How do Heisman Trophy finalists project as NFL prospects?
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Cal hires former Hawaii coach Nick Rolovich as offensive assistant
Rolovich was fired from Washington State for cause in 2021 for failing to comply with the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Read more
Dolphins release veteran wideout Odell Beckham Jr.
ESPN reported the release was mutual after Beckham, 32, missed two practices this week for personal reasons. Read more
Bill Belichick, North Carolina agree to five-year, $50M deal
The five-year pact would pay the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach a total of $50 million, The Athletic reported. Read more
Ohtani to hit, not pitch in Dodgers’ season opener in Japan
Despite not pitching as he recovered from right elbow surgery, the Japanese two-way player won his third MVP award last month after a historic season at the plate that ended with his first World Series title. Read more
Dillon Gabriel among 4 finalists for Heisman Trophy
Gabriel, a 2019 Mililani High School graduate, is a two-time transfer in his sixth year at his third school, who is approaching the FBS career record for passing yards. Read more
‘The fire still burns,’ says Woods as he targets 2025 comeback
Woods has not played since July and he underwent surgery for nerve impingement on his lower back in September, an injury that he said took him by surprise and caused him tremendous pain. Read more
Lou Carnesecca, St. John’s legendary basketball coach, dies at 99
St. John’s won 526 games while losing 200 in Carnesecca’s two stints there. Read more
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey potentially out for season
McCaffrey will undergo additional testing today to determine the severity of the injury. Read more
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Trans athlete sparks debate on women’s college volleyball team
The players are at the center of a drama playing out over one of the most explosive issues in American life: whether a transgender woman can play on a women’s sports team. Read more
Chiefs first to clinch playoff spot after edging Raiders
Kansas City (11-1) has played in a slew of close games this season and wrapped up this win when Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson unexpectedly snapped the ball. Read more
Bears fire head coach Matt Eberflus
The news came less than 24 hours after Eberflus experienced a sixth straight defeat and third consecutive loss decided on the final play. The Bears fell to 4-8 on the season. Read more
Tyson-Paul promoter responds to rigging rumors
The company, which partnered with Netflix for what was the most-streamed global sporting event in history, insisted they complied with all appropriate regulations for a match that was sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). Read more
Jury: MMA star McGregor assaulted woman in 2018
The jury of eight women and four men reached its verdict in the civil trial at Ireland’s high court after six hours and 10 minutes of deliberation. Read more
Dodgers’ Ohtani and Yankees’ Judge earn unanimous MVP honors
The Japanese-born Ohtani earned all 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America to beat out New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte. Read more
Cowboys put quarterback Dak Prescott on injured reserve
Prescott underwent season-ending surgery to repair a partial avulsion of his hamstring tendon last week. Read more
Ichiro, King Felix among 14 first-time Hall of Fame candidates
The other first-time candidates are CC Sabathia, Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez, Carlos Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler, Ben Zobrist, Troy Tulowitzki, Russell Martin, Brian McCann, Curtis Granderson, Adam Jones and Fernando Rodney. Read more
Maiava set to become 1st Polynesian starting quarterback at USC
Like so many other boys his age in the islands, he watched Marcus Mariota at Oregon and Tua Tagovailoa at Alabama with a sense of awe and wonder. Read more
Tyson takes swipe at Paul ahead of highly anticipated fight
There was no love lost between the two as Tyson, who weighed in at 228.4 pounds, approached Paul and immediately slapped the 27-year-old in the face and offered a two-word televised remark before walking off stage: “Talking’s over.” Read more
Netflix hopes for live sports knockout with Paul-Tyson fight
A showdown between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and social media influencer-turned-fighter Jake Paul on Friday is the latest one-two punch from Netflix, as the media giant hopes to cash in on sports’ sprint to streaming. Read more
All Blacks’ Barrett and Taylor return to face France after concussion absence
New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor have returned to the side to face France in Paris on Saturday, having recovered after concussion forced them off against England two weeks ago. Read more
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