The Chargers signed defensive back Elijah Modlen to a contract extension Thursday, the team announced.
Northwestern humbles Ohio State at home 70-49
Nick Martinelli scored 18 points and Northwestern pulled away in the second half to beat Ohio State 70-49 on Thursday night. Ty Berry and K.J. Windham added 15 points each and Matthew Nicholson had 10 for Northwestern (14-13, 5-11 Big Ten), which snapped a three-game losing streak. Micah Parrish scored 16 points and Bruce Thornton had 13 for the Buckeyes (15-12, 7-9).
No. 15 Tennessee women beat No. 18 Alabama 88-80 behind Jewel Spear’s 20 points
Jewel Spear scored 11 of her 20 points at the free-throw line, Talaysia Cooper added 16 points and No. Tennessee beat No. Alabama 88-80 on Thursday night for its fifth win in six games.
Brooks scores 30 as UMass Lowell beats UMBC 98-79
AP) — Max Brooks' 30 points led UMass Lowell over UMBC 98-79 on Thursday night. Brooks had five rebounds and four blocks for the River Hawks (16-11, 5-7 America East Conference). Quinton Mincey scored 24 points and added 10 rebounds and five assists.
Three takeaways from the impact of Victor Wembanyama’s season-ending injury
The race for Defensive Player of the Year is suddenly wide open.
Here’s how to stream Angels games in 2025. And what about the Dodgers?
Angels fans will have some options when it comes to streaming games this season. Dodgers fans might be hard-pressed to stream games unless they have Spectrum.
After career season, Elijah Molden agrees to three-year deal with Chargers
Defensive back Elijah Molden agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Chargers after recording 75 tackles and three interceptions last season.
Maria Gakdeng’s 21 points and 14 rebounds lead No. 9 North Carolina over Syracuse 68-58
Maria Gakdeng had 21 points and 14 rebounds as No. 9 North Carolina defeated Syracuse 68-58 on Thursday night. Ustby didn’t make the trip to Syracuse after sustaining what appeared to be a lower-body injury Sunday against North Carolina State. Tar Heels coach Courtney Banghart said Ustby “would be back soon.”
MLB debuts robot ump challenge system at Dodgers-Cubs spring training opener
The Cubs went 1-for-2 on challenges in their first game with the system.
Going, Going, Gone: ESPN, MLB Opt Out Portends Industry Changes
Major League Baseball and ESPN announced Thursday that their national television deal would be cut short after this season, with baseball rights now on the market for the following three years. In a letter to owners first published by The Athletic, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred specifically cited “new broadcast and/or streaming platform(s)” as the ideal …
MLB, ESPN opting out of deal after 2025 season; league cites ‘minimal coverage’
"Sunday Night Baseball" won't be on ESPN after this year.
Breaking down Bazball’s blundering expansion… and fall guy with ‘nowhere’ left to hide
A captaincy in peril and an ideology in question.
Man City & Milan BOOTED from UCL + Steve Cangialosi & Keaton Parks preview 2025 MLS season | The Cooligans
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Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
David Moyes faces a former club, Djed Spence’s difficult duel and Chris Wood could haunt his old employers
The winter arrival of Woyo Coulibaly from Parma underwhelmed Leicester fans as the left-back’s CV did not exactly suggest he was able to turn their season around single-handedly. The Frenchman has made four substitute appearances, his latest coming off the bench against Arsenal after James Justin was forced off in the first half, facing up to Raheem Sterling on the right-hand side of Leicester’s defence. If Justin does not recover in time for Brentford’s visit, it seems likely that Coulibaly will once again be thrust into action because Ruud van Nistelrooy has very limited options. Considering the form of Brentford’s Kevin Schade, the French defender can expect to have a difficult afternoon. Still, it is also an opportunity to prove he is worthy of being a Premier League player but if it does not work out, there will be even greater pressure on the much-criticised director of football, Jon Rudkin. Will Unwin
Leicester v Brentford, Friday 8pm (all times GMT)
Everton v Manchester United, Saturday 12.30pm
Bournemouth v Wolves, Saturday 3pm
Ipswich v Tottenham, Saturday 3pm
Southampton v Brighton, Saturday 3pm
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