The U.N. refugee agency said Thursday that some 186,000 migrants and refugees arrived in Southern Europe so far this year, the vast majority in Italy. Between January and Sept. 24, over 2,500 people seeking to cross the Mediterranean were found dead or are still missing, a significant increase from the …
Read More »Ex-NFL star Jevon Kearse has plan to stop Eagles' controversial tush push
The Philadelphia Eagles have found major success in short-yardage situations with the patented “tush push,” which has become a major topic of discussion through the first three weeks of the season. Whether fans like or hate it, the proof is in the pudding — it works. Quarterback Jalen Hurts has …
Read More »QB expert explains why USC's Caleb Williams is more ready for NFL than Patrick Mahomes was out of college
The first time former NFL quarterback Jordan Palmer saw Caleb Williams was when the five-star recruit was a junior in high school. The Elite 11, a premier quarterback showcase for the top high school recruits in the country, had Williams going against his peers, and Palmer saw a clear gap …
Read More »Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter on track to play Friday against Stanford: report
Colorado Buffaloes two-way superstar Travis Hunter is on track to play Friday night against Stanford for the first time since Week 3 after suffering a lacerated liver. Hunter, who was cleared to play earlier in the week and has been practicing, “remains on track to play” Friday night, though the …
Read More »Putin has 'no rivals' for presidency ahead of election, spokesman claims
Russian President Vladimir Putin does not have any rivals for the presidency ahead of the coming election, the Kremlin claims. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian news outlets Tuesday that there is no competition against Putin ahead of the next presidential election next year. “We have repeatedly said that President …
Read More »Saudi Arabia tabbed as host venue for 2034 World Cup
FIFA announced Tuesday that the men’s 2034 World Cup is to be played in Saudi Arabia. The decision came shortly after Australia decided not to place a hosting bid – no other country formally declared interest in hosting. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has built close ties to Saudi soccer and …
Read More »MAC agrees to 6-year deal as backup conference for Detroit-based Quick Lane Bowl
DETROIT – The Mid-Amercian Conference has agreed to a six-year deal with the new Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit to be the game’s back league if the Big Ten or Atlantic Coast Conference cannot fill one of its spots. The first Quick Lane Bowl will be played Dec. 26 at …
Read More »Beckham helps White Sox edge Giants in extras
San Francisco, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Gordon Beckham’s RBI single in the top of the 10th inning gave the Chicago White Sox a 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants in the first game of a brief two-game series. Jordan Danks walked with one out and Moises Sierra singled to put …
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Read More »Lady Vols' DeShields says she knew during lone season at UNC she may be transferring afterward
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee guard Diamond DeShields says she played much of her freshman season at North Carolina knowing there was a good chance she’d transfer afterward. “It was pretty early on I really knew that, but I didn’t let that stop me,” said DeShields, who did not say specifically …
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