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Jets interview former Titans coach Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job
The New York Jets interviewed former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel on Friday for their head coaching vacancy. Vrabel is the second known coaching candidate to meet with the Jets, who announced they completed their interview with him. New York also spoke to former Washington and...
Dolphins' Tagovailoa 'unlikely' to play Sunday against Jets, Huntley in line for 2nd straight start
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to miss his second straight game when the Dolphins travel to face the New York Jets on Sunday in a matchup with playoff implications, coach Mike McDaniel said Friday. Backup quarterback Tyler “Snoop” Huntley is...
Noval Djokovic beaten by big-serving Reilly Opelka in quarterfinals of Brisbane International
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday. The 37-year-old Djokovic was playing his first tournament of the year. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is preparing for the...
College football turns upside down, but this final four is a collection of the sport's big programs
In the first round of the College Football Playoff, the teams seeded 5-8 all won. In the second round, they all won again. The moral of this story: Who knows, other than something doesn't totally add up when not a single one of the top four teams, all of which received...
CFP head tells ESPN that Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl won't swap kickoff times, dates
The College Football Playoff won't swap kickoff dates and times for the Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl to give Notre Dame more time between games. Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey had asked the CFP if it would be possible to switch up the schedule because Notre Dame will...
Rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record
BRISTOL, England (AP) — Ticket sales have broken a record ahead of U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher making her debut for the Bristol Bears women's team. The Olympic bronze medalist won't be in the starting lineup, however, when the Bears face defending champion Gloucester-Hartpury on...
On Football: Baker Mayfield's success in Tampa Bay has turned him into a coach-builder
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield revived his career in Tampa Bay and became a coach-builder in the process. Mayfield’s success with the Buccaneers in 2023 helped Dave Canales become head coach of the Carolina Panthers after just one season as an offensive coordinator. Mayfield...
CFP semifinals by the numbers: All four teams are members of the exclusive 900-win club
The College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams to get some new blood. The final four are decidedly blueblood. The semifinals match Penn State against Notre Dame at the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 and Texas against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10. ...
LeBron James applauds younger son Bryce's hoops commitment to the University of Arizona
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James is applauding the decision made by his son, Bryce, to play basketball at the University of Arizona next season. After James scored 38 points for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night in the third highest-scoring performance by an NBA player after...
Top-ranked UCLA women head to Indiana where the reminders of Hall of Fame coach John Wooden abound
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Top-ranked UCLA is headed to Indiana this weekend for a pair of games where the undefeated women’s team will find reminders of Hall of Fame coach John Wooden in his home state. Wooden, of course, led the Bruin men’s teams to a record 10 NCAA championships,...
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Texans want to snap skid before the playoffs with Titans headed for likely top 10 draft pick
Houston (9-7) at Tennessee (3-13) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Titans by 1. Against the spread: Texans 6-8-2; Titans 2-14. Series record: Tennessee leads 24-21. Last meeting: Titans beat the Texans 32-27 on Nov....
MLB Remaining Free Agents List
NEW YORK (AP) — The 125 remaining free agents (q-refused $21.05 million qualifying offer): AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (6) —Daniel Coulombe, lhp; Eloy Jiménez, of; Brooks Kriske, rhp; James McCann, c; John Means, lhp; q-Anthony Santander, of. BOSTON...
MLB Free Agent Signings List
NEW YORK (AP) — The 50 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries...
Rams to sit Nacua, Kupp, Kyren, 3 O-linemen alongside Stafford in regular-season finale vs. Seattle
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Most of the Rams' key offensive starters will join quarterback Matthew Stafford in sitting out Los Angeles' regular-season finale against Seattle to rest up for the playoffs. Coach Sean McVay said Friday that the Rams (10-6) will rest receivers Cooper Kupp and...
South Korean second baseman Hyeseong Kim agrees to $12.5M, 3-year deal with Dodgers, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — South Korean All-Star second baseman Hyeseong Kim and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed Friday to a $12.5 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press. Kim's deal includes team options for 2028 and 2029, which must be...
Dirk Koetter retires after 1 season as offensive coordinator at Boise State
Dirk Koetter announced his retirement Friday after just one season as Boise State’s offensive coordinator. Koetter, a former head coach at Boise State and 42-year veteran of the profession, questioned the direction college football is taking. He cited the transfer portal and the...
Falcons are leaning on rookie QB Penix as they try to protect fading playoff hopes against Panthers
Carolina (4-12) at Atlanta (8-8) Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 8 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 37-22 Against the spread: Panthers 7-9, Falcons 7-9 Last meeting: Falcons beat Panthers 38-20 at Carolina on...
Ripken The Bat Dog, best known for fetching on-field items at North Carolina sports events, has died
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — The family that trained Ripken The Bat Dog — best known for fetching bats and football kicking tees during sporting events in North Carolina — says the black Labrador has died. In a Facebook post Friday, the O'Donnell family said Ripken died Wednesday due to...
Jets interview former Titans coach Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job
The New York Jets interviewed former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel on Friday for their head coaching vacancy. Vrabel is the second known coaching candidate to meet with the Jets, who announced they completed their interview with him. New York also spoke to former Washington and...
Washington hires former Purdue coach Ryan Walters as defensive coordinator
SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) — Former Purdue football coach Ryan Walters was hired as defensive coordinator for the Washington Huskies on Friday. Coach Jedd Fisch announced the hiring of Walters, who compiled a 5-19 record in two seasons with the Boilermakers and was fired at the conclusion...
