The Chargers say Justin Herbert is a vocal leader, with the Patriots up next, but most agree: "He speaks his mind, but ... that play is what makes us want to go."
What college football bowl games are on today? Schedule for Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt and more
The Friday after Christmas is one of the busiest days of college football bowl season, with five games in total.
Rickey Henderson Caps 2024’s Lineup of Departed Baseball Greats
The last time I saw Rickey Henderson was late September in the Athletics’ clubhouse as the last, sad homestand at the Oakland Coliseum wound down to its final game. I’d known him since 1979 when he was brought up to the big leagues in his first run with the A’s. He was 20 at the …
Seahawks 6, Bears 3 was NFL’s lowest-scoring game of this season
The Seahawks and Bears played the NFL's lowest-scoring game of the season on Thursday Night Football.
Oklahoma, Brent Venables go all-in with transfer quarterback John Mateer. Will it work?
With their futures on the line, Oklahoma and football coach Brent Venables have gone all in on transfer quarterback John Mateer to save program.
‘I was having a heart attack’: Smith’s hilarious reaction to new Aussie sensation
As Steve Smith sat padded up in the Australian dressing room on Boxing Day, he felt like he was going to have a heart attack as he watched new sensation Sam Konstas in action.
Thomas Brown defends late fourth down decisions: I wasn’t confused, just changed my mind
Thomas Brown became the Bears' interim head coach when Matt Eberflus was fired following disastrous game management decisions at the end of a Chicago loss.
‘Not sure how he’s done that’: Stunning grab turns tide as Strikers star sees red in loss
A stunning catch from Hobart’s Nathan Ellis has helped his team to a 11-run win over the Adelaide Strikers.
Bucknell takes on Syracuse on 6-game losing streak
Bucknell Bison (4-8) at Syracuse Orange (5-6, 0-1 ACC) Syracuse, New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orange -12.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: Bucknell looks to end its six-game losing streak with a win over Syracuse. The Orange have gone 5-1 in home games.
Louisville hosts Eastern Kentucky after Blanton’s 36-point game
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (6-6) at Louisville Cardinals (7-5, 1-1 ACC) Louisville, Kentucky; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -19.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky faces Louisville after Devontae Blanton scored 36 points in Eastern Kentucky's 91-80 loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The Cardinals have gone 4-3 at home.
Durkin and Davidson host Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-5) at Davidson Wildcats (9-3) Davidson, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -15.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Davidson faces Eastern Michigan after Bobby Durkin scored 23 points in Davidson's 76-63 win against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. The Wildcats are 7-0 in home games.
Dent leads New Mexico against Colorado State
New Mexico Lobos (9-3, 1-0 MWC) at Colorado State Rams (7-5, 1-0 MWC) Fort Collins, Colorado; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lobos -1.5; over/under is 151.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico visits Colorado State after Donovan Dent scored 40 points in New Mexico's 78-71 victory over the VCU Rams. The Rams are 5-1 in home games.
Robinson, Fresno State Bulldogs to visit Thomas, UNLV Rebels
Fresno State Bulldogs (4-8, 0-1 MWC) at UNLV Rebels (6-5) Las Vegas; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rebels -14.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Fresno State visits UNLV in MWC action Saturday. The Rebels are 5-1 on their home court.
Dwyer, St. John’s Red Storm take on the Creighton Bluejays
Creighton Bluejays (9-3, 1-0 Big East) at St. John's Red Storm (10-2, 0-1 Big East) New York; Saturday, 1:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: St. John's takes on Creighton in a matchup of Big East teams. The Red Storm are 5-1 on their home court.
Western Kentucky visits Amoore and No. 16 Kentucky
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (9-2) at Kentucky Wildcats (10-1) Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Kentucky hosts Western Kentucky after Georgia Amoore scored 23 points in Kentucky's 84-78 victory over the Belmont Bruins.