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Johni Broome and No. 1 Auburn visit No. 23 Ole Miss
Top-ranked Auburn has withstood the best shots the Southeastern Conference has had to offer through seven games, managing to remain perfect in the nation's best basketball conference.,The Tigers (19-1, 7-0 SEC) will look to keep it that way Saturday when they face No. 23 Ole Miss (16-5, 5-3) in Oxfo...

Report: 9 Western Oregon players file $28M suit, claim coach abuse
Nine former women's basketball players at Western Oregon are suing their coaches and school, contending they were victims of physical abuse and bullying.,In the 58-page lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Oregon's Marion County Circuit Court, the players allege head coach Jessica Peatross and assistant DJ M...
Three Surprise NBA Trades That Could Go Down at Trade Deadline
These three surprise NBA trades could go down at the trade deadline on February 6th, including De'Aaron Fox and Jimmy Butler going on the move....
Jimmy Butler Sweepstakes: Which NBA Contender Has the Guts to Go All-In?
The NBA trade deadline is heating up, and Jimmy Butler could be the biggest name on the move. Will the Pacers, Clippers, or Thunder make the bold move to land him?...

No. 1 Auburn cruises past LSU for 12th straight win
Johni Broome had 26 points and 16 rebounds and No. 1 Auburn won its 12th consecutive game by defeating LSU 87-74 on Wednesday night in Baton Rouge, La.,Miles Kelly added 13 points, Chad Baker-Mazara scored 11 and Tahaad Pettiford had 10. ,Auburn (19-1, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) had an easier time...
Miami Heat Can’t Stop Suspending Jimmy Butler, Should Just Trade Him
The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler again, and they should just trade him before Thursday February 6th's NBA trade deadline....

Rays owner on stadium deal: 'Still deciding what to do'
Tampa Bay Rays ownership has yet to decide whether it will proceed with the development of a $1.3 billion baseball stadium in St. Petersburg, Fla., principal owner Stuart Sternberg said.,The plan to build the stadium in the Historic Gas Plant District to replace outdated Tropicana Field was met with...
2025 NCAA Tournament Predictions: Bracketology Predicting the Final Four
These are Deadspin's early bracketology predictions where we break down our expert picks to make the Final Four in the 2025 NCAA Tournament....

Fresh off close contests, No. 1 Auburn braces for LSU
Auburn has endured a few close calls lately. ,But the unanimous No. 1 team in the Associated Press Top 25 poll has won 11 consecutive games heading into its Southeastern Conference contest against LSU on Wednesday night in Baton Rouge, La. ,Auburn (18-1, 6-0) had one of its most difficult and satisf...

Auburn remains unanimous No. 1; Vandy enters Top 25 poll
The top five spots in this week's Associated Press Top 25 poll remain unchanged, with Auburn still the unanimous No. 1 selection, while St. John's and Memphis made the biggest moves forward after each climbed five spots.,Auburn (18-1) held onto the top spot after it escaped with a 53-51 victory over...
Bills’ Breakthrough Fails, Buffalo Left Broken After AFC Championship
The Buffalo Bills breakthrough against the Kansas City Chiefs fell tragically short in the AFC Championship game, leaving Bills Mafia to wonder what comes next....

No. 1 Auburn edges No. 6 Tennessee in SEC slugfest
Miles Kelly buried the game-winning 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining to push No. 1 Auburn to a thrilling 53-51 win over No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday in Auburn, Ala.,Johni Broome scored 16 points off the bench in his return from injury, making 7 of 19 attempts from the field after missing Auburn's ...
From Heartbreak to History: How the Buffalo Bills Can Finally Win It All
Here's how the Buffalo Bills, led by Josh Allen, a dominant run game, and an opportunistic defense, are poised to end their Super Bowl drought by conquering the Chiefs....

Blue Jackets, aiming for season-high home win streak, welcome Kings
As one of their stars nears his season debut, the Los Angeles Kings hope to improve their play on the road as another lengthy trip awaits.,The Kings begin a five-game road trip Saturday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who aim for a season-high fifth consecutive home victory.,Since Nov. 27, ...

Penguins, Kraken need to win now to contend for playoff berths
With the NHL trade deadline six weeks away, it would appear the Pittsburgh Penguins and Seattle Kraken are in a similar circumstance.,They can either get it going soon, or both could be sellers come March 7.,The Penguins, in the midst of a seven-game trip on which they're 2-2-0 thus far, play Saturd...

No. 1 Auburn, No. 6 Tennessee meet in SEC showdown
Top-ranked Auburn faces perhaps its toughest test of the season Saturday night as No. 6 Tennessee comes to Alabama for a primetime Southeastern Conference showdown.,The Tigers (17-1, 5-0 SEC) are riding a 10-game winning streak, the last two coming without injured forward Johni Broome. The team lead...

Pitt's mission at Syracuse: Reverse losing streak
While Pitt's record is trending in the wrong direction, the team's morale is holding steady -- at least for now. ,Riding a four-game losing streak, Pitt is desperate for a win Saturday as it visits Syracuse in Atlantic Coast Conference action. ,The Panthers (12-6, 3-4 ACC) took a five-game winning s...

St. Pete to Rays: No contractual deadline for Tropicana Field repairs
The Tampa Bay Rays are hopeful that Tropicana Field will be ready by opening day of the 2026 season, but St. Petersburg city officials recently informed the team that the city does not have a strict deadline to complete the repairs caused by Hurricane Milton. ,At the end of 2024, Rays president Matt...
Jimmy Butler’s Tour of Toxicity: The Miami Heat Saga Hits a Meltdown
Jimmy Butler causes some drama literally everywhere he goes, and it seems like his time with the Miami Heat is over, so his next team needs to beware....

Paul bearer: 11-year-old pulls one-of-a-kind Skenes card
An 11-year-old in Los Angeles pulled a treasure when he unwrapped a one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card, Topps said Tuesday. ,A one-of-one edition Skenes card is from the Debut Patch collection and is autographed by Skenes as part of the 2024 Topps Chrome Update. The release includes rookies and...