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Grizzlies star Ja Morant (illness) scratched vs. Nuggets
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will not play in Friday's game at the Denver Nuggets due to illness, the team said....

Coyotes look to carry momentum into matchup vs. Ducks
Nearing the midpoint of the season, the Arizona Coyotes are still perceived by many as a surprise squad, holding the Western Conference's top wild-card spot despite playing in a powerful Central Division....

Injury issues lingering as 76ers face Rockets
As the NBA's leading scorer in pursuit of a third consecutive scoring title, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is such a force that his absence causes reverberations throughout the team's rotation....

Blues look to stay hot vs. Avalanche
Like Western Conference rivals Edmonton and Minnesota, the St. Louis Blues became revitalized by their coaching change....

Devils want to be more than comeback kings, battle Senators
The New Jersey Devils are among the best teams in the NHL at producing comeback wins — and it is a topic coach Lindy Ruff is tired of hearing about....

Stars look to start new streak vs. Blackhawks
The Dallas Stars will strive to get back in the win column when they play host to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday....

LSU improving its defense ahead of Northwestern St. clash
After alternating wins with losses over the past seven games, LSU will try to find some consistency in its nonconference finale against visiting Northwestern State on Friday night in Baton Rouge, La....

Capitals, Islanders face off after disheartening losses
It took just one game after the Christmas break for the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals to reduce their margin for error in a tight Eastern Conference playoff race....

Nebraska prepares for South Carolina State with Rienk Mast still out
Nebraska has been building momentum heading toward January, and the Cornhuskers have a good chance to continue that trend Friday night in Lincoln, Neb....

Reds re-sign RHP Buck Farmer to 1-year deal
The Cincinnati Reds re-signed right-handed reliever Buck Farmer on Thursday....

Browns WR Amari Cooper (heel) out vs. Jets
Four days after one of the best games of his career, wide receiver Amari Cooper will sit out when the Cleveland Browns face the visiting New York Jets on Thursday....

Russell Wilson's next team? Vikings, Patriots among early favorites
Hours after being officially benched by the Denver Broncos, Russell Wilson took to social media to share that he's "looking forward to what's next."...

Report: PGA Tour, PIF to extend merger deadline
The PGA Tour plans to announce an extension of its self-imposed deadline to complete merger negotiations with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, The Telegraph reported Thursday....

K'Andre Miller, Rangers roll into Florida to face Panthers
Defenseman K'Andre Miller is hitting his stride as the New York Rangers, who lead the Eastern Conference with 49 points, visit the Florida Panthers on Friday night in Sunrise, Fla....

With Big 12 play approaching, Cincinnati faces Evansville
Cincinnati gets one last chance to prepare for a rigorous Big 12 schedule and enter conference action with momentum when it plays host to Evansville on Friday night....

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (illness) misses second straight practice
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray missed practice due to an illness for the second straight day on Thursday....

Rutgers takes down Miami to capture Pinstripe Bowl
Kyle Monangai rushed for 163 yards and a touchdown, Gavin Wimsatt added two short scoring runs and Rutgers rallied in the second half to top Miami 31-24 Thursday in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium....

Iowa finding a flow as Northern Illinois arrives
Iowa will look to notch its first three-game winning streak of the season when it faces Northern Illinois on Friday night at Iowa City, Iowa....

With Dawson Garcia set to return, streaking Minnesota meets Maine
Minnesota will go for its fifth win in a row when it hosts Maine in a nonconference matchup Friday night in Minneapolis....

Capitals sign D Ethan Bear
The Washington Capitals signed free agent defenseman Ethan Bear to a two-year contract on Thursday....