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Big 12 tournament roundup: No. 16 West Virginia, No. 8 TCU advance to semfinals
Sydney Shaw hit two free throws with 11 seconds left to secure No. 16 West Virginia's 73-69 victory over No. 20 Kansas State in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 women's basketball tournament on Friday in Kansas City, Mo.,The Mountaineers (24-6), seeded fourth, used an 8-0 run in the fourth quarter to...

SEC tournament roundup: No. 10 Oklahoma downs No. 12 Kentucky
Raegan Beers had 20 points and 11 rebounds and No. 10 Oklahoma defeated No. 12 Kentucky 69-65 in the SEC tournament quarterfinals Friday afternoon in Greenville, S.C.,Payton Verhulst scored 16 and Sahara Williams had 13 for the fifth-seeded Sooners (25-6), who have won nine straight games going into...

ESPN re-signs Stephen A. Smith; agent says no Presidential run
ESPN announced the multi-year deal signed by Stephen A. Smith on Friday, while the commentator's agent downplayed speculation that his client may run for president.,"Stephen A. works incredibly hard to elevate the sports conversation day-in and day-out and we are grateful he will remain at ESPN," ES...

Panthers acquire longtime Bruins standout Brad Marchand
The Boston Bruins traded longtime franchise fixture Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers at Friday's trade deadline, according to multiple reports.,The deal was a stunner as there wasn't any speculation that the four-time All-Star and team captain would be dealt. What the Bruins received wasn't imm...

Sens, Rangers both dealing with the business of trade deadline
While the Ottawa Senators made a blockbuster deal, the New York Rangers operated along the margins at the trade deadline and made their big move a few weeks ago.,Two teams with differing approaches at the deadline get together for a contest that has the feel of a postseason game Saturday afternoon w...

Flyers trade franchise mainstay Scott Laughton to Maple Leafs
The Philadelphia Flyers parted ways with Scott Laughton after 12 seasons on Friday, sending him and two draft picks to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Nikita Grebenkin and a 2027 first-round pick.,Laughton, 30, has spent his entire career with the Flyers, who drafted him in the first...

American swap: Bruins deal F Charlie Coyle to Avalanche for C Casey Mittelstadt
The Boston Bruins traded veteran forward Charlie Coyle to the Colorado Avalanche to obtain center Casey Mittelstadt in a swap of American players on Friday, according to multiple reports. ,Boston also received prospect winger Will Zellers and a conditional second-round draft pick in 2025 in the deal...

Manchester City meets 'impressive' Nottingham Forest
Third-place Nottingham Forest will host fourth-place Manchester City on Saturday in a match that could prove crucial in the scrap for a top-four finish and automatic qualification for next year's UEFA Champions League.,With 11 matches to go for most clubs, not only are Forest (14-7-6, 48 points) and...

ACC tournament roundup: NC State edges Georgia Tech, faces North Carolina in semifinals
Aziaha James made two free throws with 7 seconds left and No. 7 North Carolina State escaped with a 73-72 victory over Georgia Tech in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament Friday at Greensboro, N.C.,The Yellow Jackets failed to get off a shot on the final possession.,James s...

Red Wings deal F Joe Veleno to Blackhawks for 2 veteran players
The Chicago Blackhawks acquired forward Joe Veleno from the Detroit Red Wings on Friday in exchange for two well-traveled veterans, goaltender Petr Mrazek and forward Craig Smith.,Veleno, 25, has 10 points (five goals, five assists) in 56 games with 13 penalty minutes, a minus-14 rating and 11:57 av...

With 'family' approach, No. 22 Texas A&M takes on LSU
Texas A&M ended its four-game losing streak in resounding fashion by beating No. 1 Auburn on Tuesday.,The No. 22 Aggies (21-9, 10-7) will try to build momentum for the Southeastern Conference tournament when they play LSU (14-16, 3-14) in the regular-season finale Saturday afternoon in Baton Rouge, ...

Miami, NC State to meet in finale after lost seasons
Two years ago, the Miami Hurricanes, coached by Jim Larranaga, reached the NCAA Final Four for the first time in program history.,This season, however, has been a disaster for the Hurricanes (6-24, 2-17 Atlantic Coast Conference). Larranaga abruptly retired in December, leaving the team to interim c...

Reports: Titans release sacks leader Harold Landry III
The Tennessee Titans released outside linebacker Harold Landry III after unsuccessfully shopping their top pass rusher in trade talks. ,Landry, 28, was the Titans' longest-tenured player. Landry would have earned $17.5 million in base salary with a $24.05 million cap hit in 2025.,Tennessee will save...

No. 13 Maryland meets Northwestern, aims to continue ascent
The nadir of the season for Maryland came in a loss at Northwestern on Jan. 16. The defeat dropped the Terrapins to 0-4 in road games in the Big Ten and refueled criticism of coach Kevin Willard that his teams shrink in hostile arenas.,Nearly two months later, Maryland (23-7, 13-6) has solved its ro...

Georgia, Vanderbilt tangle with chance to prove tourney credentials
Seemingly secure on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble, Georgia entertains Southeastern Conference foe Vanderbilt on Saturday in Athens, Ga. ,Georgia (19-11, 7-10 SEC) hasn't made the tourney in a decade, but a three-game winning streak pushed the Bulldogs closer to return to the postseaso...

Report: Mikko Rantanen joins Stars, agrees to 8-year deal
The Dallas Stars are acquiring Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes and are signing the forward to an eight-year, $96 million contract extension, TSN reported on Friday.,Per ESPN, the Hurricanes will receive two first- and two third-round picks as well as forward Logan Stankoven in the deal.,...

Rafael Devers ready for Red Sox spring debut, but who's on third?
Red Sox three-time All-Star Rafael Devers plans to make his spring training debut next week, but where he plays in the field for Boston remains a mystery. ,Devers focused on building strength in his shoulders because of injuries last season and has not yet played in a Grapefruit League game for the ...

No. 5 Florida, Ole Miss angle for postseason positioning in finale
One would have to take No. 5 Florida seriously as a national championship contender if record were the only factor on an NCAA Tournament resume.,Dig deeper into the Gators' 26-4 overall record and 13-4 Southeastern Conference mark, and it's even more evident Florida is fully capable of winning six s...

No. 14 Louisville faces Stanford, eyes ACC title
This time last year, Louisville was preparing to enter its second consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference tournament as the league's last-place finisher.,Few could've predicted that just 12 months later, the No. 14 Cardinals would have a chance at sharing the regular-season title. ,Louisville (24-6, 1...

No. 10 Iowa State aims for revenge vs. Kansas State
Two teams with plenty to play for will close the Big 12 regular season on Saturday afternoon in Manhattan, Kan., as No. 10 Iowa State seeks revenge for a Feb. 1 home loss to Kansas State. ,The Wildcats (15-15, 9-10 Big 12) will look to finish the conference season at .500 and improve their chances f...