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Villanova takes 3-game win streak into finale at Georgetown
Surging Villanova will try to end the regular season on a four-game winning streak when it faces Georgetown on Tuesday night in Washington.,The Wildcats (18-12, 11-8 Big East) once again relied heavily on Eric Dixon, the nation's leading scorer at 23.6 ppg, in going 2-0 last week. For his efforts, D...
No. 25 Mississippi State wraps home schedule vs. messed-up Texas
No. 25 Mississippi State gets another chance to build momentum for the postseason when it closes its home schedule against struggling Texas in a key late-season Southeastern Conference game Tuesday in Starkville, Miss.,The Bulldogs (20-9, 8-8 SEC) snapped a two-game losing streak with an 81-69 home ...
Off lopsided loss, Creighton opens final week at Seton Hall
After one of its worst losses of the season, Creighton looks to get back in the groove when it travels to face Seton Hall on Tuesday in Newark, N.J.,The Bluejays (20-9, 13-5 Big East) were hammered by Xavier 83-61 on Saturday, suffering their second-biggest margin of defeat this season.,"We haven't ...
No. 23 BYU visits No. 10 Iowa State for battle of 'confident' teams
No. 10 Iowa State harbors no secrets about its keys to success.,Battle for rebounds. Dive for 50-50 balls. Apply relentless pressure on defense.,"We've got to be the more physical, tougher team," Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger said. "When we do that, we'll beat anybody. ... We're extremely confid...
Bruins, Predators share offensive struggles
Playing the first of just four March home games, David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins will have to start anew when they welcome in the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.,It will be Boston's first skate since the star winger's league-leading point streak ended at 17 games in a 1-0 loss Sunday to t...
Yankees RHP Luis Gil won't throw until at least mid-April
American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil won't throw for at least six weeks due to a "high-degree lat strain," New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday afternoon.,Gil was unable to get loose in a bullpen session on Friday and the Yankees sent him for an MRI exam on Saturday. Boone said Gi...
Houston Dash F Yuki Nagasato retires after storied career
Houston Dash forward Yuki Nagasato has retired from professional soccer following a storied career that spans more than two decades and several continents.,Nagasato's seven seasons in the NWSL includes stints with the Chicago Red Stars (2017-2019, 2022-23), Louisville Racing (2021) and Houston, wher...
Cincinnati Bengals Franchise Tag Tee Higgins, Can’t Screw Up Ja’Marr Chase Relationship
The Cincinnati Bengals franchise tagged Tee Higgins and they cannot afford to mess up their relationship with superstar wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase....
After 'terrible' game, No. 19 Kentucky takes on LSU
No. 19 Kentucky has lost three of its last five games and is coming off an uncompetitive 94-78 home loss to No. 1 Auburn on Saturday.,The Wildcats (19-10, 8-8 Southeastern Conference) will try to get back in the win column when they play their final home game of the regular season Tuesday night agai...
Reports: ACC settlement with Clemson, FSU could bring revenue hike
Florida State and Clemson called meetings for Tuesday where university officials are expected to approve an agreement with the ACC to settle four ongoing lawsuits and implement a new revenue distribution model, according to multiple reports Monday. ,The league board of directors as well as the board...
No. 2 Southern Cal has best ranking in 39 years
Southern California climbed to No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll Monday, its highest ranking in 39 years.,Star guard JuJu Watkins and the Trojans (26-2) climbed two spots after defeating then-No. 2 UCLA to win the Big Ten regular-season title on Saturday. USC received six ...
Katherine Legge, 44, to make Cup Series debut at Phoenix
Katherine Legge will make her NASCAR Cup Series debut this weekend at Phoenix Raceway, Live Fast Motorsports announced Monday.,Legge, 44, will drive the No. 78 Chevrolet in Sunday's Shriners Children's 500, becoming the first woman to compete in a Cup Series race since Danica Patrick at the 2018 Day...
Panthers F Matthew Tkachuk out for regular season
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will miss the remainder of the regular season with a groin injury, the team confirmed Monday.,The Panthers placed Tkachuk, 27, on long-term injured reserve Sunday. He has missed four games since sustaining the injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off.,"Matthew's ...
Bengals release starting OL Alex Cappa
The Cincinnati Bengals released starting right guard Alex Cappa on Monday in a cost-cutting move. ,The move saves the Bengals $8 million against their salary cap in 2025, according to reports. He joined the Bengals on a four-year, $35 million deal in March 2022. ,Cappa, 30, started all 50 games he p...
Orioles, Nats settle years-long broadcasting dispute
The Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals jointly announced a final resolution to a years-long broadcasting dispute on Monday.,The 2025 season will be the final one for the Nationals on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN). For 2026 and beyond, Washington will "explore alternatives for their ...
Struggling Heat need to regain past form vs. Wizards
Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Miami Heat look to rebound from an overtime loss when they host the Washington Wizards on Monday.,Miami squandered a 19-point lead on Sunday, managing only 43 points in the second half and seven points in overtime of its 116-112 setback versus New York. ...
NTMR, Timeless survive in lower bracket of OWCS NA Stage 1 playoffs
NTMR and Timeless stayed alive with victories in the lower bracket of the North American Stage 1 playoffs of the Overwatch Champions Series on Sunday.,NTMR blanked Rad Esports 3-0 and Timeless eliminated Avidity 3-1. Those winners will square off in the lower-bracket semifinal on March 8. The two re...
Knicks waive Matt Ryan, Jacob Toppin
The New York Knicks have waived Matt Ryan and Jacob Toppin, the team announced Sunday.,Playing on two-way deals, neither Ryan (19) nor Toppin (16) exceeded 20 appearances this season for the Knicks.,According to a report from SNY, New York now has an open slot on its 15-man roster and can add a play...
Rangers stay in playoff hunt with shutout of Predators
J.T. Miller and K'Andre Miller scored in a span of 2:23 early in the second period as the New York Rangers earned a 4-0 victory over the visiting Nashville Predators on Sunday night.,The Rangers won for the third time in four games and pulled within two points of the Detroit Red Wings for the second...
Jalen Brunson leads charge as Knicks stop Heat in OT
Jalen Brunson scored 26 of his 31 points after halftime as the New York Knicks rallied to defeat the host Miami Heat 116-112 in overtime on Sunday night.,OG Anunoby added 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points and 16 rebounds as New York recovered after fal...