(Photo credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports) UCF and visiting Jacksonville will renew an old rivalry on Wednesday in Orlando, Fla., one that used to factor into NCAA Tournament berths. From 1998-2005, the programs met twice a year in conference play as members of the Atlantic Sun (formerly known as the TAAC). Wednesday will be just the fifth meeting between the Knights and Dolphins since that stretch, in a marquee nonc
(Photo credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports) Former New Mexico offensive coordinator Bryant Vincent was named head coach at Louisiana Monroe on Tuesday. Vincent, 48, compiled a 7-6 record as the interim coach at UAB during the 2022 season. He replaces Terry Bowden, fired last month after going 10-26 in three seasons with the Warhawks -- 2-10 in 2023. "We are fired up to welcome Coach Bryant Vincent to our Warhawk famil
(Photo credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports) As St. John's continues the start of its new era under coach Rick Pitino, the Red Storm will try for a fourth straight win when they host Sacred Heart on Wednesday night in Queens, N.Y. St. John's most recently beat host West Virginia 79-73 on Friday night. Sacred Heart hasn't played since Saturday, when its losing streak hit three games as the Pioneers fell to visiting Bost
(Photo credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports) The Tampa Bay Lightning evened the season series with one opponent thanks to a quick turnaround Monday night. On Wednesday, they will try to turn the same trick. After blanking the Dallas Stars 4-0 following an 8-1 whipping in Texas on Saturday, the Lightning will try to settle the score with Pittsburgh when the Penguins come to town again. In a three-day span, the Li
(Photo credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports) Matthew Tkachuk is behind schedule. Tkachuk, the Panthers' star winger, will try to add to his modest four-goal total on Wednesday night when Florida hosts the Dallas Stars in Sunrise, Fla. Over the past two years, Tkachuk scored 82 goals, essentially one every other game. This season, Tkachukhas dropped from that 0.51 goals-per-game rate to 0.17 goals per game. And, after
(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports) Running back Kenyan Drake signed with the Green Bay Packers, joining the practice squad with a chance to be elevated quickly to help a depleted backfield. The 29-year-old posted a series of messages on X noting he was in Green Bay, where injuries are piling up at the position. The Packers (6-6) have been without running back Aaron Jones for the past two games due to a knee
(Photo credit: Clare Grant/The Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK) Ohio State will take a brief interlude from Big Ten play and look to extend its six-game winning streak against visiting Miami (OH) on Wednesday night in Columbus. The Buckeyes (7-1) defeated Minnesota 84-74 on Sunday in their conference opener. After playing the RedHawks (4-3), they will return to league action Saturday at Penn State before playing th
(Photo credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Lions placed starting defensive tackle Alim McNeill on injured reserve Tuesday due to a knee sprain. He will miss at least the next four games following Sunday's injury but could return in time for the playoffs. McNeill, 23, is having a strong third season with a career-high five sacks and 31 tackles through 12 starts. The 2021 third-round draft pick has eig
(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran defensive back Logan Ryan, NFL Network reported Tuesday. A two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, Ryan adds versatility and playoff experience to the NFL's No. 2 scoring defense (15.8 points per game). Ryan, 32, played cornerback with the Patriots (2013-16) and Tennessee Titans (2017-19) before moving to safet
(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports) Running back Kenyan Drake appears to be joining the Green Bay Packers' depleted backfield. The 29-year-old posted a series of messages on X to that effect on Tuesday afternoon. One post featured a Packers logo and said "good afternoon," another said "north american tour continues." Drake was released by the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 17 after appearing in two games. He joine
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) The Texas Rangers reached an agreement with free agent reliever Kirby Yates, The Athletic reported Tuesday. The one-year deal is pending the results of a physical for the 36-year-old right-hander, per the report. Yates went 7-2 with five saves and a 3.28 ERA in 61 relief appearances for the Atlanta Braves last season. He missed the entire 2021 season and pitched only seven i
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The third episode of Hard Knocks: In Season With the Miami Dolphins will be live on Tuesday, December 5 at 9 p.m. ET. The series follows the current AFC East leading Miami Dolphins, led by second-year head coach Mike McDaniel, as they navigate the final eight games of the regular season and battle to return to the NFL playoffs. Here's everything you need to know in order to tune in for Episode 3.