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No. 4 USC falls to Utah in Pac-12 , damaging playoff hopes
Read full article: No. 4 USC falls to Utah in Pac-12 , damaging playoff hopesNo. 12 Utah pounded a limping, bloodied Caleb Williams on Friday and roared past fourth-ranked Southern California 47-24 to not only win the Pac-12 Championship, but put USC’s College Football Playoff hopes in question.
Montana judge to decide on wolf hunting limits
Read full article: Montana judge to decide on wolf hunting limitsA Montana judge said he would decide Tuesday whether to continue temporary limits on wolf hunting in the state or to restore quotas and hunting methods before a trial over whether the public was given an adequate opportunity to weigh in on changes in the way the state estimates the size of the wolf population.
Joe Burrow's TD to Higgins lifts Bengals over Titans 20-16
Read full article: Joe Burrow's TD to Higgins lifts Bengals over Titans 20-16Joe Burrow threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 13:42 left to put Cincinnati ahead to stay, and the Bengals held off the Tennessee Titans 20-16 for their third straight victory and fifth in six games.
Finley leads N.C. State past No. 18 UNC in 2OT in 1st start
Read full article: Finley leads N.C. State past No. 18 UNC in 2OT in 1st startBen Finley threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start, and North Carolina State held on to beat Drake Maye and No. 18 North Carolina 30-27 when Noah Burnette duck-hooked a 35-yard field goal try in the second overtime.
Curry scores 50 points, but Suns beat Warriors 130-119
Read full article: Curry scores 50 points, but Suns beat Warriors 130-119Cameron Payne scored a career-high 29 points, Devin Booker added 27 and the Phoenix Suns easily overcame Stephen Curry’s 50-point night to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-119 on Wednesday.
Boston Bruins hire firm to review player vetting process
Read full article: Boston Bruins hire firm to review player vetting processThe Boston Bruins have hired a law firm led by former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to review their player vetting process after signing prospect Mitchell Miller and then rescinding his contract offer.
Durant, Nets pound Knicks 112-85 after promoting Vaughn
Read full article: Durant, Nets pound Knicks 112-85 after promoting VaughnKevin Durant had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, becoming the first player since Michael Jordan to score at least 25 points in his team’s first 12 games, and the Brooklyn Nets routed the New York Knicks 112-85 after making Jacque Vaughn their head coach.
Bruins' Neely: Team 'dropped the ball' in signing Miller
Read full article: Bruins' Neely: Team 'dropped the ball' in signing MillerBruins President Cam Neely says the team “dropped the ball” with its internal vetting of Mitchell Miller, ultimately leading to the decision to rescind its contract offer to the defenseman.
Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106
Read full article: Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106Jerami Grant scored a season-high 30 points, including a baseline jumper at the buzzer, to lift the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers over the Phoenix Suns 108-106.
Bryson Barnes leads No. 14 Utah past Washington State, 21-17
Read full article: Bryson Barnes leads No. 14 Utah past Washington State, 21-17Backup quarterback Bryson Barnes threw for 175 yards and a touchdown and No. 14 Utah beat Washington State 21-17 on Thursday night to stay in the hunt for the Pac-12 championship game.
Suns beat Clips 112-95, Paul 3rd NBA player with 11K assists
Read full article: Suns beat Clips 112-95, Paul 3rd NBA player with 11K assistsDevin Booker scored 35 points, Chris Paul became the third player in NBA history to reach 11,000 assists, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-95.
Giants stop Jags at 1-yard line, hold on for 23-17 win
Read full article: Giants stop Jags at 1-yard line, hold on for 23-17 winTwo Giants defenders tackled Jacksonville’s Christian Kirk inside the 1-yard line as time expired, preserving New York’s 23-17 victory over the Jaguars to match its best start since 2008.
Roughing-the-passer calls frustrating defenders around NFL
Read full article: Roughing-the-passer calls frustrating defenders around NFLDefensive players around the NFL are frustrated about roughing-the-passer penalties, questioning what constitutes a legal hit and wondering how far referees will go to protect quarterbacks.
Allen picks apart Steelers secondary in Bills' 38-3 win
Read full article: Allen picks apart Steelers secondary in Bills' 38-3 winJosh Allen picked apart a flimsy and injury-depleted Steelers secondary by throwing four touchdown passes in the first half alone — including two deep shots to Gabe Davis — in the Buffalo Bills' 38-3 rout of Pittsburgh.
Wilson rallies Jets past Pickett, Steelers 24-20
Read full article: Wilson rallies Jets past Pickett, Steelers 24-20Breece Hall ran for a 2-yard touchdown with 16 seconds remaining and Zach Wilson and the New York Jets spoiled Kenny Pickett’s debut in Pittsburgh by rallying for a 24-20 victory over the Steelers.
Achane leads No. 23 Texas A&M past No. 10 Arkansas, 23-21
Read full article: Achane leads No. 23 Texas A&M past No. 10 Arkansas, 23-21Devon Achane rushed for 159 yards and a touchdown, Demani Richardson sprinted the final 82 yards on a wild fumble return for another score and No. 23 Texas A&M beat 10th-ranked Arkansas 23-21.
Retired Roger Federer offers advice to Laver Cup teammates
Read full article: Retired Roger Federer offers advice to Laver Cup teammatesFilling in for the retired Roger Federer at the Laver Cup, 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini posted a victory for Team Europe when he edged Team World’s Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (11), 4-6, 10-7.
Marshall upsets No. 8 ND 26-21; Freeman to 0-3 for Irish
Read full article: Marshall upsets No. 8 ND 26-21; Freeman to 0-3 for IrishSteven Gilmore returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter and Khalan Labron ran for 163 yards as Marshall shocked No. 8 Notre Dame 26-21.
Tiafoe ends Nadal's 22-match Slam streak in US Open 4th Rd
Read full article: Tiafoe ends Nadal's 22-match Slam streak in US Open 4th RdFrances Tiafoe has ended Rafael Nadal’s 22-match winning streak at Grand Slam tournaments by beating the 22-time major champion 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open’s fourth round.
Richardson shines, Burney seals Florida's win vs No. 7 Utah
Read full article: Richardson shines, Burney seals Florida's win vs No. 7 UtahAnthony Richardson ran for three scores in his second career start, including a 2-yard scamper with 1:25 remaining, and Florida upset seventh-ranked Utah 29-26 to get the Billy Napier era off to a rousing start.
Serena's gone, Open must go on: Kvitova, Pegula set rematch
Read full article: Serena's gone, Open must go on: Kvitova, Pegula set rematchMuch like for so many other folks, Serena Williams’ last match at the U.S. Open was must-see TV for players still in the tournament, so Jessica Pegula and Petra Kvitova tuned in from their hotel rooms the night before their victories led off Saturday’s schedule and set up a fourth-round showdown.
Trubisky makes case for QB job as Steelers top Lions 19-9
Read full article: Trubisky makes case for QB job as Steelers top Lions 19-9Mitch Trubisky staked his claim to be the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback, throwing for 160 yards and a touchdown in a 19-9 win over Detroit in the NFL's preseason finale.
Belichick says Jones will play role in molding new offense
Read full article: Belichick says Jones will play role in molding new offenseWhatever the Patriots offense looks like in the aftermath of former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels’ departure, Bill Belichick says Mac Jones will have a role in molding it.
LEADING OFF: O's get 1st pick in draft, M's win 13 in row
Read full article: LEADING OFF: O's get 1st pick in draft, M's win 13 in rowThe Baltimore Orioles have the first pick in the amateur draft for the second time in four years -- and they’ll be looking for someone who can join 2019 top pick Adley Rutschman in the core of their next contender.
Royals patching up roster for Toronto, image among fans
Read full article: Royals patching up roster for Toronto, image among fansThe Kansas City Royals are busy patching up a roster decimated by players barred from traveling to Toronto because of their COVID-19 vaccination status while trying to heal their damaged image among fans.
LEADING OFF: Royals down 10 unvaccinated players in Toronto
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Royals down 10 unvaccinated players in TorontoThe Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19.
10 unvaccinated Royals players skipping trip to Toronto
Read full article: 10 unvaccinated Royals players skipping trip to TorontoThe Kansas City Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19.
Djokovic tops Kyrgios for 7th Wimbledon, 21st Slam trophy
Read full article: Djokovic tops Kyrgios for 7th Wimbledon, 21st Slam trophyNovak Djokovic has defeated Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) in the men’s final at the All England Club for a fourth consecutive Wimbledon championship and seventh overall.
Yellowstone floods reveal forecasting flaws in warming world
Read full article: Yellowstone floods reveal forecasting flaws in warming worldFlooding that devastated Yellowstone National Park last month has generated calls from weather experts for changes to the way the government issues weather forecasts as extreme weather becomes more frequent.
Judge, Hicks hit grand slams as Yankees pound Pirates 16-0
Read full article: Judge, Hicks hit grand slams as Yankees pound Pirates 16-0Aaron Judge hit a grand slam for his major league-leading 30th home run and the New York Yankees routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-0 to split their two-game interleague series.
Hampered Nadal gets past Fritz at Wimbledon; Kyrgios next
Read full article: Hampered Nadal gets past Fritz at Wimbledon; Kyrgios nextRafael Nadal extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 19 matches with a 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10-4) victory over 11th-seeded Taylor Fritz in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Crowds flock to Yellowstone as park reopens after floods
Read full article: Crowds flock to Yellowstone as park reopens after floodsThrongs of tourists have gleefully returned to watch geysers erupt and bison cross roads at Yellowstone National Park as it partially reopens following destructive floods.
After Yellowstone, floodwaters menace Montana's largest city
Read full article: After Yellowstone, floodwaters menace Montana's largest cityFloodwaters that rushed through Yellowstone National Park and surrounding communities earlier this week are moving through Montana’s largest city, flooding farms and ranches and forcing the shutdown of its water treatment plant.
Yellowstone flooding forces 10,000 to leave national park
Read full article: Yellowstone flooding forces 10,000 to leave national parkYellowstone National Park officials say more than 10,000 visitors have been ordered out of the nation’s oldest national park after unprecedented flooding tore through its northern half, washing out bridges and roads and sweeping an employee bunkhouse miles downstream.