It’s a first-half brace for Joao Pedro as

Elliot Anderson unleashes a powerful effort fro

Elliot Anderson unleashes a powerful effort fro

Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane scores against Hamburg on Wednesday (IBRAHIM OT)
A second-half Christian Kofane goal earned Bayer Leverkusen a 1-0 win at Hamburg to draw them closer to the Bundesliga’s top four on Wednesday. 
In a match originally scheduled for January but postponed due to winter storms, Kofane collected an Ibrahim Maza pass and and blasted in on the half-volley on 73 minutes.
The win brought sixth-placed Leverkusen, who will face Arsenal in the last 16 of the Champions League, three points behind fourth-placed Stuttgart.

Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane scores against Hamburg on Wednesday (IBRAHIM OT)
A second-half Christian Kofane goal earned Bayer Leverkusen a 1-0 win at Hamburg to draw them closer to the Bundesliga’s top four on Wednesday. 
In a match originally scheduled for January but postponed due to winter storms, Kofane collected an Ibrahim Maza pass and and blasted in on the half-volley on 73 minutes.
The win brought sixth-placed Leverkusen, who will face Arsenal in the last 16 of the Champions League, three points behind fourth-placed Stuttgart.

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Stefon Diggs’ days with the Patriots are numbered
The team has told the NFL star that they will be releasing him next week, according to reports
In December, the wide receiver was arrested after a woman accused him of slapping and choking her

After a season of highs and lows, the New England Patriots are releasing Stefon Diggs, according to reports.
Diggs, 32, who signed a three-year, $63.

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NEED TO KNOW

Stefon Diggs’ days with the Patriots are numbered
The team has told the NFL star that they will be releasing him next week, according to reports
In December, the wide receiver was arrested after a woman accused him of slapping and choking her

After a season of highs and lows, the New England Patriots are releasing Stefon Diggs, according to reports.
Diggs, 32, who signed a three-year, $63.

Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
AUSTIN, Texas — For Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian, a consistent aspect of his tenure is that he and his staff haven’t recruited players back out of the NCAA transfer portal once they enter.

Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
AUSTIN, Texas — For Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian, a consistent aspect of his tenure is that he and his staff haven’t recruited players back out of the NCAA transfer portal once they enter.

Change is coming in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Eagles haven’t always used Dallas Goedert as often as some think they should in the offensive attack. Last season, they rode him more consistently. He rewarded that trust by setting a franchise record for touchdown catches by a tight end. Still, roster turnover is inevitable, and it appears that Goedert will indeed be part of the change.
Production, reliability, and leadership aren’t easy to replace. Still, a report released after the recent NFL Combine says all signs point to a split. Goedert is seemingly as good as gone.

Change is coming in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Eagles haven’t always used Dallas Goedert as often as some think they should in the offensive attack. Last season, they rode him more consistently. He rewarded that trust by setting a franchise record for touchdown catches by a tight end. Still, roster turnover is inevitable, and it appears that Goedert will indeed be part of the change.
Production, reliability, and leadership aren’t easy to replace. Still, a report released after the recent NFL Combine says all signs point to a split. Goedert is seemingly as good as gone.

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — A brawl between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina in the women’s Sun Belt Tournament on Wednesday left eight players ejected and knocked a referee to the ground where she required medical attention.
There were under six minutes left in the fourth quarter when South Alabama’s Cordasia Harris and Coastal Carolina’s Tracey Hueston began fighting under the basket. Harris appeared to bump Hueston slightly from behind before Hueston turned around and began pushing and swinging at Harris, who pushed back.

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Enzo Fernandez picks out a darting Malo Gusto,

Enzo Fernandez picks out a darting Malo Gusto,

Aston Villa strike first as Douglas Luiz scores

Aston Villa strike first as Douglas Luiz scores

Lou Holtz, the quick-witted college football coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988 and burnished his reputation as a master at rebuilding programs, has died at the age 89, his family said Wednesday.

Jacob Ramsey goes down inside the box too easil

Jacob Ramsey goes down inside the box too easil

Tim MacMahon and Chiney Ogwumike join MJ Acosta

Tim MacMahon and Chiney Ogwumike join MJ Acosta

The Patriots plan to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs, a source confirmed to ESPN.

A terrible error from Bernd Leno opens the door

A terrible error from Bernd Leno opens the door

Major League Baseball finds itself in a precarious position. 
After years of decline, falling ratings and attendance, baseball is finally back on the upswing. Pace of play rules, banning the shift, increasing star power, and easier access to streaming games have all contributed. Attendance is up, ratings are up, and there’s reason for optimism as smaller market teams move into new stadiums or are in the process of finding new ownership.

Matt Norlander joins CBS Sports HQ to answer if

Matt Norlander joins CBS Sports HQ to answer if

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Brian Campbell and Danny Brasco joins CBS Sport

Brian Campbell and Danny Brasco joins CBS Sport

Chase Daniel, Booger McFarland and Louis Riddic

Chase Daniel, Booger McFarland and Louis Riddic

Jayden Bailey, a Lebanon High School (TN) baske

Jayden Bailey, a Lebanon High School (TN) baske

Dec 6, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders former receiver Tim Brown poses during halftime ceremony to receive his Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ring during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
There is no slowing down when it comes to Tim Brown.
The Heisman Trophy Winner and Pro Football Hall of Famer has only one mode and it is all out. This is unfortunate news for those teeing it up in the James Hardie Pro Football hall of Fame Invitational this week.

Rodri gets his name on the scoresheet from the

Rodri gets his name on the scoresheet from the

It’s game on at the Etihad after Morgan G

It’s game on at the Etihad after Morgan G

LeSean McCoy sparked a lively debate this week after declaring that Caitlin Clark may already be the most influential female athlete of all time. Even ahead of tennis legend Serena Williams.
The discussion happened on the Speakeasy podcast, which the former All-Pro running back co-hosts with Emmanuel Acho, when the group began tossing around names for the most influential white athlete ever. The conversation included household names from across the sports world — athletes like Tony Hawk, Conor McGregor, Larry Bird and David Beckham.

Team USA’s duo of Laura Dwyer and Steve E

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Max Holloway is the only fighter to successfully defend the BMF title, and will try to do so yet again at UFC 326 in Las Vegas on Saturday.Jeff Bottari via Getty Images

By the breakneck pace of the UFC events calendar, the origin story of the BMF title feels almost like a piece of ancient lore. It’s from the pre-pandemic era, which basically makes it part history and part fairy tale to many fans. But those curious beginnings were also before Max Holloway got his hands on the belt and leant it some aura, of which he has plenty to spare.

TUCSON, ARIZONA – MARCH 02: Starting pitcher Julio Teheran #49 of Colombia pitches during the first inning of game two of the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers against Brazil at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium on March 02, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images
In a proceeding that attempted to redefine “exhibition, nonetheless televised for your enjoyment or something like it,” the Braves routed Team Colombia as a warm-up before the latter proceeds into World Baseball Classic play later this week.

As the Cleveland Browns get set for NFL free agency, they are going to have to get creative with the salary cap. As it stands, the Browns are currently $16 million in the red after the trade for offensive tackle Tytus Howard.
This is not as damning as it seems on paper, however. The Browns and Howard have already agreed to a three-year contract extension. So while his base is currently sitting at $17 million, expect that number to drop to the veteran minimum. This is how the Browns structure the first year of all of their new contracts.

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