Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier will be arraigned in federal court for his role in an insider sports-betting scheme in which he’s alleged to have altered his performance to benefit illegal gambling. Rozier, 31, is scheduled to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York Monday, Dec. 8 for his formal arraignment on charges of ...
The Green Wave is promoting passing game coordinator Will Hall to head coach, the school announced Monday, Dec. 8. Hall is replacing Jon Sumrall, who was hired by Florida after two seasons with Tulane. Sumrall is finishing out the season after leading the program to an American Conference Championship win. ‘I’m truly honored to accept this opportunity to serve as ...
There’s no nifty little trinket awarded to the team that “wins” the winter meetings. And no, satisfying the media-industrial complex by being the most active team doesn’t count. Still, as 30 Major League Baseball clubs converge on the synthetic exterior of Orlando for baseball’s annual transactions bazaar, some franchises could stand to make a little noise. Of course, the three-day ...
Ohio State is down but not out, even as Indiana roars. Controversial CFP bracket choice Miami can spring an upset against Texas A&M. Put some respect on Texas Tech, too. The College Football Playoff bracket is finalized, but the grievances will continue until the games begin. OK, let’s be real, they’ll continue after the games begin. The 12-team bracket means ...
AI-assisted summary A new ESPN 30 for 30 film details the life and career of pioneering sportscaster Stuart Scott. Scott revolutionized sports broadcasting by incorporating hip-hop culture and catchphrases into his reports. The film uses never-before-seen footage and interviews with colleagues, athletes, and family to tell his story. How can you tell a story in just 77 minutes about someone ...
The only unbeaten team in the Bowl Subdivision, the Hoosiers were an easy pick after beating the Buckeyes 13-10 in the Big Ten championship game. Ohio State drops two spots to No. 3. Georgia steps up one spot to No. 2 after claiming the SEC championship against Alabama, which dropped two spots to No. 12. While they landed firmly in ...
Jake Paul’s biggest test in the boxing ring ‒ literally ‒ is nearly here. The YouTube influencer-turned-boxer is scheduled to fight two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in an eight-round boxing event broadcast by Netflix this month in Miami. Paul enters the match with a 12-1 professional record, including seven knockouts, but many of his opponents have been older or retired. ...
Kentucky is now 5-4 with all the losses against ranked teams, and it hasn’t looked good in any of them. Iowa State’s manhandling of Purdue puts the Cyclones on the national stage and title picture. When playing a neutral-site game, it’s tough dealing with the opposing team fans taking over the arena, booing you endlessly. But it’s much worse when ...
The Indianapolis Colts lost their third straight game in a 36-19 Week 14 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. They also lost their starting quarterback to a significant injury. Jones remained down after the play and was visibly upset while being tended to by the Colts medical staff on the field. The 28-year-old was able to slowly hobble off the field ...
The 10-game glimpse NBA fans got of Victor Wembanyama this season was tantalizing. The 7-foot-5 French star was leading the league in blocks again, averaging career highs in many of the major statistical categories and had the San Antonio Spurs positioned as an early Western Conference contender. But just like last season, Wembanyama’s momentum has been slowed by injury. He’s ...