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Report: James Conner back with Cardinals on reworked deal
The Arizona Cardinals and James Conner have agreed to a reworked contract to keep the running back with the team next season, NFL Network reported Sunday.,Conner was scheduled to have a $9.8 million cap hit this season. The terms of his new contract were not reported.,Conner, who will turn 31 in May...
Reports: Boston College fires coach Earl Grant after 5 seasons
Boston College has fired Earl Grant after five seasons, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.,Grant, 49, posted a 72-92 record during his time with the Eagles, including 11-20 this season with a 4-14 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference. ,Boston College notched a 77-69 victory over Notre Dame on ...
Reports: Broncos ink 3-year deal to keep LB Justin Strnad
The Denver Broncos are bringing back another key part of their defensive front. The Broncos have agreed to a 3-year, $18 million deal with linebacker Justin Strnad to keep him in Denver, multiple outlets reported Sunday.,Per the reports, $5.1 million is guaranteed at signing with $10 million guarant...
Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje to highlight UFC event at White House
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje will vie for the lightweight title at UFC Freedom Fights 250, believed to be the first pro sporting event ever held at the White House.,The June 14 fight card will feature six bouts, including Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane competing for the interim heavyweight title. Wi...
Reports: Nationals to sign RHP Zack Littell
The Washington Nationals are signing right-hander Zack Littell to a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Littell, who split last season with the Cincinnati Reds and the Tampa Bay Rays.,Littell, 30, posted an 8-8 record with a 3.58 ERA in 2...
Why Dana Whites’ UFC White House Card Announcement Felt Disappointing
The UFC has revealed its full fight card for the White House event in June, but does it match Dana White’s massive hype?...
Report: Tyler Huntley returning to Ravens on 2-year deal
Quarterback Tyler Huntley is staying with the Baltimore Ravens, with the sides agreeing to a two-year $5 million deal, multiple outlets reported.,Per reports, the contract contains up to $6 million in incentives.,Huntley, 28, has spent five of his six NFL seasons with the Ravens, who signed him as a...
Eastern Michigan parts ways with head coach Stan Heath
Eastern Michigan and head basketball coach Stan Heath have agreed to part ways, the school announced Sunday.,Heath, a Detroit native, posted a 57-99 record during his time with his alma mater. The Eagles finished with a 10-21 record and a 4-14 mark in the Mid-American Conference in 2025-26.,"I appre...
Western Michigan fires coach DJ Stephens after 4 seasons
Western Michigan fired head coach DJ Stephens on Sunday morning after four seasons.,Stephens, 54, landed his first head-coaching job in 2022 after a long run as an assistant coach under Tom Izzo at Michigan State.,The Broncos struggled under his watch, however. They were 42-84 during his four season...
Georgia Tech fires Damon Stoudamire after 11-20 season
Damon Stoudamire will not return as basketball coach at Georgia Tech.,The school fired Stoudamire on Sunday, one day after the Yellow Jackets concluded their season with a 79-76 loss at Clemson for their 12th straight defeat.,Georgia Tech posted an 11-20 overall record and was 2-16 in the Atlantic C...
Reports: Packers versatile OL Sean Rhyan agrees to 3-year deal
Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Sean Rhyan agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract with a maximum value of $39 million, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.,Rhyan shifted from starting guard to center after two-time Pro Bowl selection Elgton Jenkins sustained a season-ending injury in No...
Report: Georgia Tech fires Damon Stoudamire after 11-20 season
Damon Stoudamire will not return as basketball coach at Georgia Tech, ESPN reported Sunday.,The school is firing Stoudamire after the Yellow Jackets concluded their season with a 79-76 loss at Clemson on Saturday for their 12th straight loss.,Georgia Tech posted an 11-20 overall record and was 2-16 ...
Without Dylan Larkin, Red Wings out to derail surging Devils
The Detroit Red Wings will go into their game against the New Jersey Devils in Newark on Sunday night without their captain, with a new defenseman and losses in their last two contests.,Captain Dylan Larkin went down awkwardly in the third period Friday night in a 3-1 home loss to the Florida Panthe...
Japan outlasts Australia, clinches Group C in WBC
Masataka Yoshida belted a two-run homer with two outs in the seventh inning, helping defending champion Japan clinch Group C in pool play of the World Baseball Classic with a 4-3 victory over Australia on Sunday in Tokyo. ,Yoshida was able to come to the plate in the inning after Australia pitcher J...
Confident Magic, experimenting Bucks tangle in Milwaukee
Coming in hot on a three-game win streak, the Orlando Magic will look to help solidify their playoff standing as they travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks Sunday night., ,It will be night two of a back-to-back for both teams. The Magic played Saturday night in Minnesota, where they dominated the...
Atlantic Division lead on line when Lightning, Sabres meet
The Buffalo Sabres went all-in at the trade deadline on Friday to toughen up for the postseason, and they kept winning in the process. ,Owners of an NHL-high streak of six wins, they added to their roster then beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Saturday night to open a five-game homestand.,The Sabr...
Big East fines UConn's Dan Hurley $25K for conduct in loss at Marquette
UConn coach Dan Hurley received two technical fouls and was ejected in the final second of an upset loss at Marquette on Saturday. Hours later, he was fined $25,000 by the Big East Conference for unsportsmanlike conduct.,The fourth-ranked Huskies (27-4, 17-3 Big East) fell 68-62 to the Golden Eagles...
Bruins open road-heavy stretch against Penguins
A fellow Eastern Conference playoff competitor stands in between the Boston Bruins and their quest to sweep an all-important back-to-back weekend slate of games.,Fresh off a 3-1 Saturday win over the Washington Capitals, the Bruins will hit the road to meet the Pittsburgh Penguins for the second tim...
Unaccustomed to losing streaks, Pistons eager to beat heat
The Miami Heat, who have won four straight games, are about to get tested.,Miami will host the Detroit Pistons, who have the best record in the Eastern Conference, on Sunday. And the Pistons could land in Miami angry after being upset by the lowly Brooklyn Nets, 107-105, on Saturday night as they sq...
Ball State fires coach Michael Lewis after 4 seasons
Ball State fired men's basketball coach Michael Lewis after three consecutive losing seasons, the university announced on Saturday.,The Cardinals wrapped up the regular season Friday night with an 85-69 defeat of Central Michigan. The victory wasn't enough to save the job of Lewis, whose team finish...