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Jason Edwards (23 pts) helps Vanderbilt trounce Tennessee Tech
Vanderbilt's Jason Edwards came off the bench to score a game-high 23 points on Friday as the Commodores coasted past visiting Tennessee Tech 87-56 in Nashville, Tenn.,AJ Hoggard added 15 points and four assists for the Commodores (7-1), while Devin McGlockton pulled down a game-high 14 rebounds and...
Nets hope to keep better-than-expected start going vs. Magic
The Brooklyn Nets spent their past two games showcasing the phrase "next man up" by earning impressive road wins against two of the better teams in the Western Conference.,Armed with an extensive injury list, the Nets will attempt to earn a fourth straight victory Friday night when they return home ...
Broncos look to continue surge against upset-minded Browns
The Denver Broncos can take a major step toward a postseason berth when they host the Cleveland Browns on Monday night.,Denver (7-5) has won two straight games since falling to division rival Kansas City on a last-second blocked field goal. The Broncos enter Week 13 holding the seventh and final AFC...
Vanderbilt looks to start new streak, hosts Tennessee Tech
Vanderbilt looks to rebound from its first loss of the season when it hosts Tennessee Tech on Friday afternoon in Nashville, Tenn.,The Commodores (6-1) played well in wins over Nevada and Seton Hall before they fell to Drake 81-70 in the title game of the Charleston Classic on Sunday night. ,Jason E...
Capitals' resilience to get next test from Islanders
The Washington Capitals continue to succeed without Alex Ovechkin and aim to extend a two-game winning streak when they host the New York Islanders on Friday.,Ovechkin will be out for another 3-5 weeks after the superstar forward sustained a fractured fibula on Nov. 18.,Washington lost its first two...
On three-game skid, Commanders face Titans' tough defense
Having lost three straight after a 7-2 start, the Washington Commanders will look to get back on track when they host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.,Under the guidance of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels looked sharp over the season's first half bu...
Bruins' three-goal third keeps Islanders reeling
Pavel Zacha scored the game-winning and insurance goals less than three minutes apart in the third period on Wednesday night for the visiting Boston Bruins, who beat the New York Islanders 6-3 in Elmont, N.Y.,Zacha redirected a shot by Andrew Peeke with 9:12 left before beating Ilya Sorokin with a p...
Maryland bullies Bucknell to secure third straight win
Tafara Gapare scored a season-high 19 points off the bench and Derik Queen added 15 points and eight rebounds, lifting Maryland to a 91-67 victory over Bucknell on Wednesday in College Park, Md.,Gapare made 7 of 9 shots from the floor -- including 3 of 4 from 3-point range. He highlighted his perfor...
Vandy pining to play upset track for No. 8 Tennessee in Nashville
Stakes are off-the-charts when No. 8 Tennessee (9-2, 5-2 Southeastern Conference) heads three hours west to face Vanderbilt (6-5, 3-4) in Nashville, Tenn., in the annual in-state rivalry game.,The Vols scored a 56-0 pasting of UTEP last Saturday, but the best part of their week centered around score...
No. 4 Penn State focused on task at hand: Maryland
Penn State fans waited almost 11 years to see their Nittany Lions reach the College Football Playoff for the first time.,Their patience would almost certainly be rewarded if No. 4 Penn State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) beats visiting Maryland (4-7, 1-7) on Saturday in University Park, Pa.,The Nittany Lions ...
F1, Italian Grand Prix extend contract through 2031
The Italian Grand Prix will stay on the Formula One schedule through at least 2031 after the sides agreed on a six-year contract extension.,The governing body announced the deal on Wednesday. It follows upgrades to the track in Monza, where 335,000 people watched Ferrari's Charles Leclerc win on Sep...
CB Marshon Lattimore has first practice with Commanders
Cornerback Marshon Lattimore practiced Wednesday for the first time since joining the Washington Commanders in a Nov. 5 trade with the New Orleans Saints.,Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the four-time Pro Bowl selection's return from a hamstring injury that also kept him out of his final game with th...
Islanders, Bruins bid to ignite struggling offenses
For teams outside of the NHL playoff picture, American Thanksgiving is about the time to begin worrying about the standings.,That's just one more thing potentially to fret for the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins. Both teams have been worrying about the state of their offenses long before anyone...
Grand Canyon sends Stanford to first loss of season
Collin Moore led a balanced attack with 15 points and Grand Canyon overcame a 29-point performance from Maxime Raynaud for a 78-71 victory over previously unbeaten Stanford in Palm Desert, Calif., on Tuesday night.,Fellow starters Duke Brennan (14), Ray Harrison (13) and JaKobe Coles (10) also score...
Pacers push to build momentum, take advantage of bruised Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers hope to head home for Thanksgiving on a happier and healthier note when they conclude a five-game trip Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers.,The Trail Blazers stagger into Indianapolis after a short-handed 123-98 drubbing at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies on Mond...
Maryland's twin towers performing well as Bucknell visits
The chemistry between Derik Queen and Julian Reese has impressed Maryland coach Kevin Willard so far this season.,Both big men have flourished sharing the court for the Terrapins ahead of Wednesday's home game against Bucknell in College Park, Md.,Reese was Maryland's main man on the low block last ...
Stanford puts unbeaten mark on line vs. Grand Canyon
Unbeaten Stanford goes up against a 30-win team from a year ago when the Cardinal take on Grand Canyon in Palm Desert, Calif., on Tuesday night.,The Cardinal (6-0) recorded their most impressive victory of the season Saturday, rallying from 11 points down for a 71-69 triumph at Santa Clara.,Star cen...
Red Wings prolong Islanders' 3rd-period misery in 4-2 comeback win
Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond scored the tying and game-winning goals less than three minutes apart in the third period Monday night for the visiting Detroit Red Wings, who once again came back to beat the New York Islanders 4-2 in Elmont, N.Y.,Simon Edvinsson added an empty-netter with 2.4 seconds...
Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders rejoins team after injury scare
Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders rejoined the team on Monday after an injury scare in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. ,Carolina coach Dave Canales said Sanders was in the building the day after being taken off the field on a stretcher to the hospital for tests. According to Canales, the...
Revs re-sign D Andrew Farrell in dual coaching role
The New England Revolution re-signed defender Andrew Farrell for his club-record 13th season on Monday.,The 32-year-old veteran will also take on a dual role as an assistant coach in the Revolution Academy.,Farrell has played 341 MLS matches (328 starts) with the Revs since 2013, recording two goals...