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UCLA guard Skyy Clark, guarded by Arizona’s Conrad Martinez, had a season-high 15 points in helping the Bruins earn a comeback win Saturday in Phoenix. (Rick Scuteri / Associated Press) 1 For the season’s first month, Skyy Clark did things that pleased his coach and quietly helped win games. On Saturday, his contributions moved to … Read more

ORLANDO — Tom Thibodeau, a longtime admirer and friend of Bill Belichick, called him “the all-time greatest coach” while lauding the move to UNC and name-dropping a former ESPN insider.  “I think (going to the NCAA) is more appealing now, probably more than ever,” Thibodeau said. “Colleges now are hiring GMs. Like the great Adrian … Read more

Bill Belichick is looking to fill out his coaching staff at North Carolina, and he is interested in hiring Raiders offensive coordinator Scott Turner for that role with the Tar Heels, according to NFL Network. Turner, the son of longtime NFL coach Norv Turner, was promoted from Las Vegas’ passing game coordinator after OC Luke … Read more

Tommy DeVito’s return was cut short. Making his second start of the season at quarterback for the Giants, DeVito suffered a concussion late in the first half. He was ruled out for the rest of the gams against the Ravens. It is unclear exactly when it happened. If it was on a roughing the passer … Read more

Mater Dei defensive back Ace Leutele makes a one-handed interception against De La Salle in the fourth quarter Saturday in the CIF Open Division state championship bowl game at Saddleback College. (Craig Weston) A look at the top performers from Southern California regional football bowl games Saturday. RUSHING • Elleyon Clark, Palmdale: Rushed for 106 … Read more

CHICAGO — Mat Barzal looked like Christmas had come early. After six weeks of waiting and watching, Barzal and Adam Pelech are both making their returns from injury on Sunday afternoon against the Blackhawks, rejoining an Islanders team that suddenly looks in position to make up ground in an Eastern Conference wild-card race where no … Read more

Adam Thielen plays for the Panthers now, but he arrived at Sunday’s home game wearing a throwback Vikings jersey. Thielen, a two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver with Minnesota from 2014-22, donned a No. 84 Vikings jersey to honor Hall of Famer Randy Moss, who revealed earlier this week that he has been undergoing treatment for … Read more

Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany are feeling festive. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, the soon-to-be mother of three shared a trio of photos from the Chiefs’ holiday party, where the longtime couple embraced by a Christmas tree. Captioning the snapshots “Very Merry,” Brittany, 29, rocked a vibrant red dress as she cozied up to Mahomes, … Read more

The 49ers are done with linebacker De’Vondre Campbell, but they aren’t expected to simply cut him after he refused to go into Thursday night’s loss to the Rams. The Niners instead plan to suspend Campbell, largely for financial reasons, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “Make no mistake, De’Vondre Campbell’s tenure with the 49ers … Read more

Travis Kelce will be looking to get a hometown win Sunday without his biggest fan in the stands. Taylor Swift appeared to skip the Chiefs’ afternoon contest against the Browns at Huntington Bank Field in Kelce’s native Ohio, days after celebrating her 35th birthday with the star tight end, also 35. Multiple outlets reported that … Read more