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MLS Cup champion Inter Miami CF announced a new contract with defender Ian Fray on Thursday.,The 23-year-old homegrown player is signed through the 20

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to return from his thigh contusion on Friday night against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.,T

Kentucky is hiring Texas A&M defensive coordinator Jay Bateman to fill the same role in Lexington, ESPN reported Thursday.,Bateman, 52, directed the A

Boise State plays in a bowl game for the 22nd time in the past 27 seasons when it battles Washington on Saturday night in the LA Bowl at Inglewood, Ca

A historical look at NBA dynasties and why the Oklahoma City Thunder are positioned to dominate the next decade. From a 24-1 start to unmatched draft

In a somber press conference last year after Army lost to Navy, a reporter asked how long it would take for the Black Knights to get ready for their b

No. 5 UConn is at full strength and will bring plenty of momentum into play when it faces Texas on Friday night in Hartford, Conn.,The Huskies (9-1) h

Michigan fires Sherrone Moore amid off-field controversy, creating a major program crisis. Rumors point to Alabama's Kalen DeBoer as a potential repla

The Colorado Avalanche have just two regulation losses through 30 games yet hold a slim lead in the Central Division.,As hot as Colorado has been -- a

The Detroit Red Wings will continue their season-long six-game road trip on Thursday night in Edmonton having received reminders of both how well they

The Philadelphia Eagles are singlehandedly keeping the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East race.,That's fine with the Cowboys, who can apply more pressure

Two quarterbacks at the opposite end of the draft spectrum go head-to-head for the first time when Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans visit Brock Purdy

Philip Rivers didn't sound like a guy coming out of retirement to sit on the bench.,Rivers, 44, an eight-time Pro Bowl participant and Pro Football Ha

The Carolina Panthers had a very productive bye week.,While they were resting and recharging for the final four games of the season, the Tampa Bay Buc

Riding a five-game winning streak built mainly against fellow AFC playoff contenders, the Houston Texans enter the trap-game portion of the schedule w

Team Liquid and Team Falcons were the only sides that pulled out three-map wins on Wednesday as the DreamLeague Season 27 got underway.,The $1 million

It's hard not to feel like everything is coming up Jacksonville Jaguars right now.,The Jaguars (9-4) jumped into sole possession of first place with t

David "TheeDavidT" Tampellini captured his first Madden Championship Series (MCS) title belt, defeating Jacob "Cobo" William Clause 38-31 in the final

The Las Vegas Raiders bring a seven-game losing streak to Philadelphia on Sunday to face an Eagles team trying to avoid a repeat of 2023., ,The only p

Vince Dunn scored a power-play goal at 1:21 of overtime as the Seattle Kraken snapped a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory against the visiting

Two NFC East rivals carrying lengthy losing streaks meet on Sunday when the Washington Commanders visit the New York Giants in East Rutherford, NJ.,Wa

The New England Patriots can win their first AFC East title this decade by taking down the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon in Foxborough, Mass.,The

Vince Dunn scored a power-play goal at 1:21 of overtime as the Seattle Kraken snapped a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory against the visiting

Rienk Mast registered his third double-double of the season and No. 23 Nebraska matched multiple school-record win streaks in a 90-60 victory over Wis

Alex DeBrincat scored twice in a three-point game as the visiting Detroit Red Wings staked a four-goal lead and held on for a 4-3 victory over the Cal

Alex DeBrincat scored twice in a three-point game as the visiting Detroit Red Wings staked a four-goal lead and held on for a 4-3 victory over the Cal

With their decade-long streak of playoff appearances in jeopardy, the Kansas City Chiefs will try to ignite their long-shot postseason chances when th

The Atlanta Braves signed free agent outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23 million contract on Wednesday.,Yastrzemski will make $9 million in

Sherrone Moore, fired as Michigan's football coach earlier in the day, was in police custody late Wednesday night after he was the subject of an assau

Rienk Mast had his third double-double of the season and No. 23 Nebraska matched multiple school-record win streaks in a 90-60 win over Wisconsin in a

Louisville All-Atlantic Coast Conference receiver Chris Bell, a trending 2026 NFL Draft prospect, is set to undergo surgery this week to repair a torn

Preview and betting breakdown for Thursday Night Football: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons. Key injuries, matchups, and why Tampa Bay holds t

Michigan fired Sherrone Moore with cause, effective immediately, after an investigation by the school found "credible evidence" the head coach engaged

The Boston Bruins go for their second straight win since David Pastrnak's return from injury and fourth in a row overall when they continue a three-ga

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger already has achieved an off-ice highlight during his trip to his home state of Minnesota.,On Thursday evening,

The injury-plagued Portland Trail Blazers will aim to end their five-game road trip on a high note when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursda

The quirky scheduling gap courtesy of the NBA Cup allowed the Houston Rockets a respite and provided an opportunity for early-season reflection.,The R

After staggering to a 6-12-4 start, the Nashville Predators have worked their way back toward the Western Conference playoff race. They finally gained

In a crucial division rivalry, the Carolina Hurricanes travel to face the red-hot Washington Capitals on Thursday.,The Hurricanes are 4-2-0 in their l

Pete Alonso shocked the baseball world by leaving the Mets to sign a 5-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles. Here's what the move means for Ba

Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is headed to the same position at Tennessee, according to multiple media reports.,ESPN reported Wednesday

Coming off a 119-loss season, the Colorado Rockies selected Detroit Tigers right-hander RJ Petit with the first pick of the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.

Tampa Bay wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan were activated from injured reserve on Wednesday and listed as questionable to play Thursday ni

The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres will play two regular-season games in Mexico City in 2026.,Major League Baseball announced the return of

Indiana defensive end Stephen Daley is dealing with a "serious" leg injury and his availability for the College Football Playoff is in doubt.,Hoosiers

Philip Rivers might not just return to the NFL after a five-year hiatus, the 44-year-old could be in play to start for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunda

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith won't practice Wednesday because of a right shoulder injury and is unlikely to start on Sunday against the ho

Examining top NBA trade deadline targets: Giannis, AD, Ja Morant, LaMelo Ball, Trae Young and more as contenders and sellers emerge ahead of February.

Breaking down Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals. Best bets for Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers, wi

Philadelphia Phillies re-signed Kyle Schwarber for 5 years, $150M. Why the deal carries risk for an aging roster and a rotation filled with questions