Antetokounmpo’s early departure, due to what is expected to be a left groin strain, raised concerns about the potential severity of his injury. He was seen grabbing his left groin several times before leaving the game and heading to the Bucks’ locker room with 3:03 remaining in the second quarter. He was ruled out for the rest of the game ...

AI-assisted summary The home of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was burglarized while he was making his NFL debut. An estimated $200,000 in property was stolen from Sanders’ home by three masked suspects. Sanders is the latest in a string of professional athletes whose homes have been targeted by thieves. Other athletes recently burglarized include Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, Travis ...

Former NBA player Patrick Beverley faces a third-degree felony assault charge after he was arrested on Nov. 14. He was booked at the Fort Bend County, Texas jail and charged with assault, family violence/household member, and impeding a family member’s breathing or circulation, and posted a $40,000 bond. The arrest circumstances are detailed in a probable cause affidavit obtained by USA TODAY Sports. According ...

The Houston Texans are forging ahead with their contingency plan at quarterback ahead of a crucial ‘Thursday Night Football’ matchup against the Buffalo Bills. For the last two games, the Texans have turned to backup Davis Mills to lead the offense with starter C.J. Stroud still in the concussion protocol. Mills helped Houston escape with vital wins against AFC South ...

AI-assisted summary The Los Angeles Rams remain at the top of the power rankings after winning five consecutive games. Denver’s defense is on pace to set a single-season sack record, while Philadelphia’s defense has held top offenses to single-digit points in recent weeks. The Tennessee Titans are the first team eliminated from divisional championship contention this season. NFL power rankings entering Week ...

AI-assisted summary Colorado coach Deion Sanders has faced numerous personal and professional challenges in the past six months. Sanders affirmed his commitment to overcoming adversity and turning the football program around. The team is now starting freshman quarterback Julian Lewis for the remainder of the season. In the past seven months since April, Colorado football coach Deion Sanders has endured ...

AI-assisted summary The SEC is criticized for scheduling non-conference ‘breather’ games late in the season while other conferences play tougher matchups. This scheduling practice is seen as a way for SEC teams to gain a competitive advantage before major rivalry games and the postseason. Samford. Eastern Illinois. Mercer. Western Kentucky.  Here we are, smack in the middle of Every Game ...

AI-assisted summary The Big Ten is considering a $2.4 billion private equity investment, which has caused a dispute within the conference. A University of Michigan regent has suggested the school could consider football independence if the deal proceeds without unanimous approval. Michigan and USC have objected to the proposal, citing concerns over conference autonomy and payout structures. Could Michigan football ...

A lucky team just might reel in Kyle Tucker for half the price of Juan Soto. That’s still no bargain, though Tucker may be poised to deliver value – relatively speaking – to his new club. One year after Soto set a new salary standard in North American sports by signing a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York ...

This 12-team College Football Playoff will be living on borrowed time if 10-win teams from Big Ten, SEC start getting rejected. USC upsetting Oregon would start to overcrowd the playoff bubble. Lincoln Riley once burned bridges. Can he now burn down a playoff? Lincoln Riley could burn it all down. Southern California’s coach could take a blow torch to the ...