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Report: Rams open to trading CB Tre'Davious White
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Tre'Davious White, who has been inactive for the past two games, is discussing his future with the team, which could include a trade, ESPN reported Saturday. ,The Rams are reportedly still open to keeping White but are also open to moving him to another team with a need ...
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...
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa out of protocol, ready to play Sunday
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared concussion protocol and is eligible to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, coach Mike McDaniel said Friday.,Tagovailoa, 26, has been sidelined since suffering his third confirmed concussion in five NFL seasons in a Week 2 loss to the Buffa...
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...
No. 19 Pitt uses 5 INTs to smother Syracuse, stay perfect
Rasheem Biles, Kyle Louis and Braylan Lovelace each recorded an interception for a touchdown during a wild first half as No. 19 Pittsburgh cruised past visiting Syracuse 41-13 on Thursday.,Eli Holstein completed 11 of 15 throws for 108 yards and two touchdowns for the Panthers (7-0, 3-0 ACC), who ha...
Austin FC's Diego Rubio inks contract extension
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio signed a one-year contract extension with the club on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by Austin FC in the deal, which carries a club option for the 2026 season.,"Playing in front of our fans at Q2 Stadium this season was an amazing experience, and I'm eager...
Dan Hurley hungry for 'rare' 3-peat at UConn as Big East rigors await
NEW YORK -- Eleven tables wrap around the Madison Square Garden court at Big East media day. At 10 locations, reporters flit in and out to interview coaches and players. At the UConn table, a three-deep throng of media camps out without budging, long before any Huskies representatives arrive.,Dan Hu...
Austin FC sign D Brendan Hines-Ike to extension
Austin FC signed defender Brendan Hines-Ike to a contract extension through 2025 on Wednesday.,The 29-year-old center back's deal includes an option for the 2026 MLS campaign.,"Brendan adapted quickly to the group upon arriving in Austin and became a key part of our defense," sporting director Rodol...
Missouri RB Nate Noel (foot) out vs. No. 15 Alabama
No. 21 Missouri's top running back Nate Noel will miss this week's game against No. 15 Alabama with a foot injury, ESPN reported Wednesday. ,Officially, Noel is listed as "doubtful" by the Tigers (6-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference). ,Noel is not expected to practice this week and will be re-evaluated...
Utah looks to get back on track against Houston
Preseason Big 12 favorite Utah will have a new offensive coordinator calling plays as it looks to get back on track at Houston on Saturday in the teams' first meeting since 1978.,The Utes (4-3, 1-3 Big 12) carry a three-game losing streak that's seen them plummet in the league. The latest setback wa...
Report: Rangers D Jacob Trouba won't be disciplined for Justin Barron hit
New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba will not face discipline for a hit against Montreal's Justin Barron that drew no penalty but plenty of ire from Canadians players and fans alike, ESPN reported Wednesday. ,With the Rangers ahead 5-2 in the third period Tuesday, as Barron handled the puck alon...
No. 22 SMU takes high-powered offense on road vs. Duke
If No. 22 SMU is going to contend for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship, there obviously are going to be big games along the way. ,Count Saturday night against host Duke at Durham, N.C., among those. ,SMU (6-1, 3-0) is riding a four-game winning streak and is trying to stay unblemished in l...
No. 13 Indiana starting new QB with "College GameDay," Washington visiting
Usually at this time of the year, Hoosiers are looking forward to the start of basketball season.,Not this fall.,Indiana's football team has captured the state's, if not the nation's, imagination. ESPN's "College GameDay" will be on campus Saturday in Bloomington, Ind., for only the second time ahea...
Report: Astros land Tony Perezchica as 3B coach
The Astros are set to hire Tony Perezchica as their third-base coach to replace Gary Pettis, who was not retained after 10 seasons with the club, the Arizona Republic reported.,Perezchica was the Diamondbacks' third-base coach for eight seasons under manager Torey Lovullo, while also serving as the ...
Dominic Thiem serenaded in Vienna after farewell match
Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem officially made his farewell from tennis on Tuesday when the 31-year-old Austrian lost a first-round match at the Erste Bank Open to Luciano Darderi in Vienna.,The homecountry fans gave Thiem top-level support but Darderi of Italy posted a 7-6 (6), 6-2 victory...
Austin FC sign M Owen Wolff to contract extension
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff on Tuesday agreed to terms on a contract extension that runs through the 2027 season with a club option for 2028.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Wolff, who has spent parts of four seasons with Austin. The move comes despite the club parting ways with his fathe...
Justin Thomas 'champing at the bit' to compete at Zozo
Justin Thomas last competed on the PGA Tour at the Tour Championship on Sept. 1.,In an attempt to shake off the rust, Thomas tests his mettle against defending champion Collin Morikawa and fellow former major winners Xander Schauffele and Hideki Matsuyama among others in the Zozo Championship starti...
No. 19 Pitt prepares for Syracuse tilt as schedule gets tougher
No. 19 Pitt is off to its best start in more than 40 years, but Syracuse should present a formidable challenge when the teams match up Thursday night on the Panthers' home field.,The Panthers (6-0, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) have not been 7-0 since 1982, but they can continue their splendid seas...
Raheem Morris takes ownership of Falcons' 'flat' loss to Seahawks
As exciting as the Atlanta Falcons' three-game winning streak was entering Week 7, Sunday was a reminder that it's easy to be humbled in the NFL.,Atlanta (4-3) had won three in a row over NFC South foes before a lackluster showing in a 34-14 home defeat to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Falcons...
Austin FC sign F Jader Obrian to 2-year extension
Austin FC agreed to a two-year contract extension with Colombian forward Jader Obrian.,The deal, announced Monday, runs through the 2026 season and includes an option for 2027.,Obrian, 29, recorded seven goals and four assists in 34 MLS matches (30 starts) in his first season with Austin.,"Throughou...