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Blue Jackets set to get back to business vs. Lightning
The Columbus Blue Jackets have to get back to work following the fanfare of playing in front of an electric atmosphere in a huge stadium and for a national audience.,Winners of four in a row and holding the top wild card in the Eastern Conference, the Blue Jackets open a four-game road trip on Tuesd...
Hawks, facing Bucks, aim to build on stunning comeback win
The Atlanta Hawks hope to build on a thrilling come-from-behind win when they return home to begin a six-game homestand on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.,The Hawks ended a two-game losing streak when Caris LeVert scored on a layup at the buzzer to beat the host Memphis Grizzlies 132-130 on Mon...
Sharks pursue rare winning streak in visit to Buffalo
The San Jose Sharks and the Sabres each played beyond regulation on Monday ahead of their matchup in Buffalo on Tuesday.,The Sharks snapped an eight-game losing streak (0-5-3) with a 3-2 shootout win over the host Toronto Maple Leafs, while the Sabres dropped a 4-3 road overtime decision to the Mont...
Rockets need depth to step up against Pacers
While the Indiana Pacers have been unable to replicate the otherworldly success they enjoyed last season when they finished second in the NBA in offensive rating, their play on that side of the court remains well above average.,The Pacers have certainly benefited from their offensive balance, with s...
No. 24 Arizona looks to add to rival Arizona State's woes
The last time Arizona State faced rival Arizona, Sun Devils coach Bobby Hurley pulled his team off the court in the final minute after double-technical fouls and ejections were assessed to his side's BJ Freeman and the Wildcats' Caleb Love.,No. 24 Arizona (19-10, 13-5 Big 12), which won that heated ...
Deebo Samuel: 'Nothing but love' for 49ers after trade
Deebo Samuel, dealt by the San Francisco 49ers to the Washington Commanders over the weekend, took to social media on Monday to clarify his feelings about his now former team and his conditioning in 2024.,Following a disappointing 2024 season, the veteran wide receiver requested a trade, and the 49e...
Reports: Vikings won't tag Sam Darnold but hope to re-sign him
The Minnesota Vikings reportedly want to re-sign Sam Darnold but won't use the franchise tag to retain him, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.,The deadline for teams to use the franchise tag is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. Were the Vikings to use the franchise tag on Darnold, his salary would be a ...
Eyeing 7th straight win, Lakers face improving Pelicans
While continuing to blow through opponents, even after drastically altering their roster, the Los Angeles Lakers will take a six-game winning streak into a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday., ,The Lakers are coming off consecutive victories against the Los Angeles Clippers in ...
Mavericks G Kyrie Irving (knee sprain) exits vs. Kings
Dallas Mavericks standout guard Kyrie Irving left Monday night's game against the Sacramento Kings with a left knee sprain sustained in the first quarter.,Irving was injured on a play in which he was fouled while driving to the hoop. He awkwardly landed on the court, immediately grabbed his left leg...
Arkansas, Vanderbilt clash in crucial late-season matchup
Arkansas heads to Nashville, Tenn., for a Tuesday matchup against Vanderbilt with postseason implications for both Southeastern Conference teams.,The streaking Commodores (20-9, 8-8 SEC) have won three straight, all against ranked teams. The latest was Saturday's 97-93 overtime win over then-No. 14 ...
New York nabs final TGL playoff spot; Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods out
New York Golf Club scored five points over the final four holes to pull away for a 10-6 victory over Boston Common Golf, clinching a playoff berth while eliminating Rory McIlroy's team from contention on Monday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.,New York's Xander Schauffele "threw the hammer" at the par-3 ...
Astros’ Jose Altuve to play ‘majority’ of games in LF
After experimenting with Jose Altuve in left field at spring training, the Houston Astros are flipping the switch.,The career infielder will play a "majority" of his games this season in left, manager Joe Espada said Monday.,"Right now the plan is for him to play the majority of his games in left fi...
Utah's Josh Eilert faces familiar foe as West Virginia visits
As the interim coach at Utah, Josh Eilert finds himself in the unusual position of facing the team he guided on an interim basis last year.,Tuesday night in Salt Lake City, Eilert leads Utah (16-13, 8-10 Big 12) against West Virginia (17-12, 8-10), the team he coached under difficult circumstances l...
Wild, Kraken out to build on skid-busting victories
When the Seattle Kraken play host to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, the first 10,000 fans will receive a Philipp Grubauer bobblehead.,Grubauer will be in the building as well, which wasn't necessarily guaranteed.,The veteran goaltender was recalled from Coachella Valley of the American Hockey ...
Clippers, Suns vying to snap out of ruts
Two squads mired in skids at a bad point in the season meet Tuesday night when the Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Clippers.,The underachieving Suns have lost 11 of their last 14 games and sat four games out of the final Western Conference play-in spot entering Monday's games.,The Clippers have dr...
Florida State out to solve rebonding issues vs. Virginia
With the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament fast approaching, both Florida State and Virginia are looking to close out the regular season strong and build momentum heading into the postseason.,The Seminoles (16-13, 7-11 ACC) could use a boost as they travel to Charlottesville, Va., to face the Cav...
SMU hunts ACC tournament double-bye vs. Syracuse
At home for the final time in its inaugural ACC season, SMU looks to regain its rhythm Tuesday night against a Syracuse team aiming to do the exact same.,The Mustangs (21-8, 12-6 ACC) have not won consecutive games since a stretch of five wins from Jan. 25-Feb. 11. That coincides with the departure ...
Nebraska, Ohio State juggling Big Ten seeding into matchup
The Big Ten tournament begins next week, but Nebraska and Ohio State already are feeling the pressure heading into Tuesday's game in Columbus.,Nebraska (17-12, 7-11 Big Ten) has lost three straight and four of five to fall into danger of not only missing the NCAA Tournament, but the Big Ten tourney ...
Indiana, Oregon thriving at the right time
It's March, and Oregon is playing its best basketball. That's a statement that can be made pretty much annually under head coach Dana Altman, whose program is seemingly at its best when the calendar flips to the biggest month of the season.,At the same time, Indiana also appears to be playing its be...
Ducks look to make up ground against Oilers
The Anaheim Ducks will take another shot at moving up the standings when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.,The Ducks missed an opportunity to close the gap on the final wild-card spot from the Western Conference when they lost 6-3 to the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.,...