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No. 7 Gonzaga eyes 9th straight win as Loyola Marymount visits
The Bulldogs waged a major comeback to avoid a stunning upset in their last outing.,Gonzaga strives for a much better performance Sunday night when they face Loyola Marymount in West Coast Conference play at Spokane, Wash.,The Bulldogs (15-1) overcame a 13-point, second-half deficit on Friday before...

No. 23 Georgia survives scare, takes down Auburn in OT
Jeremiah Wilkinson scored a season high 31 points, including a pair of 3-pointers in overtime, to help No. 23 Georgia outlast visiting Auburn 104-100 on Saturday in a Southeastern Conference opener for both teams at Athens, Ga.,The victory ended Georgia's five-game losing streak to Auburn.,Georgia t...

Clemson takes over down stretch to slip past Pitt
Jestin Porter scored 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting, and Clemson held on for a 73-68 win over host Pitt in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup Saturday afternoon.,RJ Godfrey and Nick Davidson added 14 points apiece for Clemson (12-3, 2-0), which has won both of its conference games on the road. Efre...

Report: USF QB Byrum Brown to visit Auburn, former coach
South Florida quarterback Byrum Brown is entering the transfer portal and planning to visit Auburn and former Bulls head coach Alex Golesh, ESPN reported Saturday.,Brown, a 6-foot-3 senior from Raleigh, N.C., has one season of eligibility remaining. On3 first reported that he would visit Auburn this...
NBA 2025 Awards: Picking the Quintessential Starting Five
Breaking down the NBA Calendar 2025 Quintessential Quintet, featuring Jokic, Giannis, Siakam, SGA, and Curry....

Surging Penguins seek mini-sweep of Red Wings
An overtime goal decided the first 2026 meeting between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. They'll match up again Saturday afternoon in Detroit.,Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into the extra session to give the Penguins a 4-3 home victory on Thursday night. Pittsburgh carries a three-game...

No. 23 Georgia rides momentum into SEC opener vs. Auburn
No. 23 Georgia and Auburn have been two of the nation's most fearsome offensive teams during non-conference play. ,The clubs will open their Southeastern Conference schedules on Saturday afternoon in Athens, Ga.,The Bulldogs (12-1) defeated Long Island 89-74 on Monday for their 11th straight home wi...

Depleted Bulls look to build win streak vs. Magic
Aiming to secure a winning record in a three-game road trip that concludes with Friday's visit to the Chicago Bulls, the Orlando Magic will look to build upon a clutch performance that boosted them Wednesday.,Paolo Banchero swished the go-ahead layup with 7.5 seconds left to lift the Magic to a 112-...

Jrue Holiday nearing a return for Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday is making progress from his right calf strain and is nearing a return to play, the team said Thursday.,Holiday has missed 22 consecutive games. The Trail Blazers said he has been cleared for on-court basketball activities and his availability will be based o...

AFC North title on the line when Steelers host Ravens
Sunday marks the fourth time in seven seasons that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens close the regular season against one another.,The stakes haven't been higher than they are for this Week 18 clash.,Pittsburgh (9-7) can clinch the AFC North title with a win or tie, while Baltimore (8-8) ...
Ohio State’s Playoff Loss Raises Familiar Questions About Ryan Day
Ohio State’s playoff loss to Miami reignites questions about Ryan Day’s ability to win big games despite elite rosters and consistent regular-season success....

New Crew coach brings championship experience
New Columbus Crew head coach Henrik Rydstrom brings championship experience to a team in transition.,Rydstrom was hired Wednesday to replace former MLS Coach of the Year and MLS Cup champion Wilfried Nancy, who departed on Dec. 3 to coach Scotland's Celtic FC.,A 49-year-old Swede, Rydstrom inherits ...

Eight Bulls post double figures as Pelicans can't keep pace
Isaac Okoro scored 24 points, Tre Jones and Jalen Smith had double-doubles and the host Chicago Bulls had eight double-figure scorers in a 134-118 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.,Jones finished with 20 points and 12 assists, Smith had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Matas Buz...
Losing Coach in Ravens vs. Steelers Could Be Fired
Sunday night’s Steelers vs. Ravens matchup decides the AFC North and could shape the futures of Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh....

Auburn thrashes Queens before beginning SEC schedule
Keyshawn Hall's 16 first-half points helped host Auburn blow away Queens University 106-65 on Monday night in the Tigers' final tune-up before Southeastern Conference play.,Elyjah Freeman led all scorers with a career-high 27 points off the bench, going a perfect 4-for-4 from 3-point range, while Ke...
Trae Young Trade Rumors: Three Teams That Make Sense If the Hawks Move On
The Atlanta Hawks may be ready to move on from Trae Young. Here are three NBA teams that make sense as trade suitors this season....

LAFC acquire F Jacob Shaffelburg from Nashville SC
Los Angeles FC acquired Canadian forward Jacob Shaffelburg from Nashville SC on Monday.,In exchange, Nashville receives $1 million in general allocation money -- $500,000 in 2026 and $500,000 in 2027 -- and retains a sell-on percentage in any future deals.,"Jacob is a versatile, attack-minded player...

Reports: Auburn star WR Cam Coleman intends to transfer
Auburn star wide receiver Cam Coleman intends to enter the transfer portal despite heavy interest from the new coaching staff to retain him, according to multiple media reports.,Coleman, who just finished his second season with the Tigers, led Auburn with 708 receiving yards and had five of its 11 t...

Reports: LAFC set to acquire Nashville's Jacob Shaffelburg
Los Angeles FC is set to acquire Canadian winger Jacob Shaffelburg from Nashville SC, according to multiple reports Monday.,Nashville will reportedly receive $1 million in general allocation money -- $500,000 in 2026 and $500,000 in 2027 -- and will retain a sell-on percentage in any future deals.,T...

Blue Jackets heating up ahead of road game vs. Senators
The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Ottawa Senators on Monday night fresh off a come-from-behind victory and the winners of two straight.,Trailing 2-1, the Blue Jackets rallied for three goals in the third period on Sunday for a 4-2 victory over the visiting New York Islanders.,"I love the way we pl...