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No. 5 UConn men complete nonconference slate with 71-63 win over Texas
HARTFORD, Conn. — The UConn men’s basketball team held off Texas to complete its nonconference schedule with a 71-63 win at PeoplesBank Arena Friday night.
Alex Karaban led the way with 18 points on 8-of-14 shooting, ...Read more
Michigan board expands Moore probe, will look at firing, athletic dept. culture
DETROIT — The University of Michigan board has authorized the law firm Jenner & Block to expand its investigation into the "situation" around former football coach Sherrone Moore's firing, according to two sources ...Read more
Pistons showcase advantages of five-day break in blowout win vs. Hawks
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons played their first game in five days and proved that the mini-break was much needed. On Friday night at Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons won their third consecutive game in a 142-115 ...Read more
Orioles see beginning of a 'new era' with Pete Alonso signing
BALTIMORE — Invoking the name of Frank Robinson is no small gesture in Baltimore.
The Orioles traded for the Hall of Fame outfielder in 1966, acquiring him from the Cincinnati Reds to be the missing piece for a young, ...Read more
Trump honors Minnesota-heavy 'Miracle on Ice' Olympic team
With a contingent of former players behind him, President Donald Trump signed the Congressional Gold Medal Act honoring members of the “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey team Friday at the White House.
“This was one of...Read more
Lakers' Austin Reaves to miss at least a week because of calf strain
LOS ANGELES — Lakers star Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a mild left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, the team said after practice Friday.
The guard is averaging 27.8 points, 5.6 ...Read more
How the Dodgers landed Edwin Díaz -- and finally found a bona fide closer
LOS ANGELES — At the start of the winter, the assumption was that top free-agent closer Edwin Díaz would fall out of the Dodgers' preferred price range.
Knowing they needed bullpen help, however, the Dodgers decided to...Read more
Wild trade Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a No. 1 draft pick to Canucks for superstar Quinn Hughes
The Wild finally swung the blockbuster trade they have long coveted, acquiring top defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks for Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a 2026 first-round draft pick, a source ...Read more
Caitlin Clark returns smiling, healthy at USA Basketball camp
DURHAM, N.C. — Caitlin Clark caught an inbound pass on the K Center court and pointed to her defender. Kiki Iriafen stepped in with a screen and Clark burst past it, streaking upcourt in a five-on-five against a squad of...Read more
Angel Reese will return to the Sky in 2026 as both sides focus on 'building that relationship'
Angel Reese is staying in Chicago — at least for the foreseeable future.
The star’s tenure with the Sky has been stuck in limbo for three months after a contentious end to the season that resulted in a half-game ...Read more
Free tickets vs. 25% raise: Dodger Stadium tour guides contentious divide colors union vote
LOS ANGELES — A large group of Dodgers fans enthusiastically answered the call during an August home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was the team's eighth annual Union Night celebration, and while cheering for ...Read more
Heat to be a party at next Terry Rozier hearing, as waiver deadline with guard approaches
MIAMI — For the first time since Terry Rozier was arrested in Orlando on Oct. 23 as part of a federal gambling probe, the Miami Heat will have a seat at a hearing regarding what comes next for the banished guard.
...Read more
Lightning captain Victor Hedman to undergo elbow surgery on Monday
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — A lingering injury to Victor Hedman’s elbow that’s ailed the Lightning captain for most of the past six weeks will sideline him until the beginning of February.
The veteran defenseman, who did ...Read more
Why St. John's coach Rick Pitino has 'deep affection' for former employer -- and this weekend's opponent -- Iona
NEW YORK — A three-year stint at Iona will never be the headliner on Rick Pitino’s résumé, but coaching that small program in New Rochelle remains an important part of his story nonetheless.
When Iona hired him as ...Read more
John Romano: Is it fair to blame Bowles? Is it justified? Either way, it's reality.
TAMPA, Fla. — By morning, his rage had diminished. Much like his team’s playoff hopes.
Todd Bowles was back in disapproving dad mode, his default setting after most Bucs losses.
The previous night’s collapse was ...Read more
Steelers star T.J. Watt has 'successful surgery' after partially collapsed lung, according to brother J.J.
PITTSBURGH — Steelers star T.J. Watt had a "partially collapsed lung" following a dry needling treatment and underwent surgery to treat it, his brother J.J. posted on social media Friday.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin ...Read more
Michigan State makes Tom Izzo highest-paid basketball coach in Big Ten
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State’s longest tenured coach is getting a pay raise, as approved unanimously by MSU Trustees.
Izzo’s new contract, which renews annually, will pay him $7.2 million per year. That’s ...Read more
Snoop Dogg joins Team USA as first-ever honorary coach for the Olympics
NEW YORK — Lifelong sports fan Snoop Dogg has officially joined Team USA, being named its first-ever honorary coach — a role he’s taken on for next year’s Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
In his new position, ...Read more
Undrafted rookie QB Brady Cook will make his first start in Jets' game vs. Jaguars
NEW YORK — During the Jets' final preseason game in August, Brady Cook and Adrian Martinez were the team’s two quarterbacks.
Almost four months later, that will be the case again in Gang Green’s Week 15 game at ...Read more
Tom Krasovic: Philip Rivers and his beautiful mind are back in the NFL, and it's no surprise
SAN DIEGO — Philip Rivers is an NFL quarterback once again.
This news will spawn all sorts of clumsy jokes and quips.
Will Indianapolis Colts players call him gramps? If the Seahawks sack him Sunday, will the refs flag...Read more
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