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Memphis hosts Liberty Bowl repeat

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Tigers have a rare luxury chasing program history with all the comforts of home Friday against Iowa State in the Liberty Bowl. The Cyclones (7-5) will work from Memphis’ usual sideline, pushing the Tigers to the visitors’ side. Memphis will get to use its ...

Vols QB Milton opts out of Citrus Bowl against Iowa

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton has opted out to prepare for the 2024 NFL draft, leaving freshman Nico Iamaleava to make his first career start for the 25th-ranked Volunteers in Monday’s Citrus Bowl. Milton announced his decision Wednesday on social media. He started his ...

Purdy’s rare bad game dooms 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy’s storybook ride from final pick of the 2022 draft to most efficient quarterback in the NFL has featured very few on-field struggles. That’s what made his four-interception performance in one of the most highly anticipated games of the season so ...

Vikings lose Hockenson for rest of the season

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have had their share of major injuries this season, including to star receiver Justin Jefferson and quarterback Kirk Cousins. Injuries continue to mount as Minnesota tries to stay in the playoff picture. Coach Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday that ...

Legalized sports betting grew in 2023

LAS VEGAS — Legalized sports betting continued its expansion this year while also factoring into scandals in college athletics and suspensions in the NFL for players who violated the league’s gambling policy. Six states either passed legislation to legalize sports wagering or allowed ...