Chicago, IL

Maywood, IL

Former NFL player Sergio Brown has pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering his mother and concealing her body, TMZ reported on Wednesday. Brown is facing one charge of first-degree murder and one count of concealment of a dead body after police alleged that he killed his 73-year-old mother, Myrtle Simmons-Brown, in September in Maywood, Illinois, and dumped her body near a creek behind their shared home.

Former NFL Player Sergio Brown Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in Mother's Death

Philadelphia, PA

After the Philadelphia Eagles suffered a disappointing blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers this past Sunday, fans in Philadelphia offered some not-so-subtle advice to the team. Fans were seen outside of the Eagles practice facility early on Wednesday morning with a sign that read, "RUN THE BALL." Adam Hermann...

Photo: Eagles Fans Hold 'Run The Ball' Sign Outside Team Facility After 49ers Loss

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

After getting bypassed for the College Football Playoff, Florida State didn't exactly receive a sympathetic ear from one of its most distinguished alumni. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders told 247Sports' Carl Reed there was "no way" both Alabama and Georgia would miss the playoff and that "it ain't no playoff" with neither in the semifinals.

Deion Sanders Talks FSU Snub: 'Ain't No Playoff' If Alabama and Georgia Both Left Out

Iowa State

Iowa City, IA

Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark continues to prove why she is the best player in all of college basketball. Clark became the first player in Division I history—men's or women's—to notch at least 3,000 points, 750 rebounds and 750 assists. She accomplished the feat on a deep three-pointer during the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Iowa State Cyclones.

Video: Iowa's Caitlin Clark Becomes NCAA's 1st with 3K Points, 750 Rebounds, Assists

Washington, DC

The Washington Commanders' struggles this season have led many to believe that Ron Rivera's days as the team's head coach are numbered, but he reportedly isn't stressing over his status. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and John Keim, "Multiple team sources said they believe Rivera is at peace with his...

Commanders Rumors: Ron Rivera 'Is at Peace with His Tenure' Despite 26-36-1 Record

The Philadelphia Eagles delivered their worst performance in the biggest game to date in the 2023 NFL season. The Eagles were embarrassed at home by the San Francisco 49ers in a 42-19 defeat that will sting for the rest of the season. Philadelphia's defense was carved apart by Brock Purdy,...

3 Takeaways from Eagles' Week 13 Loss vs. 49ers

Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles Lakers have excelled in the In-Season Tournament with their black "city edition" uniforms, but the NBA has mandated that they wear their gold "icon" jerseys for the semifinal matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday in Las Vegas. ESPN's Dave McMenamin provided the scoop. "The Lakers...

Lakers Rumors: NBA Asked LAL to Wear Gold Instead of Black Uniforms for IST Semis

The Chicago Cubs have been connected to a number of marquee free agents this offseason, and third baseman Matt Chapman is reportedly on that list. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Cubs are "looking at" Chapman as well as the possibility of bringing back Cody Bellinger. However, Heyman noted they are waiting on Shohei Ohtani to make a decision first since he remains a possibility for the North Siders and would command significant salary.

Cubs Rumors: Matt Chapman Eyed in 2023 MLB Free Agency Amid Ohtani, Bellinger Buzz

Miami, FL

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, who has been out with a left hip contusion, said he isn't sure when he'll return amid giving reporters a status update Tuesday. "I have no idea," Adebayo said, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. "This is new to me...to be on the sideline. I get re-evaluated when the team gets back from Toronto. We'll have a conversation then."

Heat's Bam Adebayo Says Hip Injury Rehab Is 'Very Boring'; 'No Idea' on Return Date

Detroit, MI

Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green is known for his fiery personality, but an NBA legend took responsibility for influencing him when he was growing up. While speaking on No Chill with Gilbert Arenas, Rasheed Wallace said he believes the reason for Green's hot temper is his experiences in the Detroit Pistons locker room during their 2004 championship campaign.

Rasheed Wallace Says 2004 Pistons Influenced Draymond Green: 'That's Our Fault'

Wisconsin State

Lawrence, KS

Three weeks. Three different schools sitting atop the Associated Press' men's Top 25 poll. Arizona is the new No. 1 team thanks to Northwestern's 92-88 overtime upset of Purdue on Friday. AP Top 25. 1. Arizona. 2. Kansas. 3. Houston. 4. Purdue. 5. UConn. 6. Baylor. 7. Gonzaga. 8. Marquette.

AP College Basketball Poll 2023: Complete Week 5 Men's Rankings Released

After being snubbed by the College Football Playoff selection committee, Florida State is set to lose one of its best players to the NFL draft. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on Wednesday that Seminoles wide receiver Johnny Wilson said he's foregoing his final year of eligibility to declare for the draft. The redshirt junior is reportedly projected as a top-100 pick, and he said he plans to play in the Senior Bowl.

FSU WR Johnny Wilson Declares for 2024 NFL Draft After Seminoles' CFP Snub

Indiana State

Las Vegas, NV

The NBA sent a memo to teams informing them that scouts will be permitted to watch elite high school prospects, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN. As part of the league's growing partnership with Nike, there will be five Nike EYBL Scholastic Showcase Games on Dec. 8-9, including a Dec. 8 game at T-Mobile Arena between Montverde Academy and Link Academy that will pit No. 1 overall prospect Cooper Flagg against No. 4 prospect Tre Johnson.

Report: Cooper Flagg, Elite HSBB Prospects to Be Scouted by NBA Teams in Las Vegas

In the wake of the San Francisco 49ers-Philadelphia Eagles sideline skirmish on Sunday, the NFL sent a memo reminding teams that gameday staff shall not get involved in any altercations. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network relayed the news. Tom Pelissero @TomPelissero. Following the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#49ers</a>-<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eagles?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Eagles</a> sideline flap, the NFL...

NFL Sends Memo About Staff Involvement in Altercations After Eagles-49ers Scuffle

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Worries about potential threat posed by El Tren de Aragua Gang among Venezuelan Chicago migrants, evidence yet to be found. The Chicago Police Department has issued a warning to officers, alerting them to the potential presence of members of the violent Venezuelan prison gang, El Tren de Aragua, among the 20,000 migrants who have arrived in the city over the past year.

Chicago Police Issue Alert Due to Concerns of Violent Venezuelan Gang Presence

Phoenix, AZ

The Phoenix Suns reportedly are on the verge of getting an injection of energy to their offense. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported on Wednesday that star shooting guard Bradley Beal will have his back injury reevaluated later this week after already starting his ramp-up process. While both...

Suns Rumors: Bradley Beal Could Return from Back Injury 'Over the Next 10 Days'

California City, CA

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MSNBC presenter Nicolle Wallace revealed on her program "Deadline: White House" that she and her husband, Michael S. Schmidt, had welcomed a new member into their family, which was a touching discovery. The couple welcomed their newborn daughter, Isabella Sloane Schmidt, into the world. Wallace's first marriage had given them a son, Liam. When the baby girl arrived through surrogacy, the couple celebrated a happy occasion.

Nicolle Wallace Reveals Little Isabella's Arrival via Surrogacy

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Erling Haaland's Relentless UCL Scoring Rate Leaves Fans in Awe as Man City Advances

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland put on a show in Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match against RB Leipzig, scoring an astonishing five goals in a 7-0...

Erling Haaland's Relentless UCL Scoring Rate Leaves Fans in Awe as Man City Advances

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