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Lions dedicate first win to victims of Oxford mass shooting

At 0-10-1 on the season heading into Sunday’s home outing against the Minnesota Vikings, there was much more on the minds of the Detroit Lions. Just days before, a 15-year-old student at Oxford High School in suburban Detroit opened fire and killed for fou

Oklahoma finalizing deal with Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables to become head coach

After 10 seasons as Clemson's defensive coordinator, Brent Venables is finalizing a deal to become the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners.

Miami hires Mario Cristobal to replace Manny Diaz as head coach

The coaching change follows weeks of speculation and rumors the school was working on a big offer to lure Cristobal from Oregon, where he led the Ducks to a 10-3 record this season.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar rips LeBron James for 'childish' behavior

One elder NBA statesman is not pleased with LeBron James’ antics. 

Gardner Minshew leads Eagles to win with nearly perfect day vs. Jets

The question now is whether the big day for Minshew will force a tough decision for the Eagles at quarterback.

Miami reportedly finalizing deal with Oregon's Mario Cristobal as next head coach

The Miami Hurricanes went hunting for a new football coach despite still having Manny Diaz in the role. According to the Miami Herald, the school is finalizing a deal with Oregon coach Mario Cristobal to take over for Diaz.

College Football Playoff set with Alabama Crimson Tide as No. 1 seed

The College Football Playoff field is officially set.

The 'Starting QBs from Week 3 of the 2004 NFL season' quiz

Ben Roethlisberger made his first NFL start in Week 3 of the 2004 season. How many of the starting QBs from that week can you name in five minutes?

Watch: Lions get first win of season with last-second touchdown vs. Vikings

The Detroit Lions are no longer winless after a come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13 that was capped by an 11-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St.

Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Minoso, Tony Oliva, Buck O’Neil elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

This group will be officially inducted on July 24 along with any players voted in by the regular writers’ ballot.

Buccaneers' Antonio Brown, Mike Edwards suspended three games for misrepresenting COVID-19 vaccination status

Antonio Brown, Mike Edwards and John Franklin III have been suspended three games without pay for misrepresenting their vaccination statuses. 

MLB owners vote to institute lockout as league, MLBPA fail to reach new labor contract

This marks MLB's first work stoppage in more than 25 years.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts out with ankle injury, Gardner Minshew to start vs. Jets

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without Jalen Hurts for a Week 13 game against the New York Jets due to an ankle injury suffered last week in a loss to the New York Giants.

Alex Ovechkin becomes the second-fastest player to reach 750 NHL goals

He’s currently on pace to shatter his career-high of 65 goals set back in 2007-08.

Hornets place LaMelo Ball, three others in health and safety protocols

LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Mason Plumlee and Jalen McDaniels have landed in the NBA's health and safety protocols.

Despite a winning record and MVP, Bryce Harper and Phillies right back where they started

Bryce Harper gave the Phillies exactly the type of season they hoped for when they signed him to the team’s first $300M+ deal. Unfortunately, he couldn’t pitch the ninth inning (or the eighth inning), and the Phillies fell short of true contention yet aga

Brian Kelly misled his final Notre Dame recruit?

The story only furthers the narrative that Kelly handled his departure incredibly poorly.

Bears QB Andy Dalton to start vs. Cardinals; Justin Fields likely out

Dalton started in Fields' place for the Thanksgiving Day game at the Detroit Lions and completed 24-of-39 passes for 317 yards with one touchdown and an interception in the 16-14 victory that improved the Bears to 4-7. 

Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf out week-to-week with lower-body injury

Getzlaf appeared to suffer the injury about halfway through the first period in Tuesday night’s 5-4 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings. 

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts questionable vs. Jets with ankle injury

Backup Gardner Minshew will start if Hurts can't play but won't be able to make up for what Philadelphia would lose in its rushing attack against Gang Green.

Vikings Pro Bowl RB Dalvin Cook out vs. Lions with injured shoulder

Initial reports claimed Cook was dealing with a dislocated shoulder and torn labrum that would keep him out for at least two contests.

Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy: Hand the ball to the ref to avoid taunting penalties

Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy spoke Thursday about how players and can avoid taunting penalties moving forward. 

Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington out at least 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19

St. Louis now doesn't know when Binnington will next take the ice. 

Report: Colorado State fires head coach Steve Addazio after two seasons

Addazio coached the Rams to a 1-3 record through their four-game, pandemic-altered 2020 season and to a 3-9 mark in 2021.

Nebraska QB Adrian Martinez enters transfer portal

Adrian Martinez was unable to play in Nebraska’s season finale last weekend due to a shoulder injury, and it turns out that was his last game with the team.

Ruderman Family Foundation honors Kevin Love for mental health advocacy

Love was officially honored Thursday with the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion for his ongoing work in mental health advocacy.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on lockout: 'It's not a good thing for the sport'

The lockout was instituted after the 2016-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between MLB owners and the players’ union expired at midnight Eastern Time.

Golden Knights' Jack Eichel resumes skating after artificial disk replacement surgery

Obviously there is still a long way to go for the 25-year-old center, but seeing him back skating has to be encouraging for a Golden Knights squad that took a huge chance and acquired Eichel last month.

UFC president Dana White, family positive for COVID-19

UFC president Dana White may not be able to attend this Saturday's «Fight Night» event in Las Vegas.

Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard out at least 10 days with abdominal tendinopathy

The star guard will be re-evaluated in 10 days.

Report: Saints to start Taysom Hill at QB vs. Cowboys

The change at quarterback was first expected when it was learned Monday Hill was getting first-team practice reps ahead of the Dallas game.

Seahawks sign RB Adrian Peterson to practice squad

For the second time this season, veteran running back and future Hall of Famer Adrian Peterson is back.

Phillies sign one-time All-Star reliever Corey Knebel to one-year, $10M deal

The bullpen has been a major weak spot for the Phillies in each of the last two seasons, and Knebel now provides some much-needed late-game help for the club, potentially even in the closer role.

Saints' Sean Payton not committed to starting QB Taysom Hill over Trevor Siemian vs. Cowboys?

Saints head coach Sean Payton told reporters Tuesday he's not yet prepared to name his QB1 for Thursday night.

Jaguars HC Urban Meyer: 'I'm not a candidate' for open Notre Dame job

For the second time this NFL season, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer has publicly stated he is not interested in making a return to the college ranks.

Disney's Bob Iger interested in buying the Phoenix Suns

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger has long been interested in the professional sports world and attempting to get his feet wet. That opportunity might now present itself with the ongoing troubles surrounding embattled current Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver.

Bruins HC Bruce Cassidy placed in COVID-19 protocol

The 56-year-old took over Boston's head-coaching duties from Claude Julien midway through the 2016-2017 season and has compiled a 205-89-41 mark with the Bruins.

Rangers land All-Star infielder Marcus Semien with seven-year, $175M deal

The Rangers finished the 2021 season in last place in the AL West for the third time in four years

Devils giving star forward Jack Hughes eight-year, $64M contract extension

The pressure is on now for Hughes, who will start on the wing Tuesday night but is still projected to be a center long-term for the Devils.
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