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Nuggets take win streak into meeting with Mavericks
The Denver Nuggets came out of last month's All-Star break with a renewed focus, which is bad news for the rest of the league....
Defensive-minded Bucks intend to get Suns stuck in 'mud'
The Phoenix Suns try to close out a winning Eastern Conference road swing when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday....
With a little luck, NC State prolongs underdog ACC tourney run
WASHINGTON — North Carolina State coach Kevin Keatts had an order for his players before the team left Monday for the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament....
Hurricanes G Spencer Martin signs 1-year extension
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Spencer Martin agreed to terms on a one-year, $775,000 contract extension through the 2024-25 season, the team announced Saturday....
Jim McAndrew, member of Miracle Mets, dies at 80
Jim McAndrew, a member of the Miracle Mets of 1969, has died at age 80....
Vermont outlasts UMass-Lowell for America East title
Vermont claimed its third straight America East title — and sixth in eight seasons — with a 66-61 victory over UMass-Lowell on Saturday in Burlington, Vt....
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole won't throw for 3-4 weeks
New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole will not throw for three to four weeks in an effort to heal his ailing throwing elbow, with the staff ace telling reporters Saturday that nerve irritation and edema are the source of the problem....
INF J.D. Davis agrees to one-year deal with A's
Infielder J.D. Davis and the Oakland Athletics agreed to a one-year contract, the team announced Saturday....
Purdue G Braden Smith questionable to play vs. Wisconsin
Purdue's Braden Smith is questionable to play in his team's Big Ten semifinal game against Wisconsin on Saturday in Minneapolis, per the conference injury report....
Boxing great Roberto Duran receiving care for heart issue
Former boxing champion Roberto Duran was receiving medical care for a heart problem, his family announced on Saturday morning....
3 favorites, 3 outsiders to bet before Selection Sunday
Three out of four teams on the NCAA Tournament top line seem set as of Saturday morning: Houston, Purdue and defending champion UConn....
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic announced Saturday morning that he will not compete in the upcoming Miami Open because he needs to balance his "private and professional schedule."...
No. 4 North Carolina braces for stern test vs. NC State in ACC final
WASHINGTON — This time a year ago, North Carolina was wondering if it would crack the NCAA Tournament on Selection Sunday. The Tar Heels didn't, becoming the first team ranked No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press poll to miss the field since it expanded to 64 teams....
Bubble-team Oregon looks to secure NCAA bid vs. Colorado
LAS VEGAS — Oregon, the fourth seed in the Pac-12 Conference tournament, could be playing for its NCAA Tournament life when it takes on third-seeded Colorado in the conference title game on Saturday night....
Stars keeping guard up ahead of encounter vs. Kings
The Dallas Stars have a favorable schedule over the next 10 days, but don't expect them to ease off the gas anytime soon....
Timberwolves, Jazz open back-to-back series in Utah
The Minnesota Timberwolves will finish off a six-game road trip when they visit Salt Lake City for a pair of games against the Utah Jazz....
Zion Williamson, Pelicans aim to continue surge in matchup with Blazers
The New Orleans Pelicans are surging with just one month left in the regular season....
76ers, fighting for playoff seeding, host woeful Hornets
The Philadelphia 76ers will look to snap a two-game losing streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night....
No. 2 UConn aims to avoid familiar misstep vs. No. 10 Marquette
NEW YORK — A little over a year ago, Marquette was the last team to defeat UConn before the latter stormed its way to a fifth national title....