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The Houston Rockets on Saturday signed guard Tristen Newton to a two-way contract. The team waived two-way forward Tyler Smith to create an opening. Newton, 24, becomes one of three players on Houston’s two-way deals alongside JD Davison and Isaiah Crawford. The Indiana Pacers selected 6-foot-5, 202-pound guard Newton with the No. 49 overall pick […]

The Minnesota Twins made a roster move Friday to address their corner infield depth, acquiring first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league left-handed reliever Kade Bragg. To create space on the 40-man roster, Minnesota designated infielder Ryan Fitzgerald for assignment. Wagaman, 28, joins the Twins after spending the 2025 […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ rookie sensation Cooper Flagg has continued his remarkable start to the NBA season, earning the Kia Western Conference Rookie of the Month award for December. This is the second consecutive month Flagg has received the honor, making him just the third Maverick in franchise history to achieve back-to-back Rookie of the Month […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed defenseman Charle-Edouard D’Astous to a one-year contract extension worth $875,000 for the 2026–27 season, the team announced Friday. Originally an undrafted free agent, D’Astous joined Tampa Bay in May 2025 on a one-year, two-way deal after several strong seasons in Europe. Currently 27 years old, D’Astous is in the midst […]

The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Friday that the team has signed center Christian Koloko to a second 10-day contract using an injury hardship exception. As is standard team policy, the team did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement. This is Koloko’s second short-term deal with Memphis after initially joining the roster on Dec. […]

Rutgers football will have one of its premier offensive weapons back for the 2026 season, as star wide receiver KJ Duff officially announced his return to the Scarlet Knights on Friday evening for his third consecutive year with the program. The announcement came during Rutgers’ men’s basketball game against Ohio State at Jersey Mike’s Arena, […]

The Vancouver Canucks announced Friday that they have signed forward Linus Karlsson to a two-year contract extension worth $4.5 million, carrying an average annual value of $2.25 million. The deal will keep Karlsson under contract through the 2027–28 season, preventing him from reaching Group 6 unrestricted free agency this summer. “Linus has taken a number […]

Alabama Crimson Tide’s season ended with a 38–3 loss to the top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Thursday, and roster movement followed almost immediately. When the NCAA transfer portal opened Friday for undergraduate entries, Alabama offensive lineman Olaus Alinen confirmed he would be entering his name, according […]

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jalen Hale has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Hale spent three seasons at Alabama after signing with the program as part of the 2023 recruiting class. A four-star prospect from Longview High School in Texas, Hale was one of the top receivers in his […]

Georgia’s season came to a shocking end on Thursday night as the Bulldogs lost 39-34 to Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome. The No. 6-ranked Rebels (13-1) rallied from a 21-12 halftime deficit to defeat the No. 3-ranked Bulldogs (12-2), ending Georgia’s 53-game streak of winning when leading […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave will miss Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Atlanta Falcons after a blood clot was discovered in his lung, NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill reported Thursday morning. The 25-year-old, who had been listed as out of Wednesday’s practice with an illness, was hospitalized but is expected to make a full recovery […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins picked up their third consecutive win Thursday, defeating the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in overtime at PPG Paints Arena as Erik Karlsson reached a major career milestone. The veteran defenseman supplied two assists to reach 900 career NHL points, making him the 14th defenseman in league history and the second active blueliner […]

Toronto Maple Leafs captain and center Auston Matthews led the way in a thrilling comeback, helping Toronto rally from three goals down to beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-5 Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena. Matthews added an assist and scored his 14th career NHL hat trick, surpassing Darryl Sittler’s long-standing franchise record for most goals at […]

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis was left off Team Canada’s initial men’s hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, announced on Wednesday, a disappointment for the 23-year-old who has been a major asset for Carolina. The Winnipeg native was one of five players from last year’s gold-medal-winning 4 Nations Face-Off squad not selected for Milan, […]

On Thursday evening, the Missouri Tigers were hit with major offseason news as redshirt sophomore linebacker Josiah Trotter officially announced he would be entering the 2026 NFL Draft, concluding his college career after only one season in Columbia. The 20-year-old made the announcement through social media, confirming his intention to forgo his remaining two years […]

The New York Islanders’ 7-2 home loss to the Utah Mammoth on Thursday afternoon was compounded by an apparent lower-body injury to forward Bo Horvat, who did not return after leaving the game in the third period. Head coach Patrick Roy confirmed postgame that there was no immediate update and that Horvat would see a […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s season ended Thursday with a lopsided 38–3 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl, and while the loss was painful, much of the postgame focus centered on quarterback Ty Simpson, particularly the injury that forced him out of the game. Simpson, a fourth-year […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama left Wednesday night’s rematch against the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter after suffering an apparent left knee injury but returned to the bench in time to celebrate the team’s 134-132 victory. The 7-foot-5 center, who scored 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in just 24 minutes, has […]

The Anaheim Ducks announced Wednesday that veteran winger Frank Vatrano will miss approximately six weeks after suffering a fractured shoulder during Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings. The injury occurred in a 6–1 loss, when Vatrano lost his footing and crashed awkwardly into the boards. He exited the game immediately and did not return. […]

The Washington Wizards finished 2025 on a high note with a dramatic 114-113 win versus the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, thanks to a last-second heroics from guard CJ McCollum. With one second remaining, McCollum drove down the court after a defensive rebound, crossed over Myles Turner, and hit a pull-up baseline jumper […]

Houston Cougars backup quarterback Zeon Chriss-Gremillion announced on Wednesday that he will enter the NCAA transfer portal during the upcoming window from January 2 to January 16, 2026. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana native made the announcement via social media, confirming that he has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining. Chriss-Gremillion joined Houston in 2024 after […]

The Florida Gators’ offensive line will see the return of Knijeah Harris for 2026. The 6-foot-3, 313-pound guard from Port St. Lucie re-signed with the program for his senior season on Wednesday, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Harris has been a consistent presence at left guard, starting all 12 games in 2025 and all 13 in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed tight end Darnell Washington on the Reserve/Injured List on Wednesday, ending his season. Washington suffered a broken arm in the 13-6 road loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 17 that required surgery. The 24-year-old was seen after the game with his arm in a cast and sling. Washington’s placement on injured […]

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver has spent much of the season on the sidelines, and now returning to the field is looking even more complicated. On Wednesday, head coach Sean McDermott provided additional details regarding Ed Oliver’s recovery, following Monday’s update that the Bills star had experienced a setback with his bicep injury rehab. […]

The Green Bay Packers acted quickly, claiming cornerback Trevon Diggs off waivers on Wednesday in a late-season roster move, less than 24 hours after his release from the Dallas Cowboys. The move immediately drew a concise two-word reaction from All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons, who wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “We’re back.” The post was all […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard exploded for a career-high performance on Sunday, scoring 55 points in a 112-99 win over the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons at the Intuit Dome. The 34-year-old scoring feat tied the single-game franchise record previously set by teammate James Harden in November. “Oh, yeah, it was great,” Leonard said following […]

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Justin Brazeau achieved a major milestone Sunday, scoring the first hat trick of his NHL career in a resounding 7-3 win versus the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Reacting to his achievement after the win, Brazeau expressed his excitement. “Obviously a pretty cool feeling,” he said. “It’s been a long time […]

The Philadelphia Eagles survived a bizarre offensive performance to defeat the Buffalo Bills 13-12 in a dramatic Week 17 matchup on Sunday, extending their winning streak to three games and improving to 11-5 on the season. With yardage hard to come by, Philadelphia leaned on a suffocating defense to earn a narrow win in Buffalo’s […]

The Chicago Bears’ dramatic Week 17 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers ended in frustration, as Chicago fell 42-38 after coming up just two yards short on the final snap at Levi’s Stadium. With four seconds remaining and the ball at the San Francisco 2-yard line, quarterback Caleb Williams’ pass to Jahdae Walker hit the […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen once again played through a right foot injury in Week 17, leading to another uneven performance as the Bills lost 13-12 to the Philadelphia Eagles at Highmark Stadium. Limping off the field at times and requiring postgame X-rays, Allen gave a single-word response when asked if the injury affected him: […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 37-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium in Week 17 produced one of the most unusual and statistically significant plays of the year: a 21-yard reception by offensive tackle Cody Ford. The play not only energized the crowd and the sideline but also placed Ford among a rare group in […]

The New York Islanders’ 4–2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday was defined as much by a late third-period collapse as it was by Mathew Barzal’s ejection, which drew a clear and unapologetic response from head coach Patrick Roy. Playing the second game of a road back-to-back and less than 24 hours after […]

Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook reached a major milestone Saturday night in his 18th NBA season, surpassing Magic Johnson on the league’s all-time assists list. The milestone came during Sacramento’s 113–107 home win over the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center, a game in which Westbrook recorded 21 points, nine assists, and five rebounds […]

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly “very intrigued” by the possibility of acquiring the 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. While the discussions remain in preliminary stages, the potential trade could radically transform Atlanta’s roster and playoff outlook. “Sources tell me the Atlanta Hawks remain very intrigued with […]

The Carolina Panthers finalized a strategic roster change ahead of their Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, officially signing former first-round pick Isaiah Simmons from the practice squad to the active roster. The team announced the move on Saturday, which comes after Simmons had already been elevated for three straight games, exhausting the maximum […]

The New York Giants on Saturday placed four players on season-ending injured reserve ahead of their Week 17 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Headlining the list is left tackle Andrew Thomas, joined by center John Michael Schmitz, safety Tyler Nubin, and defensive lineman D.J. Davidson, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. After missing practice all […]

Team USA defenseman Cole Hutson has been discharged from a local hospital after sustaining a head injury during the preliminary-round game against Switzerland at the IIHF World Junior Championship in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday. The 19-year-old, a top prospect for the Washington Capitals, was stretchered off the ice in the second period after appearing […]

The NFL has fined Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker a total of $11,636 for two illegal hits on Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love during Week 16. The fines, announced on Saturday, resulted from separate incidents in the Bears’ 22-16 overtime victory at Soldier Field. Booker was penalized for a first-quarter hit in which […]

The Arizona Cardinals have officially called it a season for left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., placing the third-year offensive lineman on injured reserve due to a knee injury suffered in Week 14 against the Los Angeles Rams. The move, announced Saturday, ensures Johnson will miss the team’s final two games: the Week 17 road matchup […]