The men's college basketball weekend features five showdowns of ranked teams across the Big Ten and SEC. A breakdown of the matchups.
Judge addresses privacy concerns in bankruptcy case of Deion Sanders’ son Shilo
The trustee in the bankruptcy case of Colorado football player Shilo Sanders also is pursuing an affidavit from Deion Sanders about family finances.
As Marcus Freeman puts Notre Dame on national title doorstep, can Chicago Bears resist him?
A youth movement takes hold among college football coaches, and Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman is the handsome face of this millennial moment.
Fire or not fire? Ohio State, Florida keep coaches to lead college football paradigm change
Athletic directors at Ohio State and Florida push back against rabid college football fan bases who want change, and win the moment.
When is the CFP national championship game? How to watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will compete against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff national championship. Here’s how to watch.
The Detroit Lions Are the Class of the NFL—and TV’s Biggest Stars
Odds are Dan Campbell probably doesn’t spend a lot of time thinking about his team’s TV ratings, but on the off chance the head coach of the Detroit Lions needs something new to regale the barista with while he’s placing his tachycardia-inducing a.m. Starbucks order, let it be known that the No. 1 seed in …
Seven ways the Celtics can snap out of their month-long funk
How can the Celtics get back on the winning track? Chris Forsberg highlights seven areas where Boston must improve amid a rough January.
Osaka forced to retire at Australian Open, Sabalenka overcomes wobbles
- Reigning champion battles heat and wind to deny Tauson
- Andreeva, Vekic, Gauff and Badosa all into round four
Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic advanced to the last 16 after the two-time champion Naomi Osaka retired during Friday’sthird-round match with an injury.
Bencic took the first set in a tie-break 7-6 (3) before Osaka, who pulled out of the Auckland final this month due to an abdominal injury, withdrew. Osaka led 5-2 in the opening set but showed signs of struggles with her abdomen and called for a physio during a changeover. The 27-year-old initially soldiered on after treatment before retiring.
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Rams’ Jared Verse doesn’t mince words: ‘I hate Eagles fans’
Eagles rookie Jared Verse doesn't seem to fond of Eagles fans after facing the Eagles earlier this season.
Rams’ Jared Verse: I hate Eagles fans, they’re so annoying
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Thomas and Young set for big hooking duel at Church Bank
Harry Thomas and Isaac Young are teammates in the Scarlets Academy but they will be bitter rivals when Wales U20 takes on the Regional Academies XV at Llandovery’s Church Bank on Friday 17 January (7.30pm kick-off). Thomas has been handed the honour of captaining the Wales U20 side after being drafted in for round two […]
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Taylor leads Air Force against Fresno State after 22-point game
Air Force Falcons (3-14, 0-6 MWC) at Fresno State Bulldogs (4-13, 0-6 MWC) Fresno, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -3.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Air Force takes on Fresno State after Ethan Taylor scored 22 points in Air Force's 68-62 loss to the Nevada Wolf Pack. The Bulldogs have gone 3-4 in home games.
Virginia visits Louisville after Hepburn’s 24-point showing
Virginia Cavaliers (8-9, 1-5 ACC) at Louisville Cardinals (13-5, 6-1 ACC) Louisville, Kentucky; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Louisville hosts Virginia after Chucky Hepburn scored 24 points in Louisville's 85-61 victory against the Syracuse Orange. The Cardinals have gone 7-3 at home.
George Washington plays George Mason following Castro’s 27-point outing
George Washington Revolutionaries (13-4, 2-2 A-10) at George Mason Patriots (13-5, 4-1 A-10) Fairfax, Virginia; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: George Washington visits George Mason after Rafael Castro scored 27 points in George Washington's 73-65 loss to the Duquesne Dukes. The Patriots are 11-1 on their home court.