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Predators, Blackhawks aim to dig out of Central cellar
The two teams at the bottom of the Central Division will try to shake their early-season blues when the Nashville Predators visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.,Nashville dropped five straight before surprising the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, while the Blackhawks have lost three of four.,The ...

South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43
South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died Thursday due to complications during a medical procedure, the school announced. He was 43.,Abdur-Rahim underwent the procedure at a Tampa-area hospital. He was viewed as a rising star in college basketball circles after going 25-8 during the 2023-24 campaign...

Dynamo's 'Coco' Carrasquilla named 2023-24 Concacaf POY
Houston Dynamo FC midfielder Adalberto "Coco" Carrasquilla was named the 2023-24 Concacaf Men's Player of the Year on Thursday.,Carrasquilla, 25, converted the decisive penalty in the shootout to lift Panama to a victory over the United States in the semifinals of the 2023 Concacaf Golf Cup. He was ...

Rangers' goal-scoring run gets tested against Panthers
Five months ago, the New York Rangers scored 12 goals against the Florida Panthers and lost the Eastern Conference finals in six games.,In the early portion of another season with high expectations, the goals that could not be consistently produced are occurring frequently. The Rangers attempt to ma...

Austin FC sign D Brendan Hines-Ike to extension
Austin FC signed defender Brendan Hines-Ike to a contract extension through 2025 on Wednesday.,The 29-year-old center back's deal includes an option for the 2026 MLS campaign.,"Brendan adapted quickly to the group upon arriving in Austin and became a key part of our defense," sporting director Rodol...

No. 6 Miami keeps guard up ahead of clash vs. Florida State
One of the more celebrated rivalries in college football doesn't have that feel this year.,Sixth-ranked Miami (7-0, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) is a 21-point favorite against visiting Florida State (1-6, 1-5) on Saturday night.,However, Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal said he doesn't focus on th...

No. 11 BYU out to shore up run defense vs. UCF
BYU will face a new defensive dilemma against UCF on Saturday afternoon in Orlando, Fla., ,The No. 11 Cougars (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) struggled to stop long running plays in their 38-35 victory over Oklahoma State last week. BYU allowed the Cowboys to rush for a season-high 269 yards while averaging 7.3 y...

Juuse Saros, Predators silence Bruins to end skid
Juuse Saros pitched a 33-save shutout as the host Nashville Predators ended their season-opening, five-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.,The Predators entered the game as the lone NHL team without a single point in the standings and had not held a lead at eithe...

Raiders add QB Desmond Ridder, place Aidan O'Connell (thumb) on IR
The Las Vegas Raiders signed quarterback Desmond Ridder off the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad on Tuesday and placed quarterback Aidan O'Connell (fractured thumb) on injured reserve.,In other moves, the Raiders signed wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. and tight end Trevon Wesco from the practice...

Bruins, Predators dealing with adversity in different doses
After recording points in 10 straight games to begin last season, the Boston Bruins are weathering more early ups and downs than they have become used to in recent years.,The finale of a three-game Western Conference road trip brings the Bruins up against the lone NHL team without a point in the ban...

Road-warrior Wild set to visit champion Panthers
The NHL schedule-makers have given the Minnesota Wild a tough challenge.,After going 1-0-1 at home to start the season, the Wild embarked on a seven-game road trip that will continue Tuesday night with a game against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla.,So far, the Wil...

Reports: Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell (thumb) headed for IR
Las Vegas Raiders Aidan O'Connell, who had only recently ascended to starting quarterback, is headed to injured reserve with a fractured right thumb, ESPN and NFL Network reported Monday.,He's expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a chance to return this season. ESPN reported O'Connell will get a secon...

Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell (thumb) exits game vs. Rams
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell departed Sunday's road game against the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarter with a right thumb injury., ,O'Connell's throwing hand was hit by Rams safety Kamren Curl, who was blitzing on a pass attempt in the first quarter. O'Connell was replaced by Ga...
NBA's Top Five Most Overrated Teams Entering 2024-25 Season
These five NBA teams have been named as the most overrated squads entering the 2024-25 campaign....

Jadan Baugh's five TD runs carry Florida past Kentucky
Jadan Baugh produced three of his five touchdown runs in the second quarter and Florida went on to defeat Kentucky 48-20 on Saturday night in Gainesville, Fla.,Florida's DJ Lagway threw for 259 yards on 7-for-14 passing. He was intercepted once. Elijhah Badger caught three passes for 148 yards to he...

Big third period lifts Red Wings past Predators
Andrew Copp scored twice, including the go-ahead goal early in the third period, as the visiting Detroit Red Wings topped winless Nashville 5-2 on Saturday afternoon.,Vladimir Tarasenko, Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson also scored for the Red Wings, while Alex Lyon made 37 saves.,Steven Stamkos sco...

Steelers S Damontae Kazee downgraded to questionable vs. Jets
The Pittsburgh Steelers downgraded safety Damontae Kazee to questionable for Sunday's game against the visiting New York Jets.,Kazee, who previously had no injury status, is nursing an ankle injury.,Kazee, 31, has eight tackles and one interception in five games this season. He has totaled 340 tackl...

Duke uses defense to notch first-ever win against Florida State
Chandler Rivers' interception return for a touchdown highlighted Duke's strong defensive performance Friday night as the Blue Devils defeated Florida State for the first time, winning 23-16 at Durham, N.C., ,Star Thomas ran for 88 yards and a touchdown and Todd Pelino kicked three field goals for Du...

Eagles place LT Jordan Mailata on injured reserve
The Philadelphia Eagles placed left tackle Jordan Mailata on injured reserve Friday.,Mailata, who will miss the team's next four games, joined tight end Dallas Goedert and defensive tackle Byron Young as ruled out for the Eagles' contest against the New York Giants on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J....

Knights look for elusive road victory vs. Panthers
In real estate, it's all about location, location, location.,In hockey, the Vegas Golden Knights can relate so far this season, winning all three of their home games and dropping both of their road tests.,On Saturday night, Vegas will visit the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at Sunri...