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Blue Jackets carry 6-game win streak into tilt with Rangers
While the Columbus Blue Jackets can enjoy the view when they glance at the NHL standings, the New York Rangers find themselves bunched with several teams below the playoff line.,The Blue Jackets attempt to run their winning streak to seven games Saturday night when they visit the Rangers, who are on...
Mets roll dice on LHP A.J. Minter following hip surgery
The New York Mets agreed to terms with left-handed reliever A.J. Minter on Friday, landing one of Atlanta's top bullpen arms in the process. ,According to reports, Minter's deal with the Mets is a two-year, $22 million contract that includes an opt-out after the 2025 season. ,Minter underwent season...
Suns ready to unleash new look in test vs. Pistons
The Phoenix Suns' newest addition could make his team debut on the road against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday afternoon.,Center Nick Richards, acquired in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, is expected to suit up as the Suns continue their five-game road swing. They have won four of ...
Florida State with 'a lot to prove' vs. Georgia Tech
Looking to match its best start in four seasons, Florida State hosts reeling Georgia Tech in an Atlantic Coast Conference game on Saturday afternoon in Tallahassee, Fla.,The Seminoles (12-5, 3-3 ACC) will look to inch closer to the NCAA Tournament bubble as they try to pick up their fourth win in fi...
Ex-NFL head coach Jack Del Rio to lead Paris team
Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio was named the head coach of the Paris Musketeers in the European League of Football on Friday.,Del Rio, 61, posted a 93-94 record in 12 seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2003-11) and then-Oakland Raiders (2015-17), leading his teams to the playoffs three times...
Fresh off scare, No. 7 Marquette bids to keep guard up vs. Xavier
No. 7 Marquette was less than a minute away from finishing on the wrong end of what would have been a stunning defeat on Tuesday night.,The Golden Eagles were hefty favorites against DePaul but trailed by four with 54 seconds left in regulation before rallying, forcing overtime and coming away with ...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA, College Basketball Predictions for January 17th
Friday January 17th's expert sports betting picks include our top gambling predictions for the NBA and college basketball slate of games....
Hoping to get past tumult, Lakers host hurting Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers insist they are getting their bearings again, and their next chance to show it comes with Friday's visit from the Brooklyn Nets.,Not only are the Lakers continuing to get in sync with coach JJ Redick, they still are getting settled after a tumultuous time in their city followi...
In wild finish, Kings hold on to defeat Rockets
DeMar DeRozan gave Sacramento the lead for good with 2:20 remaining, De'Aaron Fox made five free throws amid two controversial calls in the final 33 seconds, and the host Kings hung on to defeat the Houston Rockets 132-127 on Thursday night.,DeRozan finished with 31 points and Domantas Sabonis had 2...
Dylan DeMelo's last-minute goal lifts Jets over Kraken
Dylan DeMelo scored with 27 seconds remaining in the third period as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the visiting Seattle Kraken 2-1 Thursday night to remain tied with Washington for first place in the NHL's overall standings.,Mark Scheifele also scored for the Jets, who improved to 4-1-2 on their eight-...
Blue Jackets stay hot, deal struggling Sharks another loss
James van Riemsdyk scored twice, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 victory over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.,Kent Johnson scored and added an assist, and Adam Fantilli scored the other goal for the Blue Jackets, who have won six straight and nine of 11.,Columbus, which wr...
Georgetown, DePaul each seek end to losing streaks
Georgetown will try to end a three-game losing streak and keep DePaul winless in the Big East when the Blue Demons visit Washington on Friday night.,After starting 3-0 in conference play for the first time in more than a decade, Georgetown (12-5, 3-3 Big East) has taken a step back as the schedule h...
Nuggets, Heat await word on stars' status ahead of matchup
Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic entered Thursday second in the NBA in assists (9.9 per game), third in scoring (30.6) and third in rebounds (13.2), but he may sit out Friday night's game at the Miami Heat.,Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, missed Denver's 128-108 home loss to the Houston Roc...
Struggling Bulls aim to 'take a stand' vs. Hornets
A five-game homestand that started with promise has sputtered for the Chicago Bulls.,Aiming to salvage Friday's finale against the Charlotte Hornets and snap a three-game losing streak, the Bulls will start by looking inward.,"It's right here to define the season. It's going to define the true chara...
Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth commit to Phoenix Open
The 2025 WM Phoenix Open is shaping up to feature one of the tournament's strongest fields in years with Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth committing to the event this week.,They join the likes of Hideki Matsuyama, who won the season-opening The Sentry, world No. 7 Wyndham Clark and Billy Horschel. La...
Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo stay atop All-Star voting
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who have accounted for five of the past six NBA Most Valuable Player awards, continue to lead the 2025 All-Star fan balloting.,The third set of fan results, released Thursday, showed Antetokounmpo leading all playe...
Reports: Mets to re-sign OF/DH Jesse Winker
The New York Mets are re-signing free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker to a one-year contract, per multiple reports Thursday.,The New York Post reported the contract is worth $7.5 million guaranteed, with an additional $1.5 million possible in incentives.,The deal is pending a physica...
Super Bowl or Bust: Detroit Lions Fans Brace for Glory or Gut-Punch
The Detroit Lions fans have been waiting 58 years to see their team make a Super Bowl, but they need to win the game in order for this season to be deemed a success....
Columbus Blue Jackets Are Authoring Best Story in Sports This Season
After the tragic loss of Johnny Gaudreau over the offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets are exceeding expectations and gaining momentum in one of the best stories in sports....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA, NHL Predictions for Thursday January 16
Thursday January 16th's best bets include our expert picks for Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder and a pair of NHL matchups tonight....