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Leafs G Dennis Hildeby downs Devils in NHL debut
Dennis Hildeby made 23 saves in his NHL debut Thursday night and the Toronto Maple Leafs scored three times in the first period for a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.,The result spoiled the home debut of Devils coach Sheldon Keefe, who was the Maple Leafs' coach the previous fo...
Sheldon Keefe faces former team as Devils host Maple Leafs
Sheldon Keefe spent the past four-plus seasons coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs in an attempt to lead the team to its first Stanley Cup title since 1967.,Shortly after Toronto fell in the first round of the playoffs last spring, he was unemployed. About three weeks later, the New Jersey Devils hired...
Devils top Sabres to sweep Prague series
Paul Cotter broke a tie in the third period to help the New Jersey Devils to a 3-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres in the second game of the 2024 NHL Global Series in Prague, Czechia, on Saturday.,Cotter registered his second goal in as many games to put New Jersey in front 2-1 at 7:18 of the third p...
After lackluster opener, Sabres look to bounce back vs. Devils
The new season didn't get off to the start the Buffalo Sabres wanted. After dropping the opener of the 2024 NHL Global Series in Prague, Czechia, on Friday, they'll look to rebound in the rematch against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.,The Devils went up 2-0 in the first period and held a 3-0 lea...
Devils get off to fast start in decisive win over Sabres
Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves to help the New Jersey Devils earn a 4-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres at the 2024 NHL Global Series in Prague, Czechia, on Friday.,Johnathan Kovacevic and Paul Cotter each had a goal and an assist for New Jersey.,Owen Power scored, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 19 sav...
Devils go ahead early and stay ahead in decisive win over Sabres
Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves to help the New Jersey Devils take a 4-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres at the 2024 NHL Global Series in Prague, Czechia, on Friday.,Johnathan Kovacevic and Paul Cotter each had a goal and an assist for New Jersey.,Owen Power scored, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 19 sav...
NCAA penalizes Raiders coach Antonio Pierce over ASU violations
The NCAA slapped Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce with a significant penalty that will take effect should he ever return to college coaching.,The Division I Committee on Infractions announced Thursday that Pierce received an eight-year show-cause order for his role in recruiting violation...
Devils, Sabres seek start of revival in Prague
The 2023-24 season was one of disappointment for both the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres.,However, after an offseason with notable change for each, the two teams look to kick off the 2024-25 campaign in a positive manner when they face off Friday in Prague, Czech Republic, for the first of two...
Undefeated Duke faces ACC foe Georgia Tech
Duke has managed to figure out enough difficult situations in every game to be successful in each outing this season.,Now the Blue Devils will encounter a different type of task -- living up to heightened expectations -- when visiting Georgia Tech for Saturday night's Atlantic Coast Conference game ...
Arizona State home, determined to deal Kansas fifth straight loss
Kansas and Arizona State bid for their first Big 12 victory of the season at the other's expense when the teams meet in Tempe, Ariz.,It is also the first time the programs will play each other.,The Jayhawks (1-4, 0-2 Big 12) dropped their fourth straight decision with a 38-27 setback to TCU at home ...
Duke overcomes 20-point deficit to edge North Carolina
Star Thomas scored two second-half touchdowns and Peyton Jones ran in from 20 yards out with 5:43 left as Duke overcame a 20-point deficit to beat visiting North Carolina 21-20 in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams Saturday at Durham, N.C.,Duke (5-0) scored back-to-back touchdowns t...
North Carolina draws archrival Duke after embarrassing loss
Looking ahead to Saturday's game at Duke is the top priority for North Carolina after last week's disturbing result and a hectic few days.,Tar Heels coach Mack Brown said it's a good time to play the neighboring Blue Devils in Durham, N.C., because the Tar Heels need to bond together for a common ca...
Reports: Devils, Dawson Mercer agree to 3-year deal
Restricted free agent Dawson Mercer and the New Jersey Devils reached an agreement on a three-year contract extension worth $12 million, multiple outlets reported Friday.,Mercer, a 22-year-old center, was selected No. 18 overall in the 2020 NHL Draft. With the Devils, he has been remarkably durable,...
Middle Tennessee standing in way of 4-0 start for Duke
Duke aims to finish nonconference play with an unblemished record when it visits Middle Tennessee State for a Saturday afternoon clash in Murfreesboro, Tenn.,The Blue Devils (3-0) also eye their second consecutive 4-0 start and momentum heading into a Sept. 28 tilt against rival North Carolina in th...
Sam Leavitt, Arizona State rally to beat Texas State
Arizona State's Sam Leavitt passed for 246 yards and the Sun Devils' defense limited Texas State to 24 total yards in the fourth quarter during a 31-28 victory on Thursday in San Marcos, Texas.,Arizona State improved to 3-0 under coach Kenny Dillingham, matching the win total from his first season, ...
Devils D Luke Hughes (shoulder) out 6-8 weeks
The New Jersey Devils will be without defenseman Luke Hughes for the next six to eight weeks with a shoulder injury, the team announced Thursday.,Hughes, 21, won't need surgery for the injury to his left shoulder, sustained earlier this month in offseason training. He is in New Jersey for treatment ...
Jordan Moore, Duke look to keep making plays vs. UConn
Two basketball heavyweights will square off on the gridiron Saturday evening when UConn visits Duke for a non-conference matchup in Durham, N.C.,This will be just the fourth all-time meeting between the schools' football teams. The Huskies recorded a 22-20 win in 2004 and a 45-14 victory in 2007 bef...
Arizona State visits upstart Texas State in battle of 2-0 teams
Arizona State and Texas State are both 2-0 and riding high off significant wins entering their game Thursday night in San Marcos, Texas.,Arizona State held off Mississippi State 30-23 Saturday at home to earn its first victory over an SEC opponent in program history. The Sun Devils were 0-5 against ...
Devils sign G Michael Hutchinson, D Jakob Zboril for tryouts
The New Jersey Devils are bringing goaltender Michael Hutchinson and defenseman Jakub Zboril in for professional tryouts, the team announced Thursday.,Both are expected to report on Sept. 18 for training camp.,Hutchinson, 34, a third-round pick of the Boston Bruins in the 2008 draft, lost his only N...
Transfer QBs clash as Mississippi State visits Arizona State
Arizona State and Mississippi State are both coming off impressive season-opening home victories and productive performances by their starting quarterbacks.,The Sun Devils and Bulldogs will meet for the first time on Saturday in Tempe, Ariz.,Arizona State's Sam Leavitt, a Michigan State transfer, co...