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New Gregg Popovich mural honors legacy, impact on Spurs and San Antonio
Read full article: New Gregg Popovich mural honors legacy, impact on Spurs and San AntonioSpurs fans are flocking to a new Gregg Popovich mural amid the head coach’s absence from the team as he recovers from a mild stroke, sidelining him for most of the season.
Wembanyama helps Spurs beat Pelicans, 121-116, as Paul moves into second in career assists
Read full article: Wembanyama helps Spurs beat Pelicans, 121-116, as Paul moves into second in career assistsChris Paul moved into second place on the NBA’s career assists list, Victor Wembanyama came back from an injury scare to score 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116.
Spurs' Zach Collins fined $35,000 by NBA for obscene gesture after ejection
Read full article: Spurs' Zach Collins fined $35,000 by NBA for obscene gesture after ejectionSan Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on the court after being ejected.
College Corner: Longhorns CFP, UTSA's bowl game, UIW playoffs & Coach Prime headed to the Alamodome
Read full article: College Corner: Longhorns CFP, UTSA's bowl game, UIW playoffs & Coach Prime headed to the AlamodomeSunday we found out which teams are going to bowl games! Texas as a CFP opponent, UTSA will play Coastal Carolina and Deion Sanders and his Colorado team will play at the Valero Alamo Bowl live on KSAT 12!
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Oregon's Gabriel, Colorado's Hunter, Boise State’s Jeanty, Miami's Ward are named Heisman finalists
Read full article: Oregon's Gabriel, Colorado's Hunter, Boise State’s Jeanty, Miami's Ward are named Heisman finalistsOregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward have been announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists.
Georgia QB Carson Beck's status for Sugar Bowl uncertain as he considers treatment options on elbow
Read full article: Georgia QB Carson Beck's status for Sugar Bowl uncertain as he considers treatment options on elbowQuarterback Carson Beck’s status for No. 2 Georgia’s Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal is uncertain after he suffered an elbow injury in Saturday’s Southeastern Conference championship game win over Texas.
Cowboys set to host Bengals under open roof after falling debris thwarted that plan against Texans
Read full article: Cowboys set to host Bengals under open roof after falling debris thwarted that plan against TexansThe roof at the home of the Dallas Cowboys has opened without incident and will stay that way for a Monday night meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Belichick says he's had 'good conversations' with UNC chancellor amid Tar Heels' coaching search
Read full article: Belichick says he's had 'good conversations' with UNC chancellor amid Tar Heels' coaching searchFormer New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick says he had “a couple of good conversations” with North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts amid his discussions about the Tar Heels’ head-coaching job.
$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities
Read full article: $1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money odditiesIf Juan Soto replicates his 2024 performance throughout his $765 million, 15-year deal with the Mets, he'll make roughly $1.2 million for every home run he hits.
Tennessee grabs No. 1 in AP Top 25 after shakeup; No. 3 Iowa State has highest ranking since 1950s
Read full article: Tennessee grabs No. 1 in AP Top 25 after shakeup; No. 3 Iowa State has highest ranking since 1950sTennessee is the new No. 1 in men's college basketball after a massive shakeup in the AP Top 25.
No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2
Read full article: No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2Tennessee is back in the AP Top 25 at No. 19, ending the school’s longest drought in the 48-year history of the women’s basketball poll.
US midfielder Christian Pulisic has a torn muscle in his right calf, AC Milan says
Read full article: US midfielder Christian Pulisic has a torn muscle in his right calf, AC Milan saysAC Milan has announced that United States midfielder Christian Pulisic has a torn muscle in his right calf.
New Gregg Popovich mural honors legacy, impact on Spurs and San Antonio
Read full article: New Gregg Popovich mural honors legacy, impact on Spurs and San AntonioSpurs fans are flocking to a new Gregg Popovich mural amid the head coach’s absence from the team as he recovers from a mild stroke, sidelining him for most of the season.
Should Sasaki join Cubs? Emanuel, a fan of the team and ambassador to Japan, is being diplomatic
Read full article: Should Sasaki join Cubs? Emanuel, a fan of the team and ambassador to Japan, is being diplomaticDuring a news conference at the United States Embassy in Tokyo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga was asked what he'd say to countryman Roki Sasaki to convince him to join his team.
COLLEGE CORNER: Longhorns and UTSA have bowl games set, UIW moves on and Coach Prime is headed to the Valero Alamo Bowl
Read full article: COLLEGE CORNER: Longhorns and UTSA have bowl games set, UIW moves on and Coach Prime is headed to the Valero Alamo BowlThe Sunday after conference championships mean teams are set for bowl games, and San Antonio hit the jackpot for the Valero Alamo Bowl.
Another final-second victory puts the Chiefs in prime spot to secure AFC's No. 1 seed: Analysis
Read full article: Another final-second victory puts the Chiefs in prime spot to secure AFC's No. 1 seed: AnalysisA thunderous doink helped the Kansas City Chiefs gain some breathing room in the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC after the Buffalo Bills fell short despite Josh Allen’s spectacular performance.
Chiefs win 9th straight AFC West title, beating Chargers 19-17 on bank-shot field goal
Read full article: Chiefs win 9th straight AFC West title, beating Chargers 19-17 on bank-shot field goalMatthew Wright kicked a 31-yard field goal that banked off the left upright as time expired, and the Kansas City Chiefs survived another close game, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 19-17 to win their ninth straight AFC West title.
Josh Allen's record day not enough as Bills' 7-game winning streak is snapped by Rams
Read full article: Josh Allen's record day not enough as Bills' 7-game winning streak is snapped by RamsJosh Allen became the first player to have three touchdown passes and three rushing TDs in the same game.
Juan Soto's $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here's who he passed
Read full article: Juan Soto's $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here's who he passedJuan Soto and the New York Mets agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract Sunday night, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source says
Read full article: Juan Soto agrees to record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that star outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract.
Wembanyama helps Spurs beat Pelicans, 121-116, as Paul moves into second in career assists
Read full article: Wembanyama helps Spurs beat Pelicans, 121-116, as Paul moves into second in career assistsChris Paul moved into second place on the NBA’s career assists list, Victor Wembanyama came back from an injury scare to score 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116.
Dodgers reach $17M, 1-year deal with Conforto and $22M, 2-year contract with Treinen, AP sources say
Read full article: Dodgers reach $17M, 1-year deal with Conforto and $22M, 2-year contract with Treinen, AP sources sayPeople familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a $17 million, one-year contract to add outfielder Michael Conforto and a $22 million, two-year deal to retain right-hander Blake Treinen.
LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot soreness
Read full article: LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot sorenessLeBron James will sit out Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to left foot soreness, the NBA career scoring leader’s first missed game of the season.
Spurs’ Chris Paul moves into 2nd on NBA’s career assists list against Pelicans
Read full article: Spurs’ Chris Paul moves into 2nd on NBA’s career assists list against PelicansSan Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul moved to second on the NBA’s all-time assists list against the New Orleans Pelicans, the franchise where his 20-year career began.
Allen sets NFL mark with 3 TD passes and 3 TD runs, but Stafford's Rams hold off Bills 44-42
Read full article: Allen sets NFL mark with 3 TD passes and 3 TD runs, but Stafford's Rams hold off Bills 44-42The Los Angeles Rams overcame Josh Allen’s record six-touchdown performance to snap the Buffalo Bills’ seven-game winning streak with a 44-42 victory.
Tua Tagovailoa's TD pass to Jonnu Smith gives Dolphins 32-26 overtime win over Aaron Rodgers, Jets
Read full article: Tua Tagovailoa's TD pass to Jonnu Smith gives Dolphins 32-26 overtime win over Aaron Rodgers, JetsTua Tagovailoa threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Jonnu Smith in overtime and the Miami Dolphins overcame Aaron Rodgers’ first 300-yard passing game in nearly three years to beat the New York Jets 32-26.
Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21
Read full article: Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 for their sixth straight victory.
Saints QB Derek Carr injures left hand on dive in 4th quarter of win over Giants
Read full article: Saints QB Derek Carr injures left hand on dive in 4th quarter of win over GiantsNew Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr injured his left hand late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 14-11 victory over the New York Giants when he went airborne while trying for a first down and crashed to the turf.
Mbappé speaks to French TV station for first time about reports of a rape investigation in Sweden
Read full article: Mbappé speaks to French TV station for first time about reports of a rape investigation in SwedenKylian Mbappé says he reacted with disbelief when he saw media reports from Sweden two months ago that he was the subject of a rape investigation.
Saquon Barkley sets Eagles season rushing record and has Dickerson's NFL mark in his sights
Read full article: Saquon Barkley sets Eagles season rushing record and has Dickerson's NFL mark in his sightsSaquon Barkley has broken LeSean McCoy's Eagles franchise record for rushing yards in a season.
Big Ten wins playoff selection derby, followed by SEC despite notable Alabama omission
Read full article: Big Ten wins playoff selection derby, followed by SEC despite notable Alabama omissionCollege football’s conference shakeup left concerns about two super conferences dominating the playoff field.
Alabama left out of playoff as committee rewards SMU's wins over Crimson Tide's strong schedule
Read full article: Alabama left out of playoff as committee rewards SMU's wins over Crimson Tide's strong scheduleThe College Football Playoff committee took wins over strength of schedule, taking SMU over Alabama for the final at-large spot in the field.
Plane circles MetLife Stadium with message to co-owner John Mara to fix the Giants' 'dumpster fire'
Read full article: Plane circles MetLife Stadium with message to co-owner John Mara to fix the Giants' 'dumpster fire'A small plane circled MetLife Stadium roughly 90 minutes before New York hosted the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, urging Giants co-owner John Mara to overhaul a team that has made the playoffs twice since winning the Super Bowl in February 2012.
A hamstring injury silenced George Pickens. His Steelers teammates picked up the slack vs. Browns
Read full article: A hamstring injury silenced George Pickens. His Steelers teammates picked up the slack vs. BrownsThe Pittsburgh Steelers survived just fine without injured wide receiver George Pickens.
Chelsea rallies for a wild win at Tottenham but Arsenal stumbles in Premier League title race
Read full article: Chelsea rallies for a wild win at Tottenham but Arsenal stumbles in Premier League title raceDon’t listen to Enzo Maresca because Chelsea really is a Premier League challenger this season.
'Journey into the history books': Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after six titles and 246 F1 races
Read full article: 'Journey into the history books': Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after six titles and 246 F1 racesLewis Hamilton left Mercedes with one last overtake and a heartfelt message to the team where he won the Formula 1 title six times.
Lindsey Vonn is encouraged by how close she is to being competitive in ski racing return at age 40
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn is encouraged by how close she is to being competitive in ski racing return at age 40Lindsey Vonn is encouraged by how close she is to being competitive again in her ski racing return at 40 years old.
AP Top 25: Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas top poll going into playoff; Tide ranked ahead of SMU
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas top poll going into playoff; Tide ranked ahead of SMUGeorgia moved up to No. 2 behind Oregon in The Associated Press college football poll.
Lando Norris wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to seal constructors' title for McLaren
Read full article: Lando Norris wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to seal constructors' title for McLarenLando Norris ended McLaren’s 26-year wait for the Formula 1 constructors’ title as he won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
No. 1 Oregon outlasts No. 3 Penn State 45-37 for Big Ten title and 1st-round bye in playoffs
Read full article: No. 1 Oregon outlasts No. 3 Penn State 45-37 for Big Ten title and 1st-round bye in playoffsDillon Gabriel threw four touchdown passes and No. 1 Oregon outlasted No. 3 Penn State 45-37 on Saturday night in the Big Ten championship, giving the Ducks a first-round bye and almost certainly the top seed in the College Football Playoff.
No. 18 Clemson beats No. 8 SMU 34-31 on last-second field goal for ACC title, berth in the CFP
Read full article: No. 18 Clemson beats No. 8 SMU 34-31 on last-second field goal for ACC title, berth in the CFPCade Klubnik threw for 262 yards and four touchdowns, Nolan Hauser kicked 56-yard field goal as time expired and the No. 18 Clemson beat No. 8 SMU 34-31 on Saturday night in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff and position itself for a first-round bye.
Oregon, Penn State amass 55 points to set Big Ten title game 1st-half scoring record
Read full article: Oregon, Penn State amass 55 points to set Big Ten title game 1st-half scoring recordOregon and Penn State piled up seven touchdowns, 537 yards, 28 first downs and 55 points in the Big Ten title game.
Wizards overcome career-high 56 by Jokic, snap 16-game skid with 122-113 win over the Nuggets
Read full article: Wizards overcome career-high 56 by Jokic, snap 16-game skid with 122-113 win over the NuggetsJordan Poole scored 39 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame a career-high 56 by Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 and snap their 16-game losing streak.
Spurs' Zach Collins fined $35,000 by NBA for obscene gesture after ejection
Read full article: Spurs' Zach Collins fined $35,000 by NBA for obscene gesture after ejectionSan Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on the court after being ejected.
No. 5 Georgia pulls off another overtime stunner, beating No. 2 Texas 22-19 for SEC title
Read full article: No. 5 Georgia pulls off another overtime stunner, beating No. 2 Texas 22-19 for SEC titleGunner Stockton, a little-known backup who had barely played in his Georgia career, came off the bench after an injury to Carson Beck and led the No. 5 Bulldogs to an improbable 22-19 overtime victory over No. 2 Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game.
Calzada TD to Alexander sends Incarnate Word to FCS quarterfinal with win over Villanova
Read full article: Calzada TD to Alexander sends Incarnate Word to FCS quarterfinal with win over VillanovaZach Calzada threw for 182 yards and his 17-yard scoring pass to Roy Alexander was the game’s only touchdown and Incarnate Word beat Villanova 13-6 in the second round of the FCS playoffs.
Baltimore Orioles reach $49.5M, 3-year deal with OF Tyler O'Neill, AP source says
Read full article: Baltimore Orioles reach $49.5M, 3-year deal with OF Tyler O'Neill, AP source saysA person familiar with the negoatiations says the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $49.5 million, three-year contract with outfielder Tyler O’Neill.
LA Galaxy strike early, hold off New York Red Bulls 2-1 to win their record 6th MLS Cup championship
Read full article: LA Galaxy strike early, hold off New York Red Bulls 2-1 to win their record 6th MLS Cup championshipJoseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
What happens when 'The Simpsons' join 'Monday Night Football'? Find out during Bengals-Cowboys
Read full article: What happens when 'The Simpsons' join 'Monday Night Football'? Find out during Bengals-CowboysLisa Simpson once said during an episode of “The Simpsons:” What could be more exciting than the savage ballet that is pro football.
Georgia QB Carson Beck returns from hand injury for final snap in SEC championship OT win over Texas
Read full article: Georgia QB Carson Beck returns from hand injury for final snap in SEC championship OT win over TexasGeorgia quarterback Carson Beck, believed to be out for the remainder of the game with a hand injury, returned for the final snap in the Bulldogs’ 22-19 overtime victory over Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game.
Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year deal with the Giants, AP source says
Read full article: Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year deal with the Giants, AP source saysWilly Adames has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year deal with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
Justin Thomas with big drives and a few big putts takes 1-shot lead over Scheffler in the Bahamas
Read full article: Justin Thomas with big drives and a few big putts takes 1-shot lead over Scheffler in the BahamasJustin Thomas has a one-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler going into the final round of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.
No. 16 Iowa State falls short in Big 12 title game again, this time with CFP at stake
Read full article: No. 16 Iowa State falls short in Big 12 title game again, this time with CFP at stakeThe stakes were higher for Iowa State, and the outcome was the same as the first for the Cyclones in their second trip to the Big 12 championship game.
Arizona State makes College Football Playoff with 45-19 win over Iowa State in Big 12 title game
Read full article: Arizona State makes College Football Playoff with 45-19 win over Iowa State in Big 12 title gameBig 12 newcomer Arizona State will represent the conference in the 12-team College Football Playoff.
Big 12's Yormark brings up hard choices for fans before sparsely attended title game
Read full article: Big 12's Yormark brings up hard choices for fans before sparsely attended title gameCollege football fans are facing some hard choices in the expanded playoff system with some teams set to play away from home multiple times.
Man City drops more points after draw with Crystal Palace and Man United loses again
Read full article: Man City drops more points after draw with Crystal Palace and Man United loses againManchester City’s Premier League title defense has taken another blow after a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.