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The Mountain West Conference is in ‘serious dialogue’ to bring North Dakota State University (NDSU) into the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) as a football-only member starting this upcoming season, Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported Friday. A deal could be finalized as early as this weekend, concluding more than a year of negotiations between the Bison and […]

Former Major League Baseball outfielder Yasiel Puig was convicted Friday of two federal offenses related to an illegal sports betting investigation. The 35-year-old, known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, and Cleveland Guardians, was found guilty of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators, according to the U.S. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers finally got back in the win column Friday night, blowing out the Memphis Grizzlies 135–115 to end a six-game losing streak and improve to 24–28 on the season, good for 10th in the Western Conference. Although the victory was convincing, it was dampened by the loss of guard Shaedon Sharpe, who […]

It was a wild ride at TD Garden Friday night, with the Boston Celtics rallying from 22 points down to beat the Miami Heat 98-96, featuring a heated moment between Boston rookie Hugo Gonzalez and Miami All-Star Norman Powell. Early in the fourth quarter, the two players battled for a loose ball, resulting in a […]

In a blockbuster move on Wednesday, the Washington Wizards acquired Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks, along with D’Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy, and Dante Exum, sending four players and five draft picks in return. Unsurprisingly, the discussion soon turned to his feelings and the familiar trope of a reluctant trade. Veteran NBA reporter Chris Mannix […]

The Seattle Seahawks fans can breathe easy. Rookie defensive back Nick Emmanwori cleared the final injury check and will be ready to go for Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots on Sunday. After missing Thursday’s practice with an ankle injury suffered earlier in the week, Emmanwori returned as a full participant on Friday and […]

The Texas Rangers finalized a minor-league agreement with veteran right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier, MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reported Friday. The deal includes a non-roster invitation to Major League spring training, according to the Dallas Morning News’ Evan Grant, allowing Brasier to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster. Brasier, 38, joins the Rangers after […]

Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner took home the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year honor. The award, widely regarded as the league’s most prestigious individual honor, recognizes players who excel on the field while making a significant positive impact in their communities. Wagner becomes only the third player from the Washington franchise to […]

The “Battle of Florida” flared up again Thursday night, with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers producing a runaway score and a penalty-filled night. Tampa Bay walked away with a 6-1 win, but the chaos in the third period, featuring Tampa Bay winger Brandon Hagel, stole the spotlight. Tensions peaked early in the third […]

The Los Angeles Kings captain, Anze Kopitar, recorded his 1,300th NHL point in a 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. The achievement came five minutes before the end of the first period, when Kopitar assisted on Trevor Moore’s seventh goal of the season, a play that began with Kopitar […]

Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey has filed a court affidavit urging a state judge to uphold NCAA eligibility rules and deny Alabama basketball center Charles Bediako’s continued participation with the Crimson Tide. The filing, submitted Thursday in the Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court, positions Sankey directly against a renowned athlete in his own league, at a […]

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker was named the winner of the 2025 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award at Thursday night’s NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco, California. The accolade goes each year to the player whom NFL players vote as the one best demonstrating sportsmanship, fair play, respect for opponents, and integrity in competition. Baker, 30, […]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan apologized publicly Thursday for using a racial slur during Streamer Bowl VII, a charity esports event, on Wednesday night. During a Madden 26 matchup, McMillan, who is of Native Hawaiian descent, intercepted a pass, and immediately after the play, he was heard shouting the N-word twice, saying, “n—-, n—-, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are at a crossroads following the exit of offensive line coach and run game coordinator Jeff Stoutland. The 63-year-old announced Wednesday night that he was stepping away from his role after 13 seasons with the Eagles. He joined the franchise in 2013 and went on to become the longest-tenured member of the […]

One play. That’s all it took. The Chicago Bears’ 2025 season ended in overtime of the NFC Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams, and wide receiver DJ Moore has broken his silence on his role in the season-deciding moment. With Chicago driving and needing only a field goal to advance, quarterback Caleb Williams threw […]

Ron Harper Jr.’s first NBA start came under unlikely circumstances, but the two-way guard made the most of his opportunity as the Boston Celtics stunned the Houston Rockets, 114-93, on Wednesday night at Toyota Center. Playing on the second night of a back-to-back and missing multiple rotation players, Boston relied on execution, rebounding, and unexpected […]

The Edmonton Oilers suffered their third consecutive defeat, losing 4-3 to the Calgary Flames in the “Battle of Alberta” at Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday, heading into the Olympic break. Scoring twice with the man advantage, Leon Draisaitl was all business, putting the team on blast for sloppy defense and streaky performance. “We’re giving up too […]

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo didn’t hold back following the Spartans’ 76-73 loss to the Minnesota Gophers on Wednesday, calling out sophomore point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. for repeated on-court infractions. After a replay showed his foot made contact with Minnesota guard Langston Reynolds’ groin late in the second half, the officials assessed Michigan […]

The NCAA has denied Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’ appeal for a sixth year of college eligibility, leaving his immediate football future dependent on an upcoming court ruling in Mississippi. The decision, confirmed on Wednesday, by ESPN’s Pete Thamel, upholds the NCAA’s original denial issued on January 9 by the athletics eligibility staff. Chambliss […]

Veteran signal-caller Joe Flacco shared his unique perspective on the NFL’s rules meant to protect quarterbacks. The league currently enforces a 15-yard penalty and an automatic first down for roughing the passer. Officials can call the foul if a defender contacts the quarterback after releasing the ball, lands with full body weight on them, makes […]

The Washington Commanders on Wednesday strengthened Dan Quinn’s defensive staff by hiring Eric Henderson as defensive line coach and defensive run game coordinator, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Henderson arrives from USC, where he spent the last two seasons as co-defensive coordinator, defensive line coach, and run game coordinator. The 43-year-old replaces Darryl Tapp as […]

As part of their coaching overhaul under new head coach Jesse Minter for the 2026 season, the Baltimore Ravens will not be retaining quarterbacks coach Tee Martin, despite his close working relationship with franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Wednesday afternoon. The move ends Martin’s five-year tenure in Baltimore, which began in […]

The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez off waivers from the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. In a corresponding move to accommodate Fernandez, the team designated right-handed pitcher Dom Hamel for assignment, opening a spot on the 40-man roster. Originally signed by Colorado as a non-drafted free agent out of Havana, Cuba, on July 12, […]

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli suffered an injury in Sunday’s NHL Stadium Series. The 28-year-old left the game against the Boston Bruins in the first period after a hard hit from Boston forward Mark Kastelic at center ice. Cirelli appeared shaken on the bench and did not return, finishing the night with 6:25 of […]

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak wasn’t happy after a bizarre overtime call cost his team a potential win in a 6-5 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning at the 2026 NHL Stadium Series on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. Pastrnak thought he had won it 22 seconds into overtime, but a delayed slashing call […]

Of all the performances on display, it was Cason Wallace’s that recalibrated Sunday night in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 121-111 versus the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena, and the aftermath was just as memorable as the game itself. Wallace scored a career-high 27 points, the result of a scorching 7-of-11 night from beyond the arc. […]

Sunday’s encounter ended in anguish for the Boston Bruins as they fell 6-5 in a shootout to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium. David Pastrnak appeared to score the game-winning goal 22 seconds into overtime with a snipe past Vasilevskiy, but the goal […]

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson has strongly denied any connection to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of a new batch of Justice Department documents on Friday. The documents, which included millions of pages of emails and records, contained correspondence that briefly mentioned Wilson in connection with Epstein’s Gulfstream […]

Under new head coach Mike McCarthy, the Pittsburgh Steelers made another addition to their coaching staff Saturday, bringing in former Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans strength coach Mark Lovat, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. After a 25-year run in Green Bay, Lovat joined Tennessee and worked as an assistant strength and conditioning coach […]

No. 1 UConn women’s basketball completed its final nonconference test of the regular season with a 96-66 rout of No. 15 Tennessee at PeoplesBank Arena, but in head coach Geno Auriemma’s view, the scoreline was secondary — the real takeaway was how his team handled being tested. The undefeated Huskies encountered fierce resistance but took […]

The Los Angeles Angels made a modest veteran addition to their outfield Saturday, bringing Jose Siri aboard on a minor-league deal, as reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic. The agreement includes an invitation to major league spring training, with Jon Heyman of the New York Post reporting that Siri would earn $1.6 million if […]

The Ottawa Senators’ 4–1 defeat of the New Jersey Devils served as the canvas for Linus Ullmark’s return, a performance textured by sharp goaltending and unmistakable sentiment. Playing his first game in 35 days after stepping away from the team on Dec. 28 for personal reasons, Ullmark stopped 26 of 27 shots to consolidate the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is preparing for the release of his first children’s book, a project centered on his dog Decoy, who has become a recognizable figure in Major League Baseball culture. The illustrated book, titled Decoy Saves Opening Day, is scheduled for release on February 3 and will be published by HarperCollins. […]

ESPN has finalized its billion-dollar purchase of NFL Media, gaining full ownership of NFL Network and the rights to distribute the popular NFL RedZone channel. Government regulators approved the transaction Saturday night, and the deal closed immediately, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. “The NFL and ESPN are pleased to announce the official closing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers turned the clock back Saturday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena, honoring the franchise’s 2000-01 Eastern Conference championship team as part of its 25th anniversary celebration tied to that historic run. The night centered on Allen Iverson, whose introduction during the halftime ceremony drew loud “MVP” chants from a packed crowd. The arena […]

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks continued his long-running feud with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, this time taking aim off the court. On Saturday, Brooks appeared on a live stream with content creator Rangesh “N3on” Mutama and was asked to name the most overrated player in the NBA today. After a brief pause, Brooks […]

The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a challenging night to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-114 on Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena, led by a stellar performance from star center Joel Embiid. This was the Sixers’ first game without forward Paul George, who was handed a 25-game suspension hours before the tip-off for violating the NBA’s anti-drug […]

The NBA handed a $50,000 fine to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson following an on-court confrontation with officials during Cleveland’s 126-113 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday at Mortgage Matchup Center. NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations James Jones announced the fine on Saturday. The league’s official release said the […]

The Atlanta Falcons made another coaching staff addition Saturday under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, agreeing to hire former New York Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand as their offensive passing game coordinator for the 2026 season, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Engstrand, 43, arrives in Atlanta shortly after parting ways with New York, […]