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Browns tackle OL concern, to acquire Tytus Howard from Texans
Houston Texans offensive lineman Tytus Howard is set to be traded to the Cleveland Browns in a deal that cannot be executed officially until the start of the new NFL league year on March 11. ,Howard, 29, started games at three positions for Houston last season. He made 93 career starts in seven seas...

OpTic Texas strengthen hold on first place in CDL Major 2 qualifying
OpTic Texas increased their lead in the standings with a sweep of the Vancouver Surge on Sunday in qualifying for the Call of Duty League Stage 2 Major.,Toronto KOI and the Miami Heretics also swept their way to victories, while Boston Breach took a 3-1 decision in other third-day action of Week 3.,...

Reports: Search for NFLPA's next executive director includes 3 finalists
Three names have emerged as finalists in the NFL Players Association's search for a permanent executive director, according to reports from ESPN and The Athletic.,The list includes interim executive director David White, former NFLPA president and later chief strategy officer JC Tretter and American...

Tyler Reddick prevails at COTA; first driver to win first 3 Cup Series races
Tyler Reddick stormed away from Shane van Gisbergen in a 17-lap dash and made NASCAR history Sunday with his third straight win, taking the checkers at the DuraMax Texas Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas road course in Austin, Texas.,The 30-year-old Reddick became the first driver in the 78-...

Alex Palou opens IndyCar season with St. Pete dominance
Alex Palou blasted off the 2026 starting line with the same dominance he displayed in 2025, cruising to an overwhelming victory over the field Sunday at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Fla.,The Spaniard bested his next best competitor, New Zealand's Scott McLaughlin, by nearly 12.5 secon...

Tyler Reif treated for heat exhaustion after Trucks race
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Tyler Reif was treated for heat exhaustion after Saturday night's street race in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Reif, 18, was transported to an area medical facility after finishing 16th in the race in the No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet. He was later released.,"Tyler a...

OpTic Texas moves into first place in CDL Major 2 qualifying
OpTic Texas defeated Los Angeles Thieves in a battle of 4-0 teams to move to the top of the standings in qualifying for the Call of Duty League Stage 2 Major on Saturday.,In other second-day action of Week 3 competition, G2 Minnesota edged Riyadh Falcons, Toronto KOI beat Miami Heretics and Carolina...

LA Galaxy blitz Charlotte with 3 goals in first 13 minutes
Joao Klauss continues to be exactly the offensive piece the Los Angeles Galaxy needed, scoring a pair of goals in the opening 13 minutes of a 3-0 victory over Charlotte FC on Saturday at Carson, Calif., ,Lucas Sanabria also scored an early goal for the Galaxy (1-0-1, 4 points), who have allowed just...

No. 16 Texas Tech hands No. 4 Iowa State first home loss
Every time Iowa State began to gain any semblance of second-half momentum Saturday, Texas Tech had an answer.,Whether it was a 3-pointer on one end, a block on the other or just stingy work on the defensive backboards, the Red Raiders simply refused to buckle to what has been dubbed Hilton Magic.,Th...

Texas closes strong, slips past Texas A&M to split season series
Tramon Mark hit for 23 points, 17 of them in the second half, as Texas was at its best after halftime and held on for a 76-70 win over Texas A&M on Saturday afternoon in a key Southeastern Conference clash in College Station, Texas.,The Aggies led by a point after a back-and-forth first half before ...

Warriors F Gui Santos signs multi-year extension
Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos signed a multi-year contract extension on Saturday.,Specific terms were not disclosed by the Warriors. However, ESPN reported it was a three-year, $15 million contract extension with a player option in 2028-29. Santos was in line to become a restricted free a...

Tyler Reddick starts bid for 3rd straight NASCAR Cup win with pole run
AUSTIN, Texas -- One of the few things that wasn't startling about Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session at Circuit of the Americas was Tyler Reddick's run for the pole position.,Negotiating the 2.4-mile road course in 97.760 seconds (88.380 mph) in the second qualifying group, Reddick cla...

Alex Pereira vacates UFC light heavyweight title
Alex Pereira vacated the UFC light heavyweight title, UFC president Dana White announced.,No reason was disclosed on Friday for the decision surrounding Pereira (13-3-0), however speculation is running rampant that the Brazilian is poised to move up in weight class.,Pereira, 38, had yet to defend th...

Galaxy aim for improved offense against Charlotte FC
After each team earned a point in its MLS season opener, the Los Angeles Galaxy will play host to Charlotte FC when the teams meet Saturday at Carson, Calif.,While the Galaxy finished with a 1-1 home draw against New York City FC on Sunday, a day after Charlotte FC played to a 1-1 road tie against S...

Texas A&M vying for season sweep of rival Texas
Texas A&M seeks a season sweep of rival Texas while it builds momentum for the NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon in a late-season Southeastern Conference clash in College Station, Texas.,Both Texas A&M and Texas are seen as strong at-large selections for March Madness, but a win on Saturday for ...

Austin FC acquire veteran F Christian Ramirez off waivers
Austin FC claimed forward Christian Ramirez off waivers from the Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday.,Ramirez started the Galaxy's CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Academia de Futbol Sporting San Miguelito on Feb. 19. He was waived two days later, with the Galaxy exercising a buyout.,"Christian is wide...

JT Toppin-less No. 16 Texas Tech forges on at No. 4 Iowa State
No game in the Big 12 Conference rates as a breathe-easy tuneup because most teams are capable of jumping up and biting one of the league's frontrunners on any given night.,So, taking the first two steps of the rest of the season without preseason All-American JT Toppin were by no means easy outings...

Tyrese Maxey's strong effort powers Sixers over Heat
Tyrese Maxey registered 28 points, 11 assists and five steals to guide the host Philadelphia 76ers to a 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday., ,Joel Embiid (26 points, 11 rebounds) also had a double-double for Philadelphia, which finished the game on an 8-0 run to capture its third straig...

Tyrese Maxeys's strong effort powers Sixers over Heat
Tyrese Maxey registered 28 points, 11 assists and five steals to guide the host Philadelphia 76ers to a 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday., ,Joel Embiid (26 points, 11 rebounds) also had a double-double for Philadelphia, which finished the game on an 8-0 run to capture its third straig...

Report: Texas QB Arch Manning out of boot, will be limited this spring
Texas quarterback Arch Manning is no longer wearing a boot and is expected to be available for spring practice in a limited capacity after undergoing minor foot surgery in January, according to an ESPN report.,"He had a lingering thing that he'd been dealing with over a couple of years that we just ...