Zach Edey’s encouraging second NBA season is being put on pause right when he and the Memphis Grizzlies were starting to find a groove.

The Grizzlies announced Edey will miss a significant amount of action after being diagnosed with a left ankle injury. He had already sat out the first 13 games of the 2025-26 NBA season while recovering from offseason surgery on the same ankle. But his return to the lineup had coincided with an uptick in the Grizzlies’ performance.

Memphis enters its game against the Utah Jazz on Friday, Dec. 12 having won five of its past six outings, and Edey had emerged as a double-double threat with huge defensive upside. Grizzlies star Ja Morant is also closing in on a return to action after missing the past 10 games with a calf strain, according to coach Tuomas Iisalo.

Morant’s injury occurred less than six minutes into Edey’s return game, and the two will now have to wait even longer to play more together this season.

Here’s the latest update on Edey’s injury situation:

Zach Edey injury update

‘This is a management plan to optimize Zach’s long-term health in consultation with the Grizzlies and medical experts,’ Edey’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, told ESPN. ‘Following this step, the short- and long-term prognosis for Zach is excellent.’

Edey would miss at least 15 games, beginning with Friday’s matchup against the Utah Jazz, given the Grizzlies’ announced injury timeline.

Zach Edey stats

Edey is averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks over 11 games this season.

Editor’s Note: This story has been with new information.

Sherrone Moore was fired at the University of Michigan on Wednesday, Dec. 10, after the university found ‘credible evidence’ of him being ‘engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.’

In the immediate hours following Moore’s dismissal from Michigan, the Saline Police Department then assisted the Pittsfield Township Police in detaining the ex-Wolverines coach, according to reports. He remains in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail in Michigan, after being booked at 8:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 10, according to online court records.

The 39-year-old coach took over the Wolverines program in 2024 after Jim Harbaugh left Michigan to coach the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers following the 2024 College Football Playoff championship game.

Here’s what to know on why Moore was arrested:

Why was Sherrone Moore arrested?

Moore’s name was not mentioned in the statement.

‘This incident does not appear to be random in nature, and there appears to be no ongoing threat to the community,’ the Pittsfield Police Department said in a statement. ‘The suspect was lodged at the Washtenaw County Jail pending review of charges by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor. At this time, the investigation is ongoing.’

According to online court records, Moore was booked into Washtenaw County Jail in Michigan at 8:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 10.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Dec. 11 that was obtained by the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, the Washtenaw County Court said no paperwork has been filed in the court regarding Moore’s booking.

The statement acknowledged that the court is aware of a ‘pending investigation regarding Sherrone Moore’ but added there is no timetable for when it ‘will receive the necessary paperwork’ regarding his case.

‘The matter involving Mr. Moore remains under active investigation by law enforcement, and as a result, we do not expect charging decisions or an arraignment today. Mr. Moore remains in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail,’ Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit said in a statement.

Sherrone Moore charges

Moore is not expected to be charged on Dec. 11, per statements from Savit and the Washtenaw County Court. Online court records did not list bond information, scheduled release date or court appearances for Moore as of 10:02 a.m. ET on Dec. 11.

What did Sherrone Moore do?

Michigan released a statement at 4:43 p.m. ET on Dec. 10 that it had fired Moore with cause after a University investigation found credible evidence against Moore that he was ‘engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.’

‘U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore has been terminated, with cause, effective immediately. Following a University investigation, credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior,’ Michigan athletic department Warde Manuel said in a Dec. 10 statement.

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The final four weeks of the 2025 NFL regular season kick off with an NFC South matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6) and the Atlanta Falcons (4-9) on ‘Thursday Night Football.’

The visiting Falcons hope to play spoiler in tonight’s game but the Buccaneers have plenty at stake tonight and should come prepared.

Tampa Bay and quarterback Baker Mayfield had a remarkable first half of the season with a 6-2 start and appeared on track to claim their fifth consecutive NFC South crown. Instead, they’ve lost four of their last five and are clinging to the division lead, tied with the feisty Carolina Panthers.

Injuries are a significant factor this time of year and Mayfield has been dealing with a left shoulder sprain he suffered in Week 12. However since then, running back Bucky Irving returned from a seven-game absence and Chris Godwin is back in the lineup after missing five games.

More reinforcements are on the way with Bucs all-time leading receiver Mike Evans and star tackle Tristan Wirfs expected to return tonight. On the contrary, Atlanta will be without its top receiver Drake London for the fourth straight week.

The Falcons offense will have four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins under center since starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 11. Atlanta will lean on Bijan Robinson who leads the NFL with 1,683 yards from scrimmage and hope its defense can keep Tampa Bay out of the end zone.

This is the second meeting between these NFC South foes, with Tampa Bay winning 23-20 on the road back in Week 1. Will the Bucs get back on track or can the Falcons spoil their playoff hopes?

USA TODAY Sports will provide updates, analysis and highlights from the Week 15 ‘Thursday Night Football’ matchup below. All times are Eastern.

Buccaneers vs. Falcons start time

Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET

How to watch Buccaneers vs. Falcons

Live stream: Amazon Prime Video 
Tampa market: WTVT (FOX 13) | Atlanta market: WAGA (FOX 5)

The NFL’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ game will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video for national viewers. For those in the Buccaneers TV market, WTVT (Fox 13) will air the game. In Atlanta, viewers can tune to WAGA (Fox 5).

Buccaneers vs. Falcons TNF live stream

Stream:Amazon Prime Video | Fubo (local market)

Amazon Prime Video will air the Buccaneers-Falcons ‘Thursday Night Football’ matchup. Those in local TV markets can watch the matchup on Fubo.

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Buccaneers vs. Falcons predictions, picks

Tampa Bay hit a roadblock with injuries halfway through the season, which explains why they’ve lost four of their last five. They just lost to the lowly Saints at home, but they still control their playoff hopes. It sounds like they’re finally getting healthy with Tristan Wirfs, Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan potentially returning. Atlanta’s offense is one-dimensional without Drake London, and the strength of the Bucs defense is against the run. Tampa Bay’s push for the playoffs starts tonight. They’ll win by a touchdown and prepare for a massive divisional clash against the Panthers with a few extra days of rest.

Prediction: Buccaneers 23, Falcons 17

Buccaneers vs. Falcons odds

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Moneyline (ML): Tampa Bay -225 (Bet $225 to win $100) | Atlanta +185 (Bet $100 to win $185)
Against the spread (ATS): Tampa Bay -4.5 (-110) | Atlanta +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44 (O: -110 | U: -110)

In the long, illustrious history of dumb, Michigan hiring Sherrone Moore ranks near the very top.

You want dumb? Let me show you dumb. 

Michigan fired Moore for cause after two seasons Wednesday, mere months after he was suspended for a second time by the NCAA for cheating — while working for Jim Harbaugh, the coach Michigan sold its soul to protect from NCAA investigators during a national championship run in 2023 while he was cheating.

We don’t know yet if Moore cheated as the Michigan head coach. On the field, anyway.

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel released a statement saying there was, “credible evidence that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member” — and that’s why Moore was fired for cause.

Isn’t that just a nice, neat bow to wrap up this colossal failure of a coaching hire.

So what have we learned from all this, kids? 

If you’re Harbaugh and the most beloved alum in Michigan football history, you can do just about anything as a coach and the university will defend you at the cost of its reputation — and a $30 million fine from the NCAA.

If you’re Moore and a former Oklahoma offensive lineman, even a victory over Ohio State in your first season can’t buy you time when you’ve proven, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that you can’t cheat without getting caught. 

At anything, apparently. 

Now watch how quickly Michigan turns on Moore. Watch how stories and anecdotes leak that Moore was never the right guy for the job in the first place. 

How Michigan panicked because it wanted to keep the momentum of the Harbaugh years — which brought unprecedented success and, finally, the ability to beat Ohio State again. They couldn’t turn their back on Moore ― also suspended by the NCAA for his role in violations during the pandemic season of 2020 ― the loyal Harbaugh assistant who steered Michigan to three critical victories to finish the 2023 regular season while Harbaugh was suspended for three games.

So Michigan knowingly replaced one cheater with another, and went further down the rabbit hole of shredding its once impeccable reputation. Because, you know, he beat Ohio State.

I can almost understand allowing yourself to be publicly flogged for protecting Harbaugh at all cost. It’s the mean media’s fault, right?

No one believes the media, the fake news, so they must be wrong about Harbaugh and his knowledge of Connor Stalions’ advanced scouting scheme that helped turn Michigan under Harbaugh from a good team that couldn’t beat Ohio State, to a great team that did multiple times and eventually won a national title.

If it had nothing to do with cheating, Central Michigan wouldn’t have admitted that while coach Jim McElwain wasn’t a co-conspirator, he was ‘responsible for his staff’s actions’ in allowing Stalions on its sideline with CMU gear in an effort to disguise himself while scouting CMU’s game against Michigan State.

If it had nothing to do with cheating, the NCAA wouldn’t have suspended Moore for three games for his part in the scheme ― one game that was deferred to 2026.

If you don’t think it was cheating, my name is Ford and I’ve got an Edsel to sell you. Speaking of dumb, and Michigan.    

If I’ve said this once, I’ve said it a thousand times: Harbaugh would never, ever, ever allow a “low level” staffer (as the Michigan PR machine quickly labeled Stalions) on his sideline to scream at his assistants about the other team’s play calls — while his assistants then changed their play calls in response — without knowing the complete ins and outs of the Stalions scheme.

Moore, of course, was the key assistant in that scenario. He was the offensive coordinator, the heart of the unit that had to figure out how to score points on, and beat, Ohio State.

Just in case Michigan doesn’t know this yet, or refuses to admit it, that means Moore was cheating, too. That and the fact he deleted 52 text messages from Stalions shortly after the advanced scouting scheme was unearthed by the mean media — you know, the people who obviously lie.

So we’ll just stick this under-qualified, two-time cheater of an assistant coach into one of the Top 10 jobs in college football, and hope for the best. What could go wrong?

Raise your hand if you’re shocked. If you just can’t believe what you’re reading.

Who among us — except the brilliant minds at Michigan — couldn’t see this coming from Kalamazoo?

Unfortunately, it takes something like this to bring everything into focus. To sharpen the senses, eliminate PR nonsense fed to the masses, and elevate truth.

To make it very clear that Michigan made this move one week after national signing day. After letters of intent (and NIL deals) were signed, and everything was moving forward for 2026 and beyond. 

If you think the university didn’t know it was firing Moore the moment it lost to Ohio State in late November — because you can’t fire a guy who beat Ohio State in both seasons, no matter the cheating — you’re the same person who thinks Harbaugh knew nothing. 

Which would put you at the top of the list of dumbest dumb in the history of dumb.

(This story was updated to add a video.)

The three other No. 1 seeds in the tournament — Kentucky, Texas and Pittsburgh — all advanced to the Sweet 16. The Wildcats will face a red-hot Cal Poly team that upset No. 5 BYU and No. 4 USC in consecutive five-set thrillers to advance to their seventh Sweet 16 appearance in program history.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Round of 16 at the 2025 NCAA volleyball tournament:

Set 3: Creighton 25, Arizona State 13

It was all Creighton in the third set as they hit .600 in the frame. The Bluejays built a double-digit lead behind masterful work from Kiara Reinhardt (12 total kills and one block) and Jaya Johnson (eight total kills, two blocks). Creighton slammed the door with a service ace to end the set.

Set 2: Arizona State 25, Creighton 19

Arizona State fought back for a second set victory. Noemie Glover has 11 kills to lead the Sun Devils, who are looking to avoid an upset. Arizona State had 16 kills with 0.368 hitting percentage in the set.

Set 1: Creighton 26, Arizona State 24

Creighton stormed back, going up 20-18, but Arizona State was ready. Back and forth they went until Creighton team won the first set 26-24.

Arizona State is the first to 15 in Set 1 vs. Creighton

After some back and forth, the Sun Devils created some separation to be the first team to reach 15 during the first set. Arizona went on a 4-0 run, powered by two aces from Brynn Covell, her 27th and 28th aces of the season.

Creighton vs. Arizona State is underway

The Bluejays and Sun Devils are live in set one of the first match during the Sweet 16.

Where is NCAA women’s volleyball Sweet 16?

The 2025 NCAA women’s volleyball Final Four will be held at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. It’s the third time since 2010 that the venue has hosted the volleyball national championship.

When is NCAA women’s volleyball Sweet 16?

Date: Dec. 11 and 13 or Dec. 12 and 14
Time: Four matches each day, beginning at 1 p.m. ET Thursday and noon ET Friday. Match-by-match times below.

How to watch NCAA volleyball tournament

Streaming: ESPN+ ∣ Fubo (free trial)

The 2025 NCAA women’s volleyball tournament will air across the ESPN and ABC family of networks. Games can be streamed ESPN+, ESPN’s subscription streaming service, and Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

NCAA volleyball Sweet 16 schedule: Times, TV

All times Eastern

Thursday, Dec. 11

No. 2 Arizona State vs. No. 3 Creighton, 1 p.m. | ESPN2
No. 1 Kentucky vs. Cal Poly, 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2
No. 4 Minnesota vs. No. 1 Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. | ESPN2
No. 2 SMU vs. No. 3 Purdue, 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2

Friday, Dec. 12

No. 1 Texas vs. No. 4 Indiana, 12 p.m. | ESPN
No. 3 Wisconsin vs. No. 2 Stanford, 2:30 p.m. | ESPN
No. 3 Texas A&M vs. No. 2 Louisville, 7 p.m. | ESPN2
No. 1 Nebraska vs. No. 4 Kansas, 9:30 p.m. | ESPN2

NCAA volleyball second-round results

Lexington bracket

No. 1 Kentucky 3, No. 8 UCLA 1 (30-28, 25-16, 28-30, 25-17)
No. 3 Creighton 3, No. 6 Northern Iowa 1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-22, 25-21)
No. 2 Arizona State 3, Utah State 1 (25-15, 25-18, 22-25, 25-15)
Cal Poly 3, No. 4 USC 2 (25-19, 25-20, 20-25, 14-25, 15-7)

Austin bracket

No. 4 Indiana 3, No. 5 Colorado 0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-23)
No. 3 Wisconsin 3, North Carolina 0 (25-14, 25-21, 27-25)
No. 1 Texas 1, No. 8 Penn State 0 (25-16, 25-9, 25-19)
No. 2 Stanford 3, Arizona 1 (25-16, 25-27, 25-17, 25-20)

Pittsburgh bracket

No. 3 Purdue 3, No. 6 Baylor 1 (25-16, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20)
No. 1 Pittsburgh 3, Michigan 0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-18)
No. 2 SMU 3, Florida 0 (25-11, 25-21, 26-24)
No. 4 Minnesota 3, No. 5 Iowa State 0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-14)

Lincoln bracket

No. 4 Kansas 3, No. 5 Miami 1 (25-17, 25-22, 22-25, 27-25)
No. 2 Louisville 3, Marquette 2 (21-25, 25-11, 23-25, 25-19, 15-12)
No. 1 Nebraska 3, Kansas State 0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-16)
No. 3 Texas A&M 3, No. 6 TCU 1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-22, 29-27)

NCAA volleyball first-round results

Lexington bracket

No. 1 Kentucky 3, Wofford 0 (25-11, 25-19, 25-12)
No. 8 UCLA 3, Georgia Tech 2 (24-26, 25-19, 25-23, 25-18, 15-10)
Cal Poly 3, No. 5 BYU 2 (25-19, 17-25, 20-25, 25-20, 15-10)
No. 4 USC 3, Princeton 0, (25-19, 25-12, 25-13)
No. 3 Creighton 3, Northern Colorado 2 (12-25, 25-23,25-23,17-25, 8-15)
No. 6 Northern Iowa 3, Utah 2 (15-25, 21-25, 26-24, 25-20, 15-10)
Utah State 3, No. 7 Tennessee 2 (25-19, 25-15, 19-25, 25-18, 15-11)
No. 2 Arizona State 3, Coppin State 0 (25-11, 25-14, 25-12)

Austin bracket

No. 1 Texas 3, Florida A&M 0 (25-11, 25- 8, 25-14)
No. 8 Penn State 3, South Florida 1 (25-23, 12-25, 25-21, 25-19)
No. 5 Colorado 3, American 0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-16)
No. 4 Indiana 3, Toledo 0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-17)
No. 3 Wisconsin 3, Eastern Illinois 0 (25-11, 25-6, 25-19)
North Carolina 3, No. 6 UTEP 1 (24-26, 25-11, 25-18, 25-21)
Arizona 3, No. 7 South Dakota State 1 (25-21, 22-25, 25-15, 25-15)
No. 2 Stanford 3, Utah Valley 1 (21-25, 25-21, 25-13, 25-14)

Pittsburgh bracket

No. 1 Pitt 3, UMBC 0 (25-10, 25-17, 25-13)
Michigan 3, No. 8 Xavier 0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-23)
No. 5 Iowa State 3, St. Thomas-Minnesota 2 (21-25, 25-13, 25-16, 21-25, 15-8)
No. 4 Minnesota 3, Fairfield 0 (25-12, 25-7, 25-13)
No. 3 Purdue 3, Wright State 0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-19)
No. 6 Baylor 3, Arkansas State 2 (23-25, 25-20, 30-28, 23-25, 15-10)
Florida 3, No. 7 Rice 0 (27-25, 25-23, 25-19)
No. 2 SMU 3, Central Arkansas 0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-13)

Lincoln bracket

No. 1 Nebraska 3, Long Island 0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-17)
Kansas State 3, San Diego 2 (21-25, 25-17, 26-28, 25-22, 15-12)
No. 5 Miami 3, Tulsa 1 (25-22, 13-25, 25-22, 25-20)
No. 4 Kansas 3, High Point 0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-18)
No. 3 Texas A&M 3, Campbell 0 (25-20, 25-10, 25-13)
No. 6 TCU 3, Stephen F. Austin 0 (25-8, 26-24, 25-20)
Marquette 3, Western Kentucky 0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-16)
No. 2 Louisville 3, Loyola (Illinois) 0 (25-17, 25-9, 25-12)

When is the NCAA volleyball Final Four in 2025?

Dates: Thursday, Dec. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 21

The two semifinal matches in the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA volleyball tournament will take place on Thursday, Dec. 18 and will be broadcast on ESPN. The national championship game is Sunday, Dec. 21 on ABC.

NCAA volleyball tournament champions

Penn State is the reigning NCAA volleyball champion, having defeated Louisville in four sets last year in the national title game. It was the Nittany Lions’ eighth volleyball championship since 1999.

Here’s a look at the past 10 NCAA volleyball champions:

2024: Penn State
2023: Texas
2022: Texas
2021: Wisconsin
2020: Kentucky
2019: Stanford
2018: Stanford
2017: Nebraska
2016: Stanford
2015: Nebraska

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The relief pitching market is not slowing down, and the Atlanta Braves are doing their best to corner it.

The Braves agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with All-Star closer Robert Suarez, snagging one of the best late-inning guys left on the market.

The move comes three weeks after the Braves re-signed Raisel Iglesias, their closer for the past three seasons, to a one-year, $16 million contract.

It stands to reason that Suarez, 34, will be the one handling the closer role, as he adds a significantly more dominant look to their bullpen. Suarez saved 40 games for the Padres last season, when he earned his second All-Star selection and retained the closer role even after San Diego acquired fireballing right-hander Mason Miller at the trade deadline.

Suarez remade his career over five seasons in Japan’s Nippon Baseball League, then returned to affiliated ball here in 2022, striking out 61 batters in 47 ⅔ innings of work for the Padres in 2022, when they advanced to the NL Championship Series. His strikeouts per nine innings dipped from 11.5 to 7.8 in 2023, but he bounced back in 2025 with a rate of 9.7 per nine, and a career-best 9.7 strikeout-walk ratio.

The right-hander had been connected to the New York Mets, particularly after their loss of closer Edwin Díaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, the top two and six of the top 10 relievers available have been signed.

MLB free agent rankings

These are the top 10 free agent relief pitchers still on the market:

Kenley Jansen, RHP
Tyler Rogers, RHP
Seranthony Dominguez, RHP
Brad Keller, RHP
Drew Pomeranz, LHP
Caleb Thielbar, LHP
Shawn Armstrong, RHP
Luke Weaver, RHP
David Robertson, RHP
Tommy Kahnle, RHP