ward Page 5 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Gary Woodland wins PGA Tour Courage Award
Gary Woodland, who underwent surgery in September 2023 to remove a benign brain tumor, is the recipient of the PGA Tour Courage Award.,Woodland, 40, is playing full-time as he continues to manage what the tour called the "physical, emotional and mental" effects of the condition. He is competing this...
Cam Ward's message: "If you don't draft me, that's your fault"
The final on-field image of Cam Ward as a college quarterback was his declining to play the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl for Miami after he set a Division I record for most career touchdown passes during the first half.,That topic was brought up to Ward on Monday night when he was in Fort Worth...
Napheesa Collier claims Unrivaled one-on-one title
Napheesa Collier clinched the Unrivaled one-on-one tournament in a most fitting fashion.,The forward, who is the reigning WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, shut out Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards 8-0 in the deciding game of the best-of-three final on Friday night in Medley, Fla.,Collier...
Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird among 17 finalists for Hall of Fame
Former NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard and former women's star Sue Bird are among the 17 finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.,Coaches Billy Donovan and Mark Few and the 2008 U.S. Olympic men's team also are among the 17 finalists named Friday. The new class...
Reports: Jason Heyward joining latest addition Connor Joe in Padres' outfield
The San Diego Padres added to their outfield depth with the signing of Connor Joe on Saturday and the reported agreement to terms, also on a one-year contract, with veteran Jason Heyward.,Multiple media outlets reported that Heyward, 35, will be joining center fielder Jackson Merrill and right field...
NASCAR welcomes three into Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR's heroes and legends gathered at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday to formally induct the esteemed class of 2025 -- racing greats Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards and the late Ralph Moody.,They -- along one of the sport's great safety innovators, Dr. Dean Sicking, and one of its mo...
Howard Twilley, WR on undefeated Dolphins team, dies at 81
Two-time Super Bowl champion Howard Twilley, a member of the Miami Dolphins' undefeated 1972 team, has died at 81.,The National Football Foundation announced his passing on Friday, but did not provide a cause of death. The Texas native died on Wednesday.,Before landing in Miami, the wide receiver pl...
Top ESPN Reporter Thinks Cam Ward Is Likely 2025 NFL Draft No. 1 Overall Pick
ESPN's Pete Thamel is hearing that Miami quarterback Cam Ward is likely to become the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to the Tennessee Titans....
Free-agent F Natasha Howard announces return to Fever
Three-time WNBA champion Natasha Howard is returning to the Indiana Fever, the team that selected her with the fifth overall pick of the 2014 WNBA Draft.,On Friday, she posted a throwback photo of draft night on her Instagram account with the caption, "Back to where all my dreams came true.",The 6-f...
Red Bulls sign Canadian D Raheem Edwards
The New York Red Bulls announced the signing of Canadian defender Raheem Edwards on Thursday.,The two-year deal is pending receipt of his international paperwork and includes an option for 2027.,Edwards, 29, has eight goals and 28 assists in 177 MLS matches with Toronto FC (2016-17), CF Montreal (20...
Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley lead MVP finalists
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen got the better of Baltimore Ravens counterpart Lamar Jackson last Sunday when their respective teams battled in the AFC divisional round in Orchard Park, N.Y.,Named finalists for the Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award, Allen will hope to get the...
Will Howard shines in spotlight, carries Ohio State to title
All Ohio State quarterback Will Howard ever wanted was a chance to show off his talents. ,The spotlight was all his on Monday night.,Howard built off a record-breaking first half to complete 17 of 21 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns, lifting the Buckeyes to a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in ...
CFP notebook: Will Howard, Riley Leonard go from campers to competitors
ATLANTA -- Sports make for strange bedfellows -- or in this case, roommates, as Ohio State quarterback Will Howard and his Notre Dame counterpart Riley Leonard discovered.,The pair roomed at the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux, La., last summer and will be leading their respective teams in the ...
Rapids sign D Michael Edwards to new contract
The Colorado Rapids signed defender Michael Edwards to a new contract for 2025 with a club option for 2026.,Edwards, 24, made his MLS debut in 2024 and contributed one goal in four matches (two starts).,"Michael is a player who has progressed through our system, gaining experience with both the Firs...
Reports: Leon Edwards to headline UFC Fight Night 255
Former welterweight champion Leon Edwards will headline UFC Fight Night 255 against rising contender Jack Della Maddalena, MMA Junkie reported Monday.,Edwards (21-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) will take on Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) in the main event on March 22 at The O2 in London.,Edwards, 33, lost hi...
Wolves star Anthony Edwards fined for fifth time this season
The NBA fined Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards $50,000 on Monday for "making obscene gestures toward a game official.",It marks the fifth time this season that Edwards has been fined, totaling $285,000.,This latest incident occurred Saturday during the second quarter of Minnesota's 127-12...
Wolves' Anthony Edwards looks to find answers vs. Pistons
Star guard Anthony Edwards will look for more opportunities to score when the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.,Edwards has been frustrated by double teams, which has caused his point totals to drop. He's averaged just 16.3 points over the last three games. Since th...
Minnesota Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards Spoke Way Too Soon
Anthony Edwards is a little bit cocky, but he might've spoken way too soon about becoming the face of the NBA after one strong playoff performance....
Quakes acquire GK Earl Edwards Jr. from Revolution
The San Jose Earthquakes acquired goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr. from the New England Revolution on Monday.,In exchange, the Revs received $150,000 in general allocation money for the 2025 season, both teams announced.,Edwards, 32, has been in the league for a decade and joins his fourth MLS franchise....
Wolves G Anthony Edwards fined again, this time $100K
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined a third time this month, this one costing him $100,000 for using profanity during a postgame interview, the NBA announced Sunday.,Edwards' latest fine came in wake of his on-court interview following Minnesota's 113-112 win at Houston on Friday....