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Sam Darnold's value plunges after Vikings' free-fall finish

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(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Sam Darnold closed out 2024 as one of the feel-good NFL stories of the year. The 27-year-old journeyman had led Minnesota to a 14-2 record ahead of a Week 18 showdown against the Detroit Lions that would decide the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. There was talk of Darnold landing a Baker Mayfield-like contract as a free agent -- either with the Vikings or with several teams e

QB Matt Sluka, who left UNLV in NIL dispute, joins James Madison

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(Photo credit: Photo/Phoebe Wren Wong / USA TODAY NETWORK) Quarterback Matt Sluka, who quarterbacked UNLV to a 3-0 start before choosing to leave the Rebels in a public Name, Image, Likeness dispute, will be joining James Madison for the 2025 season, the school announced on social media Wednesday. The senior quarterback made the curious choice to sit out after the Rebels' exciting undefeated start, preserving his eligibi

Chiefs begin three-peat bid, tangle with Texans

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(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images) The first-round bye that came with earning the top seed in the AFC playoffs helped the Kansas City Chiefs recharge. As for their mindset, the two-time defending Super Bowl champions hit the reset button before training camp. "Every year is a new challenge," Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jonessaid. "Every year is a new opportunity to go and achieve the ultimate goal, and that'

Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) out vs. 76ers

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(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) The New York Knicks ruled All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns out of Wednesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night due to a sprained right thumb. Towns initially went from questionable to doubtful because of the injury and eventually was ruled out of the contest. Towns played 43 minutes in the Knicks' last game on Monday, a 124-119 home loss to the Detro

Doueihi sets sights on positional switch after horror run of injuries

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Adam Doueihi insists he is keen to play centre as he works to repay the Wests Tigers for sticking by him through a horror run of injuries. Doueihi has previously voiced preferences to play in the halves, even once telling then-coach Brett Kimmorley he would rather be dropped to reserve grade than start elsewhere. But []

Cody Ware returning to Cup Series with RWR's No. 51

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(Photo credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images) Cody Ware will race full-time during the 2025 Cup Series season, driving his family's No. 51 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Rick Ware Racing announced Wednesday. Ware, 29, ran in nine Cup races for his father's Rick Ware Racing in 2024, recording his career-best finish with a fourth-place result at Daytona International Speedway in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 in August. He missed tim

Ravens claim WR Diontae Johnson in bid for comp pick

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(Photo credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images) Diontae Johnson was claimed by the Baltimore Ravens days after being waived by the Houston Texans, but the team has no intention of issuing Johnson another uniform. The roster move is not official until after the Super Bowl, meaning Johnson is not joining the Baltimore roster for the playoffs or a potential replacement for injured wide receiver Zay Flowers. Johnson's contract ex

Nick Dunlap looks to defend title at The American Express

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(Photo credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images) After two weeks in Hawaii, the PGA Tour is on the mainland for the first time this year as The American Express tees off Thursday in La Quinta, Calif. It's also the first of several events on tour that utilize multiple courses -- in this case, three. The unique setup sees players play one round apiece at the Pete Dye Stadium Course and Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West as

Report: Hornets trade Nick Richards to Suns for Josh Okogie

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(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) The Phoenix Suns are acquiring seven-footer Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Josh Okogie, ESPN reported Wednesday. The Hornets are sending one second-round pick to the Suns while three second-rounders are coming back to Charlotte, per the report. Richards, 27, is averaging 8.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 21 games (nine starts) this sea

Unwanted Bulldog finds new team News

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Unwanted Canterbury Bulldogs centre Eli Clark has found a new team after the Belmore-based club did not offer him a contract extension.