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Hall of Fame Quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, Standout for Eagles, Washington, Has Died Original
Jurgensen was 91. Sonny Jurgensen passed away at the age of 91, his family announced Friday. | Manny Rubio-Imagn Images NFL champion and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen died, his family announced Friday. He was 91 years old. “Sonny Jurgensen is, and always will be, one of the defining legends of Washington football,” the Commanders franchise said in a statement. “He was a giant of the game, and a beloved part of our team's identity. Our hearts and prayers are with Sonny's family.
Bulls Players Take Offense to Late-Game Giannis Windmill in Loss to Bucks
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo made his return to the lineup on Saturday night against the Bulls for the first time since suffering a calf strain in a Dec. 3 win over the Pistons. Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and added eight rebounds in his return, but it was his final two points in the 112-103 victory over Chicago that emerged as the postgame storyline.
Oregon-James Madison Game Day Guide: What's at Stake & How to Watch, Stream
The final game of the first round of the College Football Playoff takes place on the night of Saturday, Dec. 20 when No. 5 seed Oregon hosts No. 12 seed James Madison at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. What's at stake in Oregon vs. James Madison For the winner, a chance to play for a national championship lives on. The loser's season is over. Oregon hopes to make a deep run into the CFP, where the Ducks are 1–2 all time.
ACC to Revise Tiebreaker Rules in 2026 After Duke's Surprise Appearance in Conference Title
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its 2026 conference opponents for each member institution on Tuesday afternoon, and buried in that release was an important piece of news. "The ACC Tiebreaker Policy will be updated and announced ahead of the 2026 season," the release said. There are no details yet on what the new tiebreaker rules will be in the ACC next season, but a change coming to the rules is hardly a surprise.
Hornets Star LaMelo Ball Calls Report of Being Open to Trade 'False Info'
Hornets star LaMelo Ball met with media on Friday, and faced questions about his future in Charlotte following a report from Yahoo Sports indicating that he is "open to being traded" amid the franchise's disappointing start to the season. The report, which came out on Thursday afternoon, was quickly addressed on social media by Ball, who did his best to refute the notion that he wanted to be traded.
Texans Make Decision on C.J. Stroud's Availability for Thursday Night Football vs. Bills
The Texans will once again be without starting quarterback C.J. Stroud for Thursday night's game against the Bills, the team announced on Tuesday. For the third straight game, it will be Davis Mills under center for Houston. Stroud has been recovering from a concussion that he suffered in a loss to the Broncos on Nov. 2. Mills entered the game in the first quarter of that contest and has started two games since then.
College Football Week 3 Takeaways: Clemson Got Swarmed
Week 3 of the 2025 college football season certainly did not disappoint. Here are the key takeaways from another exciting weekend of action with a quarter of the season in the books.
Cowboys WR George Pickens Explains Why He Was So Late Learning About the Micah Parsons Trade
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens knows a thing or two about getting traded. The veteran wide receiver was dealt to the Cowboys over the offseason and is ready to embark on his first season with the team. So when asked by NFL Network's Jane Slater about his reaction to the Micah Parsons trade, Pickens acknowledged that for both the Cowboys and Parsons, it's all part of the business. "Some people gotta do the best for their situation," Pickens said.
Suns Hire 11-Year NBA Veteran to First Coaching Job
The Phoenix Suns are hiring 11-year NBA veteran Mike Muscala as an assistant coach under new head coach Jordan Ott, according to a report from Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. Muscala played the last 11 seasons for seven franchises, including the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons. Muscala and Ott do have some history together.
Ravens Tight End Isaiah Likely to Miss Time With Training Camp Injury
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely is set to miss a few weeks of training camp after his rolling his ankle in practice this week, Ravens coach John Harbaugh told reporters. Likely, who is entering his fourth season, is coming off a career-year in Baltimore where he caught 42 passes for 477 yards and six touchdowns, which were all high watermarks.
James Franklin Is Not Happy About Big Ten Media Days Being in Las Vegas
Penn State head football coach James Franklin has never been afraid to speak his mind. So it's no surprise that the Nittany Lions head coach came to the defense of the media on Wednesday when discussing his displeasure about Big Ten Media Days taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada this year. In recent years, the annual preseason media event for the league has been set in Indianapolis. Before Indianapolis? Chicago. Those locations, in the heart of Big Ten country, made a lot of sense.
Big Ten Tightens Stance on College Football Playoff Expansion
The Big Ten conference is in a current gridlock with the SEC regarding the future of the College Football Playoff. The league's current stance? They're not compromising on their preferred format unless the SEC makes some changes to their scheduling, according to a report from Brett McMurphy of On3. According to McMurphy, the Big Ten will not back off its preferred format, which would guarantee the league four automatic qualifiers, unless the SEC decides to add a ninth conference game.
Nuggets Reunite With Key Member of 2023 Title Team on One-Year Deal
The Denver Nuggets are reuniting with former key member of their 2023 championship core, Bruce Brown Jr., on a one-year deal, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania. The 28-year-old Brown averaged 11.5 points and 4.1 rebounds on 48.3% shooting in the 2022-23 season with the Nuggets when the franchise won the NBA title. That offseason, Brown left in free agency and signed a two-year $45 million contract with the Indiana Pacers.
Alex Cora Lays Out Red Sox’s Four Options if Alex Bregman Misses Significant Time
Boston Red Sox star third baseman Alex Bregman left the first game of Friday's day-night doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles with quad tightness. Boston manager Alex Cora ruled Bregman out for Friday night's game against the Orioles and wouldn't rule out an injured list stint. "Just tight," Cora said of the injury to Bregman after Boston's 19-5 win on Friday afternoon. "We'll see how he comes in tomorrow. So he won't play the second one [on Friday night]. He'll get treatment.
Celtics Announcer Rips Team for Performance vs. Knicks, Says They ‘Cheated the Game’
NBC Sports Boston Celtics color commentator Brian Scalabrine knows a thing or two about winning a championship. Scalabrine was a member of Boston's 2008 NBA title team and had plenty of good moments in the team's run to hanging a 17th NBA banner at TD Garden. Now, in his post-playing days, Scalabrine watches a lot of basketball. He calls Celtics games for NBC Sports Boston, and hosts a daily NBA morning show on SiriusXM.
Cavs Star Donovan Mitchell’s Status Up in Air for Important Game 5
Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell reaggravated an ankle injury in Sunday's Game 4 blowout loss to the Indiana Pacers. Now, with the Cavaliers down 3-1 and with its season on the line, Mitchell is being tabbed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 5, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Milwaukee Bucks Collapse, Give Up 8-0 Run in Final Seconds of Overtime for Shocking Loss
It took a while for the Indiana Pacers to wake up in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, but once they did, Tyrese Haliburton & Co. did everything in their power to knock the Bucks out of the postseason on their home floor. The Pacers were down early, trailing 30-13 after the first quarter in a very disappointing start to the contest.
Patriots Fill Pass Rushing Need With Signing of LB Robert Spillane
The New England Patriots will sign veteran linebacker Robert Spillane, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 29-year-old Spillane, a seven-year veteran, has started all 34 games for the Las Vegas Raiders over the last two seasons, where he has recorded five interceptions, 5.5 sacks and 306 combined tackles, including 17 for loss.
Saints Hire Former Rams Head Coach to Kellen Moore’s Staff
The New Orleans Saints have hired veteran coach Scott Linehan to the staff under first-year head coach Kellen Moore, according to a report from Nick Underhill of New Orleans.Football. Linehan, an NFL veteran with head coaching experience with the Rams, as well as offensive coordinator experience with the Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, and Dallas Cowboys, will provide proven coaching pedigree to Moore's first head coaching staff.
Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Young to Return to Program Next Season
Virginia Tech head men's basketball coach Mike Young is set to return to the program next season with an increased NIL package commitment for his program from the university, according to a report from Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68. Young, who is in his sixth season at Virginia Tech, has the Hokies at 13-16 overall and 8-10 in the ACC, despite having one of the youngest rosters in the league to go along with an NIL package that is lagging significantly behind several conference foes.
Syracuse Coach Fran Brown Gives Epic Postgame Interview After Home Upset of Miami
The Syracuse Orange overcame a 21-0 first half deficit to defeat the No. 6 Miami Hurricanes 42-38 on Saturday afternoon at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. The victory for the Orange eliminated Miami from ACC title contention, and quite possibly the College Football Playoff. Clemson, despite losing on Saturday at home to South Carolina, will face SMU in the ACC championship game next Saturday for a chance to make the College Football Playoff.
Bengals Add Illness to Ja’Marr Chase’s Injury Status for Opener vs. Patriots
The Cincinnati Bengals have listed star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase as questionable for Sunday's opener against the New England Patriots due to an illness, according to ESPN's Ben Baby. Chase, who has been seeking a new contract all offseason, told reporters on Friday that he would play this season without an extension if an agreement wasn't reached. The Bengals would certainly still like to get a deal done with Chase, who has been one of the NFL's top receivers since entering the league in 2021.
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