,Martin, 35, recorded four goals and four assists in 57 games...

Trio of LPGA young stars tied for 54-hole lead at Maybank Championship
Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand shot a 64 to grab a share of a three-way tie for the lead after 54 holes at the Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday.,An eagle at the par-5 No. 3 and a trio of birdies on the front nine left her at 5-under par 31 for the first half of the round. She ...
Saturday October 26th College Football Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions
These are our top betting picks and predictions for a packed slate of college football games on Saturday October 26th, 2024....

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...

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...

World Series G1: Yankees-Dodgers Preview, Props & Prediction
LOS ANGELES -- A World Series from Major League Baseball's wildest dreams is set to begin Friday when the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers take the field for Game 1.,ODDS AND TRENDS,The Dodgers are consensus 1.5-run favorites at home, and have been backed by 61 percent of the run-line money ...
Friday October 25 Best Sports Betting Picks For World Series Game 1, NBA Predictions
These are our top betting picks and predictions for the World Series Game 1 between the New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers as well as some NBA bets....

UFC 308: Preview, Odds & Trends
The UFC is heading back to the Middle East for UFC 308 on Saturday, with a card featuring a featherweight title fight between champion Ilia Topuria and former champ Max Holloway.,Fight Island is the site for the event, specifically the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. It will be the second U...

Broncos WR Josh Reynolds wounded twice in shooting
Denver Broncos receiver Josh Reynolds was shot early last Friday morning in Denver, the team said Thursday.,Reynolds was one of two people shot during the incident, according to police.,"Josh Reynolds was a victim of a shooting Friday in Denver and received treatment for minor injuries," the Broncos...

Jaedyn Shaw's tiebreaking goal helps USWNT defeat Iceland
Jaedyn Shaw scored the go-ahead goal in the 85th minute as the United States women's national team kicked off its victory tour with a 3-1 victory against Iceland in Austin, Texas, on Thursday.,Shaw slalomed through several defenders before toe-poking the ball past goalkeeper Telma Ivarsdottir to mak...

Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum sharp again as Celtics beat Wizards
Jaylen Brown tossed in 27 points and Jayson Tatum finished with 25 to lead the visiting Boston Celtics to a 122-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.,Tatum also had 11 rebounds and six assists in the win. Boston led by as many as 32 points in the second half.,The Celtics were 17...

LIV Golf Promotions: Only tournament winner gets full-time spot
Golf professionals and top amateurs seeking to compete in LIV Golf League events in 2025 will convene in Saudi Arabia in December for LIV Golf Promotions, hoping for their chance to earn a spot in the league and in The International Series in 2025.,LIV Golf announced Thursday its plans for the secon...