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Canadiens, Ducks try to keep pace in playoff chase
Two teams still within striking distance of wild-card spots face off on Sunday afternoon when the Montreal Canadiens open a three-game California road trip against the Anaheim Ducks., ,It's the second of two regular-season meetings between the teams. The Canadiens, behind a goal and an assist from P...
NASCAR opens 2025 season with exhibition at tiny track
NASCAR is standing on the threshold of another date with its rich history and will make that become a reality this Sunday night with an exhibition race in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad.,With its offseason officially over after Team Penske's Joey Logano captured his third Cup title, the series has ...
John Tonje scores 27 as No. 17 Wisconsin beats Northwestern
John Tonje had 27 points and reserve Carter Gilmore added a career-high 15 as No. 17 Wisconsin overcame a sluggish first half to salvage a 75-69 Big Ten victory over Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Ill.,Max Klesmit added 11 points and Nolan Winter 10 for Wisconsin (17-5, 7-4 Big Ten), which av...
Canucks & Flames Go All-In: Will Bold NHL Trades Pay Off or Backfire?
The Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames made big trades well ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Were these good trades or desparate attempts at the playoffs?...
February Fallout: These College Hoops Blue Bloods Are on the Brink
As March Madness approaches, college basketball giants like Indiana, North Carolina, and Gonzaga are fighting to stay in the 2025 NCAA Tournament picture....
Royal Ravens extend stay at CDL Major 1
The Carolina Royal Ravens won six of the seven maps they contested on Friday while winning two matches in the lower bracket of the Call of Duty League Stage 1 Major in Madrid. ,After sweeping the Vegas Falcons 3-0, the Royal Ravens raced past OpTic Texas 3-1 to move into the lower-bracket quarterfin...
PARIVISION post two wins at Fissure Playground Belgrade
PARIVISION cruised to two wins on Friday to stay alive at the $1 million Fissure Playground Belgrade in Serbia.,PARIVISION first got past HEROIC 2-0 in a lower-bracket first-round match before downing BetBoom Team 2-0 in the lower-bracket quarterfinals.,In the day's other match, Talon Esports came b...
Rangers acquire F J.T. Miller from Canucks
The New York Rangers landed forward J.T. Miller from the Vancouver Canucks in a five-player trade Friday night.,Miller, defenseman Erik Brannstrom and defense prospect Jackson Dorrington are headed from Vancouver to New York in exchange for veteran forward Filip Chytil, defenseman Victor Mancini and...
Padres reach deal with RHP Michael King to avoid arbitration
The San Diego Padres and right-hander Michael King agreed to a one-year deal on Friday to avoid arbitration.,King reportedly will receive $7.75 million this season with a $15 million mutual option for 2026. There's a $3.75 million buyout that could raise to $4 million depending on King's number of s...
Golden Knights sign F Brandon Saad for remainder of season
The Vegas Golden Knights signed veteran forward Brandon Saad to a prorated one-year contract worth $1.5 million on Friday that spans the remainder of the season.,Saad, 32, was waived by the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday and cleared on Wednesday. The Blues then placed Saad on unconditional waivers for t...
Orioles acquire INF Luis Vazquez from Cubs for cash
The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder Luis Vazquez from the Chicago Cubs on Friday for cash considerations.,Vazquez, 25, made his MLB debut last season and was 1-for-12 with one RBI in 11 games for the Cubs. He had been designated for assignment by Chicago earlier in the week.,He batted .263 with...
No. 17 Wisconsin looks to snap road skid at Northwestern
Wisconsin looks to avoid a third consecutive Big Ten road loss when the 17th-ranked Badgers face Northwestern on Saturday in Evanston, Ill.,Wisconsin (16-5, 6-4) lost at Maryland 76-68 on Wednesday. Prior to that, the Badgers trounced Nebraska 83-55 at home last Sunday, coming off an 85-83 loss on t...
Three Surprise NBA Trades That Could Go Down at Trade Deadline
These three surprise NBA trades could go down at the trade deadline on February 6th, including De'Aaron Fox and Jimmy Butler going on the move....
Heretics snag opening win at CDL's Stage 1 Major
The Miami Heretics eked out a 3-2 win over OpTic Texas as the Call of Duty League Stage 1 Major got underway on Thursday in Madrid.,In the other upper-bracket quarterfinals, the Los Angeles Thieves defeated the Carolina Royal Ravens 3-1, the Toronto Ultra swept the Vancouver Surge 3-0 and the Atlant...
Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury blanks Habs, ties for 10th in shutouts
Marco Rossi and Frederick Gaudreau each had a goal and an assist for the visiting Minnesota Wild in a 4-0 win against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.,Marc-Andre Fleury, playing his final game in his home province, made 19 saves for the Wild for his 76th career shutout, tying him with Ed Belfour ...
Blues, Avalanche hope roster moves bring better results
The St. Louis Blues visit the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night, and both teams are trying to break out of slumps.,St. Louis (23-24-4) has lost three in a row, falling further back in the Western Conference playoff race as the NHL season heads toward the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. ,The Blues...
Sixers ride win streak into matchup vs. struggling Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers are in very different moods entering a Friday night showdown in Philadelphia.,The Nuggets (28-19) have lost three games in a row, while the Sixers have won four straight. That disparity sets up an intriguing matchup between two teams that played a lopsided g...
Dwyane Wade reveals he had cancerous tumor removed from kidney
Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right kidney in December 2023, he revealed during his podcast published on Thursday.,Wade, who turned 43 on Jan. 17, made his first public comments on the health issue on "The Why with Dwyane Wade" while speaking with podcast...
Way-Too-Early 2025 Heisman Trophy Picks: Top Contenders and Dark Horse Candidates
Get an early look at the top contenders for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, including surprise candidates and dark horse picks who could shake up the race....
Jimmy Butler Sweepstakes: Which NBA Contender Has the Guts to Go All-In?
The NBA trade deadline is heating up, and Jimmy Butler could be the biggest name on the move. Will the Pacers, Clippers, or Thunder make the bold move to land him?...