Falcons coach still weighing QB options for Week 16

(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith is still checking his list to find out which quarterback will start on Christmas Eve. Smith told reporters Monday that either Desmond Ridder or Taylor Heinicke will be...

USC, Bronny James hope to return to winning ways at Alabama State

(Photo credit: Jake Crandall / USA TODAY NETWORK) The comeback of Bronny James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, from cardiac arrest in July is a remarkable story. But James and his Southern California teammates are now focused on getting...

Falcons coach still weighing QB options for Week 16

(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith is still checking his list to find out which quarterback will start on Christmas Eve. Smith told reporters Monday that either Desmond Ridder or Taylor Heinicke will be...

Wizards ready to continue road swing at Kings

(Photo credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Jordan Poole continues down the road toward his Golden State Warriors homecoming later in the week when he and the Washington Wizards make the second stop on their West Coast trip Monday night in...

Wizards ready to continue road swing at Kings

(Photo credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Jordan Poole continues down the road toward his Golden State Warriors homecoming later in the week when he and the Washington Wizards make the second stop on their West Coast trip Monday night in...

Nets looking for better result on Western trip in facing Jazz

(Photo credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports) After they both lost in Northern California on Saturday night, the Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets are both hoping for a bounce-back win Monday night in Salt Lake City. The Brooklyn Nets are hoping to...

Wizards ready to continue road swing at Kings

(Photo credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Jordan Poole continues down the road toward his Golden State Warriors homecoming later in the week when he and the Washington Wizards make the second stop on their West Coast trip Monday night in...

Finally with Adam Miller, Arizona State ready to face TCU

(Photo credit: Joel Angel Juarez/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) LSU transfer guard Adam Miller "lit up the gym" during Arizona State's practice this week ahead of Saturday's game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, because Miller has gained...

Finally with Adam Miller, Arizona State ready to face TCU

(Photo credit: Joel Angel Juarez/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) LSU transfer guard Adam Miller "lit up the gym" during Arizona State's practice this week ahead of Saturday's game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, because Miller has gained...

Report: Raiders RB Josh Jacobs to sit out vs. Chargers

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is not expected to play in Thursday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers, NFL Network reported. Jacobs did not practice throughout the...

Rapids D Steven Beitashour retires after 14 MLS seasons

(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports) Defenseman Steven Beitashour retired Wednesday after 289 matches across 14 seasons with five MLS clubs. The 36-year-old fullback won the 2017 MLS Cup with Toronto FC and went to the 2014 World Cup with...

What does $700M get the Dodgers? Not the NL MVP favorite

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Dodgers remain tied to rumors they are seeking to add a marquis pitcher even after signing Shohei Ohtani to a record $700 million contract this week. That's because the reigning...

Streaking Oilers chase franchise history vs. Lightning

(Photo credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports) The Edmonton Oilers will try to equal a franchise record when they seek their ninth straight victory Thursday in a matchup with the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning. Edmonton, which had a miserable start...

Bears DE Yannick Ngakoue (ankle) out for season

(Photo credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports) Chicago Bears defensive end Yannick Ngakoue will miss the remainder of the season with a broken ankle, coach Matt Eberflus announced Wednesday. Per Eberflus, Ngakoue will be placed on injured reserve...

All eyes on Kevin Durant's availability as Suns face his old Nets

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) The anticipation of Kevin Durant facing the Brooklyn Nets for the first time since his trade to the Phoenix Suns last February has dimmed, with his availability uncertain for the occasion. Durant...

All eyes on Kevin Durant's availability as Suns face his old Nets

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) The anticipation of Kevin Durant facing the Brooklyn Nets for the first time since his trade to the Phoenix Suns last February has dimmed, with his availability uncertain for the occasion. Durant...

Reports: Giants sign Korean OF Jung Hoo Lee for 6 years, $113M

(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports) The San Francisco Giants made their offseason splash by signing Korean star outfielder Jung Hoo Lee to a six-year, $113 million contract, several reports said Tuesday. Lee, 25, was the Korean...

Report: Colts sign OL Jared Veldheer to practice squad

(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) Offensive tackle Jared Veldheer came out of retirement to sign with the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad on Monday, NFL Network reported. Veldheer, 36, worked out with the Colts on Friday. The...

Thunder leaning on aggressive defense ahead of meeting with Jazz

(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports) The Oklahoma City Thunder have been among the NBA's best at forcing turnovers this season, while the Utah Jazz have been the most turnover-prone team in the league. Oklahoma City will look to take...

Broncos cruise to victory while Chargers lose Justin Herbert

(Photo credit: Yannick Peterhans-USA TODAY Sports) Russell Wilson threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns Sunday and the Denver Broncos' suddenly ferocious defense knocked out Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in the first half of a...

Heisman Trophy finalists brace for historic handoff

(Photo credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports) Jayden Daniels played three seasons at Arizona State and nobody anywhere was viewing him as a potential Heisman Trophy finalist. But he transferred to LSU following the 2021 season and a sudden...