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49ers general manager John Lynch, coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Brock Purdy have made it clear that they intend to reach an agreement with the hope that it will be done sooner than later. 49ers general manager John Lynch, coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Brock Purdy have made it clear that they intend to reach an agreement with the hope that it will be done sooner than later. SANTA CLARA, Calif. — With their season over, the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy are, for the first time in his young career, eligible to discuss a lucrative long-term contract…
Prosecutors must determine whether to charge the player who was arrested in 2022 Prosecutors must determine whether to charge the player who was arrested in 2022 Getty Images London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed Wednesday that it has passed a “full file” to the Crown Prosecutor Service on its investigation into a Premier League player who was arrested on suspicion of rape in July 2022. “A full file has been passed to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and detectives continue to work with prosecutors,” a Met Police spokesperson said in a statement issued to multiple media entities. “Those who have come forward…
Here’s our ultimate 53-man roster, with salary cap and draft restrictions taken into account Here’s our ultimate 53-man roster, with salary cap and draft restrictions taken into account Getty Images A 53-man roster under the salary cap using actual cap numbers with certain parameters, which are below, was assembled at the start of the season. The composition of the roster has changed dramatically in this end-of-season version because considerable weight has been given to 2024 performance. Brock Purdy is no longer the choice at quarterback. His miniscule $1,013,073 cap number couldn’t be justified like last season when he was an…
How to watch Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers basketball game How to watch Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers basketball game Who’s Playing Portland Trail Blazers @ New Orleans Pelicans Current Records: Portland 12-23, New Orleans 7-30 How To Watch When: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET Where: Smoothie King Center — New Orleans, Louisiana TV: Gulf Coast Sports Follow: CBS Sports App Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) Ticket Cost: $2.00 What to Know Having just played yesterday, the New Orleans Pelicans will get right back to it and host the Portland Trail Blazers at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center.…
SportsLine’s model simulated Wednesday’s Connecticut Huskies vs. Villanova Wildcats matchup 10,000 times SportsLine’s model simulated Wednesday’s Connecticut Huskies vs. Villanova Wildcats matchup 10,000 times USATSI The ninth-ranked Connecticut Huskies look to win their ninth consecutive game when they battle the Villanova Wildcats in a key Big East matchup on Wednesday. UConn is coming off an 87-84 win over Providence on Sunday, while Villanova cruised to a 100-56 win over DePaul on Saturday. The Huskies (12-3, 4-0 Big East), the two-time defending national champions, are 3-0 on the road this season. The Wildcats (10-5, 3-1 Big East), who are 8-1 on…
SportsLine’s model just revealed its College Football Playoff semifinal picks for No. 6 seed Penn State vs. No. 7 seed Notre Dame in the 2025 Orange Bowl on Thursday SportsLine’s model just revealed its College Football Playoff semifinal picks for No. 6 seed Penn State vs. No. 7 seed Notre Dame in the 2025 Orange Bowl on Thursday USATSI The No. 6 seed Penn State Nittany Lions will try to maintain their impressive start to the College Football Playoff when they face the No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 Orange Bowl on Thursday night, with the…
Wildfires are raging throughout California and have threatened the safety of Los Angeles residents Wildfires are raging throughout California and have threatened the safety of Los Angeles residents Getty Images The Los Angeles Kings have announced that their game against the Calgary Flames, originally scheduled for Wednesday night, has been postponed due to wildfires blazing across California. No makeup date has been announced. On Wednesday afternoon, the Kings announced their decision to postpone the game, citing safety concerns for everyone involved. The team added that fans with tickets to Wednesday night’s matchup will be able to use them on the…
Teams can begin negotiating with players on Jan. 21 Teams can begin negotiating with players on Jan. 21 Getty Images The 2025 WNBA free agency period has nearly arrived. Teams can begin making qualifying offers and “Core player” designations for their own players as soon as Saturday, and can start negotiating with free agents on Jan. 21. By Feb. 1, deals can be officially signed. Once again, there are a number of stars on the market this winter, including multiple former MVPs. This time around, however, there’s an interesting twist: most players are expected to sign only one-year deals so…
The broadcast legend is on the precipice of history The broadcast legend is on the precipice of history Getty Images Jim Nantz called his first NFL game with CBS on Oct. 16, 1988. On Sunday, when the Buffalo Bills host the Denver Broncos in the AFC wild-card round, Nantz will call his 500th came with CBS, an incredible milestone that is a testament to Nantz’s continued excellence and tireless dedication to his craft. The Colts’ 35-31 win over the Buccaneers in Week 7 of the 1988 season was the start of a legendary run for Nantz, who is believed to…
The Uruguayan was stretchered off vs. Liverpool but the club says he’s conscious The Uruguayan was stretchered off vs. Liverpool but the club says he’s conscious Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur exited the first leg of their EFL Cup semifinal against Liverpool after just 15 minutes on Wednesday, coming off on a stretcher after falling to the ground during a set piece. Spurs earned a corner in the sixth minute, which Son Heung-min took. Bentancur moved towards the ball but then fell, though he did not appear to be in contact with another player or the ball. He…
Watch houses repurposed as long-term prison cells as Country Liberal government claims ‘such is the nature of the mess we have inherited’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice watch houses in the Northern Territory are being repurposed as long-term prison cells as record imprisonment numbers push the system to breaking point.There were 2,613 people locked up in the NT on Tuesday – more than 1% of the territory’s population of 255,100, according to the Department of Corrections.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…Watch houses repurposed…
UPDATED with more production shutdowns: As the Hollywood community and the rest of Los Angeles are waking up to post-apocalyptic skies, images of utter devastation from the ongoing wind-driven wildfires, more evacuation orders and school closures, scripted TV series are suspending production for the day Wednesday in impacted areas. Warner Bros. has closed production on […]UPDATED with more production shutdowns: As the Hollywood community and the rest of Los Angeles are waking up to post-apocalyptic skies, images of utter devastation from the ongoing wind-driven wildfires, more evacuation orders and school closures, scripted TV series are suspending production for the day…
General Hospital has taken steps to warn its viewers in the Los Angeles area that today’s episode may be too much to bear in light of the devastating fires. The Jan. 9 episode features the character of Michael Corinthos caught in a fire. It was actually set to air yesterday but it was pre-empted because […]General Hospital has taken steps to warn its viewers in the Los Angeles area that today’s episode may be too much to bear in light of the devastating fires. The Jan. 9 episode features the character of Michael Corinthos caught in a fire. It was…
Theodore Farnsworth, the former CEO of MoviePass parent Helios & Matheson Analytics, pleaded guilty to charges of defrauding and conspiring to defraud investors in two public companies, including lying about artificial intelligence capabilities that it didn’t have. The company is now owned and run by original founder Stacy Spikes, who acquired it out of bankruptcy in […]Theodore Farnsworth, the former CEO of MoviePass parent Helios & Matheson Analytics, pleaded guilty to charges of defrauding and conspiring to defraud investors in two public companies, including lying about artificial intelligence capabilities that it didn’t have. The company is now owned and run by original…
The California fires have devastated thousands of residents across the Los Angeles area, where flames have engulfed highly populated neighborhoods. A fire in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent neighborhood between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, had grown to more than 11,800 acres and displaced many Hollywood stars. In the aftermath of the […]The California fires have devastated thousands of residents across the Los Angeles area, where flames have engulfed highly populated neighborhoods. A fire in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent neighborhood between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, had grown to more than 11,800 acres…
Eureka Day, Jonathan Spector’s critically acclaimed comedy about a private school in California grappling with its vaccine policy, has extended its Broadway run for the second time. Extended by two weeks, the Manhattan Theatre Club production will now run through February 16 at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Eureka Day opened to overwhelmingly positive reviews […]Eureka Day, Jonathan Spector’s critically acclaimed comedy about a private school in California grappling with its vaccine policy, has extended its Broadway run for the second time. Extended by two weeks, the Manhattan Theatre Club production will now run through February 16 at MTC’s Samuel…
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Jimmie Kaylor revealed his College Football Playoff semifinal picks for Penn State vs. Notre Dame in the 2025 Orange Bowl on Thursday Jimmie Kaylor revealed his College Football Playoff semifinal picks for Penn State vs. Notre Dame in the 2025 Orange Bowl on Thursday USATSI The 2025 College Football Playoff will continue with the semifinals when the No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions will take on the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 Orange Bowl on Thursday. The Fighting Irish are 13-1 on the season and own the nation’s longest winning streak entering the semis (12 games),…
SportsLine’s advanced model has locked in its NFL Super Wild Card Weekend 2025 betting picks from 10,000 simulations SportsLine’s advanced model has locked in its NFL Super Wild Card Weekend 2025 betting picks from 10,000 simulations USATSI While the top two seeds of the 2025 NFL playoff bracket are on bye, the top two seeds of the 2025 Wild Card Weekend NFL schedule will kick off Sunday. Buffalo and Philadelphia are guaranteed at least two postseason home games if they advance, and both will host their openers on Sunday. Bills vs. Broncos at 1 p.m. ET has Buffalo favored by…