Lakers’ front office, Baylor AD resigns, trophy origin stories

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November 21, 2025

 

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Houston Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (39) in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis).

Texans topple Bills after Josh Allen throws interception in final seconds

Little went right for Josh Allen in a frustrating game Thursday night against the Houston Texans. Read More.

Lakers fire Joey Buss, Jesse Buss from front office positions after ownership change

Joey Buss and Jesse Buss are no longer working in the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office after the franchise’s recent ownership change, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Thursday. Read More.

Baylor AD Mack Rhoades resigns a week after taking leave for personal reasons

Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades resigned Thursday, a week after he took a leave of absence for personal reasons. Read More.

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Beyond the score

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half of an NBA Cup basketball game in San Antonio, Nov. 14. (AP Photo/Eric Gay).

In the NBA Cup, teams are running it up. The rules say it’s a good idea to do so

The game wasn’t over, though the outcome was decided. Milwaukee’s Myles Turner took a pass from Giannis Antetokounmpo and let fly with a 3-pointer from the corner with about six seconds remaining. It connected — for a 17-point lead. Read More.

Origin stories behind the trophies heighten college football rivalry games on the smaller stage

The winners of the annual North Dakota State-South Dakota State rivalry football game get an unusual honor: hoisting a 78-pound trophy for all to see. The Dakota Marker is a rock — and it is heavier than it looks. Read More.

The SEC move to 9-game conference slate puts cupcake games on notice amid coach concerns

While competition heats up in the final weeks of the college football season, a handful of SEC teams are getting their annual gift: a late-season cupcake before rivalry week and the postseason. Read More.

 

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