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Pelicans thump Wizards to end 9-game skid
Trey Murphy III scored 15 of his game-high 35 points in the third quarter, and Zion Williamson dominated at times in both halves, finishing with 31 points as the New Orleans Pelicans decisively ended their nine-game losing streak with a 128-107 win over the Washington Wizards.,Murphy III, who also h...
Wild thankful to be home, ready to put Islanders to test
Jesper Wallstedt and his teammates on the Minnesota Wild are happy to be home.,"(I want to) just sleep in my bed, play some computer games and just hang out and play in front of our fans again," the 23-year-old goaltender said. "I look forward to that a lot.",Wallstedt and the Wild will get their wi...
Arizona State or Kansas State will earn first Big 12 win in faceoff
Kansas State and Arizona State will each attempt to win their first Big 12 game of the season when the teams meet Saturday at Tempe, Ariz.,Both teams enter 9-6 overall and 0-2 in conference play, and they are coming off losses by similar scores against ranked teams on the road Wednesday.,Kansas Stat...
Maple Leafs rolling while porous Canucks trudge into town
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be out to extend their points streak to nine games Saturday night when they host the Vancouver Canucks.,The Maple Leafs left it late Thursday night to bump the streak to eight games (6-0-2) by rallying for a 2-1 overtime win on the road over the Philadelphia Flyers.,Form...
Marquette looks to build off first Big East victory vs. Villanova
After the "joy" of its first Big East victory, Marquette returns to action against Villanova Saturday in Milwaukee, Wisc.,The Golden Eagles (6-10, 1-4 Big East) ended a six-game losing streak with a 66-65 win over Xavier on Wednesday. Marquette led by 13 in the second half and outscored the Musketee...
Surprising division co-leading Canadiens, Wings set for clash
While both teams were expected to be greatly improved, not many people picked the Montreal Canadiens or the Detroit Red Wings to win the Atlantic Division this season. ,But three months into the season, both teams have put themselves in prime position for a division title. On Saturday, they'll face ...
Senators, Panthers set for bottom-of-division clash
Panic is starting to set in for the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators, with answers needing to be found quickly as they currently occupy the bottom two spots in the Atlantic Division.,After kicking off their six-game road trip with two consecutive losses, the Panthers will have the chance to get ...
Hurricanes ride balanced attack, aim for 4th straight win vs. Kraken
The Carolina Hurricanes sense they're gradually getting back into a winning groove following a rough stretch.,They're aiming for their fourth consecutive victory when the Seattle Kraken visit for Saturday night's game in Raleigh, N.C.,Despite some glitches, the Hurricanes have stayed focused on high...
Michigan RB Justice Haynes enters transfer portal
Michigan running back Justice Haynes announced Friday that he is entering the transfer portal and will play one more season of college football.,Haynes played in just seven games for the Wolverines in his lone season at the school due to a right foot injury. He rushed for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns...
Miami puts eight-game win streak on the line vs. Georgia Tech
Miami will set out to win its ninth straight contest when Georgia Tech visits Saturday afternoon in Coral Gables, Fla.,Miami (13-2, 2-0 ACC) has already eclipsed its win total from last season, when it went 7-24. With a win on Saturday, it would tie its ACC win total from last season, when the Hurri...
Reinvigorated Donnie Freeman, Syracuse visit Pitt
Syracuse plays its second ACC road game in a week Saturday afternoon when it travels to face Pitt.,The Orange (10-5, 1-1) are coming off an 82-72 win over Georgia Tech at home on Tuesday night behind Donnie Freeman's career-high 27-point performance.,Freeman appears to be back on top of his game aft...
Earthquakes sign Cristian 'Chicho' Arango through at least 2027
The San Jose Earthquakes signed star forward Cristian "Chicho" Arango to a deal through December 2027 plus a pair of club options Friday.,Arango, 30, had 13 goals and seven assists in 30 matches last season, his first with the Earthquakes. He made $2 million in base salary last season, according to ...
Stars hope ship has been righted with streaking Sharks up next
Fans in the Lone Star State can breathe a little easier now that the Dallas Stars have a recent win under their belts.,After scuffling through a six-game losing skid (0-3-3), Dallas continues its season-long six-game road trip by traveling to the West Coast and playing the San Jose Sharks on Saturda...
Seemingly invincible at home, Avs welcome East-worst Blue Jackets
The Colorado Avalanche capitalized on shaky goaltending to rout the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.,They face another team with questions in net when they welcome the Columbus Blue Jackets to Denver on Saturday.,Colorado brings a 16-game home winning streak into Saturday's matinee matchup and has...
Stan Wawrinka, Nick Kyrgios receive Australian Open wild cards
Stan Wawrinka has been a given a wild card into the Australian Open as he heads into his final season on the ATP Tour.,Wawrinka, 40, announced he will retire at the end of the season.,In Melbourne, he will be returning to the site of the first of his three career Grand Slam titles. He defeated Novak...
Inter Miami acquire Timbers M David Ayala
Inter Miami acquired midfielder David Ayala from the Portland Timbers, the clubs announced Friday.,In exchange for the 23-year-old Argentina international, Portland receives $2 million guaranteed and up to $150,000 more if certain performance metrics are reached. The Timbers also retain a future sel...
Grizzlies reportedly open to trading Ja Morant
The Memphis Grizzlies are entertaining trade offers involving two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant, ESPN reported on Friday.,Per the network, multiple teams have inquired about Morant ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, with the Grizzlies prioritizing draft picks and young players in return.,Morant...
Bruins bid to build momentum in matinee vs. Rangers
Perhaps a little home cooking was all that the Boston Bruins needed for an early spark in 2026.,After a workmanlike performance in a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday, the Bruins look to bank their second straight victory at TD Garden when they host the New York Rangers on Saturday afterno...
Did Jaxson Dart Just Reveal the Giants’ Next Head Coach on Live TV?
A sideline clip of Jaxson Dart has New York Giants fans convinced he leaked the team’s next head coach in John Harbaugh or Kevin Stefanski. Or did he?...
LSU can't afford another slow start at No. 11 Vanderbilt
No. 11 Vanderbilt looks to continue its best start since opening 16-0 in 2007-08 when it hosts LSU on Saturday in Southeastern Conference action in Nashville, Tenn.,The Commodores (15-0, 2-0 SEC) improved to 8-0 at home with Wednesday's 96-90 victory over No. 13 Alabama. Tyler Tanner scored a career...