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Lions' Montgomery returning confident in knee

David Montgomery, who missed Detroit's final three regular-season games with an MCL injury, practiced in full Tuesday and said he "wouldn't be out there if I wasn't ready."

ESPN - 1h

2025 CFP National Championship game odds, Notre Dame vs. Ohio State expert picks: Parlay returns nearly 3-1

Thomas Casale has locked in his 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game picks for Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Jan. 20

CBS Sports - 12h

Trio of Penn State stars to return for 2025 season with 'unfinished business' after playoff run ends

Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen will be back for PSU next season after both cleared 1,000 yards rushing in 2024

CBS Sports - 1d

Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as franchise's next head coach; former New England star returns home

Vrabel is succeeding Jerod Mayo, who was fired after one season

CBS Sports - 1d

Banchero stars with 34 in return but Magic fall

Paolo Banchero, back in Orlando's lineup for the first time in almost 2½ months while recovering from a torn oblique muscle, gave his team a chance on Friday night, but the Magic fell to the Bucks ...

ESPN - 4d

College Football Playoff: Jack Sawyer's fumble return TD cements Ohio State's Cotton Bowl win over Texas

The Buckeyes will meet Notre Dame for the national title on Jan. 20.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Five-stars to final four: Ohio State’s seniors get their last chance at a ring

Jack Sawyer and the other veteran Buckeyes who returned to Columbus are zeroing in on their ultimate goal.

ESPN - 4d

Penn State star DE Carter entering NFL draft

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is entering the NFL draft after a 2024 season in which he was a unanimous All-America selection.

ESPN - 4d

Trump 2.0 and the Return of ‘Court Politics’

The political scientist Erica Frantz describes the regime change the second Trump administration represents.

The New York Times - 4d

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard returns from injury, leads Irish to comeback win in Orange Bowl vs. Penn State

Leonard felt 'wobbly' after a big hit, but led the Irish comeback after clearing concussion protocol

CBS Sports - 5d

Paolo Banchero injury update: Magic star to return from torn oblique Friday vs. Bucks, per report

Banchero has been out since Oct. 30 with a right oblique tear

CBS Sports - 5d

Vandy star TE Stowers to return for 2025 season

First-team All-SEC tight end Eli Stowers told ESPN that he plans to return to Vanderbilt for the 2025 season.

ESPN - 5d

Sounders acquire star striker Ferreira from Dallas

Seattle Sounders FC has acquired United States forward Jesús Ferreira in a trade with FC Dallas.

ESPN - 6d

Injured Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero reportedly expected to return to court this week

Banchero has been sidelined with an oblique injury.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Penn State expects star DE Carter to play in semi

Penn State anticipates All-America defensive end Abdul Carter playing against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal, though coach James Franklin says it will be a game-time decision.

ESPN - 6d

Abdul Carter injury update: Penn State star DE a 'game-time decision' for Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame

The status of Penn State's top defensive star remains unsettled ahead of the Orange Bowl

CBS Sports - 6d

Jeremiyah Love injury update: Notre Dame star RB will play vs. Penn State in Orange Bowl semifinal game

Love aggravated a knee injury in the third quarter of the Fighting Irish's Sugar Bowl win over Georgia

CBS Sports - 6d

Sabres Want To Make Big Move With Star

The Sabres are reportedly interested in making this move with one of their top forwards.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Boise State star RB Jeanty declares for NFL draft

Boise State running back and Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty, a projected first-round pick, has declared for the 2025 NFL draft.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Golden Globes Stars Avoided Politics

Sunday’s show was Hollywood’s first megaphone since Donald Trump was elected to a second term. This time, there was barely a peep about it.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Netflix's "The Home Edit" stars on teaching kids to organize

The stars of Netflix's "The Home Edit" are teaching kids to organize with their new book, "The Rainbow Cleanup." Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer share their tips for creating tidy spaces.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Signing five-star Deniya Prawl signifies return to title contention for Lady Vols

Prawl headlines one of Tennessee's best recruiting classes in years

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

How The Vivienne became a breakout star of British drag

The Vivienne, who has died aged 32, was unapologetically unique and hilariously straight-talking.

BBC News - Jan. 6

An N.B.A. Star Was Suspended. Now, He’ll Likely Be Traded.

If Jimmy Butler will really play anywhere other than Miami, a columnist for The Athletic believes there are four potential scenarios.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Jackson stars as Ravens clinch AFC North title

Lamar Jackson stars as the Baltimore Ravens clinch the AFC North title by beating the Cleveland Browns.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Track star Kerley arrested after clash with police

U.S. Olympic runner Fred Kerley was charged with battery, resisting an officer and disorderly conduct after a confrontation with police, authorities said. His lawyer called it "a total ...

ESPN - Jan. 4

Blackpool 'needs arena' to attract biggest stars

Former councillor and musician Tony Williams says Blackpool desperately needs a larger music venue.

BBC News - Jan. 3

LeBron, Curry 3rd at positions in All-Star voting

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo is the early leader in fan balloting for the NBA All-Star Game, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers seems well on his way toward extending his record and ...

ESPN - Jan. 2

Report: Giants wouldn't include Eldridge in trades for stars

The San Francisco Giants reportedly were unwilling to include top prospect Bryce Eldridge in potential trades for star MLB players.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Sabres Should Strike Big Trade For Rangers Star

The Sabres have an interesting target from the Rangers worth considering.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

NBA All-Star voting: Maxey with most votes among Sixers in 1st returns

In the NBA's first All-Star voting returns, Tyrese Maxey was seventh for Eastern Conference guards.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, announced her return to Instagram on New Year’s Day with a celebratory post on the beach. The former actress Meghan Markle jogged across the sand in an all white ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

The source of 2024’s returns

Plus Merton allocation, and the ‘magic’ GDP growth rate

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith sets Big Ten freshman receiving record in Rose Bowl win over Oregon

Smith added another memorable chapter to his historic freshman season during the Rose Bowl.

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Cam Skattebo steals show in Peach Bowl: Arizona State star RB did it all in heartbreaking loss to Texas

Skattebo's late-game heroics led an unlikely comeback in the 2OT loss for the Sun Devils

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

Ex-Princeton football star killed in truck attack

Former Princeton football player Tiger Bech, an All-Ivy League kick returner, was among those killed in the deadly pickup truck attack early Wednesday in New Orleans.

ESPN - Jan. 1