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No. 7 NC State stifles No. 14 UNC, reaches ACC tourney final
Aziaha James poured in 19 points and No. 7 NC State bolted to a double-figure lead en route to defeating No. 14 North Carolina 66-55 in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament semifinals Saturday afternoon at Greensboro, N.C.,Top-seeded NC State (26-5) will meet the winner of Saturday's second semi...

Athletics to mark future in Las Vegas with jersey patch
The Athletics will be wearing a reminder of their eventual home on their jerseys this season.,The A's will wear a "Las Vegas" patch on their sleeves, thanks to a three-year sponsorship deal with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The A's will be playing the next three seasons at Sutter...

Report: Murray State coach Steve Prohm to step down
Steve Prohm is stepping down as the head coach of the Murray State men's basketball team, ESPN reported.,Prohm, 50, was in his second stint with the Racers, taking over the Missouri Valley Conference program before the 2022-23 season. In that span, Murray State was 45-52, including a 16-17 record th...

No. 17 Michigan-No. 8 Michigan State is more than just a tourney tuneup
Matchups between Michigan and Michigan State always will have meaning to their fan bases. ,In terms of the Big Ten race, the regular-season finale between the in-state rivals in East Lansing on Sunday afternoon is essentially a tuneup for the conference tournament.,The eighth-ranked Spartans clinche...

Coby White, Bulls set to face injury-plagued Heat
Coby White is peaking at the right time for the Chicago Bulls, who are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference and hold the final spot in the NBA play-in tournament.,White will look to build on a career-best performance when the Bulls visit the Miami Heat on Saturday night.,White scored a career-hig...
Seattle’s Quarterback Conundrum: What’s Next After Trading Geno Smith?
After trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round pick, there are serious questions about what the Seattle Seahawks are going to do at quarterback....

Different expectations, similar seasons: Blackhawks visit Predators
Entering the season, expectations for the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks were at opposite ends of the spectrum.,Nashville had high hopes after big offseason moves and was considered by many to be a sure-fire playoff team. Chicago was expected to be among the bottom teams as it continued ...

Iga Swiatek rolls to start Indian Wells title defense
Second-seeded Iga Swiatek, who has yet to win a tournament this year, got off to a strong start in her title defense at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday in Indian Wells, Calif.,The Polish star cruised past France's Caroline Garcia 6-2, 6-0 in the second round. The tournament's 32 seeded players all re...

Sergio Santos, FC Cincinnati eye continued success vs. Toronto FC
Both FC Cincinnati and Toronto FC each experienced decisive defeats that perhaps squashed any early season momentum that might have been generated.,Meanwhile, Cincinnati looks to continue its recent success over visiting Toronto when the sides meet Saturday.,FC Cincinnati (1-1-0, 3 points) opened th...

Timberwolves hang on to edge Heat for 4th straight win
Julius Randle had a near triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight game, defeating the Miami Heat 106-104 on Friday night.,Miami had a chance to win late. Duncan Robinson made a 3-pointer with 3.2 seconds left. Minneso...

Bubble team SMU still searching for wins, visits Florida State
SMU needs every victory it can get to bolster its NCAA Tournament chances and can't afford a loss when it takes on Florida State on Saturday afternoon in Tallahassee, Fla., in the regular-season finale for both teams.,The Mustangs (22-8, 13-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) have alternated losses with wi...

Cincinnati looking to save season, faces Oklahoma State
Cincinnati ends its regular season on the road Saturday against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, and while the campaign took a disappointing turn in Big 12 play for Wes Miller's Bearcats, the coach received a vote of confidence from his boss late Thursday.,John Cunningham, the school's athletic directo...

Big Ten seeding, bubble hopes at stake as Ohio State visits Indiana
It's finally a true must-win game when Ohio State plays at Indiana on Saturday in their regular-season finale in Bloomington, Ind.,The term is often overused and meaningless until it actually matters. Now it's March and it matters for the Hoosiers (18-12, 9-10 Big Ten) and the Buckeyes (17-13, 9-10)...

Shane Lowry moves in front at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Shane Lowry rang up six birdies in a 5-under-par 67 to establish a two-shot lead halfway through the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Friday in Orlando, Fla.,The Irishman stands at 8-under 136 after his stellar second round. He passed 18-hole leader Wyndham Clark, who posted a 71 Friday and is alone in...

No. 9 Texas Tech tackles reflective Bobby Hurley, Arizona State
Arizona State lugs an eight-game home losing streak into what could be head coach Bobby Hurley's last regular-season game with the Sun Devils, when No. 9 Texas Tech visits Saturday night in Tempe, Ariz.,Multiple media reports indicated Hurley could be on the way out after a 10-year run that featured...

UConn aims to improve seed, get revenge vs. Seton Hall
UConn knows it at least clinched a bye in next week's Big East tournament. Now it is a matter of seeding.,Either way, the Huskies may be starting to peak again, and the two-time defending champions attempt to end the regular season with a fourth straight win when they host Seton Hall Saturday aftern...

Sens, Rangers both dealing with the business of trade deadline
While the Ottawa Senators made a blockbuster deal, the New York Rangers operated along the margins at the trade deadline and made their big move a few weeks ago.,Two teams with differing approaches at the deadline get together for a contest that has the feel of a postseason game Saturday afternoon w...
Top 5 MLB Prospects Poised for Breakout Rookie Seasons in 2025
Meet the top 5 MLB prospects ready to break out in 2025, from Roki Sasaki’s dominance to Jasson Domínguez’s star potential....

With 'family' approach, No. 22 Texas A&M takes on LSU
Texas A&M ended its four-game losing streak in resounding fashion by beating No. 1 Auburn on Tuesday.,The No. 22 Aggies (21-9, 10-7) will try to build momentum for the Southeastern Conference tournament when they play LSU (14-16, 3-14) in the regular-season finale Saturday afternoon in Baton Rouge, ...

Miami, NC State to meet in finale after lost seasons
Two years ago, the Miami Hurricanes, coached by Jim Larranaga, reached the NCAA Final Four for the first time in program history.,This season, however, has been a disaster for the Hurricanes (6-24, 2-17 Atlantic Coast Conference). Larranaga abruptly retired in December, leaving the team to interim c...