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Denver lands 16th NWSL franchise at record $110M fee
Denver has been awarded the 16th franchise in the National Women's Soccer League for a record $110 million fee, Sportico reported Thursday.,Not only is that expansion fee more than double the previous NWSL record, it would also be the largest ever paid for a U.S. women's professional sports team.,Th...
Report: White Sox sign IF/OF Josh Rojas to contract
The Chicago White Sox signed versatile infielder/outfielder Josh Rojas to a one-year contract, MLB.com reported on Thursday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed.,Rojas, 30, batted. 225 with eight homers and 31 RBIs in 143 games last season with the Seattle Mariners. The club, however, did not tende...
Texans intent on halting skid in finale vs. Titans
The Houston Texans plan to use their healthy players despite having nothing to gain from Sunday's regular-season finale at the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn.,After all, the Texans, who have lost two games in a row, are locked into the fourth seed for the AFC playoffs. But second-year coach DeM...
Joel Embiid, 76ers visit struggling Warriors
One day after failing to extend a four-game winning streak without the services of Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers will attempt to start a new winning string with him Thursday night when they visit the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.,Embiid, who has a sore left foot of late, sat out the ...
No. 5 Texas blows big lead, recovers to beat No. 4 ASU in 2 OTs
ATLANTA -- Quinn Ewers threw a go-ahead 25-yard touchdown to Gunnar Helm, helping No. 5 Texas beat No. 4 Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime on Wednesday in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Peach Bowl.,Texas' Andrew Mukuba intercepted Sam Leavitt on the ensuing possession, clin...
No. 5 Texas blows big lead, recovers to beat No. 4 Arizona State
ATLANTA -- Quinn Ewers threw a go-ahead 25-yard touchdown to Gunnar Helm, helping No. 5 Texas beat No. 4 Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime on Wednesday in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Peach Bowl.,Texas' Andrew Mukuba intercepted Sam Leavitt on the ensuing possession, clin...
Reports: Packers CB Jaire Alexander undergoes knee surgery
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander underwent knee surgery this week to alleviate pain and swelling, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Alexander, 27, first tore the PCL in his right knee on Oct. 27 and had played just 10 snaps of one game since. He could return for the Super Bowl, should...
Preds F Zachary L'Heureux facing possible suspension
Nashville Predators rookie forward Zachary L'Heureux is facing a possible suspension for tripping/slew-footing Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon on Tuesday night.,L'Heureux, 21, will have an NHL Player Safety hearing at a date and time still to be determined, the league said Wednesday.,The incid...
White Sox acquire LHP Tyler Gilbert from Phillies
The Chicago White Sox acquired left-hander Tyler Gilbert from the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.,In exchange, the Phillies received right-handed prospect Aaron Combs.,Gilbert, 31, pitched in six games for the Phillies in 2024 after being acquired from the Cincinnati Reds on May 7 for cash consi...
Report: Texas RT Cameron Williams (knee) unlikely to play
Texas right tackle Cameron Williams is unlikely to play against Arizona State in Wednesday's Peach Bowl due to a right knee sprain, ESPN reported.,If he can't go, redshirt freshman Trevor Goosby is the next man up for the No. 5 seed Longhorns (12-2) against the No. 4 Sun Devils (11-2) in the College...
Texas State, North Texas face off in First Responder Bowl
There will be a Lone Star State flair on display when North Texas battles Texas State on Friday afternoon in the First Responder Bowl at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.,It will be the 15th rendition of the bowl and the second consecutive appearance in the game for Texas State, which beat Rice 45-2...
76ers carry run of good form into New Year's clash with Kings
Two teams that liked what they saw at the end of 2024 hope a new year is nothing more than the changing of a calendar when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.,The game matches two coaches with strong links to the Toronto Raptors -- the 76ers' Nick Nurse, who worked ...
UCF fends off Texas Tech, wins sixth straight
UCF was steady in the first half against Texas Tech, then dominated early in the second to roll into Lubbock and open Big 12 Conference play with a gritty 87-83 triumph on Tuesday.,Darius Johnson knocked two free throws with 19 seconds to go and another with 9.2 seconds left to help the Knights win ...
Jordan Spieth's caddie to work for Max Homa at The Sentry
In what appears to be a one-time gig, Jordan Spieth's caddie Michael Greller will pick up the bag for Max Homa at The Sentry this weekend in Maui.,PGATour.com first reported that Greller would join Homa for this event.,Spieth did not qualify for The Sentry -- the PGA's 2025 season opener -- and has ...
Joel Embiid paces 76ers to easy win in Portland
Joel Embiid scored a season-best 37 points to guide the Philadelphia 76ers to a clinical 125-103 win over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.,Embiid went 12 of 21 from the floor and 12 of 13 from the free-throw line and had nine rebounds as the Sixers won their fourth straight game.,Ty...
Raheem Morris on Falcons' timeout debacle: Not as simple as it seems
The biggest game for the Atlanta Falcons since their last playoff appearance in 2017 had it all.,A rookie quarterback making his first career road start in Michael Penix Jr. A 10-point Atlanta halftime lead. A late rally to force overtime. Eventually, it added up to a costly 30-24 road loss to the W...
Veteran trio leads UCF into Texas Tech for Big 12 opener
UCF and host Texas Tech launch league play on Tuesday in a matchup of teams off to strong starts and looking to carve out a spot among the upper echelon in the rugged Big 12 Conference.,The Knights (9-2) play their first true road game of the season in what has become one of the league's toughest ve...
Texas QB Arch Manning has 'no plans' to enter transfer portal
Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning said he intends to return to the Longhorns next season, despite rumors he would enter the NCAA transfer portal.,Speaking Monday in advance of No. 5 seed Texas' College Football Playoff quarterfinal appearance against No. 4 Arizona State at the Peach Bowl in Atla...
Former NC State WR KC Concepcion transferring to Texas A&M
Former North Carolina State wide receiver Kevin "KC" Concepcion is transferring to Texas A&M.,He confirmed the transfer on his Instagram account Sunday.,Concepcion, who has two years of eligibility remaining, caught 124 passes for 1,299 yards and 16 touchdowns, and rushed for two more, in 25 games o...
Tre Johnson, Texas race past Northwestern State
Freshman Tre Johnson poured in 18 points in just 22 minutes of play, lifting Texas to a 77-53 win over Northwestern State on Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas.,The Longhorns (11-2) won their fourth straight outing as Johnson returned from a two-game absence due to a sore right hip. He finished 7 of ...