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Penn State ekes out win over Harvard to remain unbeaten
Kayden Mingo tossed in a game-high 24 points to lead Penn State to an 84-80 victory over Harvard on Wednesday night in University Park, Pa., ,Penn State led by six, 82-76, with 24 seconds to play, but Harvard's Chandler Pigge was fouled on a made 3-pointer and hit the free throw to pull the Crimson ...
Mark Cuban: Mavs won't be trading Anthony Davis despite poor start
Despite the team's poor start and his extended injury absence early this season, Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban told The Athletic Wednesday that the organization has no intention of trading Anthony Davis this season.,"We won't. We want to try to win," Cuban told The Athletic Wednesday.,T...
No. 25 Arizona State winning with backup QB, takes on struggling Colorado
No. 25 Arizona State faces Colorado on Saturday in Boulder, Colo., riding a two-game winning streak under veteran backup quarterback Jeff Sims, while the Buffaloes look to the future with freshman quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis.,Colorado (3-7, 1-6 Big 12) is assured of the second losing season in D...
Soaring Red Wings face another hot team in Islanders
The Detroit Red Wings are off to their best start in 14 seasons. They'll look to avenge their most lopsided loss when they host the New York Islanders on Thursday night.,The Red Wings recorded 12 wins through the first 20 games of a season for the first time since 2011-12, when they also posted an i...
Panthers' productive offense to test Devils' defense
Coming off their best offensive performance of the season, the Florida Panthers look to keep rolling when they host the New Jersey Devils on Thursday in Sunrise, Fla.,The Panthers' 8-5 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday saw Florida post season bests in goals, shots (41), and fewest shots allow...
Raiders activate QB Aidan O'Connell (wrist) from IR
The Las Vegas Raiders activated quarterback Aidan O'Connell from a three-month spell on injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday.,O'Connell fractured his right wrist in the Raiders' preseason finale on Aug. 23 and was placed on the injured list the following week, delaying the start of his thir...
Kansas State faces challenge whoever plays QB for No. 12 Utah
Keeping quarterbacks healthy is once again a dilemma for No. 12 Utah as it heads into its final regular-season home game against Kansas State on Saturday in Salt Lake City.,Starting quarterback Devon Dampier has been battling an ankle injury for at least a month. Dampier's availability for the Utes ...
No. 18 Michigan prepares to avoid trap game at Maryland
While Michigan believes it has a path to a College Football Playoff berth, the Wolverines might have to navigate it with a former walk-on running back in the starting lineup.,With injuries piling up in the backfield, Bryson Kuzdzal could get the call on Saturday when No. 18 Michigan (8-2, 6-1 Big Te...
Tour friend hopes to see Tiger Woods on Champions very soon
Tiger Woods has given no timetable for when -- or even if -- he will return to competitive golf, but at least one close PGA Tour friend hopes to see the 15-time major champion on the course soon.,Woods had back surgery on Oct. 10, which will prevent him from participating in the Hero World Challenge...
No. 20 Tennessee intent on finishing strong vs. rival Florida
Even with a strong two weeks to finish their regular season, the Tennessee Volunteers have no real chance to compete for a national title when they play Florida in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday in their last annual meeting with the Gators.,The No. 20 Volunteers (7-3, 3-3 Southeastern Conference) pi...
Islanders place D Alexander Romanov (upper body) on IR
The New York Islanders placed defenseman Alexander Romanov on injured reserve Wednesday because of an upper-body injury.,Romanov was hurt with 27 seconds left in the Islanders' 3-2 road win over Dallas when Stars forward Mikko Rantanen hit him from behind and hurtled him headfirst into the back boar...
Twins, Phillies to meet in 2026 Field of Dreams game
The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies will play a regular-season game at the Field of Dreams site at Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 13, Major League Baseball announced Wednesday.,The contest will be the third played at the iconic location of the 1989 hit movie "Field of Dreams." The Chicago White...
Harris English hints at future PGA Tour seasons starting after Super Bowl
Veteran Harris English is following a "whatever it takes is what it takes" philosophy when it comes to rumored changes for the betterment of the PGA Tour.,That includes his hint Wednesday at possibly moving the annual start of the season to after the Super Bowl so customary tournaments in Hawaii and...
Pirates Aren't Actually Chasing Kyle Schwarber, They’re Just Feeding Fans Crap
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly interested in free agent slugger Kyle Schwarber, but the timing raises questions as Paul Skenes expresses a desire to pitch for the Yankees....
Warriors rule out star Stephen Curry vs. Heat
Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry was ruled out of Wednesday night's game against the host Miami Heat due to right ankle soreness.,The Warriors also could be without star Jimmy Butler III (right low back strain), who was listed as questionable on the injury report on Wednesday afternoon...
LeBron James is Embracing Being the Second Option With Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James returned to the Lakers’ lineup with a noticeably different play style, showing reduced usage and new offensive habits alongside Luka Doncic....
WR Brandin Cooks waived by Saints
Wide receiver Brandin Cooks' second stint with the New Orleans Saints has come to an end.,The Saints announced that they waived Cooks among a number of moves on Wednesday. They also signed Kevin Austin Jr. to the active roster and added fellow wide receiver Jha'Quan Jackson to the practice squad.,Pe...
Jets CB Kris Boyd now in stable condition after Sunday shooting
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was upgraded to stable condition after being shot in the abdomen outside a Manhattan restaurant early Sunday, a New York Police Department spokesman said Wednesday.,Authorities continue to search for the gunman, who was captured on surveillance footage released by ...
Mexico to host 6-team playoff tournament for World Cup spots
Two FIFA World Cup 2026 spots will be up for grabs in a six-team playoff tournament that will take place during March in Mexico.,Iraq, Congo, Jamaica, Suriname, Bolivia and New Caledonia will gather March 23-31 in the cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey for one last chance at making the World Cup, w...
Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen week-to-week after barbecue mishap
Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen is considered week-to-week after sustaining burns during a barbecue accident, head coach Paul Maurice announced on Wednesday. ,"I'm going to list him as week-to-week because we don't have a lot of experience with this, and some of this is when he comes back ...