National Sports News

Most Recent

Dosunmu scores 21 and Kuminga sparks late surge in Timberwolves' 117-107 win over Rockets

Dosunmu scores 21 and Kuminga sparks late surge in Timberwolves' 117-107 win over Rockets

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 9:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ayo Dosunmu had 21 points and Jonathan Kuminga powered a fourth-quarter run that allowed the Minnesota Timberwolves to pull away for a 117-107 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Jaylen Brown scores season-high 30 points and makes key block in 76ers' 112-106 win over Pistons

Jaylen Brown scores season-high 30 points and makes key block in 76ers' 112-106 win over Pistons

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 8:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 30 points and made a key block in the final minute, helping the Philadelphia 76ers hold on for a 112-106 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
Miami star WR Malachi Toney has a high ankle sprain and needs surgery, AP source says

Miami star WR Malachi Toney has a high ankle sprain and needs surgery, AP source says

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Malachi Toney, the star receiver for top-ranked Miami and a Heisman Trophy candidate, has been scheduled for surgery to address a high ankle sprain and will be sidelined for multiple weeks, a person with knowledge of the matter said Wednesday night.
Report: LIV's financial backer dropping plan for new league in 2027

Report: LIV's financial backer dropping plan for new league in 2027

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

LIV Golf's future is in doubt after a Financial Times report that its main investor is dropping plans for LIV 2.0. The Times reports BC Partners Credit is backing out because it doesn't have enough of the player support it needs. A bankruptcy hearing previously scheduled is Thursday. The report says the focus could shift to LIV liquidating its assets. LIV Golf lost Saudi Arabia funding in April after having spent more than $5 billion since 2022. LIV filed for bankruptcy in September. Since announcing plans for a new version, top players like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton have bailed.
Champions League: Real Madrid pulls off another comeback, Liverpool beaten by Fenerbahce

Champions League: Real Madrid pulls off another comeback, Liverpool beaten by Fenerbahce

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Madrid produced another late comeback in the Champions League as Federico Valverde struck in stoppage time to seal a 3-2 win over AEK Athens on Wednesday.
Valkyries' victory celebration includes Oakland where team practices, San Francisco where games are

Valkyries' victory celebration includes Oakland where team practices, San Francisco where games are

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gabby Williams hopped off a double-decker bus and began dancing through the streets, blowing a whistle to the beat and slapping high-fives with fans all while keeping her WNBA Finals MVP trophy safely tucked in her left arm.
Browns QB Watson enters concussion protocol after symptoms surfaced; Sanders could go against Saints

Browns QB Watson enters concussion protocol after symptoms surfaced; Sanders could go against Saints

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 3:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson could be sidelined for Sunday's game at New Orleans after being placed in the concussion protocol.
Packers' Jacobs isn't worrying over whether additional allegations will lead to more punishment

Packers' Jacobs isn't worrying over whether additional allegations will lead to more punishment

Steve Megargee, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 3:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs says he isn't worrying about the possibility he may have to miss more games due to the release of allegations that were made against him years before he pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges stemming from a May altercation with his then-girlfriend.
Eagles making a quarterback change to Joe Milton for their game Sunday against the Giants

Eagles making a quarterback change to Joe Milton for their game Sunday against the Giants

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Philadelphia Eagles are turning to Joe Milton as their starting quarterback Sunday against the New York Giants, making the move Wednesday after coach Nick Sirianni had said 48 hours earlier that Tanner McKee was their guy and a change at the position was not coming.
Pro Picks: Bills will beat the Vikings in Monday night showdown between 6-1 teams

Pro Picks: Bills will beat the Vikings in Monday night showdown between 6-1 teams

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Something has to give when the NFL's highest-scoring offense faces the league's stingiest defense.
Receiver Brandon Aiyuk files paperwork to be reinstated to the 49ers

Receiver Brandon Aiyuk files paperwork to be reinstated to the 49ers

Josh Dubow, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 3:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Receiver Brandon Aiyuk has applied to be reinstated to the San Francisco 49ers from the reserve/left squad list and plans to report to the team later this week.
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz called 'cheaters' at fraud trial

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz called 'cheaters' at fraud trial

Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 1:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were described by a prosecutor Wednesday as "cheaters" during opening statements at a New York criminal fraud trial that has cast a spotlight on the threat gamblers pose to America's pastime.
Zverev's tenure as No. 1 begins with 'bad' loss at Paris Masters, Djokovic also goes out

Zverev's tenure as No. 1 begins with 'bad' loss at Paris Masters, Djokovic also goes out

Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 1:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alexander Zverev's tenure as the No. 1 in men's tennis started with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 defeat to Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
Ravens are getting veteran QB Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, AP source says

Ravens are getting veteran QB Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, AP source says

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett is heading from the Arizona Cardinals to the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he has full movement in lower body after suffering neck injury

Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he has full movement in lower body after suffering neck injury

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell says he has full movement in his lower body and is continuing to make progress with movement in his upper body days after he was carted off the field on a backboard during a game against the Minnesota Vikings. Campbell suffered a neck injury early in the fourth quarter of the 19-15 win over the Vikings on Sunday. He was alert and breathing when he was taken to the hospital, where he has been recovering since his injury. Campbell says "I know there's still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic."
Alabama and LSU prepare for their last annual meeting, something Lane Kiffin calls 'sad'

Alabama and LSU prepare for their last annual meeting, something Lane Kiffin calls 'sad'

Henry Sklar, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alabama and LSU have spent decades giving college football fans a reason to mark their calendars.
Questions arise over the emergency treatment given to Spanish soccer player in fatal collision

Questions arise over the emergency treatment given to Spanish soccer player in fatal collision

Joseph Wilson, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 10:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

While Spain mourns the death of a soccer player who suffered a cardiac arrest after an on-field collision, the emergency medical treatment he received is falling under scrutiny.
Pulisic, Balogun, McKennie back on US roster for CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals vs. Haiti

Pulisic, Balogun, McKennie back on US roster for CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals vs. Haiti

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Looking to the present along with the future, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino recalled Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie to the national team for its CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti while bringing in Reed Baker-Whiting and Santiago Castañeda for possible debuts.
Sold-out arenas, 3.3 million viewers for Game 7: The WNBA postseason surges in numbers

Sold-out arenas, 3.3 million viewers for Game 7: The WNBA postseason surges in numbers

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The WNBA Finals was the most watched since 1999 with an average of 1.88 million people viewing the seven-game series that Golden State won over Atlanta in a decisive Game 7.
Stefanski prepares Falcons for Bengals' offense in Madrid after struggles in Florida rain

Stefanski prepares Falcons for Bengals' offense in Madrid after struggles in Florida rain

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Last week, it was bad weather. This time, it will be Joe Burrow and Cincinnati's red-hot offense.