Panthers LB Luke Kuechly carted off field, checked for concussion Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly was carted off the field Thursday night and evaluated for a concussion after making a tackle in the fourth quarter. Kuechly collided with New Orleans Saints running back Tim Hightower and remained on the field […]
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Houston clamps down on Lamar Jackson, No. 3 Louisville in rout HOUSTON — No. 3 Louisville saw its College Football Playoff chances severely damaged if not outright dashed with a stunning 36-10 loss at Houston on Thursday night. The Cardinals (9-2), who are No. 5 in the CFP rankings, had […]
Klinsmann questioned as US slumps to 0-2 start in qualifying SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Looking a bit shocked, Jurgen Klinsmann called it a “bitter moment” four times in 14 minutes and also a “bitter pill to swallow” during his post-match news conference. He described the 4-0 wipeout in […]
LeBron James donating $2.5M to Muhammad Ali exhibit at Smithsonian WASHINGTON — A longtime admirer of Muhammad Ali, LeBron James said he jumped at the opportunity to support an exhibit honoring the life of the boxing giant at the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. “Muhammad […]
Questions raised by College Football Playoff committee’s third rankings As always, this public service announcement. The final set of College Football Playoff rankings, which will be released Dec. 4, means everything. Every other set — including this latest one — means nothing. The selection committee acknowledges that’s so, and yet […]
Duke loss to Kansas costs only No. 1 ranking; Blue Devils will be fine NEW YORK — Breaking down No. 8 Kansas’ 77-75 win against No. 1 Duke on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden: THE BIG PICTURE: Well, this won’t be what Duke looks like in March. Or even […]
No. 8 Kansas knocks off No. 1 Duke in Champions Classic NEW YORK — Breaking down No. 8 Kansas’ 77-75 win against No. 1 Duke on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden: THE BIG PICTURE: Well, this won’t be what Duke looks like in March. Or even in January. The […]
United States falls to Costa Rica in World Cup qualifier SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Jurgen Klinsmann insisted Tuesday’s 4-0 drubbing in Costa Rica was the lowest point of his career as United States head coach. Klinsmann’s side was taken apart by a rampant home side, with goals from Johan […]
Ranking Reaction: Ohio State’s rise sets up Big Ten for possible two teams The shockwaves resulting from last weekend’s chaotic reshaping of the Football Bowl Subdivision reverberated through the updated College Football Playoff rankings, where only one thing was certain: Alabama leads and everyone else follows. The Crimson Tide, the […]
The Harrisons: Five NFL figures who flopped in Week 10 In honor of Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison’s bold stance, our weekly award for players and coaches in the NFL for people who didn’t even deserve a participation trophy. For Week 10: Kelvin Benjamin, Panthers Everyone was cheering for him […]
