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Wall makes Houston debut, Rockets beat Kings 122-119

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J John Wall had 22 points and nine assists in his first game since 2018, James Harden had a big finish to score 33 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 122-119 on Thursday night. Late in the fourth, Wall found James Harden in transition for a deep 3-pointer that gave Houston a one-point lead. Sacramento cut Houston's lead to 118-117 with 22.4 seconds remaining on Tyrese Haliburton's 3-pointer, but Harden answered with two free throws. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/383TRNx

Five Celtics takeaways through 5 games of 2020-21 NBA season

https://ift.tt/34Z84t0 Five games isn't enough to make firm declarations about the 2020-21 Boston Celtics but Chris Forsberg has five lingering thoughts on players not named Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown through five games. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3rKtrIj

West Virginia rallies to beat Army 24-21 in Liberty Bowl

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Reserve quarterback Austin Kendall threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to T.J. Simmons with 5:10 left and West Virginia held off Army 24-21 on Thursday in the Liberty Bowl. Army (9-3) had a chance to tie it with 1:50 left, but Quinn Maretzki's 39-yard field goal was wide left. Josh Chandler ended Army's final possession with an interception, and led the Mountaineers (6-4) with 13 tackles. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3aWO5iH

Torrid shooting helps 76ers rout previously unbeaten Magic

https://ift.tt/2LdpSJT Joel Embiid had 21 points and nine rebounds in three quarters and the Philadelphia 76ers handed the Orlando Magic their first loss with a 116-92 victory on Thursday night. Off to a 4-0 start for the first time in franchise history, the Magic never had much of a shot at a fifth win because of the surprising outside shooting of the 76ers, who even got a 3-pointer from Ben Simmons. Philadelphia, which entered the game 27th in the NBA in 3-point accuracy, made eight of its first 12 attempts from beyond the arc and built a first-half lead as large as 37 points. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3b2qddp

Michigan basketball vs. Maryland Terrapins: Live updates as Wolverines lead in second half

https://ift.tt/38Puazr Michigan Wolverines basketball is led by Isaiah Livers (15.4 points) and Hunter Dickinson (15.3 points, 8.4 rebounds) against Maryland Terrapins from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3aYL94Y

Packers fear Pro Bowl LT David Bakhtiari tore his ACL in practice on Thursday

https://ift.tt/38JvYK8 Just before a big Week 17 game, the Packers lost one of their best players. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3rI3c5q

DK Metcalf on verge of toppling 35-year-old Seahawks record

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As DK Metcalf was finishing up his rookie season a year ago, he took a glance at the Seattle Seahawks record book. After having 900 yards receiving as a rookie, Metcalf knew the single-season franchise record was well within reach. ''I knew it was going to be on the agenda this year to break it,'' Metcalf said. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3ncukWZ

Bruce Arians' observation about Tom Brady should interest Patriots fans

https://ift.tt/3aYZvm8 To borrow a classic song from "Aladdin," it certainly seems like it's a whole new world for Tom Brady in Tampa. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/37Wmtbw

Tom Brady has the perfect Rob Gronkowski impression

https://ift.tt/2LbjnaN This should make you giggle. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3nZL44K

Sixers coach Doc Rivers shocked to see so many in Florida maskless

https://ift.tt/3pE7YPt Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers was shocked to see how loose things were in Florida. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3o6vyUD

Gators rattled: No. 8 Oklahoma routs Florida in Cotton Bowl

https://ift.tt/38NiA88 Lincoln Riley will remember this Oklahoma season for a long time. The No. 8 Sooners navigated through the season played under the cloud of a pandemic, and their first 0-2 start in Big 12 play since 1998, to win their sixth conference title in a row, then wrapped it up with an overwhelming 55-20 win over 10th-ranked SEC runner-up Florida on Wednesday night in the Cotton Bowl - the first New Year's Six game played. ''It's very meaningful to us with the way the year has gone for everybody to be able to look at the tough things and not see obstacles, but see opportunities,'' Riley said. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3huA9xz

Potter leads No. 6 Wisconsin in rout of No. 21 Minnesota

https://ift.tt/3o6069h MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Micah Potter had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 6 Wisconsin to a 71-59 victory over No. 21 Minnesota on Thursday. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3rCMXGK

Yu Darvish ‘shocked’ by trade to Padres, but ‘forever grateful to be a Cub’

https://ift.tt/2MgcxBa The Cubs traded Yu Darvish and Victor Caratini to the Padres for right-handed pitcher Zach Davies and four prospects. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3o86XyM

Burnley's American takeover finalised as ALK Capital take control

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J American investors ALK Capital have completed their takeover of Burnley, acquiring a controlling 84 per cent stake in the Premier League club. The company announced the completion of the deal, approved and ratified by the Premier League, in a statement released late on Thursday night. The Delaware-based ALK, which specialises in investments in the sport and media sectors, said its managing partner Alan Pace would take over from Mike Garlick as Clarets' chairman. "Garlick, alongside former shareholder John Banaszkiewicz, will remain on ALK Capital's new board of directors at Burnley, ensuring a smooth transition to new ownership and providing valuable knowledge from his eight-year tenure as club chairman," the statement said. "This successful period has seen two promotions to the Premier League, development of the Barnfield Training Centre, and European football at Turf Moor for the first time in more than half a century." Garlick, who...

Spurs' Becky Hammon first woman to direct NBA team

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Becky Hammon became the first woman to direct a team in NBA history, taking over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers following Gregg Popovich’s ejection in the first half. Popovich was ejected by official Tony Brown with 3:56 remaining in the second quarter. Popovich screamed at Brown and entered the court following a non-call on DeMar DeRozan’s attempted layup and a subsequent attempted rebound by Drew Eubanks. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2WW2kMe

John Wolford is confident he can step up for Rams at quarterback

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J With a critical Week 17 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams have been forced to turn to a quarterback with zero career regular season snaps. John Wolford will get the starting nod for the Rams this weekend after Jared Goff had to have surgery on his broken thumb on Monday. [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3aSd6LX

The athletes who inspired us in 2020

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In a year when sports largely took a backseat to politics, social justice and public health, many athletes made a profound impact outside the lines. Here are 12 of them. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2MlBbR4

Watch: Oklahoma jumps to huge lead over Florida in Cotton Bowl

https://ift.tt/381f0YP A TD pass and a Pick-Six had Oklahoma up fast against Florida in the Cotton Bowl from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2L5Lkk7

These 10 Patriots might not be around for the 2021 NFL season

https://ift.tt/38Nt9rI As the calendar flips to 2021, which Patriots might have reached the end of their run in Foxboro. Tom E. Curran runs down 10 men who might not be back next season. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3n0H7eV

Chaim Bloom's comments on why Red Sox passed on Blake Snell are telling

https://ift.tt/3pAbJWf Chaim Bloom's explanation for why the Red Sox didn't target Blake Snell should tell fans all they need to know about what to expect from Boston this offseason. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2L89dYs

NHL Twitter explodes with reaction to Zdeno Chara leaving Bruins to join Capitals

https://ift.tt/37YLItO NHL Twitter had a shocked reaction to Zdeno Chara leaving the Boston Bruins and joining the Washington Capitals as a free agent. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3hxbok8

Cashing in: Rams QB Wolford to make high-profile NFL debut

https://ift.tt/34YgalJ Although John Wolford always believed he could be an NFL quarterback, he hadn't done much in his first three seasons at Wake Forest to persuade anybody else. Wolford then had an outstanding senior season for the Demon Deacons, but didn't get drafted. ''You can only go play football once,'' Wolford said Wednesday. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3pBFN3F

Philip Rivers admits Sunday could be his final game in the NFL: 'We're not guaranteed anything'

https://ift.tt/2WZGo2Q Philip Rivers isn't ready to call it a career yet, but he knows NFL teams could feel differently. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2Mi3Ztz

Sanders, Oklahoma State beat Miami 37-34 in Cheez-It Bowl

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Oklahoma State went to the air early and often to finish its season on a high note. Spencer Sanders threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns, and the Cowboys held off No. 18 Miami for a 37-34 victory in the Cheez-It Bowl on Tuesday. Oklahoma State (8-3) called 15 consecutive pass plays to open the game and stormed out to a 21-0 lead. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/38ILiqB

Paul Sullivan: The Yu Darvish trade is a cost-saving move — and it starts the undoing of the Cubs. So much for those ‘wheelbarrows of cash.’

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J CHICAGO — It all looked so good on paper. The new, expanded home clubhouse with plenty of space, flat-screen TVs and cryotherapy chambers. The chefs making healthier meals. The proliferation of mental skills coaches. The yoga instructor. The technological investments. The postgame dance-party room. Anything Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts could do to help the players succeed, he was willing ... from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3hthgLn

Bills coach Sean McDermott explains what long handshake with Bill Belichick meant to him

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Bill Belichick and Bills head coach Sean McDermott had a long embrace after Buffalo's 38-9 win over the Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Monday night. McDermott explained what it meant to him after the game. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3rBQp4l

Browns helped by Steelers resting starters, Ravens, Colts and Dolphins hurt

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Steelers’ decision to rest Ben Roethlisberger and other key starters on Sunday against the Browns is great news in Cleveland. Not so much in Baltimore, Indianapolis and Miami. With the Browns, Ravens, Colts and Dolphins all competing in the AFC wild card race, a win for the Browns hurts the Ravens, Colts and Dolphins. [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3aMipwm

Ayayi leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Northern Arizona 88-58

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Veteran guard Joel Ayayi hasn't been putting up big numbers for top-ranked Gonzaga this season, but that changed in an 88-58 win over Northern Arizona on Monday night. Ayayi opened the scoring with a 3-pointer and finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Ayayi went 6 of 8 from the field and 4 for 5 from 3-point range as the Zags routed the Lumberjacks. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3rLdnX4

Michigan State basketball suffers historic beatdown against Minnesota, 81-56

https://ift.tt/2WOQaVH Michigan State basketball fell to 0-3 in Big Ten play for the first time since 2001-02 as Minnesota beat MSU by its largest margin ever. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/34T8txn

Fitz will watch as Dolphins try to get him into the playoffs

https://ift.tt/3pwTaSN With one more win by the Miami Dolphins, Ryan Fitzpatrick will be playoff-bound for the first time in his 16-year career. After pulling off a FitzMagic trick Saturday night to beat the Las Vegas Raiders, Fitzpatrick returns to standby mode this week. ''I am well aware that I've never been to the playoffs, I promise you,'' the 38-year-old Fitzpatrick said. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3nQI9LE

No. 21 Minnesota beats bad-shooting No. 17 Mich. St. 81-56

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Liam Robbins had 18 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, leading a stifling effort by No. 21 Minnesota on defense to beat No. 17 Michigan State 81-56 on Monday night. Marcus Carr scored 19 points and dished out five assists for the Gophers (9-1, 2-1 Big Ten), who never trailed and held the sputtering Spartans to 25.7% shooting (18 for 70) while outrebounding them 52-36. Aaron Henry, who came off the bench for the first time this season, had 11 points and three assists, both paltry team highs as the Spartans (6-3, 0-3) hit their first 0-3 start in Big Ten play in 19 years. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3rA5H9Y

Dillon's big night gives Packers more reason for optimism

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J This hasn’t been the type of rookie season that Green Bay running back A.J. Dillon anticipated, but the second-round pick from Boston College demonstrated Sunday why the Packers drafted him. Dillon rushed for 124 yards — more than he had gained all season — and scored two touchdowns in a 40-14 rout of the Tennessee Titans. The breakthrough performance came after Dillon missed over a month because of COVID-19. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3nWON36

Even after ugly weekend, Cardinals control playoff fate

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Arizona Cardinals controlled their playoff destiny for a big chunk of last week. The Cardinals will make the playoffs for the first time since 2015 if they can beat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. LA is a tough matchup for Arizona despite its recent struggles: The Rams have won seven straight in the series. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2JtwjIw

Here's why the Jets wouldn't tank for Trevor

https://ift.tt/3htuOqb Jets fans might have wanted their team to go 0-16 and land Trevor Lawrence, but NFL players have a strong incentive to play their best, even in a lost season. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/38Ip0Fl

The Warriors have changed, and so must Steph Curry to avoid a lost season

https://ift.tt/2KZRHFB The Warriors are something else entirely now — something more frustrating, imperfect, something that they don’t quite understand yet, something that needs to be built up from scratch. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/38X18y7

Odds for Week 17 show expectations the Steelers will rest starters vs. Browns

https://ift.tt/3pwz8I5 The Browns are early favorites from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2JvV3Qs

No. 10 Florida will be without top 4 pass catchers in Cotton

https://ift.tt/3aSwcRY No. 10 Florida will be without its top four pass catchers in the Cotton Bowl against eighth-ranked Oklahoma. Receivers Trevon Grimes and Kadarius Toney announced Monday they are skipping the game in Arlington, Texas, to prepare for their NFL futures. Fellow receiver Jacob Copeland announced he won't make the trip after testing positive for COVID-19. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3nQTICy

Ehlinger last captain standing for Texas vs Buffs in bowl

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Texas had seven team captains when the season started. Senior quarterback Sam Ehlinger will be the only one taking the field Tuesday nightwhen the No. 20 Longhorns (6-3) play Colorado (4-1) in the Alamo Bowl. Five have opted out since late November - with a mass exodus after the regular season - and a sixth has been sidelined with an injury. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2KGWcVP

Cowboys beat Eagles 37-17, stay alive with Washington loss

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J From the gruesome ankle injury that ended their star quarterback's season to the sudden death of their conditioning coach, the Dallas Cowboys faced difficulties few NFL teams could match in this pandemic-altered year. The Cowboys (6-9) won their third consecutive game and can finish alone in first place in the NFC East thanks to Washington's 20-13 loss to Carolina, which guaranteed the NFL's worst division won't have a team with a winning record. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2KX4eJV

Jon Gruden: I don’t regret taking a knee instead of scoring a TD

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Late in Saturday’s game, the Raiders had the ball at the 1-yard line and the Dolphins were poised to let them score a touchdown, but Raiders coach Jon Gruden directed Derek Carr to take a knee to run the maximum time off the clock before kicking a field goal and taking a 25-23 lead. That [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3aSwdFo

Washington loses to Carolina, NFC East race goes down to Week 17

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The NFC East race will be decided on the final day of the regular season. The Washington Football Team had a chance to clinch the division today, but instead laid an egg in an ugly loss to the Carolina Panthers. Now Washington will see if it can win the division next week. If the Football [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3nTbkxR

Seahawks wrap up NFC West title with 20-9 win over Rams

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Seattle Seahawks claimed the NFC West title with a 20-9 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, with Russell Wilson throwing a 13-yard TD pass to Jacob Hollister with 2:51 left for the clinching score. Seattle (11-4) earned its first division title since 2016 and its fifth since Pete Carroll arrived in 2010 behind a stellar defensive effort and a clutch late drive engineered by Wilson. Wilson connecting with Hollister was a bit of redemption for the tight end who was stopped inches short of the same end zone on the final play a year ago in Week 17 against San Francisco. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2M6FsYh

Washington blows chance to clinch NFC East

https://ift.tt/2MdBkpB Dwayne Haskins was benched during Washington's costly loss to the Panthers on Sunday. The division title is still in doubt. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2KYS9E2

Luka Doncic with a buzzer beater vs the Los Angeles Lakers

https://ift.tt/3nTMSwc Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks) with a buzzer beater vs the Los Angeles Lakers, 12/25/2020 from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3nQhAGw

NFL Winners and Losers: Actually, Kansas City Chiefs are beatable after all, even as AFC's No. 1 seed

https://ift.tt/34OVJYp The Chiefs are the NFL's best team. It doesn't mean they are unbeatable. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/37UnL6Z

New South Carolina coach Beamer names seven assistants

https://ift.tt/34OvvoT New South Carolina coach Shane Beamer announced his seven assistants, which include keeping Mike Bobo on as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3mULSGC

AFC Playoff Picture: Colts could join dubious company of 2008 Patriots

https://ift.tt/2M1qClR The Colts could join a very short list that includes the 2008 Patriots if they miss the playoffs this season. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3aKipwG

Bears’ unlikely turnaround with Mitch Trubisky, Matt Nagy is stunning

https://ift.tt/3rxf1v9 The Bears couldn't move the ball. Now they can't be stopped. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2JmaMkO

Colts' playoff path grows complicated after loss to Steelers

https://ift.tt/3aLrKnX For more than 40 minutes, things came easily for the Indianapolis Colts. The defense overwhelmed Pittsburgh's lifeless offense. Rookie running back Jonathan Taylor twice violently churned his way into the end zone. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3rAFJmS

Desert downer: Cards lose game and control of playoff fate

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Quarterback Kyler Murray lingered on the bench for a minute or two before eventually limping toward the locker room following the Arizona Cardinals' humbling 20-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. The Cardinals controlled their postseason fate entering the weekend. “I definitely didn’t see something like this coming,” Arizona linebacker Haason Reddick said. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2MbZ6Cr

Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47-7 to end 13-year playoff drought

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tom Brady was so dominant in Detroit that he could've left Ford Field at halftime to get his favorite chicken wings near the University of Michigan's campus and still made it back to fly to Florida with his team. Brady threw four touchdown passes in the only half he needed to play and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went on to rout the Lions 47-7 Saturday, sealing a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2007. ''When we do play the way we're capable of playing, we're pretty tough to beat,'' Brady said. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/352CivB

Magic beat Wizards130-120 despite Westbrook's historic night

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Orlando Magic beat Washington 130-120 on Saturday night, overcoming another triple-double by Russell Westbrook in his home debut for the Wizards. Westbrook had 15 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assistst to become the fourth player in NBA history to record a triple-double in his team’s first two games. Magic Johnson (twice), Jerry Lucas, and Oscar Robertson previously accomplished the feat. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3nVLx83

Cardinals' Murray injured on final drive against 49ers

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray has suffered an apparent right leg injury on the Cardinals' final play against San Francisco. Murray was hit by the 49ers' Alex Barrett after making a throw as the Cardinals tried to rally in the closing seconds on Saturday. Murray's fourth-down throw fell incomplete, clinching San Francisco's 20-12 victory, and he rolled over in pain. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2WQl2Vu

Browns close facility, delay flight due to positive COVID-19 test

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Browns have closed their facility and delayed their flight to New Jersey due to a player’s positive COVID-19 test on Saturday. “Earlier today, the Cleveland Browns were informed that a player’s test results have come back positive for COVID-19. Our facility is closed and our flight to New Jersey has been delayed while contact [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/37Oq6jC

No. 1 Gonzaga rolls over most recent champ Virginia, 98-75

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Corey Kispert and No. 1 Gonzaga didn't get their 1-2 matchup on a neutral court with a national TV audience. Kispert scored a career-high 32 points and tied a school record with nine 3-pointers, leading the Zags to a 98-75 romp over 16th-ranked Virginia on Saturday. After the Zags' game against No. 2 Baylor in early December was called off less than 90 minutes before tipoff because of COVID-19 issues, they ended up on national TV on CBS in Baylor's home state in their fourth game since a five-game pause because of the coronavirus. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2MbRBLN

Shooting star: Curry makes 105 straight 3s post-practice

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Marveling once again, Stephen Curry made 105 straight 3-pointers to finish practice Saturday leading into Golden State's game Sunday game at Chicago. The Warriors said they captured the final 103 on video at the Bulls' practice facility. Curry's shots were counted by his longtime shooting man, assistant Bruce Fraser, and coach Steve Kerr only heard about his shooting star afterward. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2KCFhUm

Dosunmu scores 30 to lead No. 18 Illinois past Indiana 69-60

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ayo Dosunmu scored 30 points, Kofi Cockburn added 15 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 18 Illinois beat Indiana 69-60 on Saturday. The game was close until about midway through the second half, when Dosunmu hit three consecutive 3-pointers to fuel Illinois' 14-0 run. It was Cockburn's sixth double-double in ten games. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3hoMTWn

Close but no first bowl win

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Roadrunners come up short against Louisiana Ragin Cajuns in First Responder Bowl Free 30-Days | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram Contact Us | Refer-a-friend Promo Burk Frey UTSA is still trying to beat a ranked team. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3aIBMGD

Pac-12 freshman offensive player of the year Ty Jordan dies in an accidental shooting

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ty Jordan, a running back at Utah and the Pac-12 freshman offensive player of the year, has died. He was 19. Jordan perished on Friday as a result of a shooting that police have concluded was accidental. “Following a preliminary investigation, we do believe that this was an accidental shooting, where the victim accidentally shot [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3hm5Uc7

No. 1 Gonzaga rolls over most recent champ Virginia, 98-75

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Corey Kispert and No. 1 Gonzaga didn't get their 1-2 matchup on a neutral court with a national TV audience. Kispert scored a career-high 32 points and tied a school record with nine 3-pointers, leading the Zags to a 98-75 romp over 16th-ranked Virginia on Saturday. After the Zags' game against No. 2 Baylor in early December was called off less than 90 minutes before tipoff because of COVID-19 issues, they ended up on national TV on CBS in Baylor's home state in their fourth game since a five-game pause because of the coronavirus. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3aL21vS

Brown, Georgia State top WKU 39-21 in LendingTree Bowl

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Redshirt freshman Cornelius “Quad” Brown threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns to lead Georgia State to a 39-21 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday in the LendingTree Bowl. The Panthers (6-4) scored touchdowns on four consecutive first-half possessions and Brown's touchdown passes came in the second quarter to three receivers. Destin Coates added 117 yards and a touchdown rushing, part of a 227-yard day on the ground for Georgia State. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3nWjK7u

Pelicans vs. Heat Recap: The good, the bad and the Lonzo Ball

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J For the second-straight game, the Pelicans were forced to rally from behind against the Heat on Christmas on Friday. Unlike their opener against Toronto, New Orleans could not complete the comeback, falling to Miami 111-98. The New Orleans Pelicans ... from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2WNEUIW

Minnesota takes down No. 4 Iowa 102-95 with 3-point spree

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Brandon Johnson made all four his 3-point attempts in overtime and finished with 26 points and nine rebounds, leading Minnesota's late surge to upset No. 4 Iowa 102-95 on Friday night. Marcus Carr had 30 points on 6-for-13 shooting from 3-point range and eight assists, and Liam Robbins added 18 points and four blocks for the Gophers (8-1, 1-1 Big Ten). Luka Garza had 32 points on 11-for-27 shooting and 17 rebounds for the Hawkeyes (7-2, 1-1), who allowed 99 points in their first loss last week to No. 1 Gonzaga. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2JqxdWg

Wagner, No. 19 Michigan return with 80-69 win over Nebraska

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Michigan hadn't played a game in 12 days and hadn't left Ann Arbor all season. The layoff didn't deter the No. 19 Wolverines. Franz Wagner had 20 points and Michigan scored 10 straight points early in the second half to pull away from Nebraska in an 80-69 victory Friday. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3nRjhUb

Kamara's 6 TDs tie NFL record; Saints beat Vikings 52-33

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Alvin Kamara tied an NFL record by running for six touchdowns in a game and finished with a career-high 155 yards rushing to help New Orleans beat the Minnesota Vikings 52-33 on Friday and clinch a fourth straight NFC South title. Wearing different colored shoes - one red and one green on Christmas Day - Kamara sprinted for a 40-yard touchdown on the game's opening drive. Kamara equaled a record set by Hall of Fame fullback Ernie Nevers in 1929 for the Chicago Cardinals. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2KAiNDr

Vikings have one of their worst defensive performances, ever

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Not only were the Vikings on the wrong side of the NFL’s first six-touchdown day since Gale Sayers in 1965 but the Vikings also had generally one of their worst defensive performances in team history. The 52 points allowed by the Vikings become the first time the Vikings have surrendered 50 or more points since [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3prh5Dk

Instant Recap: Michigan Notches Christmas Day Road Win Over Nebraska, 80-69

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Michigan Wolverines basketball notched its first road win over the season, taking down Nebraska, 80-69, in Lincoln on Christmas Day. Michigan senior forward Isaiah Livers broke the scoring seal at the 19:02 mark, with a one-handed jumper in the lane giving the Wolverines a 2-0 lead. Seven early points from junior guard Teddy Allen and two from sophomore guard Dalano Banton gave Nebraska a 8-5 lead at the 15:35 mark. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3hqziOw

Alvin Kamara scores six times, Saints win NFC West

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It looked like Alvin Kamara would be stopped short of a six-touchdown game by Saints head coach Sean Payton, but it turned out that no one could stop Kamara on Christmas. Kamara tied an NFL record with six touchdowns in the Saints’ 52-33 win over the Vikings. It looked like Kamara would miss his chance [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/38EScgo

Drew Brees becomes the NFL’s first 80,000-yard passer

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In what could be the penultimate regular-season game of Drew Brees‘ Hall of Fame career, he’s capping it with yet another milestone. Brees has become the first player in NFL history to generate more than 80,000 passing yards. Bucs quarterback Tom Brady, with 78,457 passing yards, could catch and surpass Brees next year, if Brees [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/38C2LB2

Duke women end basketball season amid virus

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Duke women's basketball team ended its season Friday amid the coronavirus pandemic. ''The student-athletes on the Duke women's basketball team have made the difficult decision to conclude their current season due to safety concerns,'' said Michael Schoenfeld, Vice President for Public Affairs & Government Relations and Chief Communications Officer for Duke University. ''We support their decision, as we have supported the choices made by all student-athletes at Duke during this unprecedented time. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3pszGPl

Cowboys, Eagles meet in altered states, close to elimination

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The preseason favorites in the NFC East are set to meet in Week 16 without their franchise quarterbacks starting and with their playoff hopes in the hands of a team that didn't figure to be in the running this late. Believe it or not, the pandemic has nothing to do with Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles visiting Andy Dalton and the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday with everybody from both teams probably wondering what's happening in a game that kicks off 20 minutes earlier in Washington. Philadelphia (4-9-1) benched Carson Wentz three games ago, and Hurts won his first career start before another solid showing by the rookie in a 33-26 loss to Arizona pushed the defending NFC East champion to the brink of elimination. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3mMBMaZ

NHL plans to have Canadian teams play in home venues

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The NHL anticipates the league's Canadian teams will be able to play games in their home venues when the season starts on Jan. 13. "On the basis of our discussions (with provincial health authorities) in the past week, as well as our exchange of correspondence over the last 24 hours, we believe we are aligned and in agreement on the conditions on which each of our Canadian franchises can begin play in their own buildings for the start of the 2020-21 NHL season," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement. The seven Canadian teams will be grouped into the North Division and only play each other for the duration of the 56-game schedule, which is scheduled to begin Jan. 13. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2WJL5Oi

Pirates trade slugger Josh Bell to Nationals

https://ift.tt/38wz6ct Josh Bell embraced everything about being a Pittsburgh Pirate. It's a responsibility Bell ran toward. The Pirates sent the 28-year-old Bell to Washington on Thursday, giving the Nationals the middle-of-the-order bat general manager Mike Rizzo said was an offseason priority for the perennial NL East contenders. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2WMuol6

Hawaii beats Houston 28-14 in New Mexico Bowl -- in Texas

https://ift.tt/3pl2zga FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- Chevan Cordeiro threw three first-half touchdown passes and Calvin Turner had two long scoring plays to help Hawaii beat Houston 28-14 on Thursday in the New Mexico Bowl. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2WGmGJz

2020 college football bowl schedule with results, dates, times and TV channels

https://ift.tt/3h3zItZ A full list of every bowl game at the end of the 2020 college football season. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2KHSF9k

Bills release Jake Kumerow, potentially making room for John Brown

https://ift.tt/3mOsBGM Buffalo Bills release WR Jake Kumerow, could John Brown be signed. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3nOwYmM

Hawaii beats Houston 28-14 in New Mexico Bowl -- in Texas

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Chevan Cordeiro threw three first-half touchdown passes and Calvin Turner had two long scoring plays to help Hawaii beat Houston 28-14 on Thursday in the New Mexico Bowl. The game was moved to Frisco from its usual location in Albuquerque because of COVID-19 restrictions in New Mexico. Hawaii (5-4) gave first-year coach Todd Graham his 100th career victory. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/38BdED0

Tom Brady fires a shot at Tony Dungy, Colts

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It’s great when pro athletes are as petty as the rest of us. Proving yet again that NFL players and coaches are lying when they claim they don’t listen to outside noise, Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacted to a claim from former Colts and Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy that Brady wasn’t one of the five [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3rjW13b

New Auburn coach Bryan Harsin embraces challenges

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Bryan Harsin got a quick lesson in priorities at Auburn. The first question when he finally finished was, fittingly, about competing against Nick Saban and No. 1 Alabama in the Iron Bowl. ''I've got nothing other than respect for (Saban) and what they've done and I'm certainly looking forward to competing against him and we'll have our opportunity to do that,'' Harsin said. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/37KCdy6

Pelicans beat relocated Raptors 113-99; Van Gundy wins debut

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Toronto Raptors had their home floor shipped 1,300 miles when they relocated to Tampa for at least the start of the NBA season. JJ Redick converted a four-point play with just over a minute remaining and finished with 23 points, and Brandon Ingram led all scorers with 24 points as the Pelicans rallied from an 11-point deficit and beat the Raptors 113-99 on Wednesday night. Zion Williamson had a big second half for the Pelicans and finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2KAT9ye

Mitchell Trubisky, Bears' offense suddenly thriving

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J From the doldrums of three weeks ago to now, the Chicago Bears' offense led by quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has made a major turnaround. After reaching at least 30 points in three straight games for the first time since 2013, the offense has revived playoff hopes for the Bears (7-7) heading into Sunday's road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-13). ''Guys are excited to be on the field,'' Trubisky said. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2WDMq9g

White, Memphis top Florida Atlantic 25-10 in Montgomery Bowl

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Brady White already held several Memphis career records, but he left another mark in his finale. White passed for 284 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Tigers to a 25-10 victory over Florida Atlantic on Wednesday night in the Montgomery Bowl, snapping a five-game bowl losing streak. The Tigers (8-3) built a big halftime lead, withstood a third-quarter rally and ended coach Ryan Silverfield's first season with a second straight win. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3plsPqC

Embiid leads 76ers past Westbrook, Wizards 113-107 in opener

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The 76ers have gone more than a year without losing in Philadelphia, a stretch that included a coaching change, a roster revamp, and a pandemic hiatus. Embiid scored 15 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-107 win over Washington on Wednesday night and spoil Russell Westbrook's triple-double Wizards' debut. The Sixers haven't lost at home since Dec. 20, 2019. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/38AB3nY

Tatum hits big 3 to help Celtics beat Giannis, Bucks 122-121

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tatum banked in a fallaway, go-ahead 3-pointer in the final second, and Antetokounmpo missed a potential tying free throw with 0.4 seconds left, allowing the Boston Celtics to escape with a 122-121 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night in the teams' season opener. ''Ever since I was a kid, I always wanted to be in that position,'' said Tatum, who scored 30 points. Jaylen Brown scored 33 points for Boston, which entered the fourth quarter leading by 17 points. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3rpJyej

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Championship week has arrived. START: Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles: Hurts is a must-play in just his third start, having produced four touchdown passes without an interception in 74 attempts while adding 169 rushing yards and a score. SIT: Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers: Now is not the time to trust Big Ben to revert to early season form, not after averaging 178.5 passing yards in his past two games to go along with three interceptions. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3nGn6vc

Washington leads No. 23 OSU's rally past No. 11 Rutgers

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Duane Washington Jr. scored 22 points and No. 23 Ohio State rallied from a 16-point second-half deficit to beat No. 11 Rutgers 80-68 on Wednesday. E.J. Liddell had 21 points and Kyle Young added 17 points and 12 rebounds for Ohio State (7-1, 1-1 Big Ten), which trailed 48-32 with 15 minutes left in the game. The Buckeyes went on a 20-1 run late in the second half to seize control and hand Rutgers (6-1, 2-1) its first loss. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3pkzema

Knicks Notes: Tom Thibodeau breaks down starting lineup in season opener vs. Pacers and more

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A few Knicks notes ahead of Wednesday’s season-opener against Indiana: Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks coaching staff will start Elfrid Payton, RJ Barrett, Reggie Bullock, Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson on opening night. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3nNGVRc

OKC-Houston game postponed, Harden out after COVID violation

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The James Harden soap opera in Houston now comes with a canceled season opener. Houston's opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night was scrapped after coronavirus cases and Harden's violation of the NBA's COVID-19 protocols left the Rockets without the league-mandated eight players available. It was a dispiriting blow to the NBA on just the second night of an uncertain season launching with the pandemic still raging. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2JgQj0V

In the AFC, 11-5 may not be good enough for the playoffs

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J In the 30 seasons during which the NFL welcomed 12 teams per year to the playoffs, only one 11-win team failed to qualify. This year, three different teams have a chance to be shut out of the AFC field despite winning 11 games. The Colts, Browns, or Ravens could end up missing the seven-team AFC [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2Jee4qh

Braun carries No. 3 Kansas past No. 7 West Virginia 79-65

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Christian Braun hit six 3-pointers and had 22 points, Jalen Wilson hit four 3s and scored 17, and No. 3 Kansas shrugged off a mid-game malaise before cruising past seventh-ranked West Virginia 79-65 on Tuesday night. Marcus Garrett finished with 15 points, Ochai Agbaji had 11 points and 10 rebounds, and David McCormack added 10 points and 11 boards as the Jayhawks (8-1, 2-0 Big 12) won their fifth straight against the Mountaineers (6-2, 1-1). Kansas trailed by a point at halftime before Braun and Wilson heated up in the second half, carrying the Jayhawks to their eighth consecutive victory overall. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2M3fYLB

Josh Rosen has a two-week audition for 2021 with the 49ers

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J With two years of guaranteed pay remaining on his 2018 rookie deal, quarterback Josh Rosen opted for stability in Tampa Bay after being cut by the Dolphins. Now, Rosen has chosen a chance to audition for a potential job in 2021. The 49ers’ quarterback position has landed in short-term chaos, with only one healthy quarterback [more] from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/37I9hHb

Auburn hires Boise State's Harsin to lead football program

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Auburn has hired Boise State's Bryan Harsin as its head coach, luring him away from his alma mater and into the powerful Southeastern Conference. The 44-year-old Harsin is 69-19 with three Mountain West titles in seven seasons at Boise State, but winning in the SEC affords greater chances for playoff berths and national titles. The Auburn job is also sure to bring a major pay raise, though contract details for Harsin weren't immediately available. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3pf8cwm

Report: Harden tensions boiling over in Houston

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Tensions surrounding Houston Rockets superstar James Harden's desire to be traded to a contender have boiled over at practice, The Athletic reported Tuesday. The Rockets open the 2020-21 season Wednesday night at home against Harden's former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. "Next question," Harden told reporters Monday when asked whether the drama with his situation would carry over into the season. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/3aCPJFY

Explaining Auburn’s disastrous coaching search | Yahoo Sports College Podcast

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Yahoo Sports’ Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss the disastrous mess that has been the Auburn coaching search, and attempt to explain why no one seems to want such a top their SEC job. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2WELf9O