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Memphis coach Penny Hardaway announced the hiring of assistant coaches Nolan Smith and Mike Davis on Wednesday, just two weeks after parting with four staff members on the eve of his seventh season. Smith and Davis are high-profile hires and will be latest on a carousel of assistants who’ve worked under Hardaway since he took […]

Invicta Fighting Championship has been a foundation for women’s mixed martial arts since its launch in 2012. Name a high-profile women’s fighter or rising contender and they’ve likely made a stop through Invicta’s proving grounds. Invicta launched after UFC’s parent company Zuffa acquired rival promotion Strikeforce. At its height, Strikeforce had an arguably stronger roster […]

The Texans have already opened up a two-game lead in the AFC South standings after wins against the Colts and Bears while the rest of the division is winless. On Sunday, they’ll look to continue that dominance when they visit the Vikings (+2.5). The Vikings are coming off a shocking win over the 49ers as […]

The first week of Champions League football comes to an end on Thursday night with the Europa League champions Atalanta welcoming Arsenal to Bergamo in the midst of a pivotal week for the Gunners. Having ground out victory at Tottenham on Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s side begin their European campaign with half an eye on Sunday […]

College basketball has long struggled with getting eyes on its product at the onset of new seasons, and for months, it appeared as if opening night of the 2024-25 campaign could be the sport’s weakest yet. That is no longer the case as Baylor and Gonzaga have entered the final stages of an agreement to […]

A U.S. District Court judge in California has dismissed a federal lawsuit against New York Knicks and New York Rangers owner James Dolan on Tuesday. The lawsuit alleged Dolan sexually assaulted and trafficked a masseuse in 2013. The plaintiff, Kellye Croft, originally filed the lawsuit on Jan. 16, alleging that Dolan sexually assaulted her while […]

Getty Images The Columbus Blue Jackets are planning to honor the memory of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau throughout the 2024-25 season, according to an announcement from the team. Beginning with the Blue Jackets’ first preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres on Sept. 23, the team will wear a special sticker on their helmets to honor […]

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 167 modern-era players nominated for its 2025 class. Sixteen players are on the list in their first year of eligibility, including offensive linemen Travis Frederick, Ryan Kalil, Joe Staley and Marshal Yanda.  Quarterback Eli Manning, running backs Marshawn Lynch and Darren Sproles, wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, tight […]

A first goalless outing in 18 European matches might immediately catch the eye where Manchester City, held goalless by Inter at the Etihad Stadium, are concerned but Pep Guardiola will know that his greater worries are less what happened in the final third than what might have happened at the other end. There were flashes […]

St. Bonaventure basketball has hired a general manager, and it’s a familiar name to basketball fans.  Adrian Wojnarowski, who changed the way sports are reported as the senior NBA insider for ESPN, announced his departure from the journalism industry Wednesday to take the key position for his alma mater’s men’s basketball program. As the Bonnies’ […]