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Darryn Peterson, Kansas gear up for sizzling TCU in Big 12 tourney
No. 14 Kansas is rested and ready to use this week's Big 12 tournament as a tune-up of sorts for the NCAA Tournament.,That won't be easy when the third-seeded Jayhawks face perhaps the hottest team in the conference, No. 6 seed TCU, in the nightcap of the Big 12 quarterfinals on Thursday in Kansas C...
Jake Paul won't fight until at least late 2026 due to jaw
A second jaw operation following his knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua in December will significantly delay Jake Paul's next bout.,"I got my second surgery recently and the doctor said it will be four, five or six months to even be able to spar to see how the bone is healing," Paul told the media on...
Contending Mammoth out to avoid sweep by Blackhawks
For the third time in less than two weeks, the Utah Mammoth will face the Blackhawks, with Chicago aiming to complete a four-game season sweep on Thursday in Salt Lake City.,While the Mammoth are in firm possession of a playoff spot and the Blackhawks are playing the final month with an eye toward n...
Hawks continue push for guaranteed playoff spot vs. Nets
A month ago, the Atlanta Hawks looked destined to make their fifth straight trip to the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. While the team remains in the ninth spot of the conference standings, a seven-game winning streak has Atlanta searching for a top-six finish.,Enjoying a stretch that will se...
Hall of Fame cap saga ends for Andre Dawson
The Baseball Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that it has allowed Andre Dawson to recast his plaque without a logo on his cap.,Dawson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010 with his plaque sporting a Montreal Expos logo. The blank cap option was not offered until four years later.,"The Hal...
Report: Chargers re-signing All-Pro special teamer Del'Shawn Phillips
The Los Angeles Chargers are re-signing special teams standout Del'Shawn Phillips to a two-year, $7.5 million contract worth up to $10.5 million in incentives, the NFL Network reported on Wednesday.,Phillips, 29, was selected second-team All-Pro for special teams in his first season with the Charger...
Unbeaten Miami (Ohio) faces UMass, keeps goals in sight
After securing the first unbeaten regular season in the 80-year history of the Mid-American Conference, No. 20 Miami (Ohio) looks to continue its historic run into the postseason against UMass in the quarterfinal round of the MAC tournament on Thursday in Cleveland, Ohio.,The RedHawks (31-0) enter t...
Hawks extend streak to seven with late spree against Mavs
Jalen Johnson scored 13 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to help the Atlanta Hawks to a 124-112 win over the visiting Dallas Mavericks for their seventh straight win.,The win broke Atlanta's four-game losing streak against Dallas and sent the Mavericks to their eighth consecutive loss, their l...
Scottie Scheffler yet to make driver decision ahead of Players
Scottie Scheffler can become the second player in golf history this week to win The Players Championship a third time, yet he doesn't appear to have made a crucial equipment decision yet.,It may not seem like the best time of year for the world's No. 1 player to tinker with his driver, but Scheffler...
Report: Bills, TE Dawson Knox agree to 3-year contract
Tight end Dawson Knox is staying in Buffalo, agreeing to a three-year contract extension with the Bills, according to multiple reports Tuesday.,While contract details were not immediately available, the contract is believed to restructure his current deal to lower his scheduled $17 million salary ca...
Adam Silver Cancels Magic City Night as NBA Faces Bigger Issues
The NBA canceled the Atlanta Hawks’ Magic City Night promotion, sparking debate about the league’s priorities....
Frank Nazar tallies in OT as Blackhawks rally past Mammoth
Frank Nazar scored on the power play 2:36 into overtime and Connor Bedard had two assists to lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory against the Utah Mammoth on Monday.,Drew Commesso made 22 saves for the Blackhawks, who stopped a three-game skid while ending the Mammoth's three-game winni...
Hawks put 6-game win streak on the line vs. Mavericks 7-game skid
The Atlanta Hawks look to extend their season-high winning streak to seven games on Tuesday when they host the struggling Dallas Mavericks, who have lost seven in a row.,This will be the first meeting between the clubs this season, with Dallas having won the last four. They play again on March 18 in...
Two MLS players banned for life for betting on games
Former Major League Soccer players Yaw Yeboah and Derrick Jones received lifetime bans for betting on MLS matches -- including their own -- the league announced Monday.,Yeboah, 28, most recently played for LAFC in 2025 and is a former teammate of Jones with the Columbus Crew. Both were placed on adm...
NBA cancels Hawks' controversial strip club promotion
The NBA stepped in to cancel the Atlanta Hawks' planned collaboration with local strip club Magic City.,NBA commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement Monday indicating that his office decided to scrap the promotion.,"When we became aware of the Atlanta Hawks' scheduled promotion, we reached out to...
Hard-charging Mammoth bid to keep focus vs. reeling Blackhawks
The surging Utah Mammoth will aim to stay perfect on their five-game road trip as they visit the struggling Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.,Utah strengthened its hold on the Western Conference's top wild-card spot with victories in Washington, Philadelphia and Columbus over the past week.,Now comes a ...
Surging Stars rebound from Friday setback, nip Blackhawks in OT
Miro Heiskanen scored 22 seconds into overtime, after Mavrik Bourque recorded a goal and assist in the third period, as the surging Dallas Stars outlasted the visiting Chicago Blackhawks for a 4-3 victory Sunday.,In the opening seconds of the extra session, Heiskanen received a pass from Matt Duchen...
No. 9 Nebraska ties program record for wins with OT triumph over Iowa
No. 9 Nebraska earned the second seed in the Big Ten tournament after defeating Iowa 84-75 in overtime in both teams' regular-season finale Sunday in Lincoln, Neb.,The Cornhuskers (26-5, 15-5 Big Ten) tied the program record for wins in a season while extending their record for conference wins in a ...
Long Island advances to NEC final, earns NCAA Tournament bid
Long Island's 64-56 victory over Wagner on Saturday in New York not only advanced the Sharks to the Northeast Conference tournament finals, but they also secured the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.,Top seed LIU (23-10) will play third-seeded Mercyhurst (17-16) on Tuesday in the tournament fina...
Jalen Johnson helps Hawks torment Sixers with season sweep
Jalen Johnson had 35 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists as the Atlanta Hawks completed a four-game season series sweep with a 125-116 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.,Nickeil Alexander-Walker had four second-half 3-pointers and finished with 24 points and six assists for...