(Photo credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports) Texas coach Steve Sarkisian admits he's fortunate to be contemplating whether to ready freshman Arch Manning or redshirt freshman Maalik Murphy to face BYU this week. Sophomore Quinn Ewers was classified as "week to week" two days after he left a 31-24 win over Houston with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. No. 7 Texas called only two pass plays after Murphy entere
(Photo credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports) Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is trending toward missing a second consecutive game with a dislocated thumb, which will give undrafted free agent Tyson Bagent another start in Week 8. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that Fields is doubtful for this week's road game against the Los Angeles Chargers on "Sunday Night Football." "No change. Doubtful for this w
(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels agreed to a five-year, $136 million extension, his agents said Monday. Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports and Bill Duffy of WME Sports confirmed the details with The Athletic as McDaniels prepares to open his fourth NBA season on Wednesday night at Toronto. McDaniels, 23, averaged 12.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists and shot
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Jordan Luplow elected to become a free agent Monday after the outfielder/first baseman was outrighted off the Minnesota Twins' 40-man roster. Luplow, 30, was selected off waivers twice last season, by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Atlanta Braves in April and by the Twins in August. He batted a combined .208 in 39 games for both clubs, while hitting two home runs with five
(Photo credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports) Purdue center Zach Edey headlines the Associated Press 2023-24 preseason All-America team, the only unanimous selection of the nation's top players announced Monday. Edey received all 60 votes to join Marquette guard Tyler Kolek, Kansas center Hunter Dickinson, Duke big man Kyle Filipowski and North Carolina forward Armando Bacot. Filipowski, just a sophomore, is the only un
(Photo credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports) Longtime big-league catcher Stephen Vogt is a "serious candidate" for the Cleveland Guardians' managerial vacancy, ESPN reported Monday. The Guardians are replacing Terry Francona, who stepped down after 11 seasons and a 921-757 record that included a 76-86 finish in 2023. Vogt, 38, ended his playing career after the 2022 season and spent the 2023 campaign as a bullpen coa
Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 23 (ANI): BJP President JP Nadda on Monday visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bilaspur and interacted with faculty at the institute. "BJP National President JP Nadda Ji visited AIIMS Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh today and interacted with the faculty members and staff there," the office of JP Nadda posted on X. Earlier on Sunday, the BJP chief was in att
(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski asserted Monday that quarterback Deshaun Watson remains "the leader" of the Browns. Watson did not return to Sunday's 39-38 win over the Indianapolis Colts despite being cleared after a concussion check in the first quarter. Stefanski insisted after the game that he was protecting Watson, who had missed the two previous games with a shoul
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 23 (ANI): Afghanistan put on a stunning display of tight bowling and powerful hard-hitting to register a massive upset victory over Pakistan in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 here at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday. Afghanistan created history by trouncing Pakistan for the first time in ODIs, courtesy of a fabulous batting display by Afghanistan's Top 4 and Noor Ahmed's ou
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 23 (ANI): Following Para-athlete Avani Lekhara's gold medal win in the Women's R2 10m Air Rifle Stand SH1 event in the Asian Para Games, her father said that the Indian shooter lived up to the expectations and hoped that she will win more medals for the country. Indian para-shooter Lekhara won a gold medal in the women's R2 10-metre Air Rifle Standing SH1 category at the ongoing Asian P
(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) The Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning will meet for the first time this season on Tuesday night at Tampa, Fla., and both are anxious to put the recent past behind them. The Lightning wasted a 3-1 third-period lead at home Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of their rivals in the Atlantic Division, in the second contest of Tampa Bay's five-game
(Photo credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports) The San Jose Sharks are desperate for a win. San Jose, which has lost its first five games -- four of them in regulation -- visits the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night in Sunrise. "Our inability to execute for 60 minutes is apparent," Sharks center Nico Sturm said. "We do a lot of good things, but we don't do them the whole game. "We've got phases where it looks really go
(Photo credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports) The San Francisco 49ers will look to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they visit the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night in Minneapolis. San Francisco (5-1) is coming off a 19-17 defeat on the road to the Cleveland Browns. The 49ers had a chance for a game-winning field goal butfell short when Jake Moody's 41-yard attempt drifted wide right. Now, the 49ers mus
Ranchi (Jharkhand)[India], October 23 (ANI): Indian Women's Hockey Team Captain Savita expressed gratitude for the warm welcome at Ranchi ahead of Asian Champions Trophy 2023 and said the team is brimming with confidence to claim the coveted title. The tournament, to be played in a round-robin format, will begin on October 27. "The warm and heartfelt welcome we have experienced in Ranchi has deeply touched us, serving as
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], October 23 (ANI): India will aim for their second Women's Asian Champions Trophy title in the tournament beginning in Ranchi on October 27 and will take on Thailand in the inaugural match. India won the title in 2016. They were runners-up in 2013 and 2018 and finished third in 2010. India will face Malaysia on Saturday and China on October 30. The match against Japan will be held on October 31
(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports) Alex DeBrincat's homecoming has taken on historic proportions. DeBrincat's knack for scoring goals has highlighted the Detroit Red Wings' five-game winning streak. They'll look to keep rolling when the Seattle Kraken visit on Tuesday. DeBrincat entered the week leading the league with eight goals and 12 points after he collected his fifth career hat trick in a 6-2 thumping
(Photo credit: Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK) Michael Penix Jr.'s perch atop the Heisman Trophy favorites was shortlived -- for now, at least. As we've seen in this year's Heisman Trophy race, the picture can change dramatically from week to week. Penix emerged as the new favorite following Washington's win over Oregon on Oct. 14. The Huskies remained undefeated on Saturday, albeit in ugly fashion, in a 17-5 wi
(Photo credit: Danielle Parhizkaran / USA TODAY NETWORK) Top New York Jets cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed remain in concussion protocol coming off the team's bye week. Jets head coach Robert Saleh said the team would know more Wednesday, the first official practice day for Week 8. The Jets play the New York Giants this week. Gardner missed the Jets' Week 6 game against Philadelphia and Reed has missed the past
(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) Merrimack and Sacred Heart will become the 12th and 13th members of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference effective July 1, 2024. MAAC officials announced the additions of the two current members of the Northeast Conference on Monday. "This is a significant and exciting day for the MAAC as we welcome two outstanding institutions to our conference," MAAC Commissioner T
(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports) By unscientific speculative observation, there are four teams with a legitimate chance to win the 2024 NBA title. As the season begins, the small tier of contenders is outweighed by the high volume of doormats in the Eastern Conference. Before the regular season opens Tuesday, here's our viewof the league landscape from bottom to top. --WAIT 'TIL NEXT YEAR Next year might not
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Former cricketer Indian commentator Aakash Chopra decoded Mohammed Shami's World Cup performance against New Zealand and talked about the game plan that worked for him and yielded a 5-wicket haul as well. Shami performed strongly against the Kiwis in Dharamshala and restricted the flow of runs with his wickets. He joined hands with Mohammed Siraj to dismiss Devon Conway for a duck in t
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Expressing grief on the passing away of legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi, BJP national president JP Nadda on Monday said that the late cricketer's illustrious career was marked by "sheer brilliance and commitment to the progress of Indian cricket.""Deeply saddened by the passing away of the former captain of the Indian cricket team and legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi Ji. Bedi Ji
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand)[India], October 23 (ANI): Punjab FC drew their second consecutive match of the Indian Super League holding Jamshedpur FC to a goalless draw in a fourth-round match which was played here at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur. Punjab FC Head Coach Staikos Vergetis made two changes to the starting lineup bringing in Nikhil Prabhu and Nitesh Darjee instead of Krishnananda Singh and Mohammed Salah
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23 (ANI): Actors Vicky Kaushal and Anupam Kher on Monday mourned the demise of legendary spinner and former captain of the Indian cricket team Bishan Singh Bedi. Taking to Instagram, Vicky shared a picture on his stories which he captioned, "Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Bishan Singh Bedi Sir. May his soul rest in peace. All my thoughts and prayers go out to my brother Ang
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 23 (ANI): Young Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmed made history on Monday, registering the best bowling figures by an Afghan bowler on his ICC Cricket World Cup debut. Noor made the record during Afghanistan's World Cup match against Pakistan at Chennai. Noor registered figures of 3/49 in his 10 overs. He got big wickets of well-set opener Abdullah Shafique besides skipper Babar Azam and