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Final Countdown: NFL Coaches Likely to Be Fired Once the Season Ends
NFL Week 18 is here, and these head coaches find themselves on the hot seat and likely to be fired once the regular season concludes on Monday....
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard in line to make season debut vs. Hawks
The Los Angeles Clippers are set to become whole for the first time this season on Saturday night when Kawhi Leonard makes his expected season debut against the Atlanta Hawks in Inglewood, Calif. ,ESPN reported that Leonard plans to play after he was upgraded to questionable on Friday. ,Leonard, 33,...
Struggling Predators bid to build momentum vs. Flames
It will take a sizable climb in the standings for the Nashville Predators to make the Stanley Cup playoffs.,As they travel to Calgary to face the Flames on Saturday, the Predators sit 13 points behind the pace for a ticket to the second season. However, after earning a 3-0 victory over the Vancouver...
Best NFL Betting Picks Today: Saturday January 4th Browns vs. Ravens, Bengals vs. Steelers
The AFC North will be in the spotlight on Saturday January 4th and these are our best betting picks and prediction for today's slate of NFL games....
Why Jermaine Burton Won’t Travel With Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18
The Cincinnati Bengals left their rookie receiver Jermaine Burton at home, as he won't travel with the team due to a myriad of issues that have plagued his first season....
Hobbled Avalanche aim to stay hot in clash vs. Canadiens
Players have rotated through the lineup and the injured list for the Colorado Avalanche, so another player going down likely won't faze them.,Not with the way the team has been playing.,The latest injury is to backup goaltender Scott Wedgewood, who hurt his right leg in Thursday night's 6-5 come-fro...
Wolves' Anthony Edwards looks to find answers vs. Pistons
Star guard Anthony Edwards will look for more opportunities to score when the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.,Edwards has been frustrated by double teams, which has caused his point totals to drop. He's averaged just 16.3 points over the last three games. Since th...
Sabres hoping to leave Vegas a big winner
A weekend trip to Las Vegas can be just what the doctor ordered to revitalize and drown one's sorrows. The Buffalo Sabres certainly hope that's the case when they visit Sin City to take on the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. ,To say it's been a tough five weeks for Lindy Ruff's squad would b...
Stanford continues ACC road slate against Pitt
Completing its first long trip as part of the no-longer-accurately-named Atlantic Coast Conference, Stanford will try to hand Pitt its first league loss on Saturday.,The Cardinal (9-4, 1-1) opened the new year with an 85-71 defeat at Clemson on Wednesday.,"The West to East thing wasn't an issue," Ca...
Colorado, Arizona St. still looking to make mark in Big 12
Colorado's and Arizona State's debuts in the Big 12 did not go well, and one of them will begin the conference season with two straight losses.,The Buffaloes fell at home to No. 3 Iowa State on Monday, and the Sun Devils lost at BYU on Tuesday. Now they meet in Tempe, Ariz., on Saturday afternoon.,A...
Report: Clippers' Kawhi Leonard set for season debut vs. Hawks
After missing nearly half of the season, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard likely will make his 2024-25 debut on Saturday against the visiting Atlanta Hawks, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes and ESPN.,Right knee inflammation kept Leonard out of the Clippers' first 34 games. The same ailm...
Top 10 Player Props For NFL Week 18
With most NFL playoff teams sitting key personnel, Week 18 may not be a great week for putting money down on the traditional betting line. However, with many players looking to make statements, it is a great week to bet on NFL player props.,Of course, with hundreds to choose from, it can be a bit of...
After padding win totals, Vanderbilt, LSU brace for SEC play
LSU had a fine run during its pre-conference schedule. So did Vanderbilt.,Both teams know that things will get significantly more challenging when they meet to open Southeastern Conference play on Saturday afternoon in Baton Rouge, La.,The Commodores (12-1) are playing just their second game on an o...
Florida State, Syracuse face off seeking first ACC win
Syracuse and Florida State are each seeking their first Atlantic Coast Conference win of the season, and one will break through Saturday night when the Orange visit the Seminoles in Tallahassee, Fla.,Florida State (9-4, 0-2 ACC) is coming off a 90-76 loss to Louisville on Dec. 21, as the Seminoles s...
NHL roundup: Brandon Saad (hat trick) leads Blues past Sens
NHL roundup: Friday,Brandon Saad netted his third career hat trick to snap a 19-game goal drought and lead the host St. Louis Blues past the Ottawa Senators 4-0 Friday.,Jordan Binnington made 20 saves for his 18th career shutout and third of the season.,Brayden Schenn also scored for the Blues, who ...
NBA roundup: Thunder tie franchise mark with 14th straight win
Aaron Wiggins scored a season-high 19 points -- 15 in the fourth quarter -- as the host Oklahoma City Thunder stretched their winning streak to 14 games with a 117-107 win over the New York Knicks on Friday.,The streak ties the longest for the Thunder franchise, including its time as the Seattle Sup...
Juuse Saros stops 27 shots as Predators blank Canucks
Juuse Saros made 27 saves to post his fourth shutout of the season as the visiting Nashville Predators defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Friday.,Steven Stamkos broke the scoreless deadlock, and Gustav Nyquist and Colton Sisson's both produced one goal and one assist for the Predators, who snappe...
NBA roundup: OKC ties franchise mark with 14th straight win
Aaron Wiggins scored a season-high 19 points -- 15 in the fourth quarter -- as the host Oklahoma City Thunder stretched their winning streak to 14 games with a 117-107 win over the New York Knicks on Friday.,The streak ties the longest for the Thunder franchise, including its time as the Seattle Sup...
Panthers blow late lead, top Penguins in SO
Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout as the Florida Panthers defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night in Sunrise.,Panthers backup goalie Spencer Knight made 29 saves for the win. In the shootout, he stopped Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby -- the two players who...
Minnesota's defense dominates Virginia Tech in Mayo Bowl
Darius Taylor rushed for 113 yards and one touchdown and threw for another score as Minnesota pulled away for a 24-10 victory over Virginia Tech in the Duke's Mayo Bowl on Friday night in Charlotte.,Max Brosmer completed 18 of 29 passes for 211 yards, one touchdown and one interception for Minnesota...