Washington GK Hamant dies of cancer at age 21
Mia Hamant, a goalkeeper for Washington’s women’s soccer team who helped the Huskies reach the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament, has died at age 21. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Washington GK Hamant dies of cancer at age 21
Spoelstra grateful for help after fire ravages home
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra expressed gratitude for the support he received after a fire destroyed his home. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Spoelstra grateful for help after fire ravages home
Miss. State prez: SEC prefers no auto-bids in CFP
Mississippi State president Mark Keenum, the chair of the College Football Playoff board of managers, told ESPN’s Paul Finebaum on Friday that the SEC would prefer to “not have automatic bids” in future iterations of the playoff. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Miss. State prez: SEC prefers no auto-bids in CFP
Dodgers' Vesia says baby daughter died Oct. 26
Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia, who missed the World Series because of what the team said at the time was a “deeply personal family matter,” said on Friday his daughter, Sterling, died on Oct. 26. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Dodgers' Vesia says baby daughter died Oct. 26
49ers to again start QB Jones; Purdy 'further along'
While quarterback Brock Purdy slowly works his way back from injury, the 49ers will once again turn to Mac Jones as the starter for Sunday’s NFC West showdown against the Rams. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} 49ers to again start QB Jones; Purdy 'further along'
Shaheed set to dive in with Seattle thin at WR
New addition Rashid Shaheed might need to play extensively in his Seahawks debut Sunday because of a recent slew of injuries to the team’s receiver corps. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Shaheed set to dive in with Seattle thin at WR
Nets' Thomas (hamstring) out at least 3-4 weeks
Cam Thomas will miss at least the next three to four weeks with a left hamstring strain, the Nets announced Friday. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Nets' Thomas (hamstring) out at least 3-4 weeks
Parsons reflects on loss of ex-teammate Kneeland
Packers star Micah Parsons spent time Friday remembering and reflecting on the death of Marshawn Kneeland, his former teammate with the Cowboys, who died Thursday from a self-inflicted gunshot, according to authorities. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Parsons reflects on loss of ex-teammate Kneeland
Raiders fire special teams coordinator McMahon
The Raiders have fired special teams coordinator Tom McMahon. He was in his fourth season with Las Vegas, but the unit has struggled this year. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Raiders fire special teams coordinator McMahon
Rams change kicker to Mevis for 49ers game
After a Week 9 missed extra point and 39-yard field goal, the Los Angeles Rams have elevated Harrison Mevis to starting kicker versus the San Francisco 49ers. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Rams change kicker to Mevis for 49ers game