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just now (26+ words) Fred Hoiberg joins the Peacock postgame show to give his take on his team's victory over Illinois. Hoiberg: This is a great win for our program...

4+ min ago (198+ words) This season's Maine Gatorade Player of the Year, Connor Ayoob of Thornton Academy, and last year's Gatorade winner, Cordell Jones of Portland, headline the list of nine semifinalists for the 54th James J. Fitzpatrick Trophy. The semifinalists were announced Saturday evening by the Fitzpatrick Trophy committee. The award honors the top senior football player in Maine. The state's high school varsity football coaches and members of the media will participate in a ranked-choice vote of the semifinalists to determine the winner. Four finalists will be announced at a later date. The winner of the Fitzpatrick Trophy will be announced Jan. 18 at a banquet held at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. In addition to on-field performance, academic performance, community service and character are considered by the selection committee. Ayoob set Thornton single-season records with 2,102 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns to lead…...

4+ min ago (311+ words) When reflecting on this year's NFL season, it has been full of surprises, arguably making it one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. From the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens being 6-7 and on the verge of missing the playoffs to teams making shocking runs at the top of their respective conferences, fans have not known what to expect every week. Another pleasant surprise has come in the NFC South, as the Panthers currently sit on top of the division and are in the driver's seat to clinch the division thanks to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Thursday night loss to the Atlanta Falcons and with three of their last four games, including two of them against the Buccaneers, the team they are jostling with for control this season. With the Bucs dealing with numerous injuries throughout the season and…...

6+ min ago (750+ words) MISSION VIEJO " There was a perfect ending, it just didn't go Rio Hondo Prep's way. Rio Hondo Prep's football season ended against a more physical and overpowering opponent Saturday in the CIF State Division 2-A championship game at Saddleback College. Northern California's Sonora ended Rio Hondo Prep's bid to go undefeated " and win its first state title " with a 35-10 victory behind a powerful running attack that was too much for the Kares. Sonora ran the ball 44 times for 308 yards compared to Rio Hondo Prep's 31 rushes for 127 yards. Sonora was just better at what Rio Hondo Prep does best " pound the football. Rio Hondo Prep had chances in the first half to stay in the game, but was turned away twice in the red zone. A big third quarter by the Wildcats put the game away. It was the second consecutive…...

6+ min ago (325+ words) Nebraska Volleyball head coach Dani Busboom Kelly recently revealed her views about the upcoming clash between the Huskers and the Texas A&M Aggies. The Big Red will be competing for a spot in the semifinals at the Devaney Sports Center'this afternoon. The Nebraska team'has maintained a perfect streak under head coach Kelly. However, she has maintained that the team cannot afford to be complacent in any situation. Head Coach Kelly sat down with co-skipper Rebekah Allick and veteran player Taylor Landfair'for the pre-match press conference. When asked about the previous experience of dealing with the Aggies and whether it would be tough for the Huskers, she replied, "It's super difficult. It can be a game changer, especially this late in the tournament. You know, everybody's fighting to to stay alive and seniors typically have a little bit more of…...

8+ min ago (401+ words) Bergen Catholic, No. 6 in the NJ.com Top 20, picked up individual titles in 10 of 14 weight classes to roll to a first place finish in the team race at the Caldwell Tournament. The Crusaders tallied ... No. 6 Bergen Catholic dominates at Caldwell Tournament Bergen Catholic, No. 6 in the NJ.com Top 20, picked up individual titles in 10 of 14 weight classes to roll to a first place finish in the team race at the Caldwell Tournament. The Crusaders tallied 329 team points. Second place Passaic Tech scored 183.5 points and West Morris came in third with 182.5 points. - 12/13 - 12:00 AM Wrestling Final Bergen Catholic 329 Caldwell 143 Daniel Washburn (165) and returning state place-winner Gideon Gonzalez (144) both picked up finals pins for the Crusaders. Manny Gusfa earned the 157-pound title with a 20-5 tech over Passaic Tech's Tyler Whartnaby. Alexander DiGiovanni followed Washburn's pin with an 18-2 tech over Emerson's Nicholas Giella at…...

10+ min ago (493+ words) This gives some clarity on Joe Burrow's situation. Joe Burrow's rather somber press conference on Wednesday left many fans and prognosticators puzzled to the point where they wondered if he was hinting at retirement. During Wednesday's press conference, Joe Burrow dropped some depressing quotes that left the NFL world wondering if he was a) considering retiring abruptly in his prime like Andrew Luck or b) hinting at a desire to be traded. Specifically, Burrow said he must "have fun" if he's going to keep playing football. After a reporter noted his visible frustration, the No. 1 pick of 2020 simply said he has "a lot of things going on." In a follow-up question about whether it was football or personal life related, Burrow said, "all of the above." The good news for Bengals fans? According to a new report from Dianna Russini of The…...

11+ min ago (791+ words) The No. 12 Alabama Crimson Tide host the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats Saturday at 9:30 p.m. ET. Alabama is 2-2 against ranked teams this season, while Arizona is 4-0 against ranked opponents. Arizona vs. Alabama will air on ESPN, which you can stream on DIRECTV (free trial). What: College basketball regular season Who: No. 1 Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 12 Alabama Crimson Tide When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 Where: Legacy Arena at BJCC, Birmingham, Alabama Stream: DIRECTV (free trial), fuboTV (free trial), Sling Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd talked about his team's ascent to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll this week, pointing out that playing on big stages with a big target on your back is why his guys wanted to play for the Wildcats. They will get another opportunity to do it Saturday. Already with four ranked wins amid their 8-0 start, the Wildcats are headed next…...

11+ min ago (275+ words) The 2025 Heisman Trophy ceremony is set for Saturday in New York, with television coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET on ABC. Finalists for the award this year are Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia, Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin and Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love. Pavia passed for 3,192 yards, 27 touchdowns and eight interceptions, leading the Commodores (10-2) to the first 10-win season in program history. And the quarterback did it all in the presence of an ardent fan " his mom, Antoinette Padilla. She has become a familiar presence at Vanderbilt games this season. Broadcasts and social media repeatedly captured Padilla cheering in the stands, and at times, production teams captured her with Theo Von. Von is an American comedian, podcast host and media personality known for his stand-up specials, appearances on television and podcasts and…...

11+ min ago (382+ words) The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats face the No. 12 Alabama Crimson Tide in the C.M. Newton Classic on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 (12/13/25) at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala. What: Men's college basketball Who: Arizona vs. Alabama When: Dec. 13, 2025 (12/13/25) Live stream: DIRECTV (free trial), FuboTV (free trial), Sling, ESPNUnlimited The freshman from Salt Lake City had 29 points and six rebounds in leading the third-ranked Blue Devils to a 67-66 win over No. 18 Florida, then Boozer poured in 18 points with 15 rebounds and five assists in a 66-60 win at No. 9 Michigan State. The son of former Duke star Carlos Boozer, Cameron Boozer was the runner-up for national player of the week to Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg last week, and he was honorable mention in Week 2 of the college basketball season. Boozer is the first Duke player to be chosen AP player of the week since Cooper Flagg was chosen for…...