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Canadiens aim to continue hot streak in clash vs. slumping Oilers
The Montreal Canadiens will put their five-game winning streak on the line when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.,The Canadiens are commencing a four-game road trip against Western Conference foes after sweeping a home-and-home series with the Buffalo Sabres.,Mike Matheson extended t...
Jets set to face Flyers with revenge on their minds
The Winnipeg Jets did not have to wait long for a chance to exact some revenge on the Philadelphia Flyers.,Five days after losing at home against Philadelphia, the suddenly skidding Jets visit the Flyers on Thursday.,In the Saturday matchup at Winnipeg, the Jets received a first-period goal from Mar...
No. 9 Texas Tech rolls past Colorado in home finale
JT Toppin had 30 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 9 Texas Tech over Big 12 opponent Colorado 91-75 in Lubbock, Texas, in the Red Raiders' final home game of the season.,Texas Tech (23-7, 14-5 Big 12) remains in a second-place tie with No. 24 Arizona in the conference before the teams meet in their...
DK Metcalf Landing Spots: Top Trade Destinations for Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver
The Seattle Seahawks gave DK Metcalf permission to seek a trade and these three teams could get active and trade for the superstar wide receiver....
Report: Padres, Jose Iglesias reach minor league deal
Infielder Jose Iglesias and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor league contract, MLB.com reported on Wednesday. ,Iglesias, 35, will receive an invitation to training camp and bid for a place on the team's Opening Day roster.,He batted .337 with four homers and 26 RBIs in 85 games last season...
No. 12 Wisconsin aims to max NCAA, Big Ten seeds at Minnesota
No. 12 Wisconsin knows it is in for an important game against border rival Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup Wednesday night in Minneapolis.,The Badgers (22-7, 12-6 Big Ten) have no shortage of reasons to strive for the road win.,"I think it's (about the) big picture," Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said. "...
No. 9 Texas Tech closes out home slate against Colorado
For the first time since reaching the 2019 NCAA championship game, Texas Tech owns a spot in the top 10 of the Associated Press poll for the third consecutive week.,That ought to inspire a resounding reception from the fans Wednesday night in Lubbock, Texas, when the No. 9 Red Raiders host Colorado ...
Reports: Eagles give RB Saquon Barkley $41.2M contract extension
The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and star Saquon Barkley have agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million that makes him the first $20-plus million running back in NFL history, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,The reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year concluded a rec...
Canadiens F Jake Evans inks 4-year extension
Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans agreed to a four-year, $11.4 million extension on Tuesday.,The deal will extend through the 2028-29 season for Evans.,Evans, 28, has recorded 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists) in 61 games this season.,He has totaled 120 points (39 goals, 81 assists) in 329 career...
Bruins' Brad Marchand (upper-body injury) deemed week-to-week
Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand has been ruled week-to-week with an upper-body injury, interim coach Joe Sacco told reporters Tuesday.,Marchand suffered the injury just 5:56 into Saturday's 3-2 win over the host Pittsburgh Penguins. He collided awkwardly with the Penguins' P.O Joseph and came up...
Reports: Eagles releasing CB James Bradberry
The Philadelphia Eagles are parting ways with former Pro Bowl cornerback James Bradberry, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.,Per reports, Bradberry will be designated as a post-June 1 release, saving the Eagles $2.1M on the salary cap.,Tuesday's news comes on the heels of reports that the E...
Fancy wins Madden Bowl to complete dream season
Top-seeded Jacob "Fancy" Worthington completed the best season in Madden Championship Series history, beating second-seeded Jonathan "JonBeast" Marquez 31-28 to win the Madden Bowl on Monday in London.,Fancy, from Frisco, Texas, previously won the Kickoff Challenge and the Most Feared Challenge in t...
Nick Suzuki logs four points as Habs edge Sabres in OT
Nick Suzuki recorded a goal and three assists for the Montreal Canadiens, who extended their winning streak to five games with a 4-3 overtime victory against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Monday.,Mike Matheson scored the game-winner from the right side at 1:21 of the extra frame, off assists from J...
Astros’ Jose Altuve to play ‘majority’ of games in LF
After experimenting with Jose Altuve in left field at spring training, the Houston Astros are flipping the switch.,The career infielder will play a "majority" of his games this season in left, manager Joe Espada said Monday.,"Right now the plan is for him to play the majority of his games in left fi...
Miles Kelly, No. 1 Auburn bring hot hands to No. 22 Texas A&M
National Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome receives most of the attention for top-ranked Auburn's stellar season, but other players have stepped up to deliver key performances.,It was senior guard Miles Kelly who excelled in that role in the Tigers' last contest and he will look to deliver a...
Reports: Eagles to cut Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay
The Philadelphia Eagles are poised to release six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay in a cost-cutting move, multiple outlets reported Monday. ,The move, designated as a post-June 1 cut, would save the Eagles $4.3 million against their salary cap in 2025, per the reports. ,NBC Sports Philadelphia ...
Jazz sign G Jaden Springer to multi-year contract
Utah guard Jaden Springer signed a multi-year contract on Sunday with the Jazz, who had brought him in on a 10-day deal on Feb. 20.,Springer, 22, is averaging 3.5 points, one rebound, 1.3 assists and 8.8 minutes in four games with Utah. He played 26 games earlier this season for the Boston Celtics a...
Kansas State handles Colorado to end rut
David N'Guessan scored 21 points to lead Kansas State past Colorado 65-56 Sunday afternoon in Manhattan, Kan. ,K-State (14-15, 8-10 Big 12) never trailed. The Wildcats snapped a four-game losing streak overall and against Colorado.,Besides N'Guessan, who was one point shy of his season high, the Wil...
Canadiens gunning for fifth straight win, sweep of Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens are feeling good since returning to action following the NHL's pause for the 4 Nations Face-Off and will aim to keep it going when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.,The Canadiens picked up a season-high fourth straight win on Saturday, downing the Sabres 4-2 in Buffalo i...
No. 8 Michigan State earns crucial win vs. No. 11 Wisconsin
Jaden Akins had 19 points and eight rebounds and No. 8 Michigan State pulled away late for a pivotal 71-62 Big Ten Conference victory over No. 11 Wisconsin in East Lansing, Mich., on Sunday afternoon.,Jase Richardson supplied 11 points, six assists and five rebounds for the Spartans (24-5 overall, 1...