KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has hired Jim Knowles as the Volunteers’ new defensive coordinator. Heupel moved quickly after firing coordinator Tim Banks on Monday, and the Volunteers coach said Thursday that hiring Knowles was a priority from the start. Advertisement “Jim has a proven track record of developing elite defenses that … Read more
UEFA Europa League Utrecht 1 – 2 Nottingham Forest FT Substitute Igor Jesus scored late on as Nottingham Forest boosted their hopes of progressing automatically to the Europa League knockout phase with victory at Utrecht. Advertisement The striker grabbed the winner just 82 seconds after coming off the bench, slotting in after Dan Ndoye’s header … Read more
Michael Johnson’s troubled Grand Slam Track athletics circuit filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, saying the move was necessary to stabilize finances after a crisis-hit inaugural season. US Olympic legend Johnson launched Grand Slam Track earlier this year with the bold goal of transforming athletics, promising a concentrated format featuring more frequent head-to-head races between … Read more
John Cena’s career is one of the most traceable and transformational journeys in modern professional wrestling. Few performers have evolved so dramatically, year after year, while simultaneously becoming the unshakable foundation of WWE’s identity. From a wide-eyed rookie walking into an open challenge to a global superstar returning for a legacy-defining finale, Cena’s trajectory can … Read more
We’ve rounded up all of our fantasy football rankings in one place, so you can get the start-sit advice you want when setting your Week 15 lineup. Below you’ll find Yahoo consensus running back rankings for point-per-reception scoring. Good luck in your fantasy football playoff matchup! [Upgrade to Fantasy Plus and gain your edge in … Read more
The Texas Longhorns have lost another member of their secondary. On Thursday, veteran safety Derek Williams Jr. announced that he was entering the transfer portal. After three seasons in Austin, the Louisiana native will take his talents to a new program, where he hopes to get more playing time. When Williams arrived on campus, he … Read more
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt is in the hospital after experiencing discomfort in his lungs. Team spokesman Burt Lauten said the seven-time All-Pro and 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year was sent to the hospital on Thursday after initially reporting the discomfort to the club’s medical staff on Wednesday. … Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt was sent to a local hospital after experiencing lung discomfort during Wednesday’s practice, the team announced. Watt will not practice Thursday and his status for Week 15 is in question. The 31-year-old has played in every game for the Steelers this season. He has registered 53 tackles and 7 sacks … Read more
The fantasy football playoffs are here and scared money won’t make money. Last week, we called Trevor Lawrence finishing as a top-10 quarterback and it cashed. We tagged Bucky Irving for multiple scores — he gave us one touchdown — solid process, room for more. Colby Parkinson found the end zone just as predicted. [Upgrade … Read more
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC took a big step toward reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports Thursday by advising governing bodies to let the countries’ youth teams and athletes compete with their full identity of national flag and anthem. The updated strategy was set at a so-called Olympic Summit — a meeting chaired … Read more