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Purdue targeting 2-0 start against FCS power Southern Illinois
By winning last week 31-0 over Ball State in its season opener, Purdue notched its first win over an FBS opponent since 2023.,If the Boilermakers can stop FCS foe Southern Illinois on Saturday night in West Lafayette, Ind., they'll surpass last year's win total of one.,First-year coach Barry Odom sa...
USC hosts ex-Trojans coach Clay Helton, Georgia Southern
Clay Helton's nearly six-year tenure at the helm of Southern California ended almost four years to the day of him bringing Georgia Southern into Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for Saturday's matchup.,Helton, who took over at USC in October 2015 as interim coach following Steve Sarkisian's firing, wen...
Coming off loss, Virginia Tech eyes revenge vs. Vanderbilt
While Virginia Tech's performance against an SEC opponent last Sunday was underwhelming enough that Hokies players felt the need to call a team meeting, Vanderbilt easily cruised to a victory against an overmatched foe last Saturday thanks to a steady showing from Diego Pavia.,Virginia Tech hopes th...
Nebraska excited to return home for game with Akron
After playing a neutral site game in front of a partisan crowd in Kansas City, Nebraska gets to return to an even more favorable environment when it hosts Akron in a nonconference game Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.,The Cornhuskers (1-0) have sold out 403 consecutive games at home, by far the longest str...
Scott Frost, UCF turn to backup QB vs. scuffling North Carolina A&T
Central Florida is easing into Scott Frost's second tenure as its head coach.,After a shaky opening victory over Jacksonville State, UCF (1-0) has a date with struggling FCS squad North Carolina A&T (0-1) on Saturday night in Orlando, Fla.,There is uncertainty at quarterback for UCF as opening game ...
Fever star Caitlin Clark (groin) to miss rest of season
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who suffered a right groin injury on July 15, will not return this season, she announced Thursday on social media.,Clark, 23, played in just 13 games for the Fever (21-20), who are contending for one of the final three playoff spots with a week remaining in the regu...
No Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese as Sky visit Fever
Injuries and late-game lapses have mounted for the Indiana Fever down the stretch, but the WNBA playoffs remain in range.,That's a testament to the group's resolve, in leading scorer Kelsey Mitchell's view, and that resolve is about to be tested some more.,On the heels of Caitlin Clark announcing Th...
Run-happy Auburn rolls into home opener vs. Ball State
Fresh off an impressive road victory over a Power 4 opponent, Auburn returns to the Plains on Saturday to face Ball State in its home opener.,The Tigers (1-0) got an extra day to prepare for the Cardinals (0-1) thanks to their 38-24 win at Baylor coming last Friday. Even with a win over a Big 12 tea...
Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto signs 4-year extension for reported $120M
After a breakout season in 2024, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto signed a four-year contract extension Thursday.,Bonitto's agency, Athletes First, announced the contract is worth $106 million, and multiple media reports said the deal was worth up to $120 million with incentives and inc...
Houston, encouraged by key debuts, renews rivalry with Rice
While Houston coach Willie Fritz opened his second season with the Cougars last Thursday, there was enough change within the program to mimic the feeling of an altogether fresh start.,The Cougars' 27-0 home victory over Stephen F. Austin not only featured a ballyhooed newcomer at quarterback in Texa...
Kansas State, Army strive to improve after tough showings vs. FCS teams
Army and Kansas State, both coming off disappointing performances last Saturday, will square off Saturday night in Manhattan, Kan.,Kansas State (1-1) needed a last-minute touchdown pass by Avery Johnson to beat FCS opponent North Dakota 38-35 last Saturday. Johnson finished the night with 318 passin...
Storm out to boost playoff hopes, sweep Liberty
The WNBA regular season is near the finish line, and Friday night in Seattle, the Storm and New York Liberty will each fight for their place in the playoffs., ,For Seattle (22-20), it is in a battle for one of the last remaining spots in the postseason with two games remaining. After winning two str...
Padres turn to strong arms in series with Rockies
The San Diego Padres recently lost All-Star reliever Jason Adam for the rest of the season, but they still have plenty of quality arms for the stretch run, which continues Friday night in the opener of a three-game series in Denver against the Colorado Rockies. ,San Diego right-hander Nick Pivetta (...
Playoff-hopeful Lions, Roughriders face off in crucial matchup
The B.C. Lions presently have what the Ottawa Redblacks covet -- the CFL's final playoff spot.,The teams meet Friday night in a crucial matchup in Ottawa, where B.C. (5-6) can all but end the Redblacks' chances of repeating last year's playoff berth.,Ottawa (3-8) was hoping to contend for the East t...
Giants, Cardinals making late playoff pushes ahead of series
After struggling for much of the season, the San Francisco Giants are making a late push in the National League wild-card race.,The Giants (71-69) have won 10 of their last 11 games heading into their weekend series against the Cardinals (70-71), beginning Friday night in St. Louis.,A power surge he...
Dream out to solidify 2-seed, while Sparks in need of win
With a week remaining in the regular season, the Atlanta Dream are playing with as much confidence as any team in the WNBA.,Atlanta (27-14) has won three straight and 12 of 15 overall ahead of its second home matchup in three days with the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday at College Park, Ga.,Entering T...
Determined Fever aim for season sweep of Angel Reese-less Sky
Injuries and late-game lapses have mounted for the Indiana Fever down the stretch, but the WNBA playoffs remain in range.,That's a testament to the group's resolve, in leading scorer Kelsey Mitchell's view.,Indiana will aim to channel that determination Friday when the Chicago Sky visit Indianapolis...
Mariners regroup after road sweep, hope to start fresh at Braves
The Seattle Mariners got a rare day off on the road Thursday. And they needed it.,The Mariners (73-67) have lost three in a row and five of six on their nine-game trip that concludes with a three-game series at the Atlanta Braves, beginning Friday.,The skid dropped the Mariners four games behind Hou...
Sky’s Angel Reese suspended for Fever game due to technicals
The WNBA suspended Chicago Sky star Angel Reese for one game as a result of her reaching the technical foul limit for the season.,Reese will be forced to sit out the Sky's game Friday at the rival Indiana Fever.,Reese was assessed her eighth technical foul of the season during the second quarter Wed...
Books backing Bills, Eagles, Ravens as Super Bowl favorites
The Philadelphia Eagles begin the 2025 season as heavy favorites to win their season opener Thursday night, but oddsmakers see significant threats in their pursuit of back-to-back Super Bowl titles.,The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens are the co-Super Bowl favorites at +600 at DraftKings, slightl...