Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said there’s a chance his team could return both Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden from injuries for Sunday’s showdown with the Chicago Bears, possibly providing a big boost to the wide receiver position. Reed was designated for return from injured reserve on Friday, Nov. 21, and he’ll get the […]
Fan poll: Who should be the City National Bank Athlete of the Week?
As the fall high school sports season concludes and winter sports start, the Standard-Times will continue accepting nominations for City National Bank Athlete of the Week throughout the year. Plenty of action and outstanding performances remain in the high school sports season as local volleyball teams conclude their postseason runs, football teams continue their playoff journeys and basketball teams open […]
Nailbiters become the norm as Broncos stretch their winning streak to 9 with another thriller
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos see more yellow flags than anybody but the Jacksonville Jaguars. They punt more than any team outside of Cleveland. They lack star power at quarterback, wide receiver and even running back now that J.K. Dobbins is out. So what? They’re 10-2 after dodging the Washington Commanders 27-26 in […]
Bucs’ Bucky Irving comes out of Week 13 a winner after returning
The Bucs offense missed Bucky Irving immensely in the weeks he was absent from the lineup. The team had a rotation of Rachaad White and Sean Tucker, with whom they found mild success. However, nothing has been able to replace the production and work of Irving. Bleacher Report took notice when their NFL staff wrote […]
The Thunder are off to an historic start that doesn’t look like it’ll slow down anytime soon
The Oklahoma City Thunder have started their NBA championship defense, appearing poised for a repeat. Last year’s league MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is at the top of his game and just made NBA history by scoring at least 20 points in his 93rd consecutive game. That is the second-longest streak ever, behind Hall of Famer Wilt […]
Tottenham are nothing without our fans – Frank
Thomas Frank said on Saturday that those in the crowd who booed Guglielmo Vicario “can’t be true Tottenham fans” [Getty Images] Manager Thomas Frank says Tottenham Hotspur’s players and supporters “need each other” and that the club is “nothing without the fans”. Fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium booed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario after his mistake led […]
Where is Louisville women’s basketball in AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll?
Louisville women’s basketball will go into Thursday’s ACC/SEC Challenge against No. 3 South Carolina ranked 22nd in the AP Top 25, released on Monday. The Cardinals (7-2) rebounded from a 72-62 loss to rival and 19th-ranked Kentucky with three wins — over Bellarmine, Eastern Illinois and East Tennessee State — in their post-Thanksgiving multi-team event. […]
Report Vlahovic could be out for as much as 5 months at Juventus
Report Vlahovic could be out for as much as 5 months at Juventus There is some confusion over how long Dusan Vlahovic will be out for at Juventus, as Luciano Spalletti said a minimum of 2-3 months, but Sky Sport Italia report that could be as long as 5 months. The centre-forward pulled up during […]
Buffon assesses Spalletti, Allegri and Conte: ‘He was the best available’
Buffon assesses Spalletti, Allegri and Conte: ‘He was the best available’ Gianluigi Buffon believes that Luciano Spalletti was the best coach available for Juventus after the dismissal of Igor Tudor, and insists that Massimiliano Allegri needs to take advantage of Milan’s lack of Champions League football this season, even though ‘it’s better to be in […]
Why WRC drivers thought Rally Saudi Arabia was too extreme
Motorsport photo World Rally Championship drivers feel Rally Saudi Arabia’s unique challenges deserve a place on the calendar, but the event is too extreme for the cars and tyres to host a title decider. Saudi Arabia made its WRC debut at the weekend after signing 10-year deal with the championship to host the final round […]
UFC 323 fight card, start time, date and location | Merab vs. Yan 2
Event: UFC 323: “Merab vs. Yan 2”Date: Sat., Dec. 6, 2025Location: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NevadaStart times: ESPN+ PPV, ESPN, ESPN+ (7 p.m. ET Prelims | 10 p.m. ET Main Card) UFC 323 PPV Main Event: 135 lbs.: UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 UFC 323 PPV Main Card on ESPN+ […]
Georgia football’s best, worst grades vs. Georgia Tech
The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs (11-1, 7-1 in SEC) are dancing into the College Football Playoff after a 16-9 win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game featured several stalled-out drives, interceptions, punts, and sacks, but the Bulldogs are still dominating the Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate, keeping a nine-year (eight-game) winning streak […]
Cam Heyward accuses Josh Allen of intentionally kneeing him during Bills’ win
Josh Allen is used to knees in victory formation. Pittsburgh Steelers defensive captain Cam Heyward is accusing the Buffalo Bills quarterback of delivering a knee to his stomach. Heyward said Allen intentionally struck him during the Bills’ 26–7 win on Sunday, triggering a game-long feud. The 15-year veteran said a dirty play by Allen set […]
Elliot Anderson informs agents of Manchester City decision as £100 million stance revealed
Elliot Anderson informs agents of Manchester City decision as £100 million stance revealed Manchester City may have received a clear indication from Elliot Anderson that the Etihad Stadium is his preferred possible destination in 2026. The Premier League giants are seemingly steadily building midfield plans for the new year, with Anderson emerging as one of […]
Georgia among teams rising in college football’s NCAA Re-Rank 1-136
Georgia and Oregon climb into the top four and Texas A&M drops in the penultimate USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-136 of the regular season. Georgia is up to No. 3 and Oregon to No. 4 after both capped the regular season with rivalry wins. The Bulldogs smothered Georgia Tech and the Ducks did the […]
NFL Week 13 winners and losers: Colts losing contender status as crisis hits
Sunday’s slate wrapping up Week 13 in the NFL essentially amounted to being fed Thanksgiving leftovers. The league loaded up on captivating matchups for both the holiday itself and Black Friday. But that setup left the weekend a little light on marquee showdowns. Still, while there might not have been much drama in specific games […]
NCAA men’s hockey power rankings: Michigan and Big Ten rule
The story of the men’s NCAA season so far has been the inverse of recent history. The Big Ten, which has not won a national championship since forming in 2013, is dominating thanks to some incredible recruiting classes buttressed by a wave of major junior players from Canada. Hockey East, which has typically been one […]
Michigan’s big statement leads winners, losers from college hoops holiday week
It took Dusty May five seasons before he turned Florida Atlantic into a Final Four team. At Michigan, it may just take two. Over three days in Las Vegas, the Wolverines proved they are a national championship contender after a dominant showing in the Player’s Era Festival. The showing came after Michigan had struggled in […]
NFL, Tennessee Titans coach search rumors, news, latest updates
Quick turnarounds are plenty possible in the modern NFL. Just ask New England, Chicago and Jacksonville fans. The Tennessee Titans are in the market for a new head coach, joined by the New York Giants as teams that have fired coaches midseason. The 1-11 Titans haven’t made much progress since switching gears from former coach […]
Top 5 stories of the day: 🥐 Painful draw, fiery derby, controversy…
Top 5 stories of the day: 🥐 Painful draw, fiery derby, controversy… The month of December kicks off with a fragile Real Madrid, a happy Barcelona, and many news stories you can’t miss. To that end, we bring you up to speed. Painful Draw for Real Madrid 📸 David Ramos – 2025 Getty Images The […]