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Missouri, Howard eye first win after tough openers
After falling short in an upset bid at Memphis, Missouri will try to rebound Friday night in its home opener against Howard.,The Tigers (0-1) led by 13 in the second half Monday before fading in an 83-75 loss at Memphis. They faltered in the face of full-court pressure.,"Memphis wasn't pressing in t...
SIU Edwardsville again faces Big Ten team, this time Illinois
Prior to Illinois' nonconference game against visiting SIU Edwardsville game on Friday night, the Fighting Illini will have a ring ceremony to celebrate last season's team, which won the Big Ten tournament and earned the program's first Elite Eight berth since 2005.,Though those achievements are jus...
Big night for Mackenzie Mgbako as No. 17 Indiana downs SIU Edwardsville
Mackenzie Mgbako poured in a game-high 31 points and added nine rebounds Wednesday night as No. 17 Indiana opened its season with an 80-61 win over visiting SIU Edwardsville in Bloomington, Ind.,Mgbako hit 13 of 17 shots from the field, including 4 of 5 from the 3-point line, as the Hoosiers steadil...
Titans to sign Bills castoff Mike Edwards to aid secondary
Safety Mike Edwards is set to join the Tennessee Titans after agreeing to terms on Wednesday. ,The Buffalo Bills granted Edwards' request for his release on Tuesday after attempting to find a trade partner with needs in the secondary.,Edwards, 28, was inactive despite being healthy for most of the s...
Sports World Reacts to Donald Trump’s 2024 Presidential Victory
Donald Trump has won the 2024 election, and the sports world reacted to the victory on social media on Wednesday morning....
Reports: Titans to sign Bills castoff Mike Edwards to aid secondary
Safety Mike Edwards is set to join the Tennessee Titans pending a physical in Nashville on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. ,The Bills granted Edwards' request for his release on Tuesday after attempting to find a trade partner with needs in the secondary.,Edwards, 28, was inactive despite ...
Report: Bills releasing S Mike Edwards, per request
The Buffalo Bills granted veteran safety Mike Edwards' request for a release, barring a trade before Tuesday's deadline, NFL Network reported.,Edwards, 28, has been a healthy scratch most of the season for the Bills (7-2), appearing in three games and playing only 20 total snaps on defense and speci...
Malik Reneau, No. 17 Indiana tip off against SIU Edwardsville
Malik Reneau wants to take his game to the next level this season.,If 10 straight points down the stretch of a charity exhibition game Oct. 27 at Tennessee means anything, the Indiana forward might be about to do that and then some.,Reneau and the No. 17 Hoosiers open the most anticipated season in ...
Virginia Tech opens with 83-60 win over Delaware State
Toibu Lawal totaled a career-high 23 points with eight rebounds as Virginia Tech posted an 83-60 victory over Delaware State in the regular-season opener for both teams Monday night in Blacksburg, Va.,Lawal, a transfer from VCU who was making his Virginia Tech debut, showed his versatility at both e...
Virginia Tech holds off Delaware State 83-60
Toibu Lawal totaled a career-high 23 points with nine rebounds as Virginia Tech held on for an 83-60 victory over Delaware State in a regular-season opener for both teams Monday night in Blacksburg, Va.,Lawal, a transfer from VCU who was making his Virginia Tech debut, showed his versatility at both...
No. 1 Kansas smears Howard behind Zeke Mayo's 19-point debut
Zeke Mayo scored 19 points in his Kansas debut to lead the No. 1 Jayhawks to an 87-57 victory over Howard Monday night in Lawrence. ,Mayo transferred to Kansas from South Dakota State and helped the Jayhawks win their 52nd consecutive home opener. , ,The Jayhawks outscored Howard 11-4 to start the s...
Buddy Hield scores 27 as Warriors take down Rockets in OT
Buddy Hield scored 27 points off the bench and Jonathan Kuminga added six of his 23 points in overtime as the visiting Golden State Warriors claimed a 127-121 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday.,After Houston erased a 31-point deficit to force the extra period, Kuminga scored twice in the post...
Revamped Virginia Tech shoots for hot start vs. Delaware State
After a rough offseason of rebuilding its roster following a mass exodus through the transfer portal, Virginia Tech is ready to start a new era when the Hokies host Delaware State on Monday night in Blacksburg, Va.,The Hokies will begin the process of jelling a roster of new additions and returning ...
No. 1 Kansas, loaded with experience and newcomers, opens vs. Howard
No. 1 Kansas looks to shake off a disappointing end to the 2023-24 season when its revitalized roster opens the new campaign with a nonconference game against Howard on Monday in Lawrence, Kan.,The Jayhawks are picked to win the sturdy Big 12 Conference, while the Bison are predicted to win the Mid-...
Cowboys activate CB DaRon Bland from injured reserve
The Dallas Cowboys activated DaRon Bland from injured reserve on Wednesday and placed fellow cornerback Amani Oruwariye on IR.,Bland has been sidelined since undergoing surgery to repair a fractured foot sustained during training camp. The Cowboys opened Bland's 21-day practice window on Oct. 9, the...
2025 NFL Draft: Top Midseason Quarterback Prospects
As the college football season meets the halfway point, keep an eye on these top five quarterback prospects that will look to make an impact in the NFL next year....
Royals C Salvador Perez receives Roberto Clemente Award
Kansas City Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez was named the 2024 recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award on Monday.,The award is given to the Major League Baseball player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his te...
Warriors blast Jazz for second consecutive blowout win
Buddy Hield continued his torrid start with a game-high 27 points, Stephen Curry went for 20 and the Golden State Warriors romped past the Utah Jazz 127-86 on Friday in Salt Lake City.,Andrew Wiggins snatched a game-high 13 rebounds and scored 10 points and Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed 12 points...
Three Things We Learned During 2024 NBA Preseason
It's hard to have too many takeaways from the NBA preseason, where starters only play a few quarters of basketball. But these three things can come with us into the regular season....
Breanna Stewart's wife receives anti-gay death threat
The wife of Liberty star Breanna Stewart was the target of "homophobic death threats" last week, the New York forward said Tuesday.,Marta Xargay Casademont, who married Stewart in 2021, received the threats in her personal email account. Included in one of the messages was, "I hope someone shoots yo...