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NC State starts strong in convincing rout of Liberty
Matt Able and Ven-Allen Lubin each scored 13 points apiece to lead North Carolina State to a comfortable 85-45 victory over Liberty on Wednesday night in Raleigh, N.C.,Able shot 4-of-6 from the floor and also grabbed four rebounds, while Lubin shot 6-of-9 and corralled six rebounds in the win for NC...

Second-half charge guides Notre Dame past Idaho
Jalen Haralson poured in 20 points and Carson Towt racked up 19 points on 9-for-12 shooting as Notre Dame finally pulled away for an 80-65 victory against Idaho on Wednesday night at South Bend, Ind.,Cole Certa chipped in with 13 of his 15 of his points in the second half and Braeden Shrewsberry not...

Reports: Braves sign OF Mike Yastrzemski to 2-year deal
The Atlanta Braves have signed free-agent outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23 million contract with an option for a third season, according to multiple reports.,The grandson of Baseball Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, Mike Yastrzemski has a career .238 average with 123 home runs and 364 R...

Canucks get boost between the pipes for Sabres matchup
The Vancouver Canucks will welcome back Thatcher Demko to the lineup when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.,Demko, the Canucks' No. 1 goalie, has missed 12 games with a lower-body injury sustained Nov. 11 against the Winnipeg Jets. He allowed three goals on eight shots in the first period of...

Syracuse meets Saint Joseph’s after marquee upset win
After some early bumps in the road, Syracuse and visiting Saint Joseph's hope to build off recent wins when they match up Thursday evening.,The game, which was originally slated to be a neutral-site showdown in Las Vegas, was switched a couple of months ago to a Syracuse home game. That could be goo...

Missouri seeks more balanced scoring as Alabama State comes to town
After suffering losses at Notre Dame and to Kansas at a neutral site, Missouri returns home to regroup ahead of its Dec. 22 game against Illinois in St. Louis.,Missouri's preparations will continue Thursday night against Alabama State in Columbia, Mo.,Missouri (8-2) is searching for more consistent ...

Michigan move prompts LSU alum to invite QB Bryce Underwood to transfer
Within hours of Michigan firing Sherrone Moore on Wednesday, rumors and recruitment encircled quarterback Bryce Underwood. ,The No. 1 player in the Class of 2025, Underwood infamously flipped his commitment from LSU to Michigan to join the Wolverines and play for Moore last year. ,Underwood is expec...
Falcons vs Buccaneers Thursday Night Football Week 15 Betting Picks
Preview and betting breakdown for Thursday Night Football: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons. Key injuries, matchups, and why Tampa Bay holds the advantage....

Report: Sherrone Moore detained by police after being fired by Michigan
Michigan fired Sherrone Moore with cause, effective immediately, after an investigation by the school found "credible evidence" the head coach engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.,"This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolera...

Stars' Jake Oettinger hopes for happy homecoming vs. Wild
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger already has achieved an off-ice highlight during his trip to his home state of Minnesota.,On Thursday evening, Oettinger will try to post an on-ice highlight, as well. He and the Stars will square off against the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, Minn.,The Stars ar...

Depleted Trail Blazers wrap trip vs. struggling Pelicans
The injury-plagued Portland Trail Blazers will aim to end their five-game road trip on a high note when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.,Away from home since the beginning of December, Portland slumped to 1-3 on the trip with a 119-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.,First-ch...

Predators aim to keep climb going vs. shorthanded Blues
After staggering to a 6-12-4 start, the Nashville Predators have worked their way back toward the Western Conference playoff race. They finally gained confidence while winning five of their last seven games.,"Hopefully we can develop a little bit of consistency," Predators coach Andrew Brunette said...

Hurricanes visit surging Capitals with first place on the line
In a crucial division rivalry, the Carolina Hurricanes travel to face the red-hot Washington Capitals on Thursday.,The Hurricanes are 4-2-0 in their last six games and sit a point behind the Capitals in the standings. A victory Thursday would move Carolina ahead of Washington for first place in both...

G Dennis Hildeby stepping up for Leafs, who next face Sharks
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been able to overcome injuries to their top two goaltenders, and they look to continue that trend Thursday night against the visiting San Jose Sharks.,With Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll out injured, the starting role fell to Dennis Hildeby.,So far, Hildeby has been imp...

Vegas G Carter Hart makes return to Philly
Goaltender Carter Hart makes his much-anticipated return to Philadelphia on Thursday night when the Vegas Golden Knights face the Flyers.,Now the question is: Will Hart, a former second-round pick who won 96 games in six seasons with the Flyers, be in net for Vegas?,Hart signed a two-year, $4 millio...

Penguins, Canadiens try to recover from deflating losses
The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to rebound from one of their most shocking losses in recent memory when they host the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.,The Penguins held a one-goal lead when they went on a power play with 18 seconds left in the third period against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Tuesd...

Sens look to stop losing streak in visit to Blue Jackets
The Ottawa Senators are in search of a new trend when they face the host Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night having lost five of their last six games.,The Senators are coming off a 4-3 home loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, but count Ottawa right winger Drake Batherson as one playe...

Islanders, Ducks clash on Long Island riding hot streaks
On Tuesday night, the New York Islanders and Anaheim Ducks each helped bolster the other's surprising early-season surge.,On Thursday night, the two teams will try to cool each other off when the Islanders face the Ducks in their first matchup of the season in Elmont, N.Y.,Both teams earned shootout...

Michigan fires coach Sherrone Moore for inappropriate relationship
Sherrone Moore has been fired with cause, effective immediately, by Michigan after an investigation by the school found "credible evidence" the head coach engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.,"This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains...

Seahawks RB coach Kennedy Polamalu takes leave of absence
Seattle Seahawks running backs coach Kennedy Polamalu is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced on Wednesday.,Polamalu, 62, joined the staff in February 2024 when Mike Macdonald took over as head coach. Polamalu's duties will be assumed by run game specialist/assistant of...