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Report: LeBron James ramping up, to practice with G League squad
LeBron James will participate in his first full practice of the season after he was officially assigned to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Wednesday, ESPN reported.,The Orange County Register reported Monday that the assignment would come this week.,The NBA's all-time leading scorer has missed th...
Joe Burrow’s 2025 Return Will Determine Cincinnati Bengals’ Playoff Fate
Joe Burrow enters a 21-day practice window, with the Bengals’ playoff hopes hinging on his return and upcoming key games in the AFC North....

Antonio Brown granted bail in attempted murder case
Former NFL wideout Antonio Brown will be released on $25,000 bail and must wear an ankle monitor while awaiting trial on a second-degree attempted murder charge in Miami, a judge ordered Wednesday.,Brown, 37, pleaded not guilty to the charge on Tuesday which carries a potential 15-year prison senten...

Still No. 1, Ohio State ready for roller coaster UCLA
UCLA's roller coaster season is on the downswing again and the Bruins picked quite the time and place to try ending another losing streak.,No. 1 Ohio State (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten) has been relentless in pursuit of back-to-back national championships and hits the home stretch of the regular season mindful...

No. 2 Indiana braces for Badgers after close call at Penn State
Indiana realized that remaining at No. 2 in the College Football Playoff ranking was likely after rallying to win at Penn State last week while Ohio State rolled to keep wraps on the No. 1 spot.,That hasn't kept the Hoosiers from aspiring to keep climbing in other areas as they prepare for Saturday'...

No. 20 Louisville anxious to erase Cal clunker, arms up for Clemson, Cade Klubnik
The No. 20 Louisville Cardinals are eager to return to the field and shake off a bitter overtime loss when they host Clemson in a primetime ACC showdown Friday night.,What was once expected to be a key conference game with ramifications stretching to the College Football Playoff instead features the...

Tiger Woods helping to restore historic D.C. golf course
Tiger Woods is lending a helping hand with the renovation of Langston Golf Course in Washington D.C., a White House advisor told Front Office Sports.,Langston Golf Course opened in 1939 along the Anacostia River and was the district's first course specifically built for African Americans. It joins R...

Giants to start QB Jameis Winston if Jaxson Dart can't go
The New York Giants elevated veteran Jameis Winston to the role of starting quarterback on Wednesday as rookie Jaxson Dart works his way through concussion protocol.,The move to promote Winston over Russell Wilson was announced Wednesday by interim coach Mike Kafka, who replaced the fired Brian Dabo...

No. 8 Oregon minding own business with Minnesota in sights
The top of the College Football Playoff standings feature Big Ten teams at No. 1 and No. 2, and one-loss Oregon might not have enough time to close the gap.,Ranked No. 8 in this week's CFP rankings released Tuesday, Oregon gained one spot from last week and carries visions of a return to the Big Ten...

Report: Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving returns to practice
Running back Bucky Irving reportedly participated in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' walk-through practice Wednesday, his first action since sustaining foot and shoulder injuries in Week 4.,The Tampa Bay Times reported Irving's presence on the field. The Buccaneers (6-3) will release their first official ...

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendicitis) out vs. 49ers
Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. underwent surgery for appendicitis and will miss Sunday's game against the visiting San Francisco 49ers, coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday.,Harrison, 23, has 34 catches for 525 yards and four touchdowns in nine starts this season for the Cardinals (3...

Pasadena sues to block UCLA's move to SoFi Stadium
The city of Pasadena is suing to block the reported move of UCLA football games from the Rose Bowl to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.,The Bruins have played home games at the historic Rose Bowl venue since 1982 and have a lease that runs through 2044. However, Bruin Report Online reported Sunday t...

Jaguars open TE Brenton Strange's 21-day practice window
The Jacksonville Jaguars opened the 21-day practice window for tight end Brenton Strange on Wednesday.,Strange sustained a quad injury in Jacksonville's 31-28 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 6. He was placed on injured reserve the following day.,Strange, 24, had 20 catches for 204 yards ...

NWSL officially awards 17th franchise to Atlanta
The National Women's Soccer League officially awarded its 17th franchise to Atlanta on Wednesday.,The team will be owned by Arthur Blank and operated by AMB Sports and Entertainment. Blank's sports portfolio also includes the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC of MLS and Atlanta Drive Golf Clu...

Charlotte FC extend M Brandt Bronico's contract
Charlotte FC extended midfielder Brandt Bronico's contract through 2027 with an option for 2028, the club announced Wednesday.,The 30-year-old veteran is the club's longest-tenured player, recording five goals and 13 assists in 122 MLS matches (109 starts) since the inaugural season in 2022.,"Brandt...

Cavaliers G Darius Garland nursing left big toe contusion
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Wednesday what can be construed as positive injury news on Darius Garland's left big toe.,The two-time All-Star guard is dealing with a contusion on the toe and will sit out Wednesday's game against the host Miami Heat.,He sustained only a bruise during the second q...

UFL parts ways with executive VP Daryl Johnston
The UFL parted ways with executive vice president Daryl Johnston on Wednesday.,The league released a statement saying it decided not to renew the former NFL fullback's contract.,"We are grateful to Daryl for his passion, leadership, and unwavering dedication over the past four years," the UFL statem...

Downtrodden Kings eager to 'buckle up' vs. Hawks
The season is just 11 games old for the Sacramento Kings, and the squad is in danger of imploding.,With eight losses already, the Kings will try to notch a much-needed victory when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.,Sacramento coach Doug Christie went on a rant prior to Tuesday's game, ...

Reports: Giants to start Jameis Winston if Jaxson Dart can't go
The New York Giants will turn to veteran quarterback Jameis Winston on Sunday if rookie Jaxson Dart is not cleared from concussion protocol to face the visiting Green Bay Packers, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Elevating Winston to the QB2 role over Russell Wilson would be the first major move...

Reports: Eagles CB Jaire Alexander steps away from football
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander has stepped away from football to focus on his mental and physical health while still recovering from offseason knee surgery, multiple outlets reported.,Alexander did not travel with the team for Monday night's game at Green Bay and informed the Eagles ...