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Colts GM says 'jury is still out' on QB Jacoby Brissett INDIANAPOLIS -- The Colts are not fully committed on Jacoby Brissett as their next franchise quarterback. "The jury is still out," Colts general manager Chris Ballard said during his season-ending news conference Thursday. "That's why we did the short-term ...
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Bills at Texans: Odds, point spread, game pick, TV channel, preview and more for AFC wild-card matchup The opening game of wild card weekend sees the Buffalo Bills travel to Houston to take on the Texans. The AFC South champions should hopefully be welcoming back two major contributors in J.J. Watt and Will Fuller, while the No. 5 seeded Bills bring their ...
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Titans-Patriots: AFC Wild Card Weekend preview After spending the last 10 Wild Card Weekends on a footballer's version of vacation, New England is suddenly in uncharted waters. The Patriots, by fault of their own, are playing this weekend for the first time since January 10, 2010, nearly one decade to ...
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Sources: Jimmy Butler ends Jordan deal, becomes sneaker free agent Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler and the Jordan Brand have mutually agreed to part ways, bringing his multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal with the company to an end 10 months before its original Sept. 30, 2020, expiration date, industry ...
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Pete Carroll: NFL wishes PI flag would have been thrown on controversial no-call that changed NFC playoff race It's not often that one missed penalty can potentially change the fortune of six different teams, but that's exactly what happened during the Seahawks' 26-21 loss to the 49ers in Week 17. On a third-and-goal play that came with just 15 seconds left in the fourth ...
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Chiefs head into postseason with confidence of complete team KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs romped their way to the AFC championship game last year by leaning heavily on their high-powered offense, with Patrick Mahomes slinging the ball all over the field and a fleet of wide receivers hauling in ...
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Zion Williamson has first full practice since surgery NEW ORLEANS -- Everywhere you turn in New Orleans, someone is asking when rookie Zion Williamson will make his NBA debut. Things are becoming a bit clearer because the No. 1 overall pick in last year's draft went through his first full practice since he ...
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Nick Senzel could be the key to the rest of Reds' offseason -- and the centerpiece of a potential Lindor deal On Monday, the Cincinnati Reds reportedly agreed on a multi-year deal with former Seibu Lions outfielder Shogo Akiyama, whose skill set has been compared to that of longtime New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner's by our Mike Axisa. By adding ...
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Seahawks 'Love the Style' of Rookie RB Travis Homer After receiving just one carry through the first 13 games of the season, sixth-round draft choice Travis Homer has become a critical part of Seattle's rushing attack heading into postseason play. Due to season-ending injuries to Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny, ...
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Should the Detroit Lions draft Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy at No. 3? If you watched Alabama beat Michigan in Wednesday's Citrus Bowl, you saw one of the best performances by a wide receiver in college football this year. Alabama's Jerry Jeudy caught six passes for 204 yards, including an 84-yard touchdown, to earn MVP ...
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NFL DFS, Wild Card Round: Optimal DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy football picks, lineups, strategy With millions on the line in NFL DFS tournaments and cash games on Wild Card Weekend, it'll be important to isolate matchups as you put together your optimal NFL DFS strategy. The Houston Texans rank 28th in the NFL in total defense, giving up 388.3 ...
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Portland Timbers acquire winger Yimmi Chara from Atletico Mineiro via transfer TRANSFER TRACKER: Signing. The Portland Timbers have boosted their attacking corps for the 2020 season by acquiring Colombian winger Yimmi Chara via transfer from Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro, the club announced Thursday. At Mineiro, Chara has ...
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WJC Roundup: Lafreniere return helps Canada reach semifinals Thursday is the eighth day of the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship, which is being held in Ostrava and Trinec, Czech Republic. Quarterfinal schedule/results. Russia 3, Switzerland 1. Canada 6, Slovakia 1. United States vs. Finland, 11:30 a.m. ET, NHLN
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White Sox agree to long-term contract with top prospect Luis Robert For the second consecutive year, the Chicago White Sox have signed their top prospect to a long-term contract – before they even had a big-league at-bat. Center fielder Luis Robert, the 2019 USA TODAY Sports Minor League Player of the Year, has agreed ...
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Former Maryland Head Coach DJ Durkin Hired as Ole Miss Assistant New Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin has hired former Maryland head coach D.J. Durkin as an assistant, the school announced. According to Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports, the hiring was cleared "well beyond" Kiffin with the Ole Miss athletic ...
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Bold predictions for golf in 2020: Tiger Woods fails to win an event, Rory McIlroy excels with pressure off The hard part about predictions is that they're probably going to be wrong. The great part about predictions on the internet is that -- unless they're absolutely egregious -- nobody is going to remember them anyway! Still, I labored through the schedule, the ...
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Jay Gruden was ready for the Redskins to let him go Once the Redskins started the season 0-5, many expected Jay Gruden to be let go. Apparently, so did he. Trending Now. 1:41 · Everything you need to know from the Ravens Week 17 win · 0:31 · Ron Rivera to the Redskins? Might look something like this.
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Here's what to look for when betting college basketball UCLA and USC begin Pac-12 play Thursday night on the road in Washington. UCLA plays the Huskies at 7 p.m. and USC goes against the Cougars at 7:30 p.m. The L.A. schools flip opponents this weekend. College basketball betting increases dramatically ...
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Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Clippers oods, picks and best bets The Detroit Pistons (12-22) take on the Los Angeles Clippers (24-11) Thursday night. Tip-off for the game at Staples Center is at 10:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Pistons-Clippers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Carmelo Anthony envisions Knicks retiring his No. 7 jersey. Should they? Carmelo Anthony felt the love in his return to Madison Square Garden Wednesday night — Knicks fans still adore Anthony, even if he's now wearing a Trail Blazers' uniform. Anthony is picturing a more permanent return to the Garden. Not as a player, but with ...
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Finebaum on Harbaugh, Tide's late score: 'The college football world cheered Saban in doing that' AP. Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs against Michigan during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux). Comment. By Mark Heim | mheim@al.com.
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San Jose Sharks at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and best bets The San Jose Sharks (17-21-3) and Pittsburgh Penguins (24-11-4) open their 2020 calendar year with a 7 p.m. ET tilt at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. We analyze the Sharks-Penguins odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.
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NHL on NBCSN: Islanders have another great goaltending duo NBCSN's coverage of the 2019-20 NHL season continues with Thursday's matchup between the New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils. Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. You can watch the game online and on the NBC Sports app by clicking ...
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NHL Takeaways at the Season's Midpoint As December came to a close, the N.H.L. season hit its midpoint. For some teams, things reached a breaking point: Three more head coaches were fired in the past month. For others, December was a high point: The Pittsburgh Penguins, the Toronto Maple ...
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What are the Giants looking for in the next coach? As the Giants' front office begins its search for the team's next head coach, team president John Mara, chairman Steve Tisch and general manager Dave Gettleman spoke about the key qualities and attributes that the ideal candidate would possess.
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Arsenal's Calum Chambers to miss rest of Premier League season with knee injury Arsenal defender Calum Chambers is set to miss the rest of the Premier League season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee, the club confirmed on Thursday. The centre-back, who has impressed this season, was forced off during the ...
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Previewing Eagles vs. Seahawks playoff matchups and more The Philadelphia Eagles are playing a playoff game in a few days! Who would've thought? In order to preview this week's wild card matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, Jimmy Kempski and I got together to record this week's BGN Radio podcast. You can ...
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Justin Bieber accepts challenge from Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington for head-to-head shootout Jordan Binnington exploded on the scene and won a Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in his very first NHL season, but his biggest challenge may still be ahead of him: Justin Bieber. In an unlikely twist of fate, Binnington and Bieber may soon go ...
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Better young core: Suns or Grizzlies? A poll was posted on the Twitter with what to me are unexpected results. At the time I first noticed this on Thursday morning, the count was over 1,100 votes with 80% voting for the Grizzlies' young core being better than the Suns'. Both teams are 13-21 as of ...
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Red All Over: A lifelong Northeasterner arrives on the Wasatch Front, starts covering the Utah Utes Red All Over is a weekly newsletter covering University of Utah athletics. Subscribe here. Never did I think my career or personal life would bring me to Utah. My wife grew up and went to college on the West Coast. I grew up in New York, and lived and worked ...
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Rush Propst officially introduced as coach at new Alabama private school Josh Bean | jbean@al.com. Rush Propst (right) and USA Academy founder Dusty DeVaughn talk before the introductory news conference on Jan. 2, 2019, in Prattville. Comment. By Josh Bean | jbean@al.com. Rush Propst is back. Ultimate Student Academy ...
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MLB rumors: Red Sox 'hope' to re-sign Mookie Betts and avoid franchise-crushing trade A new year has a new spin on an old baseball rumor. WEEI's Rob Bradford reports the Boston Red Sox "are not actively shopping Mookie Betts." Boston has kept the hot stove burning during the offseason with almost daily updates on Betts' future with the Red ...
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Canadiens put Brendan Gallagher on IR with concussion The Montreal Canadiens lost their third straight game Tuesday but more importantly lost second-leading scorer Brendan Gallagher to injury. Coach Claude Julien said Thursday that Gallagher has been placed on injured reserve with a concussion. In the 3-1 ...
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Braves among teams offering Josh Donaldson a four year deal, per report If you want to make people upset on the internet, one need only ask what the maximum amount the Braves should offer third baseman Josh Donaldson this offseason. Trust me...I have asked the masses this and the responses have ranged from "let him walk ...
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Denver Broncos 2020 cap space situation heading into offseason The Denver Broncos are among the league leaders in cap space heading into the 2020 offseason. What kind of money does this team have to spend? The future seems pretty darn bright for the Denver Broncos right now. Advertisement. They seem to have ...
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The most impactful moments of the 2010s at Michigan Over the last decade, there have been plenty of coaches, players, moments, and administrators that have defined Michigan athletics. Here are five of the biggest going back to 2010. 1. J.T. Barrett's spot. Advertisement. How different would the conversation ...
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How does former 5-star Brandon Smith evaluate his first season at Penn State? Penn State superfans: Get exclusive, in-depth Nittany Lions news, analysis and recruiting updates every day. Become a PennLive Football Insider. Only $5.99 a month. Learn more. Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith answered questions with confidence as ...
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Stars' Corey Perry says elbow to Ryan Ellis' head 'very unintentional' DALLAS -- Dallas Stars winger Corey Perry, the first player to be ejected from an NHL Winter Classic, said his hit that injured Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis was an "awkward play" with unintentional results. "I've played with Ryan before. I know ...
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Former Husker player and coach Frank Solich signs contract extension with Ohio Former Husker player and coach Frank Solich signed a two-year contract extension with Ohio this week. The 75-year-old Solich will conclude his 15th season at Ohio on Friday against Nevada in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The Bobcats are 6-6 this ...
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Bruins' Charlie McAvoy: Game-time call Thursday McAvoy (lower body) is labeled a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against the Blue Jackets. McAvoy's return could be a shot in the arm for a Bruins squad aiming to bounce back from a shootout loss to the Devils on Tuesday. Although he's not a ...
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'My baby walked in front of a train.' Georgia Tech football recruit's mom details his final days. Images, symbols and questions about life haunted soon-to-be Georgia Tech football player Bryce Gowdy in the days before he went on a Florida train track to end his life, his mother said. The 17-year-old from Deerfield Beach, Fla., died after being hit by a ...
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Aaron Miles checks out Kansas-Stanford, talks coaching career Following KU basketball's 72-56 win over Stanford on Sunday, the Jayhawks were joined on the broadcast by a special guest — a former KU point guard who holds the all-time assist record at the school. "It's great to be here in this building with all my ...
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Mother of Clemson RB Travis Etienne says LSU fans have been sending threats (WAFB) - Family members of two Clemson football players have taken to Twitter to vent their frustrations surrounding threatening messages they've received during the College Football Playoffs. Lady Stewart, mother of Clemson WR Tee Higgins, posted a ...
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Moussa Dembele: Lyon confident of keeping striker amid Chelsea interest Lyon are determined to keep hold of Moussa Dembele with Chelsea considering a move for the striker in the transfer window. The former Celtic forward, who has scored 30 goals since moving to Ligue 1 from Celtic for £20m 18 months ago, is one of the ...
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Ohio State Football: It may be in Shaun Wade's best interest to stay one more year Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade, the second-best in the class of 2017 according to 247Sports, is trying to decide whether or not to come back to the Buckeye squad for another year. It could be said that has unfinished business, and it may be in his best ...
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Conor McGregor on standby to face Khabib if Tony Ferguson fight is cancelled for fifth time, confirms UFC chief White CONOR McGREGOR is on standby to fight for the UFC lightweight title if Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson is cancelled for a fifth time. Nurmagomedov - who beat McGregor in October 2018 - is set to defend his 155lbs crown against Ferguson at UFC ...
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Thousands register after New Hampshire allows sports betting NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA — The New Hampshire Lottery says that more than 6,000 people registered to bet on sports in the state in the first day since the launch. New Hampshire became the second New England state to offer sports betting on Monday.
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