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Guards take center stage for No. 17 Texas A&M and No. 11 Purdue
For fans who like good guard play, Saturday afternoon's game between No. 17 Texas A&M and No. 11 Purdue in Indianapolis will be one to watch.,That's because the Aggies' Wade Taylor IV and the Boilermakers' Braden Smith are two of the top guards in the country. How they play probably will serve as a ...
Arthur Kaluma leads balanced attack as Texas cruises past NMSU
Arthur Kaluma scored 18 points to pace a balanced Texas attack as the Longhorns downed New Mexico State 91-67 on Thursday in Austin, Texas.,The Longhorns (8-2) led by 25 points at halftime after allowing New Mexico State just 17 points over the final 14 and a half minutes of the first half. Texas ne...
Kaluma leads balanced attack as Texas cruises past New Mexico State
Arthur Kaluma scored 18 points to pace a balanced Texas attack as the host Longhorns downed New Mexico State 91-67 on Thursday in Austin, Texas.,The Longhorns (8-2) led by 25 points at halftime after allowing New Mexico State just 17 points over the final 14 and a half minutes of the first half. Tex...
Texans WR Nico Collins says he was fined for tossing TD ball to kid
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in his most recent home game and tossed the ball to a child in the stands pleading for it.,On Thursday, Collins told reporters the NFL did not approve and assessed him a fine of about $5,000.,"It's for the kids...
Rested, healthier Sixers take on reeling Pacers
Over the last few weeks, the Philadelphia 76ers have gotten two things they desperately needed -- wins and rest., ,The improving Sixers hope to author another strong performance Friday when they host the scuffling Indiana Pacers., ,In a season where all three Philadelphia stars -- Joel Embiid, Paul ...
Falcons in Kirk Cousins' corner, not planning to play Michael Penix Jr.
Six interceptions in the past two games and zero wins since Nov. 3, quarterback Kirk Cousins is on the hot seat with fans in Atlanta. But he's still on firm footing as the starter with the only one that matters, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris. ,Morris remains committed to Cousins and delivered his...
FC Dallas sign F Alan Velasco to contract extension
FC Dallas signed Argentinian winger Alan Velasco to a long-term contract extension on Thursday.,The four-year Young Designated Player deal starts in 2025 and includes a one-year club option.,Velasco, 22, has recorded 12 goals and 13 assists in 62 MLS matches (55 starts) since his Dallas debut in 202...
Broncos LT Garett Bolles agrees to 4-year extension
Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles has agreed to a four-year contract extension, the veteran announced Thursday.,Bolles, 32, divulged the deal with a post on social media, including the hashtags "BroncoForLife" and "4More.","Broncos Country, it's been a great 8 years. Thanks for everything! An...
Revitalized Dolphins carry momentum into Houston
The Miami Dolphins have won four of their past five games, but they remain a long shot to qualify for the AFC playoffs.,The Dolphins badly need a victory on Sunday when they visit the Houston Texans, who could clinch the AFC South with a win and some help.,Miami (6-7) fell into a deep hole earlier t...
Hamady Diop among San Diego FC's expansion draft picks
San Diego FC selected five players, including 2023 MLS SuperDraft No. 1 overall pick Hamady Diop, in the 2024 MLS Expansion Draft on Wednesday as it prepares for its inaugural 2025 season.,Three of the selections -- Diop, Heine Gikling Bruseth and Jasper Loffelsend -- will remain with San Diego, whi...
Texas attempts to get back on track vs. NMSU
Texas looks to rebound and take another step back toward the Top 25 when it hosts New Mexico State on Thursday in Austin, Texas.,The Longhorns (7-2) have four nonconference games remaining before starting Southeastern Conference play with the new year. Texas lost to two-time defending champion UConn...
Reports: Texans S Jalen Pitre (pectoral) done for season
Houston Texans standout safety Jalen Pitre will undergo season-ending pectoral surgery, according to published reports on Wednesday.,Pitre partially tore the pectoral muscle in the first quarter of a Week 12 loss to the Tennessee Titans. He missed one game and then the Texans had a bye last weekend....
Rangers add right-handed reliever Jacob Webb to roster
The Texas Rangers agreed to terms with right-handed relief pitcher Jacob Webb on a one-year contract on Wednesday.,Webb, 31, became a free agent after last season, when he set career bests for innings pitched (56.2) and strikeouts (58) in his first full season with the Baltimore Orioles. ,He went 2-...
White Sox select RHP Shane Smith first in Rule 5 Draft
The Chicago White Sox, following a historically bad 121-loss season, selected right-hander Shane Smith with the first pick in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.,Smith, 24, was in the Milwaukee organization since 2022 after the Brewers signed him as an undrafted free agent. He went a combined 6-3 with on...
Cavaliers F Max Strus (ankle) to make season debut Friday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus is expected to make his season debut on Friday after battling an ankle injury, RG first reported Tuesday. ,The Cavaliers, 21-4 without Strus, host the Washington Wizards on Friday. Strus will play barring any setbacks, ESPN added Wednesday.,Strus injured the ank...
CB Jaire Alexander leads cavalry of Packers back at practice
Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander is off the injury report and on the practice field in Green Bay.,Alexander was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. ,Alexander last played Nov. 17 and has suited up in only seven of 13 games this season for the Packers (9-4), who visit the Seattle Seahawks ...
Red Sox acquire LHP Garrett Crochet from White Sox
The Boston Red Sox acquired All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in exchange for four highly touted minor league prospects.,The Red Sox are sending catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase Meidroth and right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez to ...
Reports: Red Sox acquire LHP Garrett Crochet from White Sox
The Boston Red Sox acquired All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for four highly touted minor league prospects, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The Red Sox are sending catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase Meidroth and right-hand...
Bigger Dance? NCAA Tournament expansion gaining support
President Charlie Baker set a timeline of early April to determine whether the NCAA Tournament would expand in 2026. ,Speaking at a sports business conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Baker described growing support to increase the number of teams in the NCAA Tournament from 68 by up to eight. ,He...
Texas A&M lands UAB transfer QB Jacob Zeno
Texas A&M added another quarterback to its 2025 roster with the addition of Jacob Zeno, who announced on Tuesday that he will transfer to the Aggies from UAB.,A four-star recruit out of San Antonio in 2019, the 6-foot-4 Zeno spent his first three years at Baylor before transferring to UAB, where he ...