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Bubble team SMU still searching for wins, visits Florida State
SMU needs every victory it can get to bolster its NCAA Tournament chances and can't afford a loss when it takes on Florida State on Saturday afternoon in Tallahassee, Fla., in the regular-season finale for both teams.,The Mustangs (22-8, 13-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) have alternated losses with wi...
Cincinnati looking to save season, faces Oklahoma State
Cincinnati ends its regular season on the road Saturday against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, and while the campaign took a disappointing turn in Big 12 play for Wes Miller's Bearcats, the coach received a vote of confidence from his boss late Thursday.,John Cunningham, the school's athletic directo...
Big Ten seeding, bubble hopes at stake as Ohio State visits Indiana
It's finally a true must-win game when Ohio State plays at Indiana on Saturday in their regular-season finale in Bloomington, Ind.,The term is often overused and meaningless until it actually matters. Now it's March and it matters for the Hoosiers (18-12, 9-10 Big Ten) and the Buckeyes (17-13, 9-10)...
Reports: Astros sign LHP Jalen Beeks to minor league deal
The Houston Astros signed left-hander Jalen Beeks, the New York Post reported Friday. The Athletic reported that it will be a minor league deal.,Beeks is a six-year MLB veteran. He began his career with the Boston Red Sox, pitching only two games, before being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for Nathan...
In wake of stunning Marchand trade, Bruins take ice at Tampa Bay
The Boston Bruins suffered a crushing loss Thursday night that hampered their dwindling postseason push.,For Bruins fans, Friday's NHL trade deadline turned out even worse.,As Boston prepared to play at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney appeared to wave the whit...
Record Super Bowl LIX audience boosted to 191.1M by Nielsen
For the second time since Super Bowl LIX, Nielsen has adjusted its calculation of how many people tuned into the game.,What was already a record audience now stands at 191.9 million people who viewed at least one minute of the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Nielsen said ...
Reports: Seahawks trade QB Geno Smith to Raiders
Las Vegas has found its man at quarterback, while Seattle has embraced a full reset, as the Raiders have traded a 2025 third-round pick to the Seahawks in exchange for quarterback Geno Smith, NFL Network and ESPN reported Friday.,Smith, a full-time starter in Seattle the past three seasons with two ...
Mariners RHP George Kirby (shoulder) expected to begin season on IL
Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher George Kirby is expected to begin the regular season on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation.,General manager Justin Hollander discussed the situation with the media on Friday.,"George Kirby has not been feeling great after his outings," Hollande...
Kings' DeMar DeRozan fined $25K by NBA
Sacramento Kings swingman DeMar DeRozan was handed down a $25,000 fine by the NBA for criticizing officials, the league announced Friday.,DeRozan, 35, called out the officiating following his team's 116-110 road loss to the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night.,After building a nine-point lead, the Kings ...
Tiger Woods not among 144-player field at The Players Championship
Tiger Woods is not entered in the 144-player field for The Players Championship, which begins next week at the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass with 48 of the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking.,Woods had until Friday evening to decide if he would participate, but sent strong signals during an ...
Big East tournament roundup: Kelsey Ransom, Hoyas take down Friars
Kelsey Ransom scored a career-high 36 points, none more important than the two free throws she sank with two seconds left, and No. 10 seed Georgetown upset No. 7 seed Providence 58-56 in the first round of the Big East women's basketball tournament on Friday in Uncasville, Conn.,Ransom scored all 11...
Wake Forest desperate for wins, faces hot Georgia Tech squad
With four losses in its last six games, Wake Forest has faded to the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble, likely requiring the Demon Deacons to make a significant run in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament next week.,But first Wake Forest (20-12, 12-7 ACC) takes on Georgia Tech (16-14, 10-...
Tallon Griekspoor stuns top-seeded Alexander Zverev at Indian Wells
Tallon Griekspoor delivered the biggest victory of his career by recording a 4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) win over top-seeded Alexander Zverev on Friday in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.,It marks the first time Griekspoor has ever notched a victory over a top-five player. ...
Shane Lowry moves in front at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Shane Lowry rang up six birdies in a 5-under-par 67 to establish a two-shot lead halfway through the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Friday in Orlando, Fla.,The Irishman stands at 8-under 136 after his stellar second round. He passed 18-hole leader Wyndham Clark, who posted a 71 Friday and is alone in...
No. 9 Texas Tech tackles reflective Bobby Hurley, Arizona State
Arizona State lugs an eight-game home losing streak into what could be head coach Bobby Hurley's last regular-season game with the Sun Devils, when No. 9 Texas Tech visits Saturday night in Tempe, Ariz.,Multiple media reports indicated Hurley could be on the way out after a 10-year run that featured...
No. 11 Clemson chasing new program record vs. Virginia Tech
No. 11 Clemson's dream regular season can end in historic fashion when the Tigers host Virginia Tech on Saturday evening.,Clemson (25-5, 17-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) needs a win against the Hokies on Senior Day to surpass the regular-season win total of the 1986-87 Tigers for most in program hist...
UConn aims to improve seed, get revenge vs. Seton Hall
UConn knows it at least clinched a bye in next week's Big East tournament. Now it is a matter of seeding.,Either way, the Huskies may be starting to peak again, and the two-time defending champions attempt to end the regular season with a fourth straight win when they host Seton Hall Saturday aftern...
Kraken meet Flyers after both were deadline sellers
Count the Philadelphia Flyers and Seattle Kraken among the teams that have been a bit out of it this week.,That's what happens in the days leading up to the NHL trade deadline.,The teams, who are scheduled to meet Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia, both ended up being sellers.,The Flyers dropped th...
Georgetown, DePaul seek momentum heading into postseason
Both Georgetown and DePaul are looking for momentum heading into the Big East tournament. ,The Hoyas and Blue Demons each can close the regular season with two straight victories in their matchup Saturday afternoon in Chicago. ,Georgetown (17-13, 8-11 Big East) snapped a three-game losing streak wit...
Big Ten tournament roundup: No. 2 USC, Michigan advance to semifinals
JuJu Watkins produced 31 points and 10 rebounds as No. 2 Southern California held on for an 84-79 victory over ninth-seeded Indiana in Big Ten tournament quarterfinal play Friday afternoon in Indianapolis., ,The Big Ten's Player of the Year hit 10 of 19 shots from the field and 10 of 13 at the line....