Blackhawks fire Luke Richardson as coach after 8-16-2 start - ESPN
The Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday after just eight wins in their first 26 games left them with the worst record based on points in the league.
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NBA fines Rockets' Ime Udoka, Tari Eason, Alperen Sengun - ESPN
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $50,000 by the NBA for his actions during Tuesday's loss to the Sacramento Kings in an NBA Cup game.
Manny Pacquiao elected to International Boxing Hall of Fame - ESPN
Manny Pacquiao, one of the greatest and most popular fighters ever, was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame's Class of 2025, it was announced Thursday.
Sources - Athletics, Luis Severino reach 3-year, $67M deal - ESPN
Right-hander Luis Severino and the Athletics are in agreement on a three-year, $67 million free agent contract that is the largest guarantee in the franchise's history, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Connor Bedard an Olympic option despite 4 Nations snub - ESPN
Team Canada general manager Don Sweeney indicated that Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is still in consideration for the 2026 Winter Olympics despite being snubbed from Canada's NHL 4 Nations Face-Off roster this week.
Georgia hoping to get RB Trevor Etienne back against Texas - ESPN
Georgia coach Kirby Smart said Thursday that he's hopeful running back Trevor Etienne, who missed the No. 5 Bulldogs' past three games with a rib injury, will be able to play against No. 2 Texas in the SEC championship game.
Source - UCLA firing offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy - ESPN
UCLA is firing offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy after one season, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.
Cowboys guard Zack Martin to have season-ending surgery - ESPN
FRISCO, Texas — The season is over for Dallas Cowboys All-Pro guard Zack Martin. Coach Mike McCarthy said Martin will undergo surgery on a right ankle issue that has been troubling the player for some time.