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Ducks cool off Predators with tiebreaking goal in third
Alex Killorn scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Anaheim Ducks beat the visiting Nashville Predators 2-1 on Friday night,Troy Terry also scored for the Ducks, who had lost four of five, and Lukas Dostal made 28 saves.,Jakub Vrana scored for the Predators, who had won fou...

No. 4 Florida downs No. 21 Missouri to reach SEC semis
Walter Clayton Jr. recorded 18 points and six assists to lead a balanced effort as second-seeded Florida notched a 95-81 victory over seventh-seeded Missouri on Friday night to reach the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament at Nashville.,Alijah Martin scored 17 points on 7-of-9 shoot...

No. 4 Florida has high hopes ahead of game vs. No. 21 Missouri
Second-seeded Florida can rest easy this week knowing an early departure from the Southeastern Conference tournament wouldn't hurt the school's NCAA Tournament seeding.,But Gators coach Todd Golden sees it the opposite way -- seeding improvement is part of his plan when Florida opens play in Friday'...

Predators seek 5th straight win as they face Ducks
The Nashville Predators hunt for their fifth straight win when they visit the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.,The Predators kicked off a three-game road trip with a 3-2 win at the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.,Anaheim, which has lost four of five as it works to remain in the Western Conference wi...

Jordan Spieth has chaotic start at The Players Championship
Jordan Spieth endured a topsy-turvy start to The Players Championship on Thursday, collecting two eagles, two birdies, two bogeys and one double bogey -- and that was just over his first nine holes.,Spieth added one more birdie and a bogey over his final nine holes to finish at 2-under-par 70 on the...

Leads could prove slippery when Panthers visit Maple Leafs
Based on their most recent games, no lead should be safe when the Florida Panthers visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.,Adding to the drama, the teams are vying for first place in the Atlantic Division. Florida leads with 83 points through 65 games and Toronto ranks second with 81 points...

Kieffer Bellows' 3rd-period goal propels Predators past Sharks
Filip Forsberg scored once and added an assist, and Kieffer Bellows broke a third-period tie to give the visiting Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.,Steven Stamkos also scored for the Predators, who have won four straight games. Goaltender Juuse Saros, who increas...

Florida State falls short vs. Syracuse in ACC tourney
JJ Starling finished with 27 points and five rebounds to help 14th-seeded Syracuse hold off No. 11 seed Florida State for a 66-62 victory on Tuesday night in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C.,The Orange (14-18) advanced to the second round and will play t...

Adam Scott: PGA-LIV merger 'may not be ultimately possible'
Adam Scott remains hopeful that negotiations between the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund result in a reunification of professional golf, but the former major champion is also realistic that the talks could fizzle out.,As a player director on the tour's Player Advisory Council, the 44-year-ol...

Predators shift focus to league-worst Sharks amid forgettable season
A three-game winning streak is too little, too late for the Nashville Predators, who will try to remain on a roll when they kick off a three-game California road trip against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.,The Predators -- 15 points outside of a playoff spot with 19 games remaining in what has been...

Last ACC tourney for Leonard Hamilton as FSU scraps with Syracuse
While Florida State announced a new head coach this week, Syracuse declared it will stick with its current coach as the two programs square off in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament Tuesday night in Charlotte, N.C.,The 11th-seeded Seminoles (17-14) introduced Sacramento King...

Reports: Jags signing CB Jourdan Lewis to $30M deal
The Jacksonville Jaguars have reached agreement on a three-year deal with free agent slot cornerback Jourdan Lewis, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The deal is reportedly for $30 million and includes $20 million guaranteed. Lewis will make $12.5 million in 2025, per NFL Network. The deal will beco...

Rams, WR Davante Adams agree on 2-year contract
Three-time All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams, the team announced Sunday.,The deal is worth $46 million with $26 million guaranteed, according to multiple outlets.,Adams, 32, was recently released by the New York Jets, where he pl...

Luke Loucks to succeed Leonard Hamilton at Florida State
Former Florida State player Luke Loucks is returning to his alma mater to serve as head coach, the school announced on Sunday.,Loucks, 34, will succeed Leonard Hamilton, who announced last month that his 23rd season would be his last at the helm.,"I am incredibly honored and excited for the opportun...

Rio Takeda fires 64 at Blue Bay, captures second LPGA Tour title
LPGA Tour rookie Rio Takeda carded an 8-under-par 64 on Sunday to cruise to a six-stroke victory at the Blue Bay LPGA on Hainan Island, China.,Takeda, 21, captured her second LPGA Tour title after recording a bogey-free round to finish 17-under 271 at the Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course. The Japanese...

Steven Stamkos' hat trick propels Predators to OT win over Blackhawks
Steven Stamkos completed a hat trick in overtime to lift the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 win against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.,Stamkos fired a one-timer from the left circle at 2:39 of the extra frame for his 14th career hat trick.,Justus Annunen made 17 saves for the Predators, ...

Walter Clayton Jr., No. 5 Florida surge past Ole Miss
Walter Clayton Jr. scored 23 points and dished out eight assists Saturday night as No. 5 Florida pulled away in the second half for a 90-71 win over visiting Ole Miss in Gainesville.,Alex Condon dominated inside with 17 points and 15 rebounds for the Gators (27-4, 14-4 Southeastern Conference), who ...

Malique Ewin scores 26 in return, leads Florida State over SMU
Malique Ewin scored 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds in his return from injury to lead host Florida State to a 76-69 victory over SMU on Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla.,Ewin returned to the lineup for the Seminoles after missing the previous two games with an ankle injury and helped Florida State ...

BYU, Arizona State part ways with coaches
BYU coach Amber Whiting announced Saturday that she will not be back next season, agreeing to part ways with the school.,A second Big 12 program, Arizona State, also has an opening after dismissing Natasha Adair.,Whiting just finished her third season at BYU and posted a 45-51 record, including 19-3...

Rio Takeda takes lead at LPGA Blue Bay, seeks second tour win
LPGA Tour rookie Rio Takeda carded a 69 to take a two-stroke lead after three rounds on Saturday at the Blue Bay LPGA on Hainan Island, China.,Takeda, 21, sits at 9-under 207 for the tournament and is the only player in the field to post three rounds in the 60s at the Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course....