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Illinois stands in way of Maryland's postseason mission
A five-game losing streak stands to crush Maryland's bowl hopes as the Terrapins visit Illinois on Saturday.,Maryland (4-5, 1-5 in the Big Ten) needs to find success in a hurry with games at Champaign, Ill, home against No. 18 Michigan and at Ford Field against Michigan State.,Since surrendering a 2...
Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz to defend United Cup title
World No. 3 Coco Gauff and world No. 6 Taylor Fritz will return to United Cup play in January, focused on defending the United States' title in the mixed-team event.,The Americans were named the top seeds on Thursday. ,Eighteen countries are entered in the event, which will run from Jan.2-11, with m...
Michael Kim leads in Dubai, Rory McIlroy outplays Marco Penge
Michael Kim recorded an 8-under-par 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.,Kim's bogey-free round at Jumeirah Golf Estates (Earth Course) put him just ahead of England's Tommy Fleetwood (65) and t...
No. 23 Creighton hopes to benefit from 'learning opportunity' against UMES
The last thing Creighton coach Greg McDermott wanted was to get crushed by No. 19 Gonzaga, a perennial power.,Unfortunately for the No. 23 Bluejays (1-1), that is exactly what happened in a 90-63 loss Tuesday.,McDermott, however, predicts his team will bounce back just fine Friday when it hosts Mary...
Samford, hot-shooting Jadin Booth ready to challenge No. 21 Arkansas
No. 21 Arkansas will look to open coach John Calipari's second season in charge with a third win in four games on Friday night when the Razorbacks take on Southern Conference foe Samford in Fayetteville, Ark.,Arkansas and Samford met in Fayetteville on Nov. 10, 2017, a decisive 95-56 victory for the...
No. 4 Duke brings versatile offense into clash vs. Indiana State
A night arranged to honor Mike Krzyzewski led to a two-way performance that surely made the legendary coach proud.,No. 4 Duke visited the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., on Veterans Day and beat Army 114-59, with Krzyzewski on hand to take in the game between his alma mater and the school...
Week 11 TNF: Jets-Patriots Preview, Props, Prediction
The New England Patriots ride a seven-game winning streak into Week 11 and will put their stellar defense up against Justin Fields, Breece Hall and the New York Jets on Thursday night in Foxborough, Mass.,New England (8-2) has tied Indianapolis and Denver for the best record in football thanks to a ...
Why Darren Mougey Is the Most Important Figure in the Jets’ Rebuild
Darren Mougey is the key to the Jets’ rebuild, orchestrating trades and draft picks to reset the franchise for future success....
Of Course Paul Skenes Wants To Join the New York Yankees
Paul Skenes reportedly wants to play for the Yankees. Here’s why Pittsburgh may struggle to keep the 23-year-old Cy Young winner....
Thursday Nov. 13 NBA Picks: Cavaliers, Jazz, and Pacers Top Bets
Top NBA picks for November 13th: Cavaliers vs. Raptos, Utah Jazz, and Pacers spread. Expert analysis and odds from FanDuel....
Jets vs. Patriots Week 11 Thursday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions
The Patriots’ elite defense faces a struggling Jets offense on Thursday Night Football. With Garrett Wilson out and New England controlling time of possession, here’s why betting the Jets total is the smart play....
Brock Purdy may be back under center for 49ers at Cardinals
San Francisco and Arizona are in separate stages of quarterback drama as they prepare to conclude their season series Sunday in Phoenix.,The 49ers (6-4) likely will have a choice between Brock Purdy and fill-in Mac Jones as they go for a series sweep and push for their fourth playoff appearance in f...
NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic pours in 55 in Nuggets' win over Clippers
Nikola Jokic scored 25 of his season-high 55 points in the first quarter and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to six games with a 130-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif.,Jokic added 12 rebounds with six assists while going 18 of 23 from the flo...
Rockets' first-half outburst extends Wizards' skid to 10
Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard combined for 41 off the bench and the host Houston Rockets claimed a 135-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.,Durant tallied 16 first-quarter points to get the Rockets rolling while Eason (20 points, 4-for-6 3-pointers) and...
NHL roundup: Jack Roslovic's 2nd straight OT goal lifts Oilers
Jack Roslovic scored in overtime for the second straight game, lifting the Edmonton Oilers to a 2-1 road victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.,Just over a minute into OT, Philadelphia's Cam York mishandled a puck near center ice, giving Matt Savoie and Roslovic a 2-on-0 breakaway. Savoi...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder get off to fast start in rout of Lakers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and nine assists in just three quarters of action to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 121-92 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.,Playing the second night of a back-to-back, the Thunder certainly didn't look fatigued, reeling off a 23-7 run that...
Ebuka Okorie, Stanford fend off Montana State's upset bid
Ebuka Okorie broke a late tie with a three-point play, Benny Gealer drilled a lead-extending 3-pointer and host Stanford used a late rally to overtake upset-minded Montana State 77-68 in a nonconference game on Wednesday.,A jumper by Jeremiah Davis gave the Bobcats (1-3) a 61-55 lead with 8:20 to pl...
Women's Top 25 roundup: Notre Dame's Hannah Hidaldo nabs NCAA-record 16 steals
Hannah Hidalgo set an NCAA record with 16 steals and a program record with 44 points as No. 18 Notre Dame routed Akron 85-58 on Wednesday night in South Bend, Ind.,Hidalgo's record-breaking scoring performance came on 16-of-25 shooting from the floor with three 3-pointers made on six attempts and a ...
Rockets' first-half outburst extends Wizards' skid to 11
Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard combined for 41 off the bench and the host Houston Rockets claimed a 135-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.,Durant tallied 16 first-quarter points to get the Rockets rolling while Eason (20 points, 4 for 6 3-pointers) and...
Missouri puts 5 in double figures during win over Minnesota
Mark Mitchell produced 18 points, six rebounds and six assists as Missouri defeated Minnesota 83-60 on Wednesday in Columbia, Mo.,Jacob Crews came off the bench to score 14 points and grab eight rebounds for the Tigers (4-0).,Sebastian Mack also put up 14 points for Missouri. Jayden Stone logged 13 ...