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Michael Ajayi's strong outing lifts Butler over Northwestern
Michael Ajayi piled up 19 points and a career-high 20 rebounds as Butler held on for a 61-58 victory over Northwestern in the opener of the Indy Classic doubleheader on Saturday in Indianapolis., ,Ajayi's ninth double-double of the season, tied for second-most in the nation, enabled the Bulldogs (9-...
Butler, Northwestern seek resume-building win in Indy Classic opener
Pairs of courtside seats for Saturday's Indy Classic doubleheader are going for as much as $1,400 on StubHub -- primarily due to the nightcap clash between No. 6 Purdue and No. 21 Auburn.,No matter how that game turns out, though, the Boilermakers and Tigers know they're headed to the NCAA Tournamen...
WWE’s Wildest Reveals: From Vince McMahon to Austin Theory
Austin Theory’s reveal on Raw revives debate about WWE’s most shocking unmaskings, from Vince McMahon to Rikishi and Naomi....
Reports: Pirates acquire 2B Brandon Lowe from Rays
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to acquire a two-time All-Star, landing second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to multiple reports Friday.,The three-team trade, which includes the Houston Astros, will also bring left-hander Mason Montgomery and outfielder Jake Mangum from the ...
Rams WR Puka Nacua rips refs in since-deleted tweet
Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua is creating headlines both on and off the field this week.,On the field, Nacua had 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns in the Rams' 38-37 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night.,That performance came one day after he performed a...
Dolphins change QBs while Bengals don't ahead of matchup
The Miami Dolphins are making a change at quarterback while the Cincinnati Bengals maintain they are not as the teams prepare to face each other on Sunday afternoon in Miami Gardens, Fla.,The Dolphins (6-8), who were eliminated from playoff contention with a 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on ...
Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa, will start rookie QB Quinn Ewers
The Miami Dolphins are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and will start rookie Quinn Ewers on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, head coach Mike McDaniel announced on Wednesday.,The Dolphins (6-8), eliminated from postseason play, signed Tagovailoa to a four-year, $212 million extension in Jul...
Reports: Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa, to start rookie QB Quinn Ewers
The Miami Dolphins are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and will start rookie Quinn Ewers on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to multiple reports Wednesday.,The Dolphins (6-8), eliminated from postseason play, signed Tagovailoa to a four-year, $212 million extension in July 2024 a...
Nick Martinelli, Northwestern run past Valparaiso
Nick Martinelli poured in 29 points in 30 minutes to pace Northwestern to an 86-70 nonconference victory over Valparaiso on Tuesday night in Evanston, Ill.,Arrinten Page scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half for the Wildcats (7-4), who shot 54.1% from the field. Jayden Reid contributed 13 po...
Dolphins coach on potential QB change: 'Everything is on the table'
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Tuesday that he's considering a quarterback change from traditional starter Tua Tagovailoa.,McDaniel's comments came one day after the Dolphins (6-8) were eliminated from playoff contention with a 28-15 setback to the Pittsburgh Steelers.,"The q...
Are the Seahawks Real Contenders? Thursday Night vs. Rams Will Tell
The Seahawks host the Rams in a pivotal NFC West showdown that could decide the division and reveal whether Seattle is a true Super Bowl contender....
Northwestern tries to get back to old defensive ways vs. Valparaiso
When Northwestern qualified for back-to-back NCAA Tournaments for the first time in school history in 2023 and 2024, Boo Buie and his point guard wizardry got a lot of the credit -- and deservedly so.,But Buie's brilliance obscured a crucial part of the Wildcats' success: their defense.,In 2022-23, ...
UFC's undefeated Ilia Topuria: Must 'step away' to defend reputation, not title
Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria explained his absence from the UFC 324 title bout on Monday, alleging he's addressing an extortion attempt and will return to the cage at the appropriate time. ,Topuria is not on the UFC 324 card. An interim lightweight championship bout between Justi...
John Cena Taps Out as WWE Universe Cheers NXT Superstars’ Rise
John Cena wrestles his final WWE match against Gunther, delivering highlights and farewells while NXT talent shines in an emotional main event....
Reports: Brewers acquire lefty reliever Angel Zerpa from Royals
The Milwaukee Brewers beefed up their bullpen on Saturday by acquiring left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for outfielder Isaac Collins and reliever Nick Mears, according to reports.,Zerpa posted a 5-2 record and a 4.18 ERA in 69 appearances for the Royals last s...
Cal keeps winning streak going with win over Northwestern State
Dai Dai Ames gave Cal the lead for good on a layup with 6:26 remaining, John Camden went for a season-high 25 points and the Golden Bears overcame a challenge from Northwestern State of Louisiana to record a seventh straight nonconference men's basketball win Saturday afternoon, 79-70 in Berkeley, C...
Rams activate WR Tutu Atwell (hamstring) from IR
The NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams activated wide receiver Tutu Atwell from injured reserve in advance of Sunday's home game against the Detroit Lions.,Atwell, 26, has not played in a game since Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars at London because of a hamstring injury. Los Angeles opened At...
Northwestern dominates Jackson State in 40-pt victory
Nick Martinelli scored 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting, and Northwestern cruised to a 93-53 win over Jackson State on Saturday afternoon in Evanston, Ill.,Angelo Ciaravino added 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting for Northwestern (6-4), which snapped a three-game losing streak. Arrinten Page finished with...
Cal hopes to make Northwestern State its seventh consecutive victim
Cal has an opportunity to rekindle memories of its most recent glory days when it seeks a seventh consecutive win Saturday afternoon at the expense of Northwestern State of Louisiana in a nonconference men's basketball matchup in Berkeley, Calif.,The Golden Bears (9-1) struggled in the first 20 minu...
Northwestern tests reset vs. Jackson State after week-long break
Northwestern coach Chris Collins described a week-long break between games as an opportunity for his team to reset.,Now, Collins will see how his players respond to the so-called reset.,Northwestern (5-4, 0-2 Big Ten Conference) will return to the court when it tips off against Jackson State (1-8) o...