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QB Smith apologizes for obscene gesture to fans

RYAN MCFADDEN

Geno Smith apologized for making an obscene gesture toward fans as he walked off the field following a 24-10 loss to the Browns on Sunday. It's the second time he's made such a gesture toward fans since joining Las Vegas.

Mbappé scores 4, nets 2nd-fastest UCL hat trick

ESPN

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé scored the second-fastest hat trick in Champions League history by netting three times in just under seven minutes at Olympiacos on Wednesday.

Jets' Fields says benching took him by surprise

RICH CIMINI

Despite recent struggles, Jets quarterback Justin Fields said Wednesday he was blindsided by last week's demotion.

Sources: Jays, Cease reach 7-year, $210M deal

Right-hander Dylan Cease, who has made at least 32 starts in each of the past five seasons, has reached a 7-year, $210M deal with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.

Vikings vets back McCarthy, say rebound in store

KEVIN SEIFERT

Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones both acknowledged J.J. McCarthy's struggles in the first six games of his career but supported the second-year quarterback and expressed optimism he will rebound.

Slot not worried about job as L'pool crisis deepens

BETH LINDOP

Arne Slot has said he is "not worried" about his position at Liverpool despite his team's bruising defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League.

CFP Bubble Watch after Tuesday's ranking: Who needs a win during Rivalry Week?

HEATHER DINICH

Trying to make sense of the constantly evolving playoff picture, conference by conference.

Sources: Kelly officially fired by LSU without cause

PETE THAMEL

The posturing over Brian Kelly's $54 million buyout from LSU is over, sources told ESPN, as the school sent him a letter Wednesday saying it is officially terminating him without cause.

Faulk expected to land Southern job, sources say

ADAM RITTENBERG

Former NFL star and current Colorado RBs coach Marshall Faulk is expected to become head coach at Southern University, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Moehrig's suspension upheld; safety out vs. Rams

Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig's one-game suspension for striking 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings in the groin area has been upheld on appeal, the league announced Wednesday night.

Men's Feast Week guide: Breaking down Kansas' win, Michigan-Gonzaga preview

JEFF BORZELLO AND MYRON MEDCALF AND JOE LUNARDI

From the Players Era in Las Vegas to a showcase in New York City, here's what we're watching Thanksgiving week.

Celts halt Pistons' win streak at 13 in frantic finish

Cade Cunningham scored 42 points but missed a potential game-tying free throw in the closing seconds as the Pistons fell to the Celtics 117-114, ending their 13-game winning streak.

Michigan makes statement in beating Zags by 40

MYRON MEDCALF

Yaxel Lendeborg said the Wolverines made a statement about their place in college basketball's hierarchy with a 40-point victory over Gonzaga in the Players Era title game Wednesday night.

Curry limps off with bruised quad, will have MRI

ANTHONY SLATER

Warriors star Stephen Curry came up limping with a right quad contusion after a series of fourth-quarter collisions in Wednesday's loss to the Rockets and will undergo an MRI.

Women's Feast Week guide: Texas, South Carolina to meet for Players Era title

CHARLIE CREME

Texas, which beat No. 3 UCLA, and South Carolina meet Thursday in a game that will determine the No. 2 team in the country.