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Ohio State to rely on Bruce Thornton against App State
Ohio State knows it can rely on its best player to calm the storm if needed when the Buckeyes face Appalachian State on Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio.,Bruce Thornton had a career-high 38 points Friday in a 94-68 win over Purdue Fort Wayne, but the total wasn't as important as when he scored.,The Buckeye...
Penn State faces Navy, relying on reliable trio of guards
Early in the season, Penn State coach Mike Rhoades already has several players that he can trust with the ball in their hands.,The Nittany Lions aim to build off a resounding road victory Tuesday when they host Navy in nonconference action from University Park, Pa.,Penn State (2-0) opened its season...
Rangers snap home winless streak with 6-goal effort vs. Predators
Artemi Panarin scored twice, Alexis Lafreniere finished with a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers ended their season-opening seven-game home winless streak by pulling away for a 6-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday night.,After consecutive shutout losses to the New York Islan...
No. 5 Arizona ironing out rotation with Northern Arizona up next
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd will continue to work on different combinations during the nonconference season, including when Northern Arizona visits the No. 5 Wildcats on Tuesday night in Tucson, Ariz.,Lloyd has developed an eight-player rotation and has stuck with the same starting lineup in Arizona's...
Seton Hall responds to shaky outing by taking down Fairfield
Seton Hall improved to 3-0 for the second time under coach Shaheen Holloway with an 82-59 victory over visiting Fairfield on Monday night in South Orange, N.J.,After a lackluster showing in its last victory, Holloway guaranteed a better effort by Seton Hall. That's exactly what happened, as A.J. Sta...
'Unbelievable atmosphere' on tap for No. 9 Kentucky at No. 12 Louisville
One of the biggest rivalries in college basketball will take center stage Tuesday night when No. 12 Louisville hosts its in-state archrival, No. 9 Kentucky.,The Cardinals (2-0) enter the game looking to end a three-game losing streak to the Wildcats (2-0), who have won six of the last seven matchups...
Surging teams battle as Miro Heiskanen, Stars visit Senators
The Dallas Stars have points in nine of their last 10 games (6-1-3) going into their road matchup against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.,Over the last four games, it was defenseman Miro Heiskanen who drove the Stars' offense.,Heiskanen had a goal and eight assists in those contests. He helped...
Alex Condon, No. 10 Florida eager for another strong showing in clash vs. Florida State
After a season debut against Arizona that didn't live up to his preseason All-America hype, Florida's Alex Condon returned to form in the second game of the campaign.,The junior forward racked up 25 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field, 10 rebounds, four assists, three blocks, two steals and on...
Bengals QB Joe Burrow returns to practice, won't play this week
The Cincinnati Bengals on Monday opened the practice window for quarterback Joe Burrow, but he's not a candidate to play this week. ,Bengals head coach Zac Taylor clarified the expectations around Burrow's return to the team. Burrow has not played since Week 2 because of a toe injury that required s...
Bengals open practice window for QB Joe Burrow (toe)
The Cincinnati Bengals on Monday opened the practice window for quarterback Joe Burrow, who has not played since Week 2 because of a toe injury that required surgery.,Burrow sustained a Grade 3 turf toe injury during a 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars that gave the Bengals a 2-0 record to...
Nick Boyd, No. 24 Wisconsin bid to pour in points vs. Ball State
No. 24 Wisconsin will be looking to continue its early offensive efficiency on Tuesday when it hosts Ball State in a non-conference matchup of undefeated teams in Madison, Wis.,The Badgers (2-0) defeated Northern Illinois 97-72 on Friday after opening with a 96-64 over Campbell.,Ball State (2-0) pul...
Rob Gronkowski to sign 1-day contract, retire as a Patriot
Carrying out the wish of a friend who died of cancer earlier this month, former four-time All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski will retire as a New England Patriot on Wednesday when he signs a ceremonial one-day contract.,Gronkowski, 36, who won three Super Bowls during his nine seasons with the Patriot...
Japanese RHP Tatsuya Imai posting for MLB free agency
Right-hander Tatsuya Imai is entering the Major League Baseball free agency window on Monday, the Seibu Lions confirmed.,The 27-year-old Japanese righty has 45 days to agree to a contract with an MLB team, following the path of other prominent Nippon Professional Baseball products. He had a 1.92 ERA...
Senators continue Mammoth's woes with second period burst
Ridly Greig and Jordan Spence each had a goal and an assist for the Ottawa Senators in a 4-2 win against the visiting Utah Mammoth on Sunday., ,Dylan Cozens had two assists, and Leevi Merilainen made 30 saves for the Senators, who are 3-0-2 in their past five games., ,Clayton Keller and Nick Schmalt...
USC's outburst sets Galen Center points record in Manhattan romp
Chad Baker-Mazara scored 20 of his 26 points in the first half, and Southern California put up its second and third halves of 55-plus points this season on the way to a 114-83 rout of visiting Manhattan on Sunday in Los Angeles., ,Coming off of a 57-point half to close last Monday's season-opening r...
Northwestern picking up pace, ready to face Cleveland St.
Northwestern leading scorer Nick Martinelli embraces the Wildcats' transition to playing a more up-tempo style.,"It's pretty awesome just seeing the guys flowing," Martinelli said. "When we get a rebound, it's bang, bang, three.",Pressuring opponents defensively helps create those sequences, of cour...
No. 16 Iowa State rolls into Sioux Falls to face Mississippi State
No. 16 Iowa State's first game away from the friendly confines of Hilton Coliseum will be at a distinctive venue coach T.J. Otzelberger knows well.,Iowa State heads to snowy Sioux Falls, S.D., for a solid nonconference test against Mississippi State on Monday at the Sanford Pentagon. Otzelberger coa...
Heat, Cavs expected to make their points in high-octane duel
The points are expected to fly on Monday night when the Miami Heat plays host to the Cleveland Cavaliers.,Miami ranked second in the NBA in scoring with 124.1 points per game heading into Sunday's play, while Cleveland was seventh at 120.7. The Cavaliers led the league in scoring last season.,Both t...
Seton Hall hopes for more consistency vs. Fairfield after sloppy win
Seton Hall will aim for its second 3-0 start during the Shaheen Holloway era when it hosts Fairfield on Monday night in South Orange, N.J.,Seton Hall moved to 2-0 Friday with a narrow 68-61 victory over visiting Wagner.,Elijah Fisher led the Pirates with 21 points along with six rebounds. Tajuan Sim...
Frustrations mount as Rangers fight for first home win vs. Predators
The New York Rangers are celebrating their 100th season in team history but never began this poorly on home ice until now.,New York aims to finally get its first home win in its eighth attempt Monday night against the Nashville Predators.,The Rangers are 0-6-1 at home this season, and it marks the 2...