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Not leaving Las Vegas: Raiders hiring Antonio Pierce as head coach
Interim head coach Antonio Pierce isn't leaving Las Vegas just yet....

Jets working on new streak during visit to Senators
Two teams at opposite ends of the NHL standings meet when the Winnipeg Jets open a three-game road trip against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday....

USC, Arizona State look to halt slides
Skidding Arizona State and Southern California meet on Saturday in Tempe, Ariz., trying to pull out of tailspins in Pac-12 Conference play....

Lions DE James Houston's Sunday status not certain
Detroit Lions pass-rusher James Houston might not be ready for Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coach Dan Campbell said Friday....

Pistons G Cade Cunningham to return next week
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham received clearance to resume basketball activities and is scheduled to return from his left knee strain in 5-7 days, the team said Friday....

Predators take road success to desert against Coyotes
One of the best road teams in the NHL for nearly two months, the Nashville Predators have no problems packing their bags....

Next man up as South Carolina visits Arkansas
If Tuesday night's home loss to Georgia wasn't bad enough, South Carolina received more discouraging news this week....

Report: Astros, closer Josh Hader agree to 5-year, $95M deal
The Houston Astros are in agreement with free agent All-Star closer Josh Hader on the richest contract in MLB history for a closer: five-year, $95 million, according to multiple reports....

Pistons slightly improved ahead of back-to-back vs. Bucks
The Detroit Pistons won just four games in the first half of their season but shift their focus to what's ahead in the second half....

Streaking Flyers looking to bury Avalanche
The Philadelphia Flyers can no longer be considered a surprise....

Shovel our snow: Bills put out another SOS
The Buffalo Bills put out a call for snow shovelers to report to work at Highmark Stadium in suburban Orchard Park, N.Y., Friday afternoon....

Lightning out to transfer home success on road vs. Sabres
The Tampa Bay Lightning have proven all season, and especially this month, that they are strong in defending their home ice....

Books pulling for big underdogs in Divisional Playoffs
Baltimore and San Francisco are heavy favorites as No. 1 seeds coming off bye weeks, while Detroit is a significant favorite ahead of its second consecutive home playoff games....

Newly signed, Shane Pinto to rejoin Senators after suspension
The Ottawa Senators signed forward Shane Pinto to a one-year deal on Friday, coinciding with his return to action following a gambling-related suspension....

Jack Burke Jr., oldest living Masters champ, dies at 100
World Golf Hall of Fame member Jack Burke Jr., who was the oldest living Masters champion, died Friday at 100....

Big names added to NFL draft-eligible list
Caleb Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, national championship-winning QB J.J. McCarthy, and All-American wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. were among 20 additional players granted special eligibility on Friday for the 2024 NFL Draft....

NC State finding ways to win, while Virginia Tech losing close games
Confidence is growing for North Carolina State as struggling Virginia Tech visits for an Atlantic Coast Conference game on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C....

No. 7 Duke seeking another lopsided win against Pitt
No. 7 Duke is playing its best basketball at the moment, and its success is tied to both skill and the mindset it has taken on during an eight-game winning streak....

Opposites collide: Syracuse rolling, Miami reeling
Syracuse and Miami are trending in opposite directions heading into Saturday's Atlantic Coast Conference contest in Syracuse, N.Y....

No. 20 BYU visits No. 25 Texas Tech for Big 12 showdown
Life in the Big 12 Conference doesn't allow much time for licking your wounds, something No. 25 Texas Tech will have to work through with another tough test up next....