The playoff quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl was postponed a day because of an attack about a mile away from the Superdome early Wednesday, when authorities say a truck driver deliberately plowed into a New Year’s crowd and killed 15 people.
Polite’s game-winner leads UNC Greensboro over Wofford 68-66
Ronald Polite scored 16 points, including a game-winning 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining, and UNC Greensboro beat Wofford 68-66 on Wednesday in a Southern Conference opener for both teams. Polite shot 6 for 9, including 4 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Spartans (8-6). Demetrius Davis shot 6 for 12, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc to add 16 points.
49ers overreactions: Is Purdy really worth top-dollar contract?
Matt Maiocco sifts through fan reactions -- and overreactions -- after the San Francisco 49ers' Week 17 loss.
Boston College rallies to beat Miami in the Hurricanes’ first game since Jim Larrañaga stepped down
Chad Venning scored 15 of his 17 points in the first half, Fred Payne finished with 15 and Boston College rallied to beat Miami 78-68 on Wednesday in the Hurricanes' first game since Jim Larrañaga stepped down as the men’s basketball coach. The 75-year-old Larrañaga was replaced for the remainder of the season by associate head coach Bill Courtney — one of Larrañaga’s best friends for the past three decades or so. Boston College trailed by as many as 19 points in the first half.
‘It’s Mitch’s time’: Inside Marsh’s SCG nets session… and the moment his shackles came off
Mitchell Marsh couldn’t help but smile after edging his first delivery during Wednesday’s training session at the SCG.
Dolphins preparing for Tyler Huntley to start Sunday
The Dolphins are preparing Tyler Huntley to start Sunday's game against the Jets, coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday.
‘Have two proper teams playing’: Indian great calls for huge WTC shake-up
Former India coach Ravi Shastri called Wednesday for a two-tier structure in Test cricket with relegation and promotion to ensure the survival of the red-ball game.
Paige VanZant accepts Global Fight League contract for MMA return
Paige VanZant will be making a return to MMA in 2025 as a part of the new Global Fight League roster. GFL, a new MMA promotion, recently announced it has a massive roster of over 300 fighters under contract, which includes many familiar names who fought under…
Eagles open practice window for oft-injured Dallas Goedert
The Eagles on Wednesday opened the practice window for tight end Dallas Goedert.
Sirianni explains why he’ll rest Saquon and other starters in Week 18
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said the team will rest some starters, including Saquon Barkley, in Week 18.
Deebo predicts current NFL playoff bracket, Super Bowl 59 winner
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel gave his prediction for how the current NFL playoff bracket will play out.
Mets Minor League Mailbag: Which prospects could be big league factor at second base in 2025?
Joe DeMayo answers fan questions in this edition of the Mets Minor League Mailbag...
Umar Nurmagomedov wouldn’t be surprised if Merab Dvalishvili pulled out of UFC 311
Umar Nurmagomedov hopes Merab Dvalishvili makes it to their fight at UFC 311. Nurmagomedov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges bantamweight champion Dvalishvili (18-4 MMA, 11-2 UFC) in the Jan. 18 co-main event from Inglewood, Calif. (
Anthony Edwards on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.: He’s ‘the MVP of the NBA’
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished second in MVP voting last season and is in the mix to win the award this season.
Chiefs will start Carson Wentz Sunday, Mecole Hardman will return to practice
The expectation since last Wednesday's win over the Steelers has been that the Chiefs will be resting quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Week 18 and head coach Andy Reid confirmed it on Wednesday.