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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 ...

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...

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-...
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...

Texans DL Mario Edwards Jr. suspended 4 games for substance violation
The NFL suspended Houston Texans defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. for four games without pay for violating the league's substance abuse policy, the NFL announced on Monday.,Edwards, who signed as a free agent with the Texans in March, has started all six games for Houston (5-1) and has 18 tackles...
Anthony Edwards is Starting to Bite Off More Than He Can Chew
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards talks a big game, but the youngster better live up to the hype that he brings upon himself and deliver an NBA Title....

Chargers put CB Asante Samuel Jr., RB Gus Edwards on IR
The Los Angeles Chargers placed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. and running back Gus Edwards on injured reserve Saturday.,The moves mean Samuel (shoulder) and Edwards (ankle) will each miss at least four games.,Samuel was a full practice participant Thursday, then missed Friday's practice and was ruled...

Texans RB Joe Mixon (ankle) returns to practice
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon returned to practice Thursday, raising questions about his availability to play in Sunday's game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass.,Mixon has been sidelined since injuring his ankle during the Texans' 19-13 victory over the Chicago Bears on Se...

Aces G Tiffany Hayes named Sixth Player of the Year
Las Vegas Aces guard Tiffany Hayes was named the 2024 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year on Friday.,Hayes received 38 of 67 votes from a national media panel, winning the honor for the first time.,New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich (21 votes) finished second in the voting. To be eligible, players mu...

Chiefs open practice window for RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
The Kansas City Chiefs opened the 21-day practice window for running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire.,The Chiefs' transaction came on Wednesday. They will have 21 days to activate or shut down Edwards-Helaire, who began the season on the reserve/non-football illness list.,In August, Edwards-Helaire revea...

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, F Napheesa Collier win key WNBA awards
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve won a pair of top WNBA awards and forward Napheesa Collier was named the Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced Sunday.,Reeve was honored as Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year after leading the Lynx to a 30-10 regular season and a sweep of the P...

Report: Caitlin Clark wins Rookie of the Year, Napheesa Collier DPOY
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is the WNBA's Rookie of the Year, The Athletic reported Friday night.,The Athletic also reported that Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier won the league's Defensive Player of the Year award.,Clark's honor was widely expected after she set multiple records in he...
Top Quarterback Prospects To Know in 2025 NFL Draft
The quarterback position is always in demand, so here are the top QB prospects to monitor ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft....
College Football Updated Heisman Best Bets After Week 2
Two weeks of college football are in the books, and these players have launched themselves into being worth of an early Heisman future bet....

Report: Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire out at least 4 games
The Kansas City Chiefs put running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on the reserve/non-football illness list, meaning he will miss at least four games, ESPN reported Monday.,In anticipation of Edwards-Helaire's absence, the Chiefs signed RB Samaje Perine last week after his release from the Denver Broncos...

Kyle Monangai rushes for 165 yards as Rutgers routs Howard
Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries as the Scarlet Knights wore down the visiting Howard Bison 44-7 on Thursday night in the season opener for each team in Piscataway, N.J., ,Monangai, who led the Big Ten in rushing last season with 1,262 yards, scor...

Kyle Monangai (165 yards), Rutgers rout Howard
Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries as the Scarlet Knights wore down the visiting Howard Bison 44-7 on Thursday night in the season opener for each team in Piscataway, N.J., ,Monangai, who led the Big Ten in rushing last season with 1,262 yards, scor...

Astros sign OF Jason Heyward, activate RHP Ryan Pressly (back)
The Houston Astros signed free agent outfielder Jason Heyward and activated right-hander Ryan Pressly when he was eligible Thursday to come off the 15-day disabled list after straining his lower back.,In other moves, the Astros optioned outfielder Chas McCormick and rookie left-hander Bryan King to ...
Shedeur Sanders and Five Heisman Candidates Who Will Be out of the Race by October
Last season, everyone expected Caleb Williams to run away with the Heisman. Didn't happen. These five Heisman candidates will be out of the race by October....