Panthers coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that Cam Newton will start at QB against the Buccaneers but that Sam Darnold also will play in the game.
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Fantasy basketball: Which of the big-name rookies should you trade now?
Is it worth trading Scottie Barnes, Cade Cunningham or Evan Mobley, or do these talented rookies still have another gear this season? John Cregan answers that question, as only he can.
Read More »Bell mulled retiring to be boxer before Bucs called
Le'Veon Bell said Wednesday he nearly retired to take up boxing after going six weeks without football after the Ravens cut him, and the Buccaneers were the only team that made him want to play again.
Read More »Eagles coach Sirianni tests positive for COVID
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni tested positive for COVID-19 and has entered the NFL's protocols for the virus.
Read More »Mavs’ Doncic in protocols before Christmas game
Mavericks star Luka Doncic has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols.
Read More »Bundesliga at the halfway stage: Bayern Munich peerless
With the first half of the Bundesliga season complete, Bayern Munich look set for a 10th straight title. ESPN's Derek Rae breaks down the Hinrunde.
Read More »Messi and Ronaldo end 2021 as Barcelona’s and Juventus’ top scorers
Yes, that's correct. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo finished 2021 as top scorers for their former clubs.
Read More »CFP: Champion can win via COVID-related forfeit
The College Football Playoff committee has issued a new policy that allows a team to advance to the national championship -- and ultimately win it -- if opponents have to forfeit.
Read More »A&M out of Gator because of COVID-19, injuries
Texas A&M will not participate in the Gator Bowl, saying it does not have enough players to participate because of COVID-19 issues and injuries within the program. Bowl officials are looking for a replacement team to face Wake Forest on Dec. 31.
Read More »Alabama assistants O’Brien, Marrone test positive
Two Alabama assistant coaches -- offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien and offensive line coach Doug Marrone -- have tested positive for COVID-19 and are isolating from the team, the school announced Wednesday.
Read More »Hawks add 2 more to protocols, ink Stephenson
The Hawks added Lou Williams and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to their health and safety protocols list Wednesday and signed two players to 10-day contracts, including veteran Lance Stephenson.
Read More »NFLPA prez: NFL nearly canceled three games
The Browns' JC Tretter, who is the NFLPA's president, said Wednesday the NFL came close to canceling the three games it rescheduled last week.
Read More »Sources: Celtics bring Joe Johnson back to NBA
Free-agent guard Joe Johnson is returning to the NBA after a three-year absence and at age 40, as he is signing a 10-day contract with the Celtics and is expected to play Wednesday, sources told ESPN.
Read More »Jets coach Saleh tests positive for COVID-19
Jets coach Robert Saleh has tested positive for COVID-19 after showing symptoms, the team announced. Tight ends coach Ron Middleton will take over as interim head coach until Saleh returns.
Read More »NCAA volleyball championship: How Wisconsin won, tournament highs and more
Our analysts break down Wisconsin's first national title and the state of college volleyball, and they take a brief look at the 2022 season.
Read More »UPDATE: Boone County assistant fire chief killed in I-70 crash near Columbia
Boone County Fire Protection District officials say an assistant chief was killed in this morning’s horrific I-70 crash involving a tractor trailer near Columbia. Fire district officials …
Read More »What will Olympic hockey rosters look like without NHL players?
In the aftermath of the NHL-NHLPA decision, here's who could make the teams, and what countries have emerged as the new favorites.
Read More »What will Olympic hockey rosters look like without NHL players?
In the aftermath of the NHL-NHLPA decision, here's who could make the teams, and what countries have emerged as the new favorites.
Read More »Nets-Blazers, Raps-Bulls ppd. for lack of players
Wednesday's Raptors at Bulls game and Thursday's Nets at Trail Blazers contest have been postponed, as the NBA announced that coronavirus-struck Brooklyn and Toronto do not have the required eight players available for their games.
Read More »Rebounding guards, positionless play and the Ionescu effect: Why we’re seeing more triple-doubles than ever
We've already had more triple-doubles this season than in all of 2020-21. Most of them have been by guards. Is it the Sabrina Ionescu effect?
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