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Blackhawks reach 2-year deal with G Petr Mrazek
The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to terms with goaltender Petr Mrazek on a two-year, $8.5 million extension....

Novak Djokovic odds-on favorite with Carlos Alcaraz out of Aussie Open
Novak Djokovic's path toward a 25th Grand Slam title was cleared even further with second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz failing to make the semifinals — at least in the eyes of oddsmakers....

Salt Lake City launches push for NHL expansion team
A Salt Lake City group has moved a step closer to bringing the NHL to Utah....

Reports: 1B Trey Mancini joins Marlins on minor league deal
Free agent first baseman Trey Mancini has agreed to a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins, multiple outlets reported Wednesday....

Report: Doc Rivers finalizing deal to coach Bucks
Doc Rivers has reached an agreement to become head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN reported Wednesday....

Titans hire Brian Callahan as coach, promote Ran Carthon
The Tennessee Titans hired Brian Callahan as head coach and promoted Ran Carthon to executive vice president and general manager on Wednesday....

QB Will Rogers changes course, will stay at Washington
Former Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers is honoring his commitment to Washington after all....

Alexander Zverev books spot in Australian Open semis
Alexander Zverev quashed a comeback attempt by World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz to win 6-1, 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-4 and reach his second Australian Open semifinal on Wednesday in Melbourne....

Qinwen Zheng reaches first Grand Slam semifinal
No. 12 seed Qinwen Zheng of China advanced to her first Grand Slam semifinal with a 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-1 win against Russia's Anna Kalinskaya at the Australian Open on Wednesday in Melbourne....

Reports: Packers part with DC Joe Barry
Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry was fired after a rollercoaster season in Green Bay, NFL Network reported Wednesday....

No. 9 Arizona seeks improved road form at Oregon St.
No. 9 Arizona is looking for some road energy entering an Oregon road trip, starting with a Thursday night game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore....

Streaking Canucks look for another win vs. Blues
The torrid Vancouver Canucks will try to extend their point streak to 10 games when they host the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday....

Sliding Kings aim for resurgence vs. Sabres
Amid a tough stretch, the Los Angeles Kings will try to bounce back when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday....

Well-rested Avalanche face work-in-progress Caps
The NHL did the Colorado Avalanche a big favor when it rolled out the schedule for the season. At least for this week....

At Spurs, Thunder seek fourth straight win
The Oklahoma City Thunder will carry a three-game winning streak into play on Wednesday when they travel to San Antonio to square off against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in a Western Conference battle....

Daniil Medvedev works 5 sets to reach Australian Open semis
Third-seeded Daniil Medvedev navigated an up-and-down quarterfinal match at the Australian Open to emerge with a 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 victory over ninth-seeded Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday in Melbourne....

Rockets get reinforcements against Trail Blazers
For lengthy stretches against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, the Houston Rockets appeared to simply not have enough — a legitimate deduction considering the injury attrition of their rotation....

NHL roundup: Oilers top Jackets, win 14th straight
Evander Kane and Warren Foegele each scored a goal and added an assist as the Edmonton Oilers extended their franchise-record winning streak to 14 games with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday....

Sharks nip Rangers in OT for season-best 3rd straight win
Tomas Hertl scored at 1:29 of overtime as the San Jose Sharks rallied from a two-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the visiting New York Rangers 3-2 on Tuesday night....

Top 25 roundup: South Carolina stuns No. 6 Kentucky
Graduate guard Ta'Lon Cooper matched his career high with 20 points as South Carolina stunned No. 6 Kentucky 79-62 on Tuesday night in Southeastern Conference play in Columbia, S.C....