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NFL -- Patriots tackle Christian Barimore faces assault and battery charge -- New England Patriots defender Christian Barmore faces a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery on a household/family member, court documents show.
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NFL -- Colts to bench Philip Rivers, start rookie QB Riley Leonard vs. Texans -- The Indianapolis Colts will bench Philip Rivers and start rookie quarterback Riley Leonard in Week 18, coach Shane Steichen announced Wednesday.2 hours ago
NFL -- NFL playoff scenarios: Steelers-Ravens among winner-take-all games -- A Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers clash will be among several Week 18 season-finale matchups featuring major NFL playoff implications.5 hours ago
Sugar Bowl: Ole Miss Rebels defeat Georgia Bulldogs4 hours ago
NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Carolina Hurricanes2 days ago
NBA -- Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic out at least four weeks with knee injury -- Denver Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic will miss at least four weeks of action due to a left knee injury, the Nuggets announced Tuesday.1 day ago
NFL -- Dallas Cowboys release All-Pro CB Trevon Diggs -- The Dallas Cowboys released veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs, a league source told UPI on Tuesday. Diggs, 27, appeared in 66 games this season.1 day ago
NFL -- Brees, Fitzgerald among Hall of Fame finalists; Ward, Smith snubbed -- Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Frank Gore are among 15 modern-era Hall of Fame finalists, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday.2 days ago
Sports News -- Northwestern hires ex-NFL, college offensive guru Chip Kelly as OC -- The Northwestern Wildcats hired former NFL and college head coach Chip Kelly as their offensive offensive coordinator, they announced Tuesday.2 days ago
NFL -- Record-setting Robinson leads Falcons past Rams, touted as NFL's best -- Coach Raheem Morris lauded running back Bijan Robinson as the "best player in football" after he led the Atlanta Falcons past the Los Angeles Rams.3 days ago
NHL -- Marchment trip, Barzal slash spark Blue Jackets-Islanders NHL brawl -- Mason Marchment tripped Matthew Schaefer, triggering a Mathew Barzal slash and on-ice brawl between the Columbus Blue Jackets-New York Islanders.2 days ago
NFL -- Williams, Washington, Smith among injured in NFL's Week 17 -- Trent Williams, Darnell Washington and Geno Smith were among the NFL players injured in Week 17. Injured players will be evaluated this week.3 days ago
Sports News -- Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame agree to restructured pact amid NFL links -- Football coach Marcus Freeman and the University of Notre Dame agreed to a restructured contract, a source familiar with the deal told UPI on Monday.2 days ago
World News -- British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in fatal car crash in Nigeria -- Anthony Joshua, a British heavyweight boxing champion, sustained injuries Monday in a car crash that killed two others in Nigeria.3 days ago
NFL -- NFL's Week 18 to feature Ravens-Steelers, 49ers-Seahawks in primetime -- The NFL moved the Baltimore Ravens-Pittsburgh Steelers Week 18 finale, which will decide the AFC North champion, into primetime, the league announced.2 days ago
Sports News -- Baffert wins three graded stakes on Santa Anita's Opening Day program -- Sunday's Santa Anita Opening day, postponed from Friday by heavy rain, was a massive success both for the track and for trainer Bob Baffert.3 days ago
NFL -- Purdy, 49ers beat Bears to keep hopes alive for NFC's top seed -- Brock Purdy accounted for five scores in an epic victory over the Seattle Seahawks, keeping the San Francisco 49ers alive for the NFC's top seed.3 days ago
Chambliss, Ole Miss shock Georgia to advance to CFP semifinal5 hours ago
LSU coach Lane Kiffin earns $500K bonus off Ole Miss win over Georgia3 hours ago
Raiders-Chiefs, Bengals-Browns among matchups with major draft impact1 day ago
Team USA hockey Olympic roster packed with 4 Nations stars21 minutes ago
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs faces charges of strangulation, assault3 days ago
Rose Bowl: Indiana Hoosiers defeat Alabama Crimson Tide2 hours ago