The final rankings from the College Football Playoff selection committee will be revealed Sunday. Here's where Big Ten teams are in the 12-team field:
Anders Sorensen loses first game as interim coach of Blackhawks
Sorensen faced an early challenge when goaltender Petr Mrazek departed in the first period with an apparent groin injury.
Claude scores 20 points, leads hot-shooting USC over Washington 85-61 to end skid
Mekhi Mason scored 15 points to lead Washington (6-3, 0-2). Zoom Diallo added 10 points.
Fulham 1-1 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened
Raúl Jiménez gave Fulham the lead then William Saliba equalised for Arsenal – of course from a corner – before Bukayo Saka’s late winner was disallowed for offside
Email! “Especially big shout out for Lukic amongst Fulham’s ex-Arsenal contingent,” chuckles Mammillaria Hahniana. “Respect.”
He just goes on and on.
Continue reading...Will Purdue football hire Barry Odom? Boilermakers targeting UNLV coach
Purdue football is targeting Barry Odom to be its next head coach hire, with both parties working toward an agreement.
Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea: Premier League – as it happened
Cole Palmer scored two penalties, the second a Panenka, as Chelsea came from 2-0 down to win a pulsating game
“Caicedo will invert in possession, playing next to Lavia,” says our man Jacob Steinberg. “Fernandez pushes on and it becomes a 3-2-5.”
The way we describe formations is outdated, isn’t it? I know this sounds a pretentious but you really need to list two formations – one with and without the ball. <Two Banks> Ideally 4-4-2 and 4-4-2 </Two Banks>
Continue reading...Alexandre Pantoja explains Demetrious Johnson callout at UFC 310, responds to $2 million tweet
LAS VEGAS – "Like a GOAT." As Alexandre Pantoja grabbed hold of the microphone during his UFC 310 post-fight news conference Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, those are the first words that were out of his mouth. Pantoja (29-5 MMA, 13-3 UFC) admits it's been a…
Appalachian State hires South Carolina offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains as head coach
The 44-year-old Loggains replaces Shawn Clark, who was fired after the Mountaineers finished 5-6 for their first losing season since 2013.
Scott Frost returning to coach UCF two years after an unsuccessful run at Nebraska
The 49-year-old Frost replaces Guz Malzahn, who left UCF after four seasons to become offensive coordinator at Florida State.
No. 4 Kentucky overcomes 18-point deficit, takes down No. 7 Gonzaga in overtime 90-89
Gonzaga’s Graham Ike led all scorers with a 28 points and 11 rebounds. Kentucky’s Lamont Butler didn’t play because of an ankle injury.
Lando Norris wins Abu Dhabi F1 GP as McLaren take first title since 1998
- Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri collide on first lap
- McLaren now have nine constructors’ championships
The wait has been long and torturous for McLaren but by the close of a victory for Lando Norris at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix it was worth it as the team celebrated their first Formula One constructors’ championship for 26 years – opening perhaps a new era for the team, just as another came to an end for Lewis Hamilton.
The emotional import of the moment was writ large at McLaren but no less for a visibly moved Hamilton, who brought his career at Mercedes to an end with an exceptional comeback drive from 16th to fourth, bowing out with the same determined panache that has secured him unprecedented success with the team.
Continue reading...Knicks would be smart to keep Jericho Sims involved in rotation as center depth improves
The Knicks would be smart to keep big man Jericho Sims involved in their rotation, as long as there are enough minutes to go around.
Dana White enthused by Alexandre Pantoja, RIZIN relationship, and possibilities after UFC 310
LAS VEGAS – The UFC 310 main event wasn't just a thrilling flyweight battle. It also was a rather unique moment, at least in more recent times for the promotion. Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defended his title against RIZIN import Kai Asakura with a…
Stetson Bennett-esque: Gunner Stockton makes statement in Carson Beck’s absence
Georgia suffered an extreme loss on the last play of the first half of the SEC Championship Game when star quarterback Carson Beck went down with an injury after taking a shot. There were questions abound as to how the College Football Playoff outlook could suddenly shift…
UFC 310 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: 2024 total passes $8 million
LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday's UFC 310 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $368,500. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of…