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No. 11 seed VCU embraces underdog role, eyes upset of third-seeded Illinois
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- VCU has been comfortable in this uncomfortable position for weeks. The Rams had to win the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament just to clinch a spot in the NCAA Tournament.,VCU (28-7) then had to dig out of a 19-point hole against North Carolina on Thursday, rallying for an 82-78 o...
Luka Doncic takes high-scoring act on the road as Lakers visit Magic
Riding Luka Doncic's dominant stretch, the Los Angeles Lakers look to extend their winning streak to nine games when they visit the struggling Orlando Magic on Saturday night.,Los Angeles (45-25) has won 11 of its last 12 games and can make it nine consecutive victories for the first time since winn...
Blues need every point possible as they face lowly Canucks
The St. Louis Blues will look to bounce back from a disappointing effort when they close out a three-game road trip with a visit to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.,The Blues (27-30-11, 65 points) are coming off a 2-1 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, their second straight defeat a...
Jared McCain helping on both ends as rolling Thunder take on Wizards
Coming off a season-high 26-point performance, it's easy to focus on the offensive side of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain.,Heading into Saturday's road matchup with the Washington Wizards, however, Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault is focusing more on the defensive side of McCain's game ...
After surviving scare, No. 1 Duke turns to history-chasing No. 9 TCU
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Duke admits it wasn't ready to take upset-minded Siena seriously in the first round of the East Region on Thursday. ,After surviving that challenge, Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer are sporting a different attitude heading into Saturday., ,Duke (33-2) escaped with a 71-65 win ...
Olympic boxer Lin Yu-ting cleared to compete after sex eligibility review
Olympic champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to return to international competition after World Boxing completed a review of her sex-eligibility status, opening the door for her to fight at the Asian Boxing Championships later this month in Mongolia.,World Boxing confirmed the decision Friday after...
Purdue PG Braden Smith sets NCAA all-time assists record
ST. LOUIS -- Purdue All-American point guard Braden Smith broke the all-time NCAA assists record Friday with a bounce pass to Trey Kaufman-Renn with 12:11 left in the first half of his 146th career game.,Smith tied former Duke point guard Bobby Hurley with his 1,076th assist, delivering a two-handed...
UCLA rules out leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau (knee) vs. UCF
UCLA ruled out its leading scorer, Tyler Bilodeau, just before the Bruins' first-round NCAA Tournament game against UCF on Friday in Philadelphia., ,Bilodeau, who suffered a right knee sprain in the Big Ten tournament last week, experienced soreness during warmups and was held out, a UCLA spokespers...
WNBA, players agree to wealthy 7-year CBA through 2032
The WNBA labor dispute has reached a positive conclusion after the league, in partnership with the Players Association, officially announced on Friday that a seven-year Collective Bargaining Agreement has been agreed upon.,The agreement will run through the 2032 season. It still needs to be ratified...
Michigan State, Louisville meet in March again with Sweet 16 on the line
Tom Izzo is no stranger to high-stakes games between Michigan State and Louisville.,"We had a couple with them -- ‘09, ‘19. We've played them in Elite Eight games," said Izzo, who is in his 31st season coaching the Spartans. "One of my first games was against Louisville when Denny Crum was there. Th...
Atlanta welcomes D.C. United following breakthrough win
Atlanta United hope to build on some newfound confidence when they face visiting D.C. United on Saturday evening ahead of the FIFA international break.,Miguel Almiron assisted on all three goals last Saturday as Atlanta (1-3-0, 3 points) beat the Philadelphia Union 3-1 to win for the first time this...
Stars set sights on another win vs. top division opponent at Wild
The Dallas Stars already knocked off one of the best teams in their division this week.,Now, the Stars will try to go 2-for-2.,Dallas will aim for back-to-back victories when it faces off against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn. The Stars are looking to build upon a 2-1 ...
Report: 49ers decline option bonus for LT Trent Williams
The San Francisco 49ers are not exercising a $10 million option bonus for left tackle Trent Williams, ESPN reported on Friday.,Passing on the bonus leaves no guaranteed money for Williams entering the final year of his current contract. It also pushes the 12-time Pro Bowler's salary cap number to ne...
Iowa State All-American Joshua Jefferson hurt, returns in walking boot
ST. LOUIS -- Iowa State All-American forward Joshua Jefferson is out for the rest of the first-round NCAA Tournament game against Tennessee State with a left lower leg injury.,Jefferson returned to the Cyclones' bench as the second half was set to begin with crutches and wearing a walking boot on hi...
Deadlocked Bruins, Red Wings face off in major matchup
While the Boston Bruins have won 14 of their last 15 home games, holding onto one of the final Eastern Conference playoff spots will require an improved effort on the road.,The Bruins (38-23-8, 84 points) play seven of their final 12 games away from the comforts of TD Garden, including a massive one...
Islanders, Canadiens lock horns after painful losses
The New York Islanders find themselves in a strange position as they conclude a three-game road trip with a visit to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.,Following a last-minute 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, New York is out of playoff position for the first time since Dec. 4. ,Th...
Streaking Blue Jackets get set for slumping Kraken
At this point in the season, each NHL game can have a profound effect on the standings.,Saturday's matchup between the Seattle Kraken and host Columbus Blue Jackets is a prime example.,The Kraken are one point out of the Western Conference's second and final wild-card spot. The Blue Jackets are tied...
Jordan Spieth frustrated by 'random' mental miscues
Jordan Spieth walked off the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook on Friday just five shots off the morning lead at the Valspar Championship, but still very disappointed in his 1-over-par round of 70.,That's because Spieth had a potentially far better round unfold over his final few holes for the second ...
Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz now on unpaid leave
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were transferred to unpaid non-disciplinary leave on Friday as they await trial for allegedly rigging pitches to benefit gamblers.,Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association agreed to the move after the pitchers were previously on...
Thunder won't visit White House due to 'timing issue'
The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder will not visit the White House during their trip to the nation's capital this weekend.,A Thunder spokesperson confirmed Friday that a "timing issue" will prevent the team from making the traditional appearance.,"We have been in touch with the White Hou...