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SMU out to boost fading NCAA tourney hopes vs. Florida State
Not that long ago, SMU seemed to be securely in the NCAA Tournament.,That assumption has moved to treacherous ground entering the Mustangs' regular-season finale Saturday against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla.,SMU (19-11, 8-9 Atlantic Coast Conference) has lost its last three games, following up...
Cincinnati, TCU jostling for better postseason standing
A crucial game with NCAA Tournament bubble ramifications happens Saturday as Cincinnati visits TCU in the Big 12 regular-season finale for both teams in Fort Worth, Texas.,Cincinnati (17-13, 9-8) enters the contest as one of the nation's hottest teams, pushing hard for a potential at-large berth in ...
D.C. United move to Baltimore briefly to welcome Lionel Messi, Inter Miami
Since Lionel Messi signed with Inter Miami in 2023, several MLS games have been moved to larger venues to accommodate the rush of fans anxious to see the Argentine superstar.,D.C. United has done the same by shifting Saturday's high-profile clash with Inter Miami to 71,000-seat M&T Bank Stadium in B...
Villanova, adjusting without Matt Hodge, ends regular season vs. Xavier
Villanova's first full game without Matt Hodge went about as well as the Wildcats could have hoped.,On Saturday afternoon, Villanova hope to build momentum for the postseason when the Wildcats host Xavier in the regular-season finale for both Big East squads.,Villanova has been off since Wednesday, ...
Timberwolves in high spirits, put 5-game streak on line vs. Magic
The mood in the Minnesota Timberwolves' locker room is as positive as it has been all season. Now, the challenge for the team is to keep the good times rolling as the playoffs approach.,Minnesota will put its five-game winning streak on the line when it tips off against the Orlando Magic on Saturday...
Quiet at deadline, Devils and Rangers renew rivalry
New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe wasn't going to let the uncertainty of the NHL's trade deadline alter his plans for the team's workout on Friday morning.,"In lots of ways, it's business as usual," Keefe said. "It's a distracting day, whether you feel you're involved in it or not, there's ...
Despite trading veterans, Capitals continue playoff push vs. Bruins
For the second straight game, the Boston Bruins are set to face a team that is fresh off making major moves ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.,Coach Marco Sturm's club still occupies the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot but has seen its lead shrink to a single point following a 6-3 loss Th...
Avalanche bring back F Nazem Kadri in swap with Flames
Veteran center Nazem Kadri, a key member of the Colorado Avalanche's 2022 Stanley Cup lineup, rejoined the franchise Friday via a trade with the Calgary Flames.,The Flames received a pair of conditional draft picks -- a second-rounder in 2027 and a first-rounder in 2028 -- along with forward Victor ...
Big East tournament roundup: Sabou Gueye's career day lifts Providence
Sabou Gueye poured in 10 of her career-high 31 points in the fourth quarter to ensure No. 7 seed Providence defeated No. 10 seed DePaul 69-55 in the first round of the Big East women's basketball tournament on Friday in Uncasville, Conn.,Gueye dominated by shooting 15 of 26 from the floor while neve...
Capitals land D Timothy Liljegren from Sharks
The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the San Jose Sharks on Friday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.,The draft pick originally belonged to the Vegas Golden Knights.,Liljegren, 26, has recorded 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) in 43 games this se...
Islanders F Jean-Gabriel Pageau signs 3-year extension
The New York Islanders announced a three-year contract extension with forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau on Friday.,Terms were not disclosed, but multiple reports put the total value at $14.55 million ($4.85 million per season).,The deal starts with the 2026-27 season and runs through 2028-29 for the 33-ye...
Big Ten tournament roundup: Ohio State holds off Minnesota
Elsa Lemmila posted a double-double and Jaloni Cambridge capped her 17-point effort with a win-sealing layup in No. 11 Ohio State's 60-55 quarterfinal defeat of No. 19 Minnesota at the Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis.,Lemmila had 17 points and 11 rebounds. Cambridge's clutch bucket with 16 second...
Texans release two-time Pro Bowl RB Joe Mixon
The Houston Texans released two-time Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon on Friday, clearing $8 million in cap space.,Mixon, 29, missed the entire 2025 season with an undisclosed foot injury and was heading into the final year of a three-year, $27 million deal he signed in March 2024.,The Texans finishe...
Reports: Maple Leafs offload F Scott Laughton, Bobby McMann
The Toronto Maple Leafs sold off two veteran forwards at the trade deadline, moving Scott Laughton to the Los Angeles Kings and Bobby McMann to the Seattle Kraken, according to multiple reports.,Toronto reportedly will receive a conditional third-round draft pick for Laughton and a 2027 second-round...
Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore agreed to a plea deal Friday, avoiding trial in a criminal case that followed his December firing over an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.,Moore agreed to plead no contest to new misdemeanor charges of malicious use of a telecommunications...
Reports: Blues trade away F Brayden Schenn, D Justin Faulk
The St. Louis Blues made a pair of significant trades Friday, shipping captain Brayden Schenn to the New York Islanders and defenseman Justin Faulk to the Detroit Red Wings, according to multiple reports.,Schenn waived his no-trade clause to join the Islanders in exchange for a first-round draft pic...
Kentucky eyes 4th seed, but No. 5 Florida stands in way
Unranked Kentucky has one more shot in the regular season to make a strong impression on the Southeastern Conference when it hosts No. 5 Florida on Saturday afternoon in Lexington.,Locked in a four-way tie for fifth place, the Wildcats (19-11, 10-7 SEC) find themselves in a pack with Missouri, Texas...
Kraken sign captain Jordan Eberle to 2-year, $11M extension
Seattle Kraken captain Jordan Eberle agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract extension on Friday.,The 35-year-old forward has tallied 42 points (22 goals, 20 assists) in 59 games in his fifth season with the Kraken. His 18:37 average ice time is his highest since the 2014-15 campaign.,A two-time ...
Reports: Bills releasing CB Taron Johnson, WR Curtis Samuel
The Buffalo Bills are releasing cornerback Taron Johnson and wideout Curtis Samuel, according to multiple reports Friday.,Parting ways with Johnson, who turns 30 in July, reportedly will free up $8.67 million in salary cap space.,The team will save another $6 million in cap space by cutting Samuel, ...
No. 24 Vanderbilt has plenty of incentive vs. No. 23 Tennessee
No. 24 Vanderbilt looks for revenge against No. 23 Tennessee when the Commodores visit Knoxville on Saturday in the teams' regular-season finale.,The in-state rivals are playing for a shot at the No. 4 seed and a double-bye in next week's SEC tournament.,The Vols (21-9, 11-6 SEC) won 69-65 at Vander...