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Justin Lower turns another 65 into 2-shot lead at Bermuda
A string of four birdies over five holes to open the back nine propelled Justin Lower to a 6-under-par 65 on Friday, matching his round from the previous day and giving him a two-stroke lead through two rounds at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in Southampton, Bermuda.,That result may not have ...
Taylor Twellman reinstated to MLS broadcast booth
MLS broadcaster Taylor Twellman has been reinstated to the television booth after he was taken off a Nov. 9 playoff broadcast while the league investigated an alleged physical confrontation, The Athletic reported Friday.,An audio technician accused Twellman of a physical confrontation in the televis...
Bears OG Teven Jenkins (ankle) out, DE Montez Sweat (ankle) questionable vs. Pack
Chicago Bears left guard Teven Jenkins has been ruled out for Sunday against the Green Bay Packers because of an ankle injury, while defensive end Montez Sweat is questionable due to an ankle issue.,The Bears also said rookie offensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie (calf) will not play after he, like Jenk...
Red-hot Nick Martinelli guides Northwestern against Eastern Illinois
Nick Martinelli figured prominently into Northwestern's outlook before the season.,With running mate Brooks Barnhizer still working through a foot injury, however, Martinelli is embracing the opportunity to showcase his impact early.,When Eastern Illinois visits Northwestern on Friday in Evanston, I...
Hayden Springer, Justin Lower tied for lead in Bermuda
Hayden Springer and Justin Lower shared the lead at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship when first-round play was suspended due to darkness Thursday in Southampton, Bermuda.,Springer and Lower shot 6-under-par 65s at Port Royal Golf Course and held a one-shot edge over Patrick Rodgers, Joseph Braml...
UMass Lowell's tall task: Tame No. 4 Gonzaga
The schedule for the UMass Lowell men's basketball team is going from 0 to 60 mph in a blur.,After opening the season with a victory against NCAA Division III Rivier, the River Hawks defeated Saint Peter's -- a team that made the NCAA Tournament last season -- by an 81-74 decision last Friday.,Next ...
Northwestern hopes Wrigley magic can trip No. 2 Ohio State
With a Nov. 23 showdown against No. 5 Indiana looming, No. 2 Ohio State is determined not to look past Northwestern on Saturday.,The unique setting for the game should keep the Buckeyes (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) fully engaged despite being more than a four-touchdown favorite against the Wildcats (4-5, 2-4 ...
Nick Martinelli, Northwestern stave off UIC
Nick Martinelli poured in 27 points and maintained his perfect 3-point streak to start the season as host Northwestern edged a pesky Illinois-Chicago team 83-74 on Tuesday night in Evanston, Ill.,The Wildcats (2-1) forced four turnovers in the first four minutes of the second half after UIC tied the...
Rays SS Wander Franco facing weapons charges for D.R. altercation
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco will face charges of illegal use and possession of a firearm following an altercation Sunday in the Dominican Republic, according to ESPN on Tuesday.,Authorities reportedly held Franco and an unnamed woman for questioning on Monday after an incident in the park...
Northwestern looks to rebound against visiting Illinois-Chicago
Northwestern coach Chris Collins kept his comments brief Monday afternoon when asked if guard Brooks Barnhizer would play Tuesday night against Illinois-Chicago in Evanston, Ill.,"He's close," Collins said of the player's status.,Northwestern (1-1) was without Barnhizer for its first two games, incl...
Jalon Moore, Oklahoma hold off Northwestern State
Jalon Moore scored 19 of his 23 points in the second half as Oklahoma shook off a slow start to beat Northwestern State 73-57 on Monday night in Norman, Okla.,Moore also collected seven rebounds before fouling out in the final minute. Jeremiah Fears added 15 points and had four steals for the Sooner...
Lynx GM Clare Duwelius leaves team to join Unrivaled
After losing to the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals last month, the Minnesota Lynx lost general manager Clare Duwelius and assistant coach Katie Smith to other pursuits.,Duwelius, who has worked for the Lynx since 2014, will join Unrivaled, the new 3-on-3 professional women's league, as GM and e...
Reports: No deals after Bengals work out Xavien Howard, Leonard Fournette
The Cincinnati Bengals met with free agent Xavien Howard on Monday, but the team could not reach a deal with the four-time Pro Bowl cornerback, NFL Network reported.,Howard returned home after a good workout with the Bengals and plans to continue training in hopes of another opportunity, per the rep...
Oklahoma sends new-look roster to face Northwestern State
Oklahoma lost three starters from last season's 20-win team, but this Sooners squad might have plenty of depth, as well.,After an easy win in its season opener last week, Oklahoma will get another chance to showcase its new roster when it hosts Northwestern State on Monday in Norman, Okla.,The Soone...
Austin Eckroat wins World Wide Technology Championship
25-year-old Austin Eckroat shot a final-round 9-under-par 63 to take his second career PGA Tour title and second of 2024 at the World Wide Technology Championship on Sunday in Los Cabos, Mexico.,A third-year pro out of Oklahoma State, Eckroat joined the tour in 2023 and previously won at the Cogniza...
Dayton rallies from 13 down to defeat Northwestern
Enoch Cheeks had 16 points and six steals and Nate Santos added 16 points and six rebounds to help host Dayton rally past Northwestern for a 71-66 win on Saturday in Dayton, Ohio.,After trailing by as many as 13, including 10 in the second half, the Flyers outscored the Wildcats 47-34 after halftime...
Justin Lower fires 63, grabs share of third-round lead at Cabo
Chasing the first PGA Tour victory of his career, Justin Lower shot a third-round 63 to forge a three-way tie atop the leaderboard at the World Wide Technology Championship on Saturday in Los Cabos, Mexico.,With a bogey-free, 9-under-par round, Lower equaled the best 18-hole score of his career, and...
Coco Gauff storms back, upends Zheng Qinwen for WTA Finals title
Down a set and trailing in both the second and third sets, World No. 3 Coco Gauff pulled off a memorable 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) victory over No. 7 Zheng Qinwen of China in the WTA Finals championship match on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,In the first year-ending championship of her career, Gauff cap...
Colts promote WR Laquon Treadwell to roster for game vs. Bills
The Indianapolis Colts elevated wide receiver Laquon Treadwell from their practice squad to the active roster on Saturday.,Treadwell, a former first-round draft pick, will see his first action with the Colts in Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills in Indianapolis.,The Colts previously ruled out M...
Mariners' Cal Raleigh, Brewers' Brice Turang win Platinum Gloves
The Milwaukee Brewers' fielding was honored twice Friday as second baseman Brice Turang received the National League's Platinum Glove and the club nabbed the NL Gold Glove Team Award.,Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was chosen as the American League's Platinum Glove winner, while the Toronto Bl...