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Xander Schauffele pulls out of The American Express
The American Express event in La Quinta, Calif., this week was due to welcome the top two players in the Official World Golf Ranking.,Now neither will be there.,No. 2 Xander Schauffele withdrew on Monday because of an undisclosed health issue.,Last week, No. 1 Scottie Scheffler pulled out of the eve...
Penn State star TE Tyler Warren declares for draft
Penn State's Tyler Warren, this season's Mackey Award winner as the top tight end in the nation, is headed to the NFL draft.,The senior declared Monday night that he is forgoing his remaining year of college eligibility to turn pro. Pro Football Focus lists him as the No. 1-rated tight end prospect ...
Improving Rangers turn attention to Avalanche
The New York Rangers experienced a nosedive over the final six weeks of the 2024 calendar year, with 15 losses -- all in regulation -- in 19 games after a 12-4-1 start to the season.,There are signs that things are turning around for the Rangers, though, as they are 4-1-1 in 2025 and have recorded b...
Mavs, Nuggets set for second straight tilt in Dallas
The Denver Nuggets take aim at their fourth consecutive victory when they face the Mavericks on Tuesday night in the second straight meeting between the teams in Dallas.,Denver has won seven of its past nine games entering the rematch, while Dallas has dropped six of its past eight contests.,Aside f...
With Mike McCarthy out, Cowboys reportedly speak with Deion Sanders
Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys are headed in different directions.,Owner Jerry Jones confirmed the split with McCarthy as head coach on Monday, after three playoff appearances in five seasons. Jones, the team's owner and general manager, said the Cowboys have begun searching for the ninth coac...
Canadiens hope lowly Utah helps their playoff push
The Montreal Canadiens will try to continue their push toward a playoff spot when they open a quick two-game road trip Tuesday in Salt Lake City against the Utah Hockey Club.,The Canadiens are coming off a 2-1 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars on Saturday, but a 9-2-1 mark in their last dozen outing...
With Bucks up next, Kings eye eighth win in a row
The Sacramento Kings seek to close out an unbeaten road trip and extend the league's longest winning streak when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.,The Kings have won seven in a row, including triumphs at Boston and Chicago to start their current three-game trip, but haven't won at Mil...
Daytona 500 announces sellout, '26 race date
The Daytona 500, set for Feb. 16, has sold out, the World Center of Racing announced Monday. ,It will mark the 67th edition of the race, with the 68th already scheduled for Feb. 15, 2026. William Byron won last year's Daytona 500. ,"The Daytona 500 continues to be a spectacle of elite racing and ent...
Dominant Connor Hellebuyck leads Jets vs. contending Canucks
The Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets are set to host the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, with both teams eager for a victory -- though for different reasons.,Winnipeg aims to stay atop the division, leading Minnesota Wild by three points entering Monday. Vancouver, meanwhile, is fighting to stay...
Golden Knights out to extend Predators' offensive issues
The Nashville Predators, who host the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, entered Monday just three points out of the Central Division cellar and 15 points back of the Western Conference's final wild-card spot.,For a veteran team that many considered a sleeper to make a Stanley...
Texans’ DeMeco Ryans on Chiefs: ‘We understand what’s in front of us’
Against the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round, sloppy was good enough.,But the Houston Texans know a cleaner effort will be needed against the Kansas City Chiefs.,The Texans overcame three turnovers and eight penalties in defeating Los Angeles on Saturday. Despite those issues, Houston out...
Done Down Under? Nick Kyrgios says Aussie Open may be his last
Nick Kyrgios hinted on Monday that his straight-sets loss in the first round of the Australian Open may be his final singles match in his home country's Grand Slam event.,Kyrgios lost 7-6 (3), 6-3, 7-6 (2) to Great Britain's Jacob Fearnley, who was make his Australian Open debut. Afterward, the 29-y...
Lonzo Ball providing offensive spark as Bulls face Pelicans
While Zach LaVine continues to boost the Chicago Bulls with his scoring heroics, Lonzo Ball has provided a welcome jolt as a secondary option.,Ball enters Tuesday's visit from the New Orleans Pelicans coming off consecutive double-figure scoring efforts for the first time this season.,He is accelera...
Vikings RB Cam Akers (illness) set to play vs. Rams
Minnesota Vikings backup running back Cam Akers is active for Monday night's NFC wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams in Glendale, Ariz.,Akers has been battling an illness and missed practice on Saturday. The Vikings listed him as questionable for the game.,Akers has rushed for 297 yards and ...
On 3-game win streak, Suns eye rare win against Hawks
The Phoenix Suns are hoping that their defensive resurgence will carry over into the first game of a five-game road trip, a meeting with the host Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.,The clubs met last Thursday in Phoenix, with the Suns earning a 123-115 victory. The Suns are seeking their first win in A...
With Senators visiting, Islanders could be getting hot at right time
The first three-game winning streak of the season for the New York Islanders gave them a chance to keep their playoff hopes alive during their longest homestand of the campaign.,The Islanders are slated to begin a seven-game homestand Tuesday night, when they host the Ottawa Senators in a battle of ...
Louisville out to keep win streak intact at Syracuse
The Louisville Cardinals venture on the road again in Atlantic Coast Conference play Tuesday when they face the Syracuse Orange, with both teams ready to defend winning streaks.,The Cardinals (12-5, 5-1) have won six in a row, the program's best streak since a 10-game run five years ago. Five player...
RJ Luis Jr., St. John's set sights on Georgetown
St. John's coach Rick Pitino only saw glimpses of RJ Luis Jr.'s capabilities last year because of a shin injury that cost him 10 games and persisted through the season.,This season, Luis is among the major reasons for St. John's getting off to a hot start in Big East play.,The swingman attempts to p...
Broncos QB Bo Nix played part of season with broken back
Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix played through a broken bone in his back in the latter part of his stellar rookie season.,Nix sustained a transverse process fracture in his back during the first half of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 24. He finished the game and played the fol...
Reports: Japanese RHP Roki Sasaki rules out Yanks, Mets
Roki Sasaki's window to sign with a major league team opens Wednesday, but the coveted Japanese right-hander has already closed the door on a few clubs, including the New York Yankees, per multiple media reports. ,Per the reports, the New York Mets and Texas Rangers are also out of the running befor...