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Flyers radio broadcaster suspended for inappropriate comment
Philadelphia Flyers radio play-by-play broadcaster Tim Saunders will serve a two-game suspension for a comment he made on the air Thursday during a loss to the Buffalo Sabres.,The suspension is effective immediately.,Saunders did not know his mic still was on when he said something sexual in nature ...

Sabres D Conor Timmins breaks leg, out 6-8 weeks
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins is expected to miss six to eight weeks after breaking his left leg in the third period of a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, head coach Lindy Ruff announced.,Timmins' left skate appeared to catch a rut in the ice, causing his leg to bend awkwa...

Sabres extend winning streak to 4 with triumph over Flyers
The Buffalo Sabres extended their season-high winning streak to four games with a 5-3 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.,Jack Quinn, Tage Thompson, Noah Ostlund, Josh Norris, and Ryan McLeod all scored for Buffalo. Zach Benson and Mattias Samuelsson each had two assists.,Alex...

New-look Baylor returns from break to face Alcorn State
It would not be a stretch to say that Baylor, which had a completely new roster when the 2025-26 season began, has been a pleasant surprise through the first six weeks of its season. ,Now, the goal for the Bears is to keep the ball rolling after some time off. After eight days away, they play Alcorn...

Rams' Puka Nacua apologizes, 'had no idea' gesture was offensive
Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua apologized on Thursday for performing a potential touchdown celebration that included an antisemitic undertone.,"When I appeared the other day on a social media livestream, it was suggested to me to perform a specific movement as part of my next touchdo...
Five NFL Coaches on the Hot Seat as Playoff Picture Comes Into Focus
A breakdown of the NFL coaches most at risk of being fired as playoff races heat up, from Kevin Stefanski to Mike McDaniel....
Nebraska Basketball’s 11-0 Start Is the Feel-Good Story of the Season
Nebraska is 11-0, ranked No. 15, and playing the best basketball in program history as Fred Hoiberg’s Huskers turn into a true Cinderella....

Flyers' 5-game unbeaten streak clashes with Sabres' rare 3-game run
After getting back on the winning end of a points streak, the Philadelphia Flyers look to keep rolling when they visit the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.,The Flyers are 2-0-3 in their last five games, but they had dropped three consecutive games in overtime or a shootout before Tuesday's 4-1 road win o...

No. 10 BYU wins 7th straight with blowout of Pacific
Richie Saunders scored a game-high 24 points to lead BYU to a 93-57 win over Pacific on Tuesday in Provo, Utah. ,AJ Dybantsa had a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Robert Wright III added 22 points and Tyler Mrus chipped in 15 points on 4-of-4 3-point shooting for BYU (10-1), which has ...

Reports: Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola hitting transfer portal
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola is set to enter the transfer portal, according to multiple media reports Monday.,Raiola, who has two more seasons of eligibility, plans to enter the portal when it opens on Jan. 2. ESPN reported Monday that the former five-star recruit is in search of a program that...

Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams, hire Jarmo Kekalainen
Sitting tied for last in the Eastern Conference, the Buffalo Sabres fired general manager Kevyn Adams on Monday and replaced him with Jarmo Kekalainen.,"It is a great honor to be named general manager of the Buffalo Sabres," Kekalainen, 59, said Monday. "I would like to extend my thanks to (owners) ...

Top six unchanged, No. 15 Nebraska surges in Top 25
The top six teams were unchanged and No. 15 Nebraska surged to its highest ranking in 34 years in the Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll released Monday.,No. 1 Arizona (9-0) received 42 of 61 first-place votes, while 15 votes went to No. 2 Michigan (10-0), three to No. 3 Duke (10-...

Audi reveals F1 rebrand from Sauber for 2026 entry
Audi announced that its Formula 1 team will rebrand from Sauber to Audi Revolut F1 Team ahead of its 2026 entry.,The team announced in July that fintech company Revolut would be its title sponsor, with Monday's brand reveal including a logo that features Audi's four rings along with the sponsor's na...

Tage Thompson, Sabres stay hot in win over Kraken
Tage Thompson extended his goal-scoring streak as the Buffalo Sabres wrapped up a six-game road trip with a 3-1 victory Sunday night in Seattle.,Noah Ostlund and Zach Benson also scored and Alex Tuch had two assists for the Sabres, who won their third game in a row. Goaltender Alex Lyon made 23 save...

Down 19, Arizona State stuns Santa Clara in miraculous comeback
Arizona State's Anthony Johnson scored 14 of his 15 points in the second half to help fuel an 82-79 comeback victory over Santa Clara on Saturday night at Henderson, Nev.,Arizona State rallied from a 19-point deficit two minutes into the second half with head coach Bobby Hurley in the locker room af...

Fresh off rare regulation road win, Sabres look to claim another at Kraken
The Buffalo Sabres finally got a road victory without working overtime.,They'll try for two straight when they wrap up a six-game trip Sunday in Seattle.,The Sabres posted a 3-2 victory in Vancouver on Thursday as Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin each had a goal and an assist and goaltender Alex Lyon...

After Hurley ejection, Arizona State mounts miraculous comeback to beat Santa Clara
Arizona State's Anthony Johnson scored 14 of his 15 points in the second half to help fuel an 82-79 comeback victory over Santa Clara on Saturday night at Henderson, Nev.,Arizona State rallied from a 19-point deficit two minutes into the second half with head coach Bobby Hurley in the locker room af...

No. 23 Nebraska overcomes No. 13 Illinois with last-second 3-pointer
Jamarques Lawrence hit a 3-pointer with 0.2 seconds left to help No. 23 Nebraska beat No. 13 Illinois 83-80 in a Big Ten Conference game Saturday afternoon in Champaign, Ill.,Lawrence, who had 14 points, extended the Cornhuskers' school-record win streak to 15 games. Nebraska (11-0, 1-0 Big Ten) is ...
AFC Super Bowl Picture: Ranking the Conference’s Top Contenders
Despite strong records, AFC teams are being overlooked in Super Bowl odds. Ranking the Broncos, Patriots, and other contenders....

No. 23 Nebraska set to renew rivalry with No. 13 Illinois
The first meeting of ranked Big Ten Conference teams this season is on tap for Saturday afternoon when No. 13 Illinois hosts No. 23 Nebraska in Champaign, Ill.,The visiting Cornhuskers (10-0, 1-0 Big Ten) carry a 14-game win streak dating back to last season, the longest active run in college basket...