(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images) Webb Simpson and Grayson Murray were born eight years apart in the city of Raleigh, N.C. When Simpson was a teenager with his sights set on a golf career, he met Murray for the first time. His swing coach told him there was a kid around eight or nine who was already "really good" and didn't livefar from Simpson. "I remember meeting him. He was just a classic little eight-year-old
(Photo credit: Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK) Former South Dakota State star quarterback Mark Gronowski is going from the FCS to the Big Ten after committing to Iowa on Tuesday afternoon. Gronowski was the FCS Player of the Year in 2023 and won two national titles with the Jackrabbits. He had a 49-6 record as a starter. Gronowski announced his decision on social media, writing, "COMMITTED!! GoHawkey
New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): Host India will field its largest-ever contingent in the 3rd edition of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open BWF World Tour Super 750, from January 14-19, 2025. With top stars like Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen, An Se Young, and world No. 1 Shi Yuqi leading the field, this edition promises a thrilling display of skill and precision. It will also be a melting pot of excellence and fandom, as
(Photo credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images) This week's trip to South Florida isn't the first homecoming for Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden. He's come back in the years since the end of his tenure as head coach at the University of Miami. But facing his alma mater, Penn State, in the Capital One Orange Bowl this Thursday nightwith a chance to advance to the College Football Playoff national championship game is
(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images) Florida State made the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 as recently as 2021. Miami reached the Final Four in 2023. Yet when the Seminoles visit the Hurricanes in an ACC game on Wednesday night in Coral Gables, Fla., both programs are in a bit of a mess. Miami (4-10, 0-3 ACC) hasn't beaten a major-conference team this season. They also lost -- perhaps most embarrassingly -- at home to a
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 8 (ANI): East Bengal FC secured the services of Venezuelan national team forward Richard Enrique Celis Sanchez for the remainder of the current season. Celis, who last played for Academia Puerto Cabello in Venezuela's top division in October 2024, brings a wealth of international experience to the Indian Super League (ISL) club. Head coach Oscar Bruzon said as quoted by the ISL press
Panaji (Goa) [India], January 8 (ANI): After making headlines on the international stage with a memorable goal for Albania at the 2016 Euros, Armando Sadiku's arrival in the Indian Super League (ISL) last season was hailed as one of the marquee signings. Few could have foreseen the remarkable influence he would have upon joining the league. Sadiku's journey from the bustling streets of Kolkata to the serene shores of Goa
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 8 (ANI): The second edition of the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) T10 Women's Deaf Premier League 2025 kicked off at the Mumbai Police Gymkhana Cricket Ground, Mumbai. The tournament was inaugurated in a grand ceremony by the Chief Guest, Harjinder Kang, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for South Asia and British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India, marking a significan
(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) As each team begins to find their form in the new year, Central Division rivals square off Wednesday in Indianapolis when the Indiana Pacers face the Chicago Bulls. The Pacers have won three in a row since the calendar flipped to 2025 and the team holds a winning record for the first time since winning the season opener. Last time out, Indiana earned a 113-99 road victory over the
Keleti overcame the loss of her father and several relatives in the Holocaust to become one of the most successful Jewish Olympic athletes in history.
(Photo credit: Michael Clubb / USA TODAY NETWORK) Northern Illinois confirmed Tuesday that it is joining the Mountain West in 2026 as a football-only member. The school hasn't made any decisions on where its other sports will play but remains in discussions with the Mid-American Conference. The football program is exiting the MAC after having played in it since 1997. It was its second stint in the MAC. "What a great op
(Photo credit: Jasper Colt / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Dana White, the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is picking up some new responsibilities as a board member of Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Mark Zuckerberg announced the appointment of White and two others on Monday. "I've admired him as an entrepreneur and his ability to build such a beloved brand," Zuckerberg sai
(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Nos. 3 and 2 teams in the Eastern Conference en route to extending their overall winning streak to a franchise-best 15 games. Next up for the Thunder? Well, it's the team with the best record in the East -- and the NBA, for that matter -- as they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Oklahoma City boasts an 11-0 record vers
(Photo credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images) San Diego FC announced the signing of veteran defender Franco Negri on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Argentina native joins the expansion side through 2025 with an option for 2026. San Diego selected Negri in Stage 2 of last month's 2024 MLS Re-Entry Draft. Negri tallied one goal and two assists in 27 MLS matches (25 starts) with Inter Miami CF from 2023-24. "Franco has proven
(Photo credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images) Trevor Immelman, the 2008 Masters champion and current golf broadcast analyst, will take over as chair of the Official World Golf Ranking on April 10, its board announced Tuesday. The OWGR said in a news release that the South African will continue in his role as lead golf analyst at CBS, where he's worked since 2019. Immelman will succeed Englishman Peter Dawson, a former Europe
(Photo credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images) The Detroit Lions plan for running back David Montgomery to be back for their first playoff game in the NFC divisional round. Asked Tuesday whether he expected Montgomery (knee) to be ready to play next week, normally fiery head coach Dan Campbell kept it short and said, "I do." Montgomery injured the MCL in his left knee in Week 15 during the Lions' 48-42 loss to the Buffalo B
(Photo credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images) The Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Antonio Pierce on Tuesday, two days after concluding a 4-13 season. Pierce, 46, went 9-17 over 1 1/2 seasons as coach. He first became coach on an interim basis after the midseason firing of Josh McDaniels in 2023. "The Las Vegas Raiders have relieved Antonio Pierce of his duties as head coach," the team said in its announcement. "We appreci
It's only 30 days to go to the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025! Harbin is brimming with energy as it welcomes visitors from around the world with a variety of exciting ice and snow activities, along with vibrant landscape decorations that highlight the region's rich ice-snow culture.
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(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) Running back Ezekiel Elliott joined the practice squad of the Los Angeles Chargers after wide receiver Laviska Shenault was released on Tuesday. Elliott, 29, was released by the Dallas Cowboys on New Year's Eve, ending his second stint with the team. The Chargers are headed to the postseason, starting with a visit to Houston in the wild-card round on Saturday. "Competitors wel
(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images) Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said star wide receiver Tyreek Hill has not directly requested a trade. Both Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel met with Hill on Monday, one day after the wideout hinted that he was ready to leave Miami. "There's a lot of things that I need to reassess about my career," Hill told reporters Sunday. "I just gotta do what's best for