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Daquan Davis helps lead Florida State to easy win vs. Western Carolina
Daquan Davis scored 19 points off the bench to pace another balanced scoring effort for host Florida State to lead the Seminoles to a 91-57 rout of Western Carolina on Tuesday night in Tallahassee, Fla.,Florida State (7-1) continued to gain early-season momentum as it won its fourth game in a row. I...
No. 8 Kentucky breaks away from Western Ky. to improve to 6-0
Otega Oweh scored 18 points and Andrew Carr finished with a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead host Kentucky to an 87-68 victory over Western Kentucky on Tuesday night in Lexington, Ky.,The No. 8 Wildcats (6-0) remained unbeaten and improved upon their best start in eight years by su...
Reports: Baker Mayfield suing father's company for $12M
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has filed a federal lawsuit against his father's company, claiming that his dad, James, stole millions from him and his wife without reimbursing the couple, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.,Mayfield and his wife, Emily, filed the suit on Friday...
NWSL sees 6 percent increase in setting new attendance record
The NWSL set a new attendance record in 2024, according to a report from Sports Business Journal, as clubs averaged 11,250 fans in attendance, a six percent increase compared to the previous year.,This year, the league expanded to 14 teams, up from 12 in 2023, giving it an even bigger boost in overa...
Flyers aim to make up for missed opportunity, face Predators
The Philadelphia Flyers will aim to move on from a missed opportunity when they visit the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.,The Flyers led the visiting Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Monday but ended up losing 5-4 in a shootout. The Predators, meanwhile, were done in by Nico Hischier's second-per...
After comeback win, Red Wings take aim at penalty-prone Flames
The Detroit Red Wings have wallowed in mediocrity during the first month and a half of the season, which is not conducive to ending an eight-year playoff drought.,Detroit hasn't been able to string together more than two wins together since late October. The Red Wings, who host the Calgary Flames on...
Saquon Barkley's MVP push has sportsbooks' attention
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has grabbed the attention of sportsbooks as he makes a run at becoming the first non-quarterback to win the NFL's Most Valuable Player award since Minnesota's Adrian Peterson a dozen years ago.,Barkley opened as a +30000 longshot at BetMGM to win MVP h...
Tage Thompson eyes return as Sabres welcome Wild
Coming off a highly successful West Coast road trip, the Buffalo Sabres return to home ice on Wednesday to face the Minnesota Wild, when they will likely welcome back their leading goal-scorer.,Tage Thompson told reporters after practice Tuesday that he would be "ready to go" against the second-plac...
Alabama flips RB Jace Clarizio from Michigan State
Running back Jace Clarizio flipped his commitment from his local team, Michigan State, to Alabama.,The decision, announced by Clarizio on social media Tuesday, comes after the East Lansing (Mich.) High standout visited head coach Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide on Nov. 16. ,"Great program," Clarizio tol...
On a rare two-game skid, No. 24 Arizona faces Davidson
No. 24 Arizona is coming off consecutive defeats for the first time in the Tommy Lloyd era when it faces undefeated Davidson on Wednesday to begin the Battle 4 Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas.,Arizona (2-2) lost at Wisconsin 103-88 on Nov. 15 and followed that with a home loss against Duke 69-5...
Colorado hands No. 2 UConn second straight loss in Maui
Andrej Jakimovski hit a layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado upset No. 2 UConn 73-72 in the consolation bracket of the Maui Invitational on Tuesday in Lahaina, Hawaii.,Colorado (5-1) rallied from down 11 in the first half to get the win over the two-time defending national champions Huskies.,Jaki...
Devils' Timo Meier suspended one game for cross-check
New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier was suspended for one game by the NHL on Tuesday, one day after his cross-check to Zachary L'Heureux knocked the Nashville Predators forward from their game.,The suspension comes without pay, meaning based on his average annual salary, Meier will forfeit $45,833....
Pacers push to build momentum, take advantage of bruised Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers hope to head home for Thanksgiving on a happier and healthier note when they conclude a five-game trip Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers.,The Trail Blazers stagger into Indianapolis after a short-handed 123-98 drubbing at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies on Mond...
Andretti: GM deal with Ferrari for power units ‘the objective’
General Motors is coming to the Formula 1 grid in 2026 with a team branded GM/Cadillac, but that doesn't mean the cars will be all-American.,Mario Andretti, who was named to the team's board of directors, said the GM/Cadillac team is hopeful for a deal with Ferrari for their power units.,"That's wha...
Providence, Oklahoma hope key players are back in Bahamas
Both Oklahoma and Providence are hoping they'll have key pieces back in place when the two undefeated teams square off in the first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis on Wednesday in Paradise Island, Bahamas.,The Friars (5-0) are expected to have Bryce Hopkins available, according to a report from Field...
Maryland's twin towers performing well as Bucknell visits
The chemistry between Derik Queen and Julian Reese has impressed Maryland coach Kevin Willard so far this season.,Both big men have flourished sharing the court for the Terrapins ahead of Wednesday's home game against Bucknell in College Park, Md.,Reese was Maryland's main man on the low block last ...
Aaron Rodgers: Unsure on '25 but Jets 'would be my first option'
Aaron Rodgers disputed a report that said he wants to continue his NFL career in 2025 on a team other than the New York Jets.,Appearing Tuesday on "The Pat McAfee Show," the veteran quarterback said he has yet to decide if he'll play in 2025 -- however if he does, he'd like to play for the Jets.,"I ...
High-octane No. 3 Gonzaga looks to run past West Virginia
No. 3 Gonzaga can enhance its already impressive resume with a strong showing at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in Nassau, Bahamas.,The Bulldogs are one of three ranked teams in the field and one of five that are undefeated.,Gonzaga (5-0) plays the first of its three games in as many days on Wedne...
Rebuilding Louisville meets No. 14 Indiana in Bahamas
Louisville will get its second measuring-stick game of the young season Wednesday when the Cardinals square off against No. 14 Indiana in the opening round of the Battle 4 Atlantis at Paradise Island, Bahamas.,The two schools, separated by just 100 miles, will play each other in a neutral-site early...
Devils' Timo Meier to have hearing with NHL for cross-check
New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier will have a hearing with the NHL on Tuesday, one day after his cross-check to Zachary L'Heureux knocked the Nashville Predators forward from their game.,Meier attempted to poke the puck away from Predators goaltender Juuse Saros at 12:17 of the third period in th...