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Wisconsin, Minnesota try to shrug off painful home losses
Wisconsin has not lost back-to-back games at home in nearly three full seasons. Yet those are the stakes when the Badgers host Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup Wednesday in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin (14-6, 6-3 Big Ten) let a 12-point second-half lead slip away in a 73-71 loss to Southern California on S...

Avalanche sign D Sam Malinski to 4-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Sam Malinski to a four-year extension through the 2029-30 season on Tuesday.,Terms were not disclosed but Sportsnet reported the deal carries an average annual value of $4.75 million.,Malinski, 27, has set career highs in assists (21) and points (24) through ...

Bills promote OC Joe Brady to head coach
The Buffalo Bills promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach with a five-year contract on Tuesday.,Brady, 36, replaces Sean McDermott, who was fired last week after compiling a 98-50 record over nine seasons but failing to reach the Super Bowl.,Brady spent the past four seasons on McDerm...

WTGL adds Lottie Woad and Rose Zhang to roster
The WTGL added two of the top young prospects in women's golf Tuesday with Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad.,The indoor golf league is the women's version of the tech-infused TGL, which debuted last year with some of the top stars on the PGA Tour and currently is in its second season.,Last week, the WTGL ...

Report: Bills promoting OC Joe Brady to head coach
The Buffalo Bills are promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach with a five-year contract, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Brady, 36, replaces Sean McDermott, who was fired last week after compiling a 98-50 record over nine seasons but failing to reach the Super Bowl.,Brady spent the past four ...

Austin FC part ways with veteran winger Jader Obrian
Austin FC moved on from Colombian winger Jader Obrian, exercising a buyout of his guaranteed contract Tuesday.,Obrian, 30, will no longer occupy senior and international roster spots and his previous wages won't count against the 2026 salary budget.,After notching 11 goal contributions (seven goals,...

Rangers trade D Carson Soucy to Isles for 3rd-round pick
The New York Rangers traded defenseman Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders on Monday night, the start of what Rangers general manager Chris Drury said would be a "retool.",The Islanders sent their New York rivals a third-round pick in the 2026 draft.,Before the deal was confirmed, the Rangers hel...

Ilya Sorokin, Jean-Gabriel Pageau lead Isles' shutout of Flyers
Ilya Sorokin made 21 saves for his league-leading sixth shutout as the visiting New York Islanders notched a 4-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday.,Jean-Gabriel Pageau, who came into Monday's contest with two goals in his last 26 games, scored twice for the Islanders. Mathew Barzal, who...

Reports: Rangers trading D Carson Soucy to Islanders
The New York Rangers are finalizing a trade to send defenseman Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders, The Athletic reported Monday.,The Islanders will send their New York rivals a third-round pick in the 2026 draft, ESPN reported later in the day.,The Rangers had not confirmed the deal but held Sou...

Hornets ride massive 3rd quarter to blow out 76ers
Brandon Miller poured in 30 points and was one of eight Charlotte players in double figures as the Hornets blew out the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 130-93 on Monday afternoon.,Miller shot 9-for-12 from the field, making six 3-point baskets to lead the Hornets in scoring for the sixth game in a row. ...

Cole Caufield, Habs out to extend Knights' tough stretch
Cole Caufield will look to continue his torrid goal-scoring pace on Tuesday when the Montreal Canadiens host the Vegas Golden Knights.,Caufield recorded his second career hat trick in Montreal's 4-3 setback to the Boston Bruins on Saturday, extending his point streak to five games (eight goals, two ...

Report: Rangers trading D Carson Soucy to Islanders
The New York Rangers are finalizing a trade to send defenseman Carson Soucy to the New York Islanders, The Athletic reported Monday.,The return for the Rangers has not been confirmed. The Rangers are expected to hold Soucy out of Monday night's game against the visiting Boston Bruins for roster mana...

Report: Giants reach 2-year deal with OF Harrison Bader
The San Francisco Giants are in agreement with free agent center fielder Harrison Bader on a two-year deal, multiple outlets reported Monday,The deal is pending the results of a physical for the 31-year-old former Gold Glove winner.,MLB Network reported the deal is for $20.5 million and worth up to ...

Jessica Pegula ends Madison Keys' repeat bid at Australian Open
A year after winning her first Grand Slam title in Melbourne, Madison Keys saw her bid for a repeat end on Monday at the hands of another American looking to follow in Keys' footsteps at the Australian Open.,Sixth-seeded Jessica Pegula swept the ninth-seeded Keys 6-3, 6-4 in a battle of best friends...
The Fight UFC Needed: Gaethje vs. Pimblett Delivers on a New Era’s First Night
Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett in a five-round war to capture the interim lightweight title and kick off the UFC’s Paramount era in style....

Jessica Pegula ends Madison Keys' repeat beat at Australian Open
A year after winning her first career Grand Slam in Australia, Madison Keys saw her bid for a repeat end on Monday at the hands of another American looking to follow in Keys' footsteps in winning her first Slam in Melbourne.,Sixth-seeded Jessica Pegula swept the ninth-seeded Keys 6-3, 6-4 in a battl...

Southern California storms back to stun Wisconsin
Chad Baker-Mazara had 29 points and Ezra Ausar added 17 as visiting Southern California rallied down the stretch for a 73-71 victory over Wisconsin in a Big Ten matchup Sunday in Madison, Wis.,USC (15-5, 4-5 Big Ten) rallied from a 58-46 deficit over the final 12 minutes to snap Wisconsin's five-gam...

Hornets intend to show newfound commitment vs. 76ers
The Charlotte Hornets have hit a stride recently and that's not something the Philadelphia 76ers can say.,The teams will meet Monday night in Charlotte after the Hornets won two games in a row, while showing their improvement since the start of the new year.,"The offensive rate has been really good ...

Yu Darvish denies retirement rumors, 'leaning' toward voiding deal
Yu Darvish acknowledged that he is "leaning towards" voiding his current contract with the San Diego Padres. ,The Japanese right-hander, however, made it clear that he is not retiring from baseball at this moment.,Signed to a six-year, $108 million contract extension prior to the 2023 season, Darvis...

Riyadh Falcons atop standings at CDL Stage 1 Major qualifying
The Riyadh Falcons moved into first place with a 3-2 win over last-place Cloud9 New York on Saturday in qualifying for the Call of Duty League Stage 1 Major.,G2 Minnesota and the Los Angeles Thieves also won matches on Saturday as the final week of qualifying continued.,The 12 teams are playing seve...