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The NCAA Men’s Basketball Selection Committee will not penalize Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball for playing center Charles Bediako during his brief period of court-approved eligibility, according to committee chair Keith Gill. Bediako appeared in five games after filing a lawsuit against the NCAA on Jan. 20 and receiving a temporary restraining order (TRO) the […]

The USC Trojans were overwhelmed 101-65 by No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday night at the Galen Center. USC fell to 18-8 overall and 7-8 in Big Ten play, damaging their NCAA tournament outlook. “I didn’t think USC played well on either side of the ball,” Trojans head coach Eric Musselman said in his […]

Team USA beat Sweden 2–1 in overtime on Wednesday, thanks to a clutch performance from Connor Hellebuyck in net, sending the team into the Winter Olympics semi-finals. Hellebuyck stopped 28 of 29 shots, producing a .966 save percentage in the quarter-final at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Sweden came at the U.S. with 29 shots […]

If there was ever a statement performance, this was it. Connor Hellebuyck stood tall and helped Team USA overcome Sweden 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday in the quarterfinals at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. The Winnipeg Jets netminder turned aside 28 of 29 shots, finishing the night with a .966 save percentage. Hellebuyck, the reigning […]

Michigan Wolverines football is moving toward appointing Dave Peloquin as its next general manager, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Wednesday. Peloquin currently serves as general manager at Athletes First, where he has led the collegiate division of the agency’s College Representation arm for the past year, concentrating on Name, Image, and Likeness strategy and guiding […]

Amid the start of Spring Training, the San Francisco Giants made another roster move Sunday, agreeing to a one-year major league contract with outfielder Will Brennan. The split deal will reportedly pay Brennan $900,000 while in the majors and $400,000 in the minors, with $400,000 guaranteed. To clear a 40-man roster spot, the Giants placed […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have added right-handed reliever Grant Holman to their roster, claiming him off waivers from the Athletics on Sunday. To accommodate the move on the 40-man roster, Arizona placed left-handed pitcher AJ Puk on the 60-day injured list as he continues rehabbing from UCL revision surgery. Holman, 25 years old, was a sixth-round […]

The Houston Astros added a familiar name to their organization on Sunday, signing utilityman Cavan Biggio, the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, to a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training. Craig, 60, spent his entire 20-year MLB career with Houston, compiling a .281/.363/.433 slash line with 291 homers, seven All-Star […]

The Texas Rangers announced on Sunday that they have signed veteran first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha to a minor-league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training. The agreement, finalized on Canha’s 37th birthday, expands Texas’ spring roster to 66 players, comprised of the full 40-man roster and 26 non-roster invitees. Canha is coming off […]

Former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was released on early parole from California state prison on Sunday after serving 11 months of a five-year sentence tied to a February 2022 shooting incident. Reacting to the news, Ronda Rousey, the inaugural UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion and Hall of Famer, posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Welcome […]

At 40, Anthony Kim ended a 5,795-day wait for a professional win, winning the LIV Golf Adelaide title at The Grange Golf Club with a final-round 9-under 63 to finish 23 under par. The victory was his first since the 2010 Shell Houston Open and came by three shots over Jon Rahm. Kim began the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zac Gallen finalized a one-year reunion valued at $22.025 million after the 30-year-old declined November’s qualifying offer and tested free agency. The guarantee matches the qualifying offer figure, but $14 million will be deferred in five $2.8 million installments from 2031-35, leaving the Diamondbacks responsible for just over $8 million […]

After more than two years and 45 starts without tasting victory, Collin Morikawa broke through on Sunday at the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where he pieced together a 5-under 67 and clinched the title with a birdie on the par-5 18th. It was his seventh PGA Tour victory and his first in nearly three […]

The Toronto Blue Jays kept building up their bullpen on Saturday, bringing in 36-year-old righty Jesse Hahn on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. The move adds an eight-year MLB veteran who owns a 19-22 career record, 4.24 ERA, 1.353 WHIP, and 1.8 bWAR across 316 1/3 innings and […]

The Washington Nationals on Saturday agreed to a minor-league contract with left-hander Cionel Perez, extending him an invitation to major league Spring Training. Perez will earn $1.9 million if he makes the Opening Day roster, with an additional $700,000 available in incentives, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. If added to the […]

As collective bargaining talks between the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association intensify, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made clear during All-Star Weekend that negotiations are nearing what he called the “11th hour.” “Let me begin by saying I think it’s unfortunate where we find ourselves right now, both from the team standpoint and […]

In front of a sold-out crowd at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Saturday, No. 3 South Carolina once again got the better of No. 6 LSU, winning 79–72. With the victory, the Gamecocks have now beaten the Tigers 18 straight times. LSU has not beaten South Carolina since 2012, and head coach Kim Mulkey […]

Miami hosted a thrilling showdown on Saturday as Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray defeated Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray in a best-of-three series to win the 2026 Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament. The event featured 28 participants competing for a $300,000 prize pool. Chelsea took home $200,000 for her championship win, while Allisha walked away with […]

TCU Horned Frogs opened their 2027 recruiting class Saturday with a commitment from three-star quarterback Brice McCurdy of Waco (TX) Robinson. McCurdy selected TCU over Baylor, Cincinnati, Duke, UCF, and Arizona, finalizing a choice that followed an in-home visit from head coach Sonny Dykes and assistants Gordon Sammis and Brad Robbins on Jan. 28, along […]

The Baltimore Orioles added bullpen depth on Saturday, acquiring right-hander Jackson Kowar from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations. Kowar was designated for assignment by Minnesota on Thursday after being claimed off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on February 3. The 29-year-old made 15 relief appearances for Seattle this past season, tossing 17 […]

Opening Day excitement quickly turned sour for Kentucky’s Tyler Bell. The shortstop, projected as a 2026 MLB first-round pick, injured his left shoulder during the Wildcats’ 13-2 win over UNC Greensboro on Friday and is now out indefinitely, ESPN insider Kiley McDaniel reported Saturday. The injury occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning when […]

On Friday, the San Francisco Giants made a forward-looking addition to their bullpen, signing right-handed reliever Rowan Wick to a one-year major league contract with a club option for next season. Wick, however, won’t be available until 2027, as he underwent Tommy John surgery in November and is expected to miss the entire 2026 campaign. […]

The Chicago Cubs secured veteran right-handed reliever Shelby Miller on a two-year major league contract on Friday. Fansided’s Robert Murray first reported the news. The deal guarantees Miller $2.5 million, with additional performance incentives for the 2027 season, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. At 35 years old, Miller is expected to miss the entire 2026 season […]

The Chicago White Sox on Friday added right-handed pitcher Austin Voth to their organization on a minor league contract, with the 33-year-old set to attend spring training as a non-roster invitee, according to James Fegan of Sox Machine. Voth returns to affiliated baseball following a season in Japan with the Chiba Lotte Marines. He made […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, famous for his ice-cold finishes on the field, couldn’t warm up from beyond the arc during the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity 3-Point Contest. Held Friday at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles as part of All-Star Weekend, the event featured six participants, including NBA analyst Richard Jefferson, comedian Druski, streamer […]

The New York Knicks have officially added fourth-year forward Jeremy Sochan to their roster. After clearing waivers on Friday, the former San Antonio Spurs athlete agreed to terms to fill New York’s 15th roster spot. Sochan reacted to the team’s announcement on X (formerly Twitter) with just two words, “Bing Bong!”, a playful reference to […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars will deploy two-way star Travis Hunter primarily as a cornerback in the 2026 season, scaling back his role as a wide receiver, NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported Friday. The Jaguars believe the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner can develop into an “elite” NFL cornerback while still being an “impact player” on offense, per […]

Baylor Bears baseball began the season in spectacular fashion, routing the New Mexico State Aggies 15-2 in seven innings at Baylor Ballpark on Friday, thanks in large part to a historic performance from transfer first baseman Tyce Armstrong. Armstrong became only the second Division I player on record to hit three grand slams in a […]

The two highest-ranked WTA players have withdrawn from the upcoming Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 Iga Swiatek confirmed on Friday that they will not participate in the WTA Masters 1000 event, scheduled from February 15–21, 2026, with a total prize purse of $4,088,211. The 26th edition of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday put the finishing touches on their coaching staff for the 2026 season, laying the groundwork for Mike McCarthy’s first season in charge. The Pittsburgh native and former Super Bowl-winning head coach replaced Mike Tomlin, who voluntarily stepped down after 19 seasons. The new staff consists of 26 members, including McCarthy, […]

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider, who led the team to their first World Series appearance in over 30 years, has made his Olympic hockey allegiance clear. Speaking from Spring Training in Florida on Thursday, the 45-year-old confirmed he is cheering for Canada over the United States in the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 […]

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas clarified Thursday that his cryptic Instagram post attracting offseason attention was meant for one person, not the franchise or its roster choices. On Nov. 4, Casas shared a photo of himself tracking a ball at Fenway Park with “Deacon Blues” by Steely Dan playing in the background. The […]

Team Canada opened its 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey campaign with a resounding 5-0 win over Team Czechia on Thursday at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. The standout moment came from 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini, who not only scored Canada’s first goal of the tournament but also became the youngest Canadian NHL player to score […]

In the lead-up to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Canada’s goaltending situation became a hot topic. The closer the team got to facing Team Czechia in its opening game, the more intense the conversation became. Head coach Jon Cooper, though, never seemed caught up in the noise. When asked after Thursday’s 5–0 win […]

Former NFL signal-caller Matt Schaub is expected to join the Arizona Cardinals as quarterbacks coach as the team continues assembling its offensive staff under new head coach Matt LaFleur, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Thursday. This will be Schaub’s first formal coaching role after a 17-season NFL career that lasted from 2004 to 2020, including […]

The New York Yankees have signed right-hander Rafael Montero on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training, MLB insider Hector Gomez reported on Thursday. If Montero earns a spot on the Opening Day roster, he will receive a base salary of $1.8 million, along with a $500,000 signing bonus. Montero, […]

Auburn Tigers scored a huge in-state recruiting win Thursday, when Hueytown (Ala.) defensive lineman Donivan Moore committed to the program, giving head coach Alex Golesh his second pledge in the 2027 class. A 6-foot-4, 280-pound prospect, Moore is ranked No. 52 nationally in the 2027 Rivals300 and graded as the No. 5 defensive lineman in […]

BYU Cougars wide receiver Parker Kingston has been charged with one count of first-degree felony rape, the Washington County (Utah) Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. The 21-year-old was arrested Tuesday and booked into the Washington County Jail, where he is being held without bail. He is scheduled to appear in Utah’s Fifth Judicial District Court on […]

The Indianapolis Colts are hiring Marion Hobby as their defensive line coach, reuniting him with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Wednesday night. Hobby brings a wealth of experience from both the NFL and college football ranks, including a formative stretch with the Cincinnati Bengals from 2021 to 2024. During his time […]