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No. 8 BYU goes lights-out within the arc, dismantles Holy Cross
No. 8 BYU shot 61.9 percent from the field, including 7-of-10 performances by AJ Dybantsa, Robert Wright III and Richie Saunders, in the Cougars' 98-53 victory over Holy Cross in their home opener at Provo, Utah, on Saturday., ,Saunders finished with a game-high 20 points., ,Dybantsa had 17 points a...
Ja Morant, Grizzlies look to build momentum vs. NBA-leading Thunder
For the Memphis Grizzlies, the relief that comes with snapping a four-game losing streak will be met with the reality of playing the Oklahoma City Thunder.,The defending NBA champs and No. 1 team in the Western Conference will visit Memphis on Sunday in the finale of a four-game homestand for the Gr...
Panthers' Sam Reinhart eager to continue scoring binge vs. Sharks
The first month of the season hasn't been especially kind to the Florida Panthers, who are trying to become the first team since the New York Islanders in the early 1980s to win three straight Stanley Cup titles.,They lost captain Aleksander Barkov to a season-ending knee injury during training camp...
Raptors ride big fourth quarter to victory over Hawks
RJ Barrett scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half to help the visiting Toronto Raptors earn a 109-97 come-from-behind win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday and extend their winning streak to four games.,Barrett, who scored 25 against the Hawks in their first meeting on Oct. 22, had only two po...
Raptors ride big fourth quarter to down Hawks
R.J. Barrett scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half to help the visiting Toronto Raptors to a 109-97 come-from-behind win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday and extend their winning streak to four games.,Barrett, who scored 25 against the Hawks in their first meeting on Oct 22, had only two poi...
After OT scare, Georgia Tech has no trouble in blowout of Bryant
Kowacie Reeves Jr. scored a game-high 18 points on Friday to help lead Georgia Tech to a 74-45 victory over visiting Bryant in Atlanta.,Freshman Akai Fleming added 14 points off the bench for the Yellow Jackets (2-0), who rebounded after being pushed to overtime by Maryland-Eastern Shore in their se...
Washington soccer GK Mia Hamant dies of rare cancer
Mia Hamant, the goalkeeper of Washington's women's soccer team, has died of kidney cancer, the university announced Friday.,She was 21.,"We are heartbroken by the passing of Mia Hamant after her courageous battle with cancer. Mia inspired everyone around her with her strength and spirit. Our love is...
Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan injures hamstring in practice
Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is listed as questionable to play against the visiting New Orleans Saints on Sunday after injuring his hamstring in practice, head coach Dave Canales announced.,"Something popped up in practice so we shut him down for part of it. He was able t...
Giants expected to turn to K Younghoe Koo vs. Bears
Kicker Younghoe Koo is expected to replace the injured Graham Gano when the New York Giants visit the Chicago Bears on Sunday.,Gano revealed Thursday he has been diagnosed with a herniated disc that is pressing against his spinal cord.,With that in mind and the fact Gano has yet to practice this wee...
Cincinnati looks to maintain scoring spread vs. Georgia State
Cincinnati will turn to its new-look balanced attack to continue to set the table for the Big 12 Conference gauntlet when it hosts Georgia State on Friday.,The Bearcats (1-0) were dynamite in their season-opening 94-63 win over visiting Western Carolina on Monday. Cincinnati got 18 points each from ...
Georgia Tech looks to lock in against Bryant after OT scare
After escaping with an overtime win over Maryland-Eastern Shore, Georgia Tech hopes to see a more complete effort Friday against visiting Bryant in Atlanta.,Georgia Tech (1-0) needed Peyton Marshall's game-tying free throw with 1.7 seconds left to send its season opener to overtime, where the Yellow...
Birthday boy Sam Reinhart nets winner in Panthers win over Kings
Sam Reinhart celebrated his 30th birthday by scoring the game-winning goal and Brad Marchand tallied twice to give the visiting Florida Panthers a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday., ,Sam Bennett and Anton Lundell also scored for the Panthers, who claimed only their second road win ...
Injured Giants K Graham Gano reveals fans told him to 'get cancer and die'
Graham Gano is dealing with a neck injury that could keep him off the field and a torrent of abuse that too often follows him off it.,The Giants' veteran kicker said Thursday he's been diagnosed with a herniated disc that is pressing against his spinal cord.,"Had some nerve stuff going on," Gano sai...
Snow problem: Jaxson Dart, Giants cool with Chicago forecast
Sun splashed the Chicago Bears' practice field and temperatures were above 60 on Thursday, but the arrival of the New York Giants in 48 hours might look much different. ,Wind gusts up to 33 miles per hour and the threat of the first lake effect snowstorm at Soldier Field on the banks of Lake Michiga...
'Tata' Martino returns as head coach of Atlanta United
Gerardo "Tata" Martino has signed on for a second stint as head coach of Atlanta United.,The club announced Thursday that he signed a two-year contract. He replaces Ronny Deila, who was dismissed after one season and a 14th-place finish in the MLS Eastern Conference.,He was the first coach of the ex...
Bryce Young, Panthers plot to continue winning ways in clash vs. Saints
The Carolina Panthers will have to deal with prosperity as they get ready to play Sunday afternoon.,The Panthers have a winning record this late in a season for the first time since 2019, and they'll be significant favorites against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C.,"All I care about is the ...
Caleb Williams, Bears out to avoid potential letdown vs. Giants
Quarterback Caleb Williams' impressive effort throughout a seesaw shootout in Cincinnati in Week 9 allowed the Chicago Bears to match their win total from last season.,As Chicago prepares to host the skidding New York Giants on Sunday, Williams assures the team realizes "there is no slouch game." No...
Panthers RB Rico Dowdle fined for pelvic-thrust celebration
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle was fined Wednesday for doing two pelvic thrusts after scoring a touchdown last weekend, disproving a supposed NFL rule demonstrated years ago in a sketch on the "Key & Peele" comedy show.,Dowdle confirmed on social media that he was fined. The amount wasn'...
DreamHack returning to Atlanta with biggest festival in 2026
DreamHack announced that it is returning to Atlanta in 2026 with a festival that will include major tournaments for CS2, Call of Duty League and Halo.,The festival will take place at Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center from May 15-17, 2026. Atlanta will play host to its first Call of Duty League...
100 Thieves parts with Zander from Valorant roster
100 Thieves announced the organization has parted ways with Alexander "Zander" Dituri ahead of the 2026 Valorant Champions Tour.,Zander joined 100 Thieves for the 2025 VCT season following stints with SoaR Gaming, Version1 and M80. However, the team failed to qualify for a single global VCT tourname...