No. 1 Penn State delivered a stunning reverse sweep to upset No. 1 Nebraska in the 2024 NCAA womens volleyball semifinals, winning 23-25, 18-25, 25-23, 28-26, 15-13. It marked the first reverse sweep… [+1117 chars]

Penn State stuns Nebraska in five sets to secure a spot in the 2024 NCAA volleyball title match.

NCAA.com

Penn State pulls off reverse sweep over Nebraska to reach NCAA volleyball finals - NCAA.com

Before Cameron Dickers successful 57-yarder, the last time a team attempted a fair-catch kick was the Panthers in 2019. Joey Slye had a 60-yard attempt during a London game.
But before that, 49ers k… [+1922 chars]

Before Cameron Dicker's successful 57-yarder, the last time a team attempted a fair-catch kick was the Panthers in 2019.

NBCSports.com

Jim Harbaugh: Free-kick field goal is "my favorite rule in football" - NBC Sports

Chef Curry might need to find a new recipe after the Warriors’ star cooked up a rotten egg of a performance Thursday night against the Grizzlies. 
Steph Curry recorded just two points in 24 minutes … [+1908 chars]

Chef Curry may need to find a new recipe after the Warriors’ star cooked up a rotten egg of a performance Thursday night against the Grizzlies.

New York Post

Steph Curry has worst game of his career in ugly Warriors blowout - New York Post 

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Hold your horses.
The Broncos saw the light. And the Chargers gave them thunder.
The Broncos are not yet playoff-bound for the first time since 2015. Their noses remain pressed … [+6160 chars]

Broncos get greedy. Get upset by Chargers.

The Denver Post

Renck: Sean Payton gets greedy at end of first half, and Broncos’ playoff bid gets struck by lightning - The Denver Post

CHICAGO His first day as a Kraken forward started early for Kaapo Kakko, as in arriving at the teams downtown Chicago hotel at about 1 a.m. Thursday after his trip from New York. The 23-year-old was … [+4392 chars]

While it comes with “losing long-time Kraken and great pro Will Borgen,” Kraken coach Dan Bylsma welcomes his new big-bodied, high-potential winger

NHL News

Kakko Arrives, Skates, Slots in Thursday Lineup - NHL.com

The LA Kings improved their record to 3-1-1 on their current roadtrip, following a 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday evening at Wells Fargo Center. 
The Kings opened the scoring a… [+10202 chars]

The LA Kings improved their record to 3-1-1 on their current roadtrip, following a 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday evening at Wells Fargo Center. The Kings opened the scoring as their most dangerous line in the early goings got the visito…

lakingsinsider.com

FINAL – Kings 7, Flyers 3 – Foegele, Danault, Hiller - LA Kings Insider

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Adam Himmelsbach (Boston Globe) with Crew Chief Tony Brothers following tonights Chicago at Boston game.
December 19, 2024
QUESTION: What did Joe Mazzulla… [+478 chars]

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Adam Himmelsbach (Boston Globe) with Crew Chief Tony Brothers following tonight’s Chicago at Boston game. December 19, 2024 QUESTION: What did Joe Mazzulla do that warranted the technical foul? BROTHERS: He was out o…

Heat.com

Pool Report on the Technical Fouls in the Fourth Quarter of Tonight’s Chicago at Boston Game - NBA Official

Mukund and Ashwin after the 2017 Dharamsala Test against Australia, where India won the series 2-1  •  Abhinav Mukund

A long-time team-mate remembers growing up and playing with the offspin legend - who gave little indication he would be one

ESPN Cric Info

R Ashwin: the unlikely superstar who is never quiet - ESPNcricinfo

Fresh off winning the Juan Soto sweepstakes, the Mets have entered into the Roki Sasaki chase. 
The Mets met with the Japanese phenom in Los Angeles on Thursday, The Post confirmed, becoming the fir… [+4083 chars]

Fresh off winning the Juan Soto sweepstakes, the Mets have entered into the Roki Sasaki chase.

Mets take MLB’s first crack at Japanese star Roki Sasaki - New York Post 

Georgia is preparing to play the entirety of its College Football Playoff run without starting Carson Beck, per Matt Zenitz. Reports surfaced Thursday night that Beck was slated to miss the Bulldogs'… [+2765 chars]

Seismic QB news is coming out of Athens ahead of the College Football Playoff

247Sports

Carson Beck injury: Georgia QB expected to miss entire CFP, Bulldogs to start Gunner Stockton - 247Sports

The Phillies are reportedly adding outfielder Max Kepler on a one-year, $10MM contract. The agreement is pending a physical and has not been announced by the team. Philadelphia has an opening on the … [+6918 chars]

The Phillies are signing longtime Twin Max Kepler to a one-year deal. See details at MLB Trade Rumors.

MLB Trade Rumors

Phillies To Sign Max Kepler - MLB Trade Rumors

Aurora, N.Y. One person was killed in a single-engine plane crash Thursday not far from the home of Buffalo Bills star Dion Dawkins.
The Buffalo Niagara International Airport issued an alert around … [+453 chars]

Aurora, N.Y. One person was killed in a single-engine plane crash Thursday near the home of Buffalo Bills star Dion Dawkins.

13WHAM-TV

Pilot dies in plane crash near Dion Dawkins' home in Erie County - 13WHAM-TV

Nearly two weeks ago, Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons suggested that theres no real difference between $30 million and $40 million per year, if a player is in the right place.
Today, he reiterated … [+1730 chars]

Nearly two weeks ago, Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons suggested that there's no real difference between $30 million and $40 million per year, if a player is in the right place.

Micah Parsons: “I don’t need $40 [million]” per year - NBC Sports

WASHINGTON (AP) Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and other officials celebrated the start of an $800 million d… [+2437 chars]

Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and other area leaders celebrated the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation Thursday. The event came several hours before an…

Associated Press

DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate the start of an $800M downtown arena renovation - The Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan admitted the team made a mistake in signing DeVondre Campbell, who ended up quitting in the middle of a big divisional game, shocking the entire sports wo… [+2709 chars]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan admitted the team made a “mistake” in signing De’Vondre Campbell, who ended up quitting in the middle of a big divisional game, shocking the entire sports world. Speaking to members of the press, Shanahan was asked…

The Daily Wire

49ers Head Coach Says They Made A ‘Mistake’ Signing Player Who Quit During Game - The Daily Wire

Just three days after Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell deemed running back David Montgomery out for the season, there is hope for the bruising running back to play this postseason.
Montgomery told l… [+969 chars]

Detroit coach Dan Campbell previously said his star running back was out for the rest of the year.

Sports Illustrated

Lions' David Montgomery Gets 'Optimistic' Update on Potential Season-Ending Injury - Sports Illustrated

WASHINGTON (AP) A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress slimmed-down, short-… [+2499 chars]

A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown. The re…

RFK Stadium site provision removed from federal spending bill, a blow to the Commanders and NFL - The Associated Press

It didnt take long for Tottenham Hotspur to find out their opponents in the Carabao League Cup semifinal draw today as televised on Sky Sports, Spurs were drawn home to Liverpool in the first leg of … [+1019 chars]

Setting up a potential NLD League Cup final?

SB Nation

Tottenham drawn home to Liverpool in Carabao Cup semifinal first leg - Cartilage Free Captain

Among all the many successes during his time in Tuscaloosa, Nick Sabans Alabama football teams routinely struggled against true dual-threat quarterbacks. 
Whether it was Auburns Cam Newton and Nick … [+3375 chars]

Nick Saban revealed how Penn State could defend SMU QB Kevin Jennings during their first-round College Football Playoff game Saturday.

On3.com

Nick Saban evaluates how Penn State will handle dual-threat SMU QB Kevin Jennings - On3.com

It was shaping up to be a comfortable win for Tottenham Hotspur in their League Cup quarterfinal match against Manchester United. It ended up anything but. Spurs took a 3-0 lead into midway through t… [+3889 chars]