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NC State, Florida State collide after season-best 3-point showings
Florida State was not given many gifts when it came to the start of its Atlantic Coast Conference schedule.,The Seminoles (7-8, 0-2 ACC) opened conference play with a pair of powerhouse programs in North Carolina and Duke, picked to finish third and first in the ACC, respectively.,After a week betwe...
TCU hopes to spoil No. 1 Arizona's unbeaten streak
No. 1 Arizona will look to continue its best start in more than a decade as it faces TCU on Saturday afternoon in Fort Worth, Texas.,The Wildcats (15-0, 2-0) are off to their best start since winning 21 games to open the 2013-14 season. Saturday marks the first trip to TCU for Arizona, which is in i...
Penguins hope to keep hot streak going against struggling Flames
The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to continue their hot streak when they play host to the struggling Calgary Flames on Saturday.,Thanks to a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, the Penguins are riding a six-game winning spree that has vaulted them back into a playoff position.,Pittsb...
U turn? Transfer QB Sam Leavitt books visit to Miami
Sam Leavitt booked a trip to Miami one day after the Hurricanes punched a ticket for the national championship game. ,According to multiple reports, the coveted Arizona State transfer viewed as the top quarterback in the portal left LSU without an agreement and plans to continue his tour in South Fl...
OC Bobby Petrino officially hired at North Carolina
North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick made the hiring of veteran coach Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator official on Friday.,News began to spread before Christmas that Petrino was headed for Chapel Hill, where he will be charged with revamping an offense that averaged only 19.3 points and 28...
Bubba Watson's team stays intact as RangeGoats GC re-signs trio
RangeGoats GC re-signed Ben Campbell, Peter Uihlein and Matthew Wolff on Friday, ensuring captain Bubba Watson's team will remain intact for the upcoming LIV Golf season.,The quartet combined to finish 10th in the 2025 team championship standings as Watson settled at No. 11 in the individual points ...
Future of PGA Tour's Hawaii swing in jeopardy amid changes
Next week's season-opening Sony Open in Hawaii could mark the end of the PGA Tour's Hawaiian swing with the tour evaluating a potential overhaul to its traditional event calendar.,The Sony Open at Waialae on Oahu is serving as the 2026 season opener after The Sentry was canceled due to the Plantatio...
Jon Rahm 'had an idea' Brooks Koepka's split from LIV Golf was coming
Like many others, Jon Rahm is not quite sure what Brooks Koepka's surprising early split from LIV Golf means for the American's future in professional golf.,When asked by GOLF's Subpar podcast if he thought opting out of LIV a year ahead of the end of his deal was a path for Koepka to serve a likely...
OF Max Kepler suspended 80 games for PED violation
Outfielder Max Kepler, currently a free agent, has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.,In this case, that substance is epitrenbolone, which is on the World Anti-Doping Agency's prohibited list as an anabolic agent. Its usage ...
NCAA denies Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss' waiver for 6th year
The NCAA denied Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' waiver request for a sixth year of eligibility on Friday.,Ole Miss plans to appeal the ruling, which follows an informal verbal denial that the NCAA issued to the school in December.,Chambliss argued in his waiver claim that persistent respira...
Sounders' Obed Vargas eyeing Europe over Liga MX move
Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas said he is focusing on playing in Europe after his contract expires and is not interested in playing in Liga MX at this time.,"They reached out, but my priority is going to Europe," Vargas told ESPN. "My contract with the Sounders expires at the end of this ye...
No. 16 Illinois hits road for intro to Bennett Stirtz, No. 19 Hawkeyes
During the final 10 games between Illinois coach Brad Underwood and former Iowa boss Fran McCaffery, the Illini won nine. ,If things are going to change during new Hawkeyes coach Ben McCollum's first encounter with Underwood, then McCollum's crew needs to become more like the Illini. ,As No. 19 Iowa...
Senators sign G James Reimer to boost NHL-worst goaltending
Plagued by weak goaltending performances, the Ottawa Senators inked journeyman goalie James Reimer to a minor league professional tryout contract with the intention of signing and playing him in the NHL, TSN reported.,Ottawa's AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators, confirmed Reimer's addition Frida...
PGA Tour confirms Farmers ending Torrey Pines sponsorship
The PGA Tour confirmed on Friday that 2026 will be the final year that Farmers Insurance serves as the title sponsor of the Torrey Pines tournament, which will be held Jan. 29-Feb. 1 in San Diego.,Farmers has been the title sponsor of the event since 2010, extending what initially was a one-year agr...
With Connor Bedard back, Blackhawks bid to clip Capitals
The Chicago Blackhawks will see a familiar face return to the lineup on Friday when they host the Washington Capitals.,Star forward Connor Bedard has been cleared to return from a 12-game absence due to an upper-body injury.,"I feel good," Bedard said following the Blackhawks' morning skate. "Obviou...
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to return vs. Capitals
Chicago Blackhawks star forward Connor Bedard has been cleared to return from a 12-game absence due to an upper-body injury in Friday's game against the visiting Washington Capitals.,"I feel good," Bedard said following the Blackhawks' morning skate. "Obviously, it's not fun kind of waiting and not ...
Stan Wawrinka, Nick Kyrgios receive Australian Open wild cards
Stan Wawrinka has been a given a wild card into the Australian Open as he heads into his final season on the ATP Tour.,Wawrinka, 40, announced he will retire at the end of the season.,In Melbourne, he will be returning to the site of the first of his three career Grand Slam titles. He defeated Novak...
Inter Miami acquire Timbers M David Ayala
Inter Miami acquired midfielder David Ayala from the Portland Timbers, the clubs announced Friday.,In exchange for the 23-year-old Argentina international, Portland receives $2 million guaranteed and up to $150,000 more if certain performance metrics are reached. The Timbers also retain a future sel...
Al Michaels returning to Amazon's NFL broadcast in 2026
Broadcast legend Al Michaels will call NFL games for Amazon Prime Video again in 2026.,Amazon confirmed the news to The Athletic, which reported it Friday.,Michaels, 81, has been the voice of "Thursday Night Football" since Amazon took over the franchise in 2022. His contract was set to expire after...
NYCFC sign G Mac Learned to first-team contract
New York City FC signed goalkeeper Mac Learned to a first-team contract on Friday.,Learned, 23, is under contract for 2026 with options for June 2027 and the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.,He made his MLS NEXT Pro debut with New York City FC II in March and recorded one clean sheet in 14 matches.,"Com...