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The Cleveland Guardians re-signed right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong on Thursday to a one-year contract worth $5.5 million, which includes a mutual option for 2027, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The signing reunites Armstrong with the organization that selected him in the 18th round of the 2011 MLB Draft out of East Carolina University. Armstrong, now 35, […]

The No. 7 Gonzaga Bulldogs (11-1) made it look easy Wednesday night, cruising to a 98-70 win over the Campbell Fighting Camels (2-10) at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane. While the Kennel lacked its usual student-driven energy due to winter break, the night was electrified by a historic showing from redshirt junior Braden Huff. […]

The Chicago Bulls rode a historic performance from Josh Giddey to a 127-111 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Australian put together his sixth triple-double of the season, finishing with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in 34 minutes, plus two steals, a block, and five made […]

The Carolina Hurricanes kept their winning streak rolling with a 4-1 road win over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday. However, the victory came at the cost of forward and alternate captain Jordan Martinook, who exited the game in the second period with a lower-body injury and did not return. Carolina had to adjust after Martinook’s […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are confronting a growing injury crisis following their 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15, a defeat that not only ended their 10-year playoff streak but also ended hopes for a fourth consecutive Super Bowl appearance. As if losing that game wasn’t enough, quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a […]

The Oklahoma Sooners’ preparation for the College Football Playoff included encouraging news regarding quarterback John Mateer. The Sooners used the extended break between the end of the regular season and the CFP to focus on recovery and game planning for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and all eyes have been on Mateer. The 21-year-old injured his throwing […]

The Dallas Cowboys (6-7-1) will face the Los Angeles Chargers (10-6) in Week 16 in a challenging matchup. The Cowboys are in a difficult position to take the win, as they’re dealing with a slew of injuries across their roster. A number of frontline star players missed Wednesday’s session, including wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and […]

The New York Mets made a pair of roster moves on Wednesday, claiming catcher Drew Romo off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles and designating left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell for assignment, shortly after signing former New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver to a two-year, $22 million deal. Romo was the 35th overall pick in the 2020 […]

The New York Mets will be well represented on the mound after Team USA added right-handers Clay Holmes and Nolan McLean to its 2026 World Baseball Classic roster on Wednesday. Holmes and McLean will both be making their WBC debuts. Their inclusion gives Team USA multiple established starters alongside reigning Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 National League […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry once again turned heads Sunday night with a historic performance in a 136-131 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The 37-year-old guard scored 48 points, including 12 3-pointers on 19 attempts, while shooting 16-of-26 from the field and a perfect 4-of-4 from the free throw line. It was Curry’s […]

Free-agent right-hander Michael King has narrowed his search for a new team to three American League East clubs: the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Baltimore Orioles, according to a report from Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe. The 30-year-old Rhode Island native and Boston College alum is reportedly hoping to decide on his […]

The Green Bay Packers suffered a season-altering 34-26 defeat against the Denver Broncos in Week 15 at Empower Field at Mile High. At 9-4-1, Green Bay left the game with plenty to worry about, including the end of a four-game streak and injuries to crucial players. After the loss, head coach Matt LaFleur gave his […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ remarkable run of postseason success came to an end on Sunday, as a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers officially eliminated the team from playoff contention. For the first time since 2014, Kansas City will not participate in the postseason, ending a 10-year streak of consecutive playoff appearances — the […]

The Seattle Seahawks (11-3) added a highly unusual entry to their record books with an ugly 18-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts (8-6) at Lumen Field in Week 15. It may seem like a routine win, but it was anything but ordinary. Seattle pulled it off without scoring a single offensive touchdown, just the fourth […]

The Washington Commanders finally ended a demoralizing eight-game losing streak with a 29-21 road win versus the New York Giants in Week 15. The win, Washington’s first since October 5, also completed a season sweep over the struggling New York, who now sits at 2-12 and has lost eight straight games. It was a morale-boosting […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ playoff hopes ended Sunday after a 24-0 loss by the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium. It was quarterback Joe Burrow’s first NFL career shutout and Cincinnati’s first scoreless game since falling 20-0 to Baltimore in 2017. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor acknowledged the loss was on him as the playcaller, per ESPN’s […]

The Buffalo Bills rallied from a 21-point deficit on Sunday to defeat the New England Patriots 35-31 at Gillette Stadium. The win was historic, setting a record for the largest comeback ever by a visiting team at the venue (h/t The Athletic’s Dianna Russini). Early on, Buffalo was on the ropes, down 21-0 in the […]

Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally has been ruled out indefinitely from participating in the upcoming second season of Unrivaled due to lingering effects from a concussion sustained during the 2025 WNBA Finals. The announcement was made by Unrivaled on Friday, the professional 3-on-3 league, confirming that Sabally will be reevaluated at a later date. “Due […]

Victor Wembanyama’s return could not have come at a more consequential moment for the San Antonio Spurs. After missing 12 games with a strained left calf, San Antonio franchise superstar made his comeback in the Emirates NBA Cup semifinal and helped his side in a 111-109 upset of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas. […]

The San Antonio Spurs, with the return of Victor Wembanyama from a 12-game absence, defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-109, putting a stop to the Thunder’s 16-game winning streak in the NBA Cup semifinals on Saturday. In celebration of the win, San Antonio went into full party mode, with Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the USA” […]

The San Francisco 49ers (9-4) will face the Tennessee Titans (2-11) in Week 15 at Levi’s Stadium, with all eyes on star running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey was a late addition to the injury report on Saturday with a back issue, earning a questionable designation. However, San Francisco fans can breathe a sigh of relief as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Friday that guard Austin Reaves will miss time due to a mild left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in one week. Following Saturday’s practice, head coach JJ Redick provided additional insight regarding the injury. Redick explained that the injury developed gradually, rather than from a single play. “For […]

The New York Knicks have advanced to the NBA Cup final after a 132-120 win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday in Las Vegas, led by a stunning 40-point performance from guard Jalen Brunson. In 39 minutes on the court, Brunson also recorded eight assists, four rebounds, and one steal, shooting 16-of-27 from the field, […]

In a statement-making performance, No. 23 Nebraska defeated No. 13 Illinois 83-80 on Saturday at the State Farm Center. With the win, the Cornhuskers improved to 11-0 for the first time in program history to start a season. The victory also extended their school-record winning streak to 15 games. Nebraska’s win came courtesy of a […]

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Dustin May, pending a physical. It is St. Louis first impactful free-agent acquisition of the Chaim Bloom era as the club continues its rebuild heading into the 2026 season. May was one of the youngest free agents available and attracted interest across the […]

The Dallas Mavericks kept things rolling Friday night with a 119–111 home win over the Brooklyn Nets at American Airlines Center, improving to 10–16. It was their fifth win in the last six games and their second straight home victory, the first time they’ve done that this season. Anthony Davis starred on both sides of […]

Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel is off to a fantastic start in his rookie season. Selected fourth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Duke, he’s turned into one of Charlotte’s main scoring threats. In 25 games this season, Knueppel is averaging 18.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game while logging 33.6 […]

To give their pitching staff extra depth, the Texas Rangers have signed relievers Alexis Diaz and Tyler Alexander to one-year deals. These signings arrive amid a broader overhaul of the bullpen, which saw multiple key arms, including Phil Maton, Chris Martin, Jacob Webb, Hoby Milner, and Danny Coulombe, depart via free agency. Diaz, 29, is […]

Ohio State Buckeyes junior safety Caleb Downs has been named the 2025 Jim Thorpe Award winner, recognizing him as the nation’s top defensive back. The announcement came Friday night during ESPN’s Home Depot College Football Awards show, where Downs emerged victorious over fellow finalists LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane and Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore. With […]

The New Jersey Devils’ forward lineup faces another challenge. Rookie forward Arseny Gritsyuk will miss the team’s back-to-back games this weekend with an upper-body injury, head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed Friday. Gritsyuk, who has been dealing with the issue since before Thursday’s 8-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, will sit out Saturday’s matchup against […]

This year, Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza has risen to prominence as college football’s leading player, winning the Maxwell Award as the nation’s most outstanding player while also claiming the Davey O’Brien Award as the top quarterback. He received the awards Friday evening during ESPN’s College Football Awards show, just a day after Mendoza was […]

The Texas Longhorns have hired Jabbar Juluke as their new running backs coach and associate head coach for offense, filling the vacancy left by Chad Scott’s dismissal after just one season. The announcement came from the official Texas Football X account on Friday, following Juluke’s interview for the position on Thursday. Juluke arrives in Austin […]

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Friday that they have secured rookie defenseman Joel Nystrom on a four-year contract extension valued at $4.9 million. The agreement carries an average annual value of $1.225 million and begins next season, running through the 2029–30 NHL campaign. Nystrom was set to become a restricted free agent after completing his entry-level […]

The Denver Nuggets continued their strong road performance on Thursday night, defeating the Sacramento Kings 136-105 at Golden 1 Center in a game that showcased both efficiency and focus. After a quiet stretch of eight days with only one game, Denver came out ready, leaving no doubt about their professionalism and preparation. The Serbian star […]

Carolina Hurricanes rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi made NHL history on Thursday night, backstopping his side to a 3-2 shootout victory over the Washington Capitals. With the win, Bussi became the first goaltender in league history to win 10 of his first 11 career starts. In a clash of the Eastern Conference’s top two teams, Bussi […]

In a chaotic Thursday night showdown, the Atlanta Falcons stunned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-28 in Week 15 at Raymond James Stadium, completing an astonishing comeback with a last-second 43-yard field goal from Zane Gonzalez. Following the win, head coach Raheem Morris couldn’t hold back, as he shouted, “Call that,” into the NFL camera — […]

The Carolina Panthers had a perfect Thursday practice, with all injured players fully participating before the Week 15 games versus the New Orleans Saints. Most notably, cornerback Jaycee Horn practiced fully for the first time since suffering a concussion during Carolina’s 20-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in week 12, still advancing through the […]

Starting cornerback Christian Benford joined the Buffalo Bills’ growing Week 15 injury report after being limited in practice with a toe issue on Thursday. He was reportedly wearing a soft walking boot on his left foot after practice. The injury occurred during the portion closed to the media, though he participated in individual drills earlier […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was a limited participant in Thursday’s practice due to an illness, just days before the team’s Week 15 matchup against the Tennessee Titans at Levi’s Stadium. Although the 29-year-old has been healthy throughout this season, this mid-week status change naturally set off some alarm bells for fans and […]