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After 'good first step,' No. 7 Duke takes on Army
While No. 7 Duke put on a nice show in its opening game, the Blue Devils are adamant about addressing numerous areas of play with a challenging stretch coming up.,The next chance to put more pieces in place will come against visiting Army on Friday evening in Durham, N.C., in the second game for bot...
Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard signs 4-year extension
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard signed a four-year contract extension on Thursday that spans through the 2028 season.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team. NFL Network reported it was worth $33.2 million with a maximum value of $37.2 million and $15 million fully guaranteed.,<...
Jared Goff, streaking Lions test Texans in spotlight
Two teams with expectations beyond regular-season statements square off Sunday night when the Detroit Lions visit the Houston Texans.,The Lions (7-1) own the best record in the NFC and stand second overall in the NFL behind only the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs. Houston (6-3) shares the fourth-best m...
Tough defenses take spotlight as Titans, Chargers collide
The Los Angeles Chargers are getting settled in for a run of home games through Thanksgiving as they prepare to face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Inglewood, Calif. ,While the Chargers are playing the first of three consecutive home games that will complete their November commitments, the Titans...
Sam Darnold vies to play 'smarter' as Vikings visit Jaguars
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is focused on one statistic in particular as he and his teammates prepare to visit the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon.,No, it's not passing yards or touchdowns. It's not even victories or winning percentage.,What is Darnold thinking about heading i...
Saquon Barkley, Eagles soar into Dallas set on extending Cowboys' misery
Saquon Barkley is determined to get his first win against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday as he leads the streaking Philadelphia Eagles into Arlington, Texas.,Barkley went 0-10 against Dallas while playing for the New York Giants from 2018-23. He was sidelined with a torn ACL for New York's only victor...
Newly fortified contenders clash as Steelers face Commanders
Two teams that tried to improve their fortunes at the trade deadline will meet when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday.,Pittsburgh (6-2), looking to boost both sides of the ball, acquired wide receiver Mike Williams from the New York Jets and edge rusher Preston Smith ...
Unbeaten Chiefs get first look at Broncos QB Bo Nix
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes kept the Kansas City Chiefs perfect with an overtime win against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday.,While Mahomes is dealing with a sore left ankle, he insists it won't be a concern Sunday as the unbeaten Chiefs host the Denver Broncos.,"When you have a little b...
Falcons on a roll, Saints strive for reset with seven straight setbacks
The Atlanta Falcons have their sights set on the franchise's first NFC South title since 2016. ,For the New Orleans Saints? Any old win would do after extending their NFL-worst losing streak to seven games last week at Carolina.,The Falcons (6-3) are all alone in first place as they visit the Saints...
Unbeaten No. 25 Army resumes playoff push vs. North Texas
The undefeated Army Black Knights found themselves in good standing when the first College Football Playoff rankings were revealed Tuesday night.,Attempting to keep climbing Saturday afternoon against North Texas is the focus in the American Athletic Conference matchup in Denton, Texas.,Army (8-0, 6...
Spurs looking for return to fundamentals in meeting vs. Blazers
The San Antonio Spurs hope their home court and a focus on fundamentals will help them produce some energy and overcome a depleted roster when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.,The Trail Blazers head to the Alamo City for the first game of a road back-to-back set and on the hee...
'Spoiled' by depth, Timberwolves take aim at skidding Bulls
Thursday night's matchup between the host Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves will pit two teams in the top five in the NBA in average 3-point attempts per game.,Minnesota is familiar with another kind of depth, as well.,"I'm lucky," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said. "I have eight starters. ...
BetBoom lead Dream League as Group Stage 2 nears end
BetBoom Team swept Team Spirit 2-0 on Wednesday and emerged alone in first place in Group Stage 2 at the DreamLeague Season 24 event.,With a 5-1 mark, BetBoom sit just about Team Spirit, PARIVISION and Team Falcons, who are all 4-2 entering the final day of group action.,PARIVISION fell 2-0 to Tundr...
Rested Stars aim to get 'back on track' vs. Blackhawks
After getting four days to shed any jet lag they incurred following the NHL Global Series in Finland, the Dallas Stars have turned their attention to hosting the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday evening.,The Stars lost back-to-back games to the Florida Panthers in Finland last weekend.,Following a day...
Sam Reinhart, Panthers look to stay hot in clash vs. Predators
The red-hot Florida Panthers are coming home to face the Nashville Predators on Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla.,Florida, which has won five games in a row, hasn't played since Saturday, when the team finished a two-game set in Finland.,In its most recent game, Nashville lost 3-2 at Washington on Wed...
49ers hope Christian McCaffrey will make season debut vs. Bucs
San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey remains on track to make his season debut against the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.,That's welcome news for the 49ers, who have managed a 4-4 record in his absence and come off a bye still as serious contenders to recapture the NFC ...
Bills need to improve run defense vs. Jonathan Taylor, Colts
Going into Week 10, the Buffalo Bills are already closing in on an AFC East title.,Up four by games in the division with eight games remaining, Buffalo tries to take another step toward what seems like an inevitable title Sunday when they visit the desperate Indianapolis Colts.,Buffalo (7-2) maintai...
Rookie quarterbacks clash as Patriots take on Bears
A meeting with the host Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon will carry more meaning than the typical regular-season game for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.,Maye, selected third overall in this year's draft, is set to go up against No. 1 overall pick and fellow signal-caller Caleb William...
Struggling Giants, Panthers ready for change of scenery in Munich
The New York Giants and Carolina Panthers get a dose of something they both largely need.,It's a change of scenery as the teams meet Sunday in Munich.,"It will be a little bit of a different flavor," Carolina coach Dave Canales said of the overseas trip.,Both teams hold 2-7 records. The Giants have ...
NBA roundup: Cavs set franchise mark with 9-0 start
Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers set the record for the best start in franchise history at 9-0 with a 131-122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.,Mitchell led a balanced attack as six players scored in double digits -- including Jarrett All...