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Commanders G Sam Cosmi (torn ACL) done for playoffs
The Washington Commanders will be without starting right guard Sam Cosmi for the rest of the playoffs.,Cosmi suffered a torn ACL in Washington's NFC divisional-round win over the top-seeded Detroit Lions on Saturday night. An MRI on Sunday confirmed the severity of the injury.,The injury occurred ab...

Jalen Johnson, Hawks look to subdue Knicks
The suddenly healthy Atlanta Hawks will try to extend their winning streak to four games and remain unbeaten against the Knicks when the teams meet in New York on Monday afternoon.,The Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics 119-115 in overtime on Saturday and have won four of their last five overall. The...

Women's Top 25 roundup: JuJu Watkins, No. 4 USC win 13th straight
JuJu Watkins scored 22 points as No. 4 Southern California held off a late-game surge from host Indiana to win 73-66 Sunday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind.,Watkins made 8 of 10 free throws and also had six rebounds, two steals and a block in the 13th consecutive win for the Trojans (17-1, 7-0 Big Ten...

Artem Zub, Senators sink struggling Devils
Defenseman Artem Zub scored the go-ahead goal 2:50 into the third period, lifting the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday afternoon in Newark, N.J.,Zack Ostapchuk scored his first career NHL goal for Ottawa, which has recorded points in six straight games (5-0-1). T...

Rockets not satisfied at halfway mark of season, prepare for Pistons
The Houston Rockets dispatched the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday in a fashion that has become commonplace in their surprising breakout campaign.,The Rockets won for the sixth time in seven games by seizing control in the second half of a 125-103 road victory in advance of back-to-back home game...

Wild bid to snap skid in encounter vs. Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild feel a sense of urgency despite having nearly half a season left to play.,After losing three in a row and four of their last five games, the Wild will look to turn things around on Monday afternoon against the host Colorado Avalanche in Denver.,Minnesota has been on a roller coast...

Collin Morikawa, two others WD from Farmers Insurance Open
World No. 4 Collin Morikawa was one of three golfers to withdraw from the upcoming Farmers Insurance Open on Sunday.,Morikawa joined Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark and Tyler McCumber in bowing out of the 156-golfer field at famed Torrey Pines. They will be replaced by Wesley Bryan, Hayden Springer and ...

Select Sharks prepare for 'homecoming' vs. Bruins
The San Jose Sharks will be more than 3,000 miles from home when they visit the Boston Bruins on Monday afternoon, but calling it a homecoming game is not far-fetched.,Four Sharks who could play their first-ever NHL game against Boston will feel comfortable at TD Garden. The group consists of Massac...

No. 12 Michigan State outlasts No. 19 Illinois for 11th straight win
Tre Holloman scored 17 points to lead No. 12 Michigan State to an 80-78 win over No. 19 Illinois on Sunday in East Lansing, Mich.,Frankie Fidler and Coen Carr each added 11 points for the Spartans (16-2, 7-0 Big Ten), who have won 11 straight games.,Will Riley scored 19 points off the bench for Illi...

Maryland squanders late lead, holds off Nebraska
Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 22 points as Maryland survived a furious rally by Nebraska to post a 69-66 victory on Sunday in College Park, Md.,Gillespie made a layup with 40 seconds left to give the Terrapins (14-5, 4-4 Big Ten) the lead for good after they frittered away a nine-point lead in the final ...

CFP notebook: Coaches count on veterans to lead Notre Dame, Ohio State
ATLANTA -- Notre Dame and Ohio State have first- and second-year players they hope will make impacts when the teams meet in the College Football Playoff Championship Game on Monday.,The No. 7 seeded Fighting Irish point to cornerback Leonard Moore, named last week the defensive freshman of the year ...

Commanders G Sam Cosmi (knee) likely done for playoffs
The Washington Commanders likely are to be without starting right guard Sam Cosmi for the rest of the playoffs.,Cosmi suffered a knee injury in Washington's NFC divisional-round win over the top-seeded Detroit Lions on Saturday night. NFL Network reported he will undergo an MRI on Sunday, with the i...

Desmond Bane, Grizzlies return home to face Wolves
Ja Morant's rash of injuries this season has groomed Desmond Bane for another role with the Memphis Grizzlies.,Bane, a shooting guard, has filled in admirably at point guard in place of Morant, who missed his 18th game of the season Friday at San Antonio with a sore right foot. Bane stepped in for t...

Frustrated Pirates fans: 'Sell the team'
The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't for sale, despite the pleas of frustrated fans who want owner Bob Nutting to sell the franchise.,At an offseason fan event on Saturday, fans chanted "sell the team" during a question-and-answer session, leaving CEO Travis Williams to tell the audience that Nutting doesn...

Report: Bears interviewing Eddie George on Sunday
The Chicago Bears will interview Eddie George in person Sunday for their head coaching position, The Tennessean reported.,George, 51, rushed for more than 10,000 yards in the NFL from 1996-2004 and has been the head coach at Tennessee State since 2021.,The Bears, who fired head coach Matt Eberflus o...

Reports: Dodgers to sign coveted closer Tanner Scott to 4-year deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers are adding to their ballyhooed pitching staff, agreeing to a deal with left-handed closer Tanner Scott, multiple outlets reported Sunday.,MLB.com reported that the agreement with the 2024 All-Star is for four years and $72 million. The Athletic added the contract will include...

Oilers' Connor McDavid, Canucks' Tyler Myers facing suspensions
Edmonton captain Connor McDavid and Toronto defenseman Tyler Myers will have disciplinary hearings with the league for their actions in the Canucks' 3-2 win over the Oilers on Saturday.,The NHL Player Safety department announced Sunday that the dates and times for the hearings had not yet been deter...

Hornets seek first 3-game win streak of season, host Mavs
Even in good times, the Charlotte Hornets can't seem to enjoy some of the positive moments.,But they'll be back at it Monday afternoon when the Dallas Mavericks visit.,The Hornets, who are looking for their first three-game winning streak of the season, are coming to grips with the loss of swingman ...

Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic to clash in Aussie QFs
No. 3 seed Carlos Alcaraz and 10-time champion Novak Djokovic will renew their rivalry in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in Melbourne.,Spain's Alcaraz was leading 7-5, 6-1 when Great Britain's Jack Draper, the No. 15 seed, was forced to retire from Sunday's fourth-round match. Draper, who ...

Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff reach Australian Open quarters
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her quest for her third consecutive Australian Open title, defeating Russia's Mirra Andreeva 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals.,It was the 18th straight match win for Sabalenka, of Belarus, in Melbourne, Australia.,Andreeva, the No. 14 seed, won just...