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Supporting cast starring for Grizzlies with Nuggets up next
Suddenly, a Memphis Grizzlies team that was suffering through a difficult November that included injuries to its star duo of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. is making a late-month turnaround.,After a 102-96 victory over the host Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, the Grizzlies have won two straight for t...
No. 11 Alabama, No. 13 Gonzaga write new chapter in Players Era opener
For two college basketball powers on nearly opposite corners of the country, Alabama and Gonzaga have some history.,The next chapter comes Monday when the No. 11 Crimson Tide (3-1) and the No. 13 Bulldogs (5-0) are scheduled to meet at the Players Era men's tournament in Las Vegas.,Alabama and Gonza...
No. 22 Auburn to face tougher test with Oregon at Players Era opener
Auburn men's basketball is just two points away from being undefeated, with their only loss this season coming on Nov. 16, a 73-72 defeat to then-No. 1 Houston.,Beyond that, No. 22 Auburn (4-1) has feasted on small schools in its four wins. That won't be the case Monday night at Michelob Ultra Arena...
Jovan Milicevic, Xavier beat West Virginia to take third in Charleston
Jovan Milicevic tied a career-high by scoring 21 points as Xavier shined from 3-point range and earned a 78-68 victory over West Virginia Sunday in the Charleston Classic's Palmetto third-place game in Charleston, S.C.,Milicevic, who played for Xavier coach Richard Pitino at New Mexico, matched his ...
No. 5 Duke uses paint dominance to obliterate Howard
Cameron Boozer's 26 points and 12 rebounds powered No. 5 Duke's 93-56 blowout of Howard on Sunday in Durham, N.C.,Patrick Ngongba had 16 points and Isaiah Evans provided 11 points for Duke (7-0), which shot 61% from the field despite the team's late-game drop-off in efficiency. Darren Harris had all...
Strong home-ice advantage looms as Devils host Red Wings
The New Jersey Devils are hoping their strong form on home ice can end a losing streak when the Detroit Red Wings visit Newark, N.J. on Monday.,The Devils (7-0-1) and the Colorado Avalanche (8-0-2) are the only teams that have not lost a regulation home game this season. New Jersey is a more modest ...
No. 22 Auburn to see step up in competition with undefeated Oregon at Players Era opener
Auburn men's basketball is two points from being undefeated, the Tigers' only loss so far this season coming on Nov. 16, 73-72 to then-No. 1 ranked Houston.,Beyond that, No. 22 Auburn (4-1) has feasted on small schools in its four wins. That won't be the case Monday night at Michelob Ultra Arena nea...
Injury-riddled Panthers visit goal-starved Predators
The Florida Panthers visit the Nashville Predators on Monday night after losing two more players to injuries this past week.,In addition to being without star forwards Aleksander Barkov (knee) -- the team's captain -- and Matthew Tkachuk (adductor), who haven't played all season, plus defenseman Dmi...
Capitals, Blue Jackets eye reset after losses
Both the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets have managed to earn points, just not consistently enough for sustained success so far this season.,Each looks to rebound from its latest defeat when the Capitals host the Blue Jackets on Monday night.,The Capitals followed a brutal 2-6-2 stretc...
Slumping Rangers aim for rare home win vs. Blues
A four-game losing streak has plunged the struggling New York Rangers back below .500.,They will try to end their downturn when they return home to host the St. Louis Blues on Monday night at Madison Square Garden -- where the Rangers are just 1-7-1 this season.,New York is coming off an 0-3 road tr...
No. 8 Illinois ready for tourney-like turnaround vs. UTRGV
When Brad Underwood scheduled No. 8 Illinois for home games on Saturday and Monday, he did it to simulate the NCAA Tournament's weekend format.,It's the only time during the regular season that the Illini will play twice in a three-day span. And, as is often the case in the NCAA Tournament, the qual...
Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) injured vs. Patriots
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins exited Sunday's 26-20 loss to the New England Patriots due to a concussion.,Higgins was injured when his head landed hard on the turf. He was motionless for several minutes before eventually being carted to the locker room with 4:45 left in the game.,New Engla...
Jeeno Thitikul sets LPGA season record while winning Tour Championship
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul had a pedestrian -- by her standards -- 4-under-par 68 at the CME Group Tour Championship, but it was more than enough for her to set an LPGA record and coast to victory on Sunday in Naples, Fla.,Thitikul had built a six-stroke lead on the field coming into the day and fin...
Islanders D Alexander Romanov (shoulder) out 5-6 months
The New York Islanders announced Sunday that defenseman Alexander Romanov will miss 5-6 months to recover from shoulder surgery after Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen crushed him from behind into the boards.,Rantanen received a major penalty and a game misconduct for boarding Romanov in the final...
White-hot Lightning could be without key players vs. Flyers
The Tampa Bay Lightning are enjoying their best stretch of the season, but there is cause for concern as they prepare to host the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.,Coach Jon Cooper's team earned its 11th win in the past 14 outings (11-3-0) in a wild 5-3 affair at the Washington Capitals on Saturd...
Jahmyr Gibbs' 69-yard OT TD run lifts Lions over Giants
Jahmyr Gibbs totaled 264 yards and three touchdowns, including a 69-yard TD run in overtime, as the Detroit Lions turned aside the New York Giants' upset attempt, 34-27, on Sunday.,Gibbs also had a 49-yard scoring run and a 3-yard touchdown reception for the Lions (7-4). Jared Goff passed for 279 ya...
Women's Top 25 roundup: Rhode Island upsets No. 16 NC State
Vanessa Harris scored 15 points off the bench as Rhode Island knocked off No. 16 North Carolina State 68-63 on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C.,Palmire Mbu had 14 points and Ines Debroise added 13 points for the Rams (6-1), who benefited from 16 Wolfpack turnovers.,The score was tied going to the fourth quar...
Chiefs get first close win of season, topping Colts in OT
Harrison Butker kicked five field goals, including the decisive 27-yarder with 1:57 left in overtime, to give the host Kansas City Chiefs a 23-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.,Patrick Mahomes completed 29 of 46 passes for 352 yards and one interception as Kansas City (6-5) prevailed...
Butler takes control late, hands Virginia first loss
Finley Bizjack scored 25 points to lead Butler to an 80-73 victory over Virginia in the Greenbrier Tip-Off Sunday in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., ,Michael Ajayi contributed 17 points and 14 rebounds for the Bulldogs (5-1), who also beat South Carolina in their opening game of the event on Friday.,A...
Drake Maye, Patriots hold Bengals at bay for 9th straight win
Drake Maye completed 22 of 35 passes for 294 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and the New England Patriots held on for a 26-20 win over the host Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon.,Hunter Henry caught seven passes for 115 yards and a touchdown for New England (10-2), which won its nint...