There’s no rationale for it, no sense of trying to explain this unique and unreasonable partnership between Notre Dame and the College Football Playoff. Each needs the other, and has done everything to make sure the relationship works. Anyone trying to explain it any other way looks utterly foolish. But that was CFP selection committee chairman Mack Rhoades doing just ...
AI-assisted summary The ACC is guaranteed one spot in the College Football Playoff but is vying for a second. No. 6 Oregon faces a crucial game against Iowa to keep its at-large playoff hopes alive. Colorado coach Deion Sanders is under pressure as his team struggles through a difficult season. That’s guaranteed, of course, since the playoff grants automatic bids ...
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th career on Nov. 5, the first NHL player to reach that milestone. He scored in the second period against Blues goalie Jordan Binnington. The Capitals will honor Ovechkin on Nov. 26 with a pregame ceremony for reaching 900 goals and 1,500 games. The NHL’s greatest goal scorer has another big round number ...
There’s no rationale for it, no sense of trying to explain this unique and unreasonable partnership between Notre Dame and the College Football Playoff. Each needs the other, and has done everything to make sure the relationship works. Anyone trying to explain it any other way looks utterly foolish. But that was CFP selection committee chairman Mack Rhoades doing just ...
Dallas’ owner admitted before Monday’s loss to Arizona how important being ‘relevant’ was to him. Tuesday, the Cowboys executed two trades, including a blockbuster with the Jets for DL Quinnen Williams. Yet still, the Cowboys remain among the minority of NFL teams that are actually below .500. Being ‘relevant’ in the parity-laden NFL isn’t a very high bar. Yet if ...
MIAMI — Soccer star Lionel Messi discussed highlights of his legendary career, shared excitement for the upcoming World Cup and received the key to the city at the America Business Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Messi was interviewed by Miami major Francis Suarez, while Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas joined the stage to gift his captain with the local honor. ...
The Los Angeles Lakers managed to rally in the second half to produce a 118-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. The Lakers overcame a 12-point deficit against Victor Wembanyama and Co. Luka Doncic flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 35 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds. Marcus Smart contributed with 17 points, five assists and five ...
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th career goal on Nov. 5. St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington picked up the milestone puck and tucked it in his pants. A linesman spotted the move and made Binnington return the puck. Washington Capitals players poured onto the ice to mob Alex Ovechkin after he scored his 900th career goal during ...
AI-assisted summary Colorado football coach Deion Sanders believes coaches should prevent players from wearing ‘short shorts’ during games. While NCAA rules require pants to cover the knees, the rule is often not enforced. Sanders said he shows his players photos of former NFL players on his staff to demonstrate how to dress properly. Colorado football coach Deion Sanders is questioning ...
The Texas Attorney General’s antitrust division is investigating anticompetitive business practices in youth hockey, USA TODAY has learned. The Dallas Stars, the $2 billion National Hockey League team that seized control of youth hockey in the state, are a focus of the investigation. The state probe, which is in its early, information-gathering stages, comes on the heels of a USA TODAY investigation ...