Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz and Adam Breneman react to the initial College Football Playoff rankings - which showed some good news for the conference and its chances of potentially picking up a third of the teams in this year’s field. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.
Arizona State pulls away late to beat Idaho State 55-48
Alston Mason scored 14 points to lead Arizona State to a 55-48 victory over Idaho State on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams. BJ Freeman added 12 points and eight rebounds for Arizona State. Joson Sanon chipped in 11 points.
NFL trade deadline winners and losers: While Chiefs and Lions bolster Super Bowl hopes, Cowboys sacrifice only their future
DeAndre Hopkins is already paying off for the Chiefs and the Lions and Commanders beefed up on defense. But what are the Cowboys and Steelers both made underwhelming additions.
‘Squashed it as fast as they could’: David Warner calls for India ball-tampering probe
- Retired opener wants Cricket Australia to explain investigation
- Umpire claimed ‘scratch’ on ball in tour match against Australia A
David Warner has accused Cricket Australia of sweeping the India A ball-tampering accusation under the carpet, suggesting officials had quickly “squashed” the issue before the Test summer.
Warner officially declared closure on his own ball-tampering scandal on Wednesday, after being announced as the Sydney Thunder’s new BBL captain. The 38-year-old’s appointment comes just a fortnight after his lifetime leadership ban was lifted, removing the last remaining sanction from Australia’s 2018 ball-tampering saga.
Continue reading...BYU pulls away early behind Demin, Saunders to beat Central Arkansas 88-50
Egor Demin scored 18 points and had 11 assists and BYU rolled to an 88-50 victory over Central Arkansas on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams. Kanon Catchings scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half for BYU. Richie Saunders finished with 16 points and eight rebounds and Keba Keita grabbed 10 boards to go with six points.
Islanders complete comeback with 4-3 shootout win over Penguins
Bo Horvat scored the only goal in a shootout and the New York Islanders rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Meet the new CFP rankings, same as the old-school media poll
CFP rankings look a lot like the AP poll, with the same overvalued and undervalued teams.
Floyd’s 23 lead North Texas over Evansville 80-63
Jasper Floyd had 23 points in North Texas' 80-63 season-opening victory against Evansville on Tuesday night. Floyd also had five assists for the Mean Green. Johnathan Massie added 18 points while shooting 6 for 11 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds.
Lue’s 22 lead Kennesaw State past Toccoa Falls 110-61
Lue had eight rebounds for the Owls. Ramone Seals scored 18 points while going 6 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 3 for 6 from the line. Jamil Miller had 17 points and shot 6 of 8 from the field and 5 for 8 from the line.
Public funeral for Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela set for Wednesday morning
A public funeral Mass for the Dodgers' Fernando Valenzuela will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles.
Texas Tech kicks off 100th year of play dousing Bethune-Cookman 94-61
Kerwin Walton scored 21 points and JT Toppin scored 19 and Texas Tech all but wrapped it up at halftime beating Bethune-Cookman 94-61 on Tuesday night in a season opener for both teams. Chance McMillian and Darrion Williams each scored 17 points and Kevin Overton 10. The Red Raiders shot 36 of 63 (57%) including 16 of 30 (53%) from 3-point range.
NFL trade deadline winners, losers: 49ers make buzzer-beating deal
The 2024 NFL trade deadline has passed, with the San Francisco 49ers bolstering their defensive line at the last second.
N’Guessan scores 21 points, grabs 15 rebounds to lead Kansas State over New Orleans 89-65
David N'Guessan scored 21 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead Kansas State to an 89-65 victory over New Orleans on Tuesday night in a season opener for both teams. Max Jones added 19 points and five assists and Brendan Hausen scored 15 points for Kansas State. The pair each made four of the Wildcats' 13 3-pointers.
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Nov. 5: Former champ Brandon Moreno on the rise again at flyweight
UFC Fight Night 246 took place last weekend in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and it produced a key update in the men's flyweight rankings. Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno turned in a dominant performance against Amir Albazi in the main event. Moreno
Money on their minds? Aussie, India stars chase IPL riches during first Test
Several of Australia and India’s Test stars will have plenty on their mind during the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy with the IPL mega auction confirmed to take place on November 24 and 25.