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Heat hope to avoid drama during visit from Jazz
The Miami Heat are set to move forward on the schedule without Jimmy Butler, who was suspended for seven games in advance of Saturday's home game against the Utah Jazz.,Coming off a 128-115 loss at home to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, amid a rocky 17-15 season, the Heat now will try to overcome s...
Bruins seek answers on offense ahead of clash vs. rival Leafs
The Boston Bruins will try to find their scoring touch when they complete a three-game road trip Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.,Goals were scarce for Boston, which lost the first two games -- 3-1 to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday and 2-1 to the New York Rangers on Thursday.,The ...
Red Wings ride momentum into matchup with NHL-best Jets
The Winnipeg Jets top the NHL with 56 points and 27 wins while the Detroit Red Wings fired their coach the day after Christmas and entered Friday four points out of a playoff spot., ,However, the Jets have lost their last two (0-1-1), while the Red Wings are on a three-game winning streak entering S...
Texas State outlasts North Texas for 2nd straight bowl win
Lincoln Pare ran for two touchdowns, including a 73-yard scamper late in the fourth quarter, to help Texas State beat North Texas 30-28 on Friday in the First Responder Bowl in Dallas.,Pare finished with 143 yards on 21 carries for the Bobcats (8-5), who won the First Responder Bowl for the second s...
On 3-game slide, Suns take on improving Pacers
The three-game Eastern Conference road swing that Phoenix begins on Saturday in Indianapolis against the Indiana Pacers marks a pivotal point in the Suns' season. ,Phoenix comes in on a three-game losing streak and with defeats in six of its last seven following Tuesday's 117-112 home setback to Mem...
Heat suspend Jimmy Butler 7 games, will seek trade partner
The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler seven games on Friday for conduct detrimental to the team on multiple occasions and will listen to trade offers for the six-time All-Star.,The suspension comes one day after Butler essentially requested a trade out of Miami after saying he "probably" would never...
76ers hope to have more hop in their step vs. Nets
The Philadelphia 76ers seem to be over a rough start where they dropped 12 of their first 14 games, but an occasional ugly showing is still appearing.,Coming off two losses on a back-to-back on the West Coast, the 76ers hope to avoid a third straight defeat Saturday night when they visit the Brookly...
Texas, No. 13 Texas A&M renew rivalry in SEC opener
Despite solid starts for both teams, the stakes will be incrementally higher when No. 13 Texas A&M hosts rival Texas on Saturday afternoon in the teams' Southeastern Conference opener in College Station, Texas., ,The programs have not played since 2019 in a neutral site contest in Fort Worth and hav...
Lions LB Alex Anzalone (arm) could be activated for Vikings' showdown
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone was listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC showdown for the Minnesota Vikings and could be activated off injury reserve this week.,Anzalone broke his left forearm in a game against the Jacksonville in Week 11 and has missed the past six games.,Anzalone, a team...
Orioles, RHP Charlie Morton agree to 1-year deal
After losing ace Corbin Burnes via free agency, the Baltimore Orioles bolstered their rotation on Friday, agreeing to a one-year contract with veteran right-hander Charlie Morton.,A 17-year veteran and two-time All-Star, Morton posted an 8-10 record with a 4.19 ERA, 167 strikeouts and 65 walks in 30...
No. 12 Oklahoma brings 13-0 mark into clash at No. 5 Alabama
No. 12 Oklahoma faces its stiffest test of the season to date against No. 5 Alabama on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. ,It's the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams and the beginning of a sprint to March through an 18-game league schedule.,There are 10 SEC teams in the AP Top 25 and five in the To...
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip) doubtful to play against Jets
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New York Jets and considered highly unlikely to play.,This will be the second straight start Tagovailoa will miss. Tyler Huntley is slated to start the contest.,"We'll approach it like Snoop's starting," Do...
Surging No. 2 Auburn faces SEC challenge vs. Missouri
No. 2 Auburn powered through its daunting nonconference gauntlet while earning victories over four nationally ranked teams: Houston, Iowa State, North Carolina and Purdue.,The Tigers (12-1) are aiming to make another deep NCAA Tournament run.,But first they must endure the Southeastern Conference wa...
Dodgers sign OF Teoscar Hernandez, IF Hyeseong Kim
Teoscar Hernandez is officially returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers after a triumphant first season, as the All-Star outfielder and the World Series champions agreed on a three-year, $66 million contract, the team announced Friday.,The deal includes a club option of $15 million for the 2028 season ...
Arizona aims to extend winning streak vs. No. 16 Cincinnati
Arizona is hoping the beginning of Big 12 Conference play will jump-start its season as it heads to No. 16 Cincinnati on Saturday. ,So far, the Wildcats (7-5, 1-0 ) are off to a good start as they topped TCU 90-81 at home on Monday to extend their winning streak to three games. ,Meanwhile, the Bearc...
High-octane SMU to test mettle vs. No. 4 Duke
The Atlantic Coast Conference's top offensive and defensive teams square off on Saturday afternoon as SMU hosts No. 4 Duke in Dallas.,The Mustangs (11-2, 2-0 ACC) are leading the league in offense with 87.2 points per game. Conversely, the Blue Devils (11-2, 3-0) are the top defensive team by holdin...
Dodgers sign OF Teoscar Hernandez; reportedly sign IF Hyeseong Kim
Teoscar Hernandez is officially returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers after a triumphant first season, as the All-Star outfielder and the World Series champions agreed on a three-year, $66 million contract, the team announced Friday.,The deal includes a club option of $15 million for the 2028 season ...
Dirk Koetter gives up Boise State OC duties; Nate Potter promoted
Well-respected Boise State offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter stepped down as offensive coordinator and will transfer into a senior analyst role, the school announced Friday.,Nate Potter, who was the co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach the past two seasons, was promoted to offensive coordi...
St. John's looks to get back on track vs. Butler
St. John's is amongst the highest scoring teams in the Big East so far but was deflated by its inability to make shots in its last outing.,After its worst display on offense this season, the Red Storm attempt to get back on track Saturday afternoon when they host Butler in Queens, N.Y.,The Red Storm...
Reeling Miami aims to halt skid in clash vs. Virginia Tech
Miami will aim to secure its first win under interim coach Bill Courtney when it visits Virginia Tech on Saturday afternoon in Blacksburg, Va.,The Hurricanes (4-9, 0-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) likely still are reeling from the sudden departure of coach Jim Larranaga, who stepped down on Dec. 26 af...