Nelly Korda finishes strong, takes 2-shot lead at LPGA Drive On Championship

Nelly Korda finishes strong, takes 2-shot lead at LPGA Drive On Championship

BRADENTON, Fla. – Nelly Korda birdied three of her final four holes on Friday to shoot a 4-under 67 and take a two-shot lead midway through the LPGA Drive On Championship. Seeking her first LPGA Tour victory since 2022, the former world No. 1 was at 10-under 132 through 36 holes at Bradenton Country Club,…

Michigan promotes offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore to replace Jim Harbaugh as head coach

Michigan promotes offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore to replace Jim Harbaugh as head coach

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan hired Sherrone Moore on Friday to replace coach Jim Harbaugh, giving the 37-year-old offensive coordinator an opportunity to lead college football’s winningest program. The school made the move two days after Harbaugh bolted to lead the Los Angeles Chargers with a five-year deal that gives him another chance to chase…

Deebo Samuel cleared to play for 49ers in the NFC title game vs. Lions

Deebo Samuel cleared to play for 49ers in the NFC title game vs. Lions

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been cleared to play in the the NFC championship game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday after leaving last week’s game with a shoulder injury. Samuel was a full participant in practice Friday and had no injury designation as San Francisco (13-5) heads…

After 53 years, Baltimore is again a gateway to the Super Bowl as AFC championship game host

After 53 years, Baltimore is again a gateway to the Super Bowl as AFC championship game host

BALTIMORE – The last time Baltimore hosted an AFC championship game, the city was enjoying quite a sports renaissance. The Orioles had won the World Series a few months earlier. Then the Colts followed with a Super Bowl title. Even the local basketball team made an appearance in the NBA Finals. “It literally felt, at…

Why Loyola Marymount University is cutting six athletic programs

Why Loyola Marymount University is cutting six athletic programs

In an effort to “adapt to the quickly changing NCAA landscape,” Loyola Marymount University has announced that it will be eliminating six athletic programs at the end of the 2023-24 season due to new rules regarding name, image and likeness and the transfer portal. The Los Angeles Jesuit university is dropping three men’s teams (cross-country,…

Don’t write off Novak Djokovic after his Australian Open loss to Jannik Sinner

Don’t write off Novak Djokovic after his Australian Open loss to Jannik Sinner

It might be tempting to see some tidy symbolism and greater significance in Novak Djokovic’s loss to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semifinals. The end of the thirtysomething Djokovic’s 33-match winning streak at Melbourne Park. The end of his bid for an 11th championship there and 25th Grand Slam trophy overall. The breakthrough for…

Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL’s top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense

Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL’s top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense

The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage. No team has played in the NFC championship game more than the 49ers, who will be making their 19th appearance and third in a row when they host Detroit on Sunday. The Lions are here for…

Ravens activating Mark Andrews, tight end expected to play in AFC championship game

Ravens activating Mark Andrews, tight end expected to play in AFC championship game

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) works out during an NFL football practice, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Baltimore Ravens are activating Mark Andrews from injured reserve, and coach John Harbaugh said he…

Final 4 teams in NFL playoffs rely heavily on tight ends

Final 4 teams in NFL playoffs rely heavily on tight ends

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Few people proselytize about the importance of tight ends more than San Francisco’s George Kittle. He helped the NFL create a “holiday” to honor the position each October and launched the annual Tight End University where scores of players gather to share tips of the trade. So Kittle showed no surprise…

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