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Both teams look for improvement as Providence visits No. 11 UConn
Injuries are the main storyline for both Providence and No. 11 UConn entering a Big East matchup between those teams on Sunday in Storrs, Conn.,Providence (7-7, 1-2) is hopeful senior forward Bryce Hopkins can play. Hopkins, who sustained a knee injury last January that required surgery, made his 20...
Koby Brea helps No. 10 Kentucky outlast No. 6 Florida
Koby Brea finished with 23 points and seven 3-pointers, both career highs, for the Kentucky Wildcats who opened Southeastern Conference play Saturday outlasting the visiting Florida Gators 106-100 in Lexington, Ky.,The No. 10 Wildcats (12-2, 1-0) scored their third win this season over a team ranked...
Father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart dies after Sugar Bowl fall
Sonny Smart, the father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, died early Saturday morning due to complications from hip surgery necessitated after the 76-year-old fell in New Orleans before Thursday's Sugar Bowl, the university announced.,"Sonny fell while walking during the day on New Year's Eve in New Orl...
Bulls to retire Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey
The Chicago Bulls will retire former NBA MVP Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey, the team said Saturday.,Rose, 36, announced his retirement from the league over social media on Sept. 26.,The retirement ceremony will be held in the 2025-26 season, with the date announced later.,The No. 1 jersey has not been...
CF Montreal sign first-round draft pick Michael Adedokun
CF Montreal signed midfielder Michael Adedokun to a one-year contract for the 2025 season.,The deal, announced Saturday, includes option years for 2026, 2027 and 2028. Financial terms were not announced.,"We are happy to have Michael officially join the group," team president and CEO Gabriel Gervais...
Magic Johnson, Lionel Messi to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Basketball Hall of Fame member Magic Johnson and soccer great Lionel Messi are among 19 people who will be honored Saturday at the White House with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.,The White House announced the honorees, who will meet with President Joe Biden, early Saturday.,The medal is the nati...
Streaking Liverpool brace for stern test from Manchester United
Premier League leader Liverpool insist Sunday's home fixture against Manchester United still carries massive importance despite their opponent's uncharacteristically poor league showing so far this season.,While Liverpool (14-1-3, 45 points) enter the weekend six points clear of second-place Arsenal...
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews to return vs. Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews told reporters that he will return from an upper-body injury in Saturday night's game against the visiting Boston Bruins.,"I think the last couple skates I've had, I've felt good. I've made progress throughout those and feeling confident day-by-day," Matth...
WTA roundup: Aryna Sabalenka reaches final in Brisbane
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Polina Kudermetova of Russia each recorded a straight-set win on Saturday to advance to the finals of the Brisbane International in Australia.,Sabalenka saved five break points in the opening set and finished with three aces en route to a 6-3, 6-2 win over e...
ATP roundup: U.S., Poland to clash in United Cup final
Top-seeded United States and No. 2 seed Poland will meet Sunday in the United Cup final in Sydney.,Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz topped the Czech team of Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac on Saturday to advance. Gauff was a 6-1, 6-4 winner; Fritz took the victory when Machac, up a set at 7-6 (4), 5-6 ...
Leon Draisaitl, Oilers aim to slip past Kraken
It's strange how the NHL's leading goal-scorer and second-leading points producer is not even considered the best player on his team.,Welcome to Leon Draisaitl's world.,Superstar captain Connor McDavid still is king in Edmonton, but Draisaitl showed again Friday why he's a worthy 1B, scoring the go-...
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard in line to make season debut vs. Hawks
The Los Angeles Clippers are set to become whole for the first time this season on Saturday night when Kawhi Leonard makes his expected season debut against the Atlanta Hawks in Inglewood, Calif. ,ESPN reported that Leonard plans to play after he was upgraded to questionable on Friday. ,Leonard, 33,...
Struggling Predators bid to build momentum vs. Flames
It will take a sizable climb in the standings for the Nashville Predators to make the Stanley Cup playoffs.,As they travel to Calgary to face the Flames on Saturday, the Predators sit 13 points behind the pace for a ticket to the second season. However, after earning a 3-0 victory over the Vancouver...
Knicks bid to bounce back in clash with Bulls
Every New York starter played at least 40 minutes Friday night as the Knicks battled the host Oklahoma City Thunder. ,New York lost 117-107 to end its winning streak at nine games, so the Knicks must recharge and regroup quickly.,A visit to the Chicago Bulls awaits on Saturday night.,Can New York ge...
Brothers Cam and Pat Spencer hope to tangle in Grizzlies-Warriors clash
Brothers Cam and Pat Spencer will get a third opportunity to meet in an NBA game for the first time when the Memphis Grizzlies visit the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night in San Francisco. ,The Grizzlies will play the second night of a back-to-back set, having lost 138-133 at the Sacramento Ki...
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs aim to brush aside Nuggets
The San Antonio Spurs will look for a midseason sweep of Denver when they host the Nuggets on Saturday night.,San Antonio beat the host Nuggets 113-110 on Friday behind Victor Wembanyama's 35 points and 18 rebounds. The Spurs clinched the win in the waning moments after Devin Vassell stole a pass fr...
Hobbled Avalanche aim to stay hot in clash vs. Canadiens
Players have rotated through the lineup and the injured list for the Colorado Avalanche, so another player going down likely won't faze them.,Not with the way the team has been playing.,The latest injury is to backup goaltender Scott Wedgewood, who hurt his right leg in Thursday night's 6-5 come-fro...
Wolves' Anthony Edwards looks to find answers vs. Pistons
Star guard Anthony Edwards will look for more opportunities to score when the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.,Edwards has been frustrated by double teams, which has caused his point totals to drop. He's averaged just 16.3 points over the last three games. Since th...
Coming off late loss, Blue Jackets aim to build steam vs. Blues
The Columbus Blue Jackets and St. Louis Blues experienced a downturn in December before taking steps to correct their course. ,Each team will seek to build more traction when the Blue Jackets host the Blues on Saturday night.,Columbus has a 4-2-1 record in its last seven games after pulling out of a...
Sabres hoping to leave Vegas a big winner
A weekend trip to Las Vegas can be just what the doctor ordered to revitalize and drown one's sorrows. The Buffalo Sabres certainly hope that's the case when they visit Sin City to take on the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. ,To say it's been a tough five weeks for Lindy Ruff's squad would b...