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Northwestern takes aim at CMU in GameAbove Sports Bowl
Northwestern coach David Braun said watching Central Michigan is like gazing into a mirror, and the numbers back that up.,The Wildcats rank top-35 in FBS in scoring defense at 20.9 points allowed per game; the Chippewas are close behind at 22.7. They're almost identical in rushing offense -- 169.5 y...
Which College Football Playoff Teams Are Most Vulnerable in the Quarterfinals?
Breaking down College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups to identify which contenders — including Ohio State and Alabama — show signs of vulnerability....
Monday College Basketball Best Bets: Top CBB Picks Before Christmas Break
Three college basketball best bets for Monday’s packed slate, including Davidson vs Kansas, Missouri vs Illinois, and Northern Iowa vs Saint Mary’s....
49ers vs Colts Week 16 Monday Night Football Betting Picks
The San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts clash on Monday Night Football with playoff seeding at stake. Defensive strengths point toward the total as the best bet....
Reports: Red Sox acquire 3-time All-Star 1B Willson Contreras
The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Willson Contreras and cash considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals, multiple media outlets reported.,The Cardinals reportedly will receive right-hander Hunter Dobbins and pitching prospects Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita to complete the deal.,The reporte...
Steelers WR DK Metcalf involved in altercation with fan
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf appeared to take a swipe at a fan in the front row at Ford Field during the second quarter of Sunday's 29-24 win over the Detroit Lions.,Metcalf was spotted talking to the fan, who was sporting a blue wig and hanging over the first-row railing. The two-ti...
Wisconsin aiming to get right at home against Central Michigan
Wisconsin will be looking for home-court advantage to get back on track when the Badgers host Central Michigan in a nonconference game Monday night in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin (7-4) lost 76-66 in overtime to Villanova in a nonconference game Friday in Milwaukee. The Badgers trailed by 15 early in the...
Avalanche overwhelm Wild for fifth straight win
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, Cale Makar and Brock Nelson had a goal and two assists each, and the Colorado Avalanche cooled off the Minnesota Wild with a 5-1 win on Sunday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,Mackenzie Blackwood turned away 28 shots, Martin Necas also scored and Gabriel Landeskog and Valeri...
West Virginia looking more players to step up against Mississippi Valley State
West Virginia coach Ross Hodge wants to keep his options open when it comes to a secondary scorer.,The Mountaineers (8-4) have one more chance to find a sidekick for leading scorer Honor Huff before Big 12 play begins when they host Mississippi Valley State on Monday in Morgantown W. Va.,A catalyst ...
Streaking Sabres aren't slowed in taking down Devils
Zach Benson broke a tie late in the second period, and the visiting Buffalo Sabres extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 victory against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday in Newark.,Josh Norris and Peyton Krebs also scored for the Sabres. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 26 saves in his first...
Avalanche overwhelms Wild for fifth straight win
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, Cale Makar and Brock Nelson had a goal and two assists each, and the Colorado Avalanche cooled off the Minnesota Wild with a 5-1 win on Sunday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,Mackenzie Blackwood turned away 28 shots, Martin Necas also scored and Gabriel Landeskog and Valeri...
Falcons top Cardinals for first win at Arizona since 2001
Kirk Cousins threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns, plus another rushing score, leading the visiting Atlanta Falcons to a 26-19 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.,Tyler Allgeier rushed for 79 yards, while Bijan Robinson ran for 76 yards and caught seven passes for 92 yards and a touchdow...
Dai Dai Ames, Cal improve to 12-1 with solid win over Columbia
Dai Dai Ames had a game-high 21 points, Lee Dort led a strong defensive effort with 14 rebounds and four blocks and Cal capped a historic nonconference schedule with a 74-56 triumph over Columbia on Sunday afternoon in Berkeley, Calif.,John Camden chipped in with 15 points for Cal (12-1), which comp...
No. 2 Michigan smashes La Salle for 11th straight win
Five players scored in double figures Sunday and No. 2 Michigan cruised to its 11th straight win to start the season, routing visiting La Salle 102-50 in Ann Arbor.,Freshman Trey McKinney came off the bench to score a game-high 17 points, canning three of the Wolverines' 14 3-pointers. Aday Mara had...
USC's hot shooting too much for Div. III UC Santa Cruz
Chad Baker-Mazara filled his stat line with 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists and USC won its fourth in a row with a 102-63 victory over Division III UC Santa Cruz on Sunday in Los Angeles.,Gabe Dynes led all scorers with 16 points. Ezra Ausar added 15 for the Trojans (12-1), who ended thei...
Cavaliers out to avenge loss to Hornets, rediscover home success
The Cleveland Cavaliers put fear into the hearts of most opponents that came into their arena last season. That isn't the case anymore.,Cleveland has lost five of its last six home games, including a 119-111 overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Dec. 14. The Cavaliers became the 12th team in NBA...
Oklahoma State withstands Cal State Fullerton's rally
Anthony Roy scored 22 points and Christian Coleman and Vyctorius Miller had 20 points each to lead host Oklahoma State to a 94-89 nonconference win over Cal State Fullerton on Sunday in Stillwater.,The Cowboys (11-1) led by 18 early in the second half, but the Titans (5-8) were able to cut the lead ...
Red Wings complete home-and-home sweep of Capitals with OT win
Moritz Seider scored the game-winning goal with 23.3 seconds remaining in overtime to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 win over the visiting Washington Capitals on Sunday in Detroit, Mich.,Lucas Raymond and John Leonard each added a goal for the Red Wings. Andrew Copp and Emmitt Finnie recorded t...
SMU outlasts pesky Central Arkansas in overdue homecoming
Boopie Miller scored 23 points as SMU returned home for the first time in 27 days and fended off several comeback attempts in its 99-82 victory over pesky Central Arkansas on Sunday afternoon in Dallas.,The Mustangs (10-2) improved to 8-0 at home. They never trailed but were threatened several times...
Joe Burrow (4 TDs), Bengals erupt in 2nd half vs. Dolphins
Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes and Chase Brown scored three touchdowns to lead the Cincinnati Bengals to a 45-14 rout of the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Burrow completed 25 of 32 passes for 309 yards, did not throw an interception, and finished with a 146.5 pass...