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Sensational freshman Dylan Harper, Rutgers take on No. 20 Texas A&M
The inaugural Players Era Festival has been chock full of standout performances, but no participant is flying quite as high as Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper.,Harper put up 36 points, six rebounds and six assists in Rutgers' 85-84 opening win over Notre Dame, in which he delivered the go-ahead free t...
No. 10 Marquette chasing 8-0 start, hosts Western Carolina
After a brief holiday break, No. 10 Marquette looks to continue its sizzling start Saturday against Western Carolina in Milwaukee.,The Golden Eagles (7-0) are off to their best start since opening 10-0 in 2011-12. They handled Stonehill 94-59 on Wednesday night.,David Joplin led the way with 27 poin...
Knicks come from behind to edge past Hornets
Jalen Brunson scored 11 of his game-high 31 points over the final five minutes Friday afternoon for the visiting New York Knicks, who came back to edge the Charlotte Hornets 99-98 in NBA Cup Group A action.,Karl-Anthony Towns (19 points, 12 rebounds) and Josh Hart (13 points, 12 rebounds) each poste...
Coroner confirms death of Alabama A&M player
A coroner has officially confirmed the death of Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr., four weeks after he sustained a head injury in a game.,The Jefferson County Coroner's Office pronounced Burnett, 20, dead on Wednesday. His passing was prematurely announced earlier in the week while Burnett ...
Georgia Tech closes out long homestand with Central Arkansas
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wrap up their season-opening seven-game homestand when they host the Central Arkansas Bears on Saturday in Atlanta.,Georgia Tech (3-3) hasn't had to leave McCamish Pavilion yet this year, but Saturday will mark its final game in its friendly confines until a Dec. 18 m...
Rested Seton Hall takes aim at Garden State foe Monmouth
Following a disastrous start to the season, Seton Hall found its footing with two wins at the Charleston Classic.,The Pirates have had a week off to chart their next steps before Monmouth pays a visit Saturday to Newark, N.J.,Seton Hall (4-3) narrowly beat Saint Peter's to begin the season, then los...
Nuggets' Russell Westbrook fined $35K for obscene gesture
The NBA fined Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook $35,000 on Friday for making an obscene gesture.,The incident occurred on the court in the fourth quarter of Denver's 145-118 home loss to the New York Knicks on Monday.,Westbrook, who erupted for 24 of his 27 points in the final quarter, flashed ...
Lions LB Malcolm Rodriguez out for season with torn ACL
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez is out for the season with a torn ACL suffered in Thursday's 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears.,The Lions have been devastated by injuries on defense. Rodriguez will be the fourth linebacker to hit injured reserve with a major injury in 2024 and Detroit is a...
Motivated Michigan State must beat Rutgers to go bowling
Michigan State needs a win against Rutgers on Saturday in East Lansing, Mich., to become bowl eligible for the first time in three years.,"This is an important game for multiple reasons -- our last home game, the last home game for some of our seniors, the opportunity to keep this group together for...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Football, NFL, NBA Predictions for November 29
These are our top sports betting picks and predictions for November 29th, including bets for college football, the NBA, and NFL Black Friday game....
Jets, Knights clash in matchup of weary division leaders
There is no room to debate "rest versus rust" when two road-weary teams meet on Friday in Las Vegas, as the host Golden Knights welcome the Winnipeg Jets in a battle of division leaders.,For Vegas, this is its first game back from a long five-game road trip, while the Jets are in the middle of a str...
Nets hope to keep better-than-expected start going vs. Magic
The Brooklyn Nets spent their past two games showcasing the phrase "next man up" by earning impressive road wins against two of the better teams in the Western Conference.,Armed with an extensive injury list, the Nets will attempt to earn a fourth straight victory Friday night when they return home ...
Lions win 10th straight game as Bears mismanage clock
Jared Goff connected with Sam LaPorta for two touchdowns and the Detroit Lions extended their winning streak to 10 games by holding off the visiting Chicago Bears, 23-20 on Thursday.,The streak matches the franchise record established during their first season in Detroit in 1934. The Lions snapped a...
Emotional matchup for Flames, Blue Jackets
It will not be just another hockey game for the Calgary Flames when they visit Columbus to face the Blue Jackets on Friday afternoon.,While the Flames are challenging the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights despite a recent 0-1-1 fall from a four-game win streak, this one has deeper meanin...
Raiders activate Aidan O'Connell, place Gardner Minshew on IR
The Las Vegas Raiders activated Aidan O'Connell from injured reserve Thursday and placed fellow quarterback Gardner Minshew and cornerback Jakorian Bennett on IR.,The Raiders also signed wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. and activated running back Sincere McCormick and cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly.,O'C...
Defensive-minded Red Wings set sights on Devils
The Detroit Red Wings have been even stingier in recent games and it has shown up in the won-loss column.,Detroit has won three of its last four games while giving up just six total goals during that span. Now the Red Wings will host the New Jersey Devils on Friday afternoon.,Detroit needed overtime...
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek accepts one-month ban in doping case
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Thursday.,Swiatek initially failed an out-of-competition drug test in August, a result that the five-time Grand Slam champion fro...
Top 10 CFB Player Props For Rivalry Weekend
It's Saturday. ,You have a big ol' turkey sandwich in front of you. ,You finished your Christmas shopping on Black Friday, and now you're ready to win the money to pay for all those gifts by betting on a few college football player props from one of the many intense rivalry games on the schedule.,Th...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Football, Basketball, NFL Predictions for November 28th | Deadspin.com
Everybody will bet on the Thanksgiving NFL games, but we have top betting picks for November 28th's college basketball slate of games as well....
Road-weary Knicks chase consistency at Charlotte
The New York Knicks embarked on a five-game, cross-country road trip last week in a test of their consistency.,But stability remains elusive as ever for the Knicks as they conclude the trek Friday afternoon with a visit to the Charlotte Hornets in NBA Cup Group A. ,Both teams were off on Thanksgivin...