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No. 5 Houston could avenge only Big 12 loss at No. 9 Texas Tech
The fifth-ranked Houston Cougars passed their latest test en route to a second consecutive Big 12 regular-season title by fending off No. 8 Iowa State on Saturday for their sixth straight victory.,The Cougars (23-4, 15-1 Big 12) hold a three-game lead in the conference standings with four games rema...
North Carolina, aiming for NCAA bubble, visits Florida State
Amid a difficult season, North Carolina hopes to stretch a three-game winning streak when it faces Florida State on Monday in Tallahassee, Fla. ,The Tar Heels and Seminoles are both outside the NCAA Tournament bubble according to most projections, but North Carolina's recent run gives the Tar Heels ...
Report: Mystics send F Ariel Atkins to Sky for No. 3 draft pick
The Chicago Sky acquired two-time All-Star guard Ariel Atkins from the Washington Mystics, who received Chicago's No. 3 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, per an ESPN report on Sunday. ,The rebuilding Mystics, who moved on from general manager Mike Thibault and coach Eric Thibault in October after missing...
Venus Williams: Not playing at Indian Wells despite wild card
Venus Williams said Sunday that she is not playing in the upcoming BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, Calif., despite event organizers announcing she would be playing in the event.,The 44-year-old Williams heard about the tournament's Wednesday announcement and said during an event in Denmark on Sund...
Former Pro Bowl S Keanu Neal announces retirement
Former Pro Bowl safety Keanu Neal announced his retirement Sunday after playing eight NFL seasons.,Neal, 29, was a first-round draft pick (17th overall) in 2016 by the Atlanta Falcons and spent his first five seasons (2016-20) with the team. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2017 when he had a career-b...
Mets INF Nick Madrigal (shoulder) injured vs. Nationals
New York Mets infielder Nick Madrigal dislocated his left shoulder in the first inning of the club's split-squad contest against the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon in Palm Beach, Fla.,Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that Madrigal will undergo an MRI exam to determine the severit...
After 53-point loss, Hornets try to bounce back against Kings
Two teams struggling with defensive issues of late hope to pad their offensive stats at the other's expense when the Charlotte Hornets visit the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.,The Hornets have not responded well to one of the season's biggest shockers -- a 100-97 road win over the Los Angeles Lak...
With renewed confidence, No. 23 Kansas set to face Colorado
No. 23 Kansas took out its frustrations on Oklahoma State on Saturday, and now turns its focus toward a visit to Colorado on Monday at Boulder, Colo.,Kansas (18-9, 9-7 Big 12) had lost two straight before rolling past the Cowboys 96-64 in a victory that came right after it lost to BYU by 34 points. ...
Kings, revitalized Drew Doughty aim to extend home success vs. Vegas
The Los Angeles Kings will bid to extend their points streak and gain ground in the Pacific Division when they host the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday.,The Kings are 4-0-1 in their last five games, including Saturday's 5-3 win over the Utah Hockey Club. Drew Doughty recorded a goal and two assists a...
Jazz, Trail Blazers clash with both playing 'on all cylinders'
While the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers might come into Monday night's game in Salt Lake City with two of the worst records in the NBA, on one night over the weekend, they looked like they belonged at the top of the standings. ,It hardly seemed likely, with the Jazz at 14-42, and the Trail Bl...
Celtics hold off Knicks, extend win streak to five
Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 118-105 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Sunday., ,Jaylen Brown added 24 points and eight rebounds for the Celtics, who have also won nine of their past 10. Bosto...
Arizona State top scorer BJ Freeman no longer with program
BJ Freeman, Arizona State's leading scorer this season, is no longer with the program, a team spokesperson told the Arizona Republic on Sunday.,The guard had averaged 13.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game over 25 games (22 starts) in his first season with the Sun Devils.,He was suspende...
Utah waives D Juuso Valimaki
The Utah Hockey Club placed defenseman Juuso Valimaki on waivers Sunday.,Valimaki, 26, was in his third season with the Arizona/Utah franchise when he played a combined 189 games.,Utah recently added defensemen John Marino and Sean Durzi back into the lineup following long-term injury absences, and ...
San Diego, coach Cindy Fisher to part ways after 20 seasons
Cindy Fisher will not return next season as women's basketball coach at the University of San Diego.,Fisher has held the job since the 2005-06 season, leading the Toreros to nine postseason appearances. Three times, she was named West Coast Conference Coach of the Year and has an overall record of 3...
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani tests shoulder in live BP
Amid dueling rehabilitation schedules, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani took batting practice on Sunday for the first time since offseason shoulder surgery for an injury that occurred during the World Series in October.,The BP session came one day after Ohtani had his third bullpen session as ...
Veteran Kevin Pillar signs minor league deal with Rangers
Outfielder Kevin Pillar is putting off retirement, signing a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on Sunday.,The deal includes an invitation to spring training.,Also Sunday, general manager Kevin Young said pitcher Alejandro Rosario, the No. 50 overall prospect as ranked by MLB.com, has an elbow...
Brewers RHP J.B. Bukauskas to miss time with lat injury
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander J.B. Bukauskas will miss an undetermined amount of time with a lat injury.,Bukauskas, a former first-round draft pick by the Houston Astros in 2017, is deciding between rehab and surgery for an injury that happened during a throwing session last week.,It is yet another...
Carlos Sainz takes seat as a director of F1 drivers union
Carlos Sainz was named a director of Grand Prix Drivers' Association, the trade union for Formula One drivers.,His appointment was announced Sunday.,The Spaniard replaces four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, who stepped down from the role after retiring from F1 at the end of 2022.,"I am passio...
NYCFC sell M Santiago Rodriguez to Brazilian side
New York City FC sold midfielder Santiago Rodriguez to Brazilian side Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas.,NYCFC said Saturday that it received the second-highest transfer fee in club history but didn't disclose an amount. New York also will retain a sell-on percentage if Rodriguez is sold in the future.,...
Bruins GM: D Hampus Lindholm 'unlikely' to return this season
Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm is "unlikely" to return to action this season as he works his way back from knee surgery, general manager Don Sweeney said on Sunday.,Per Sweeney, Lindholm will have another surgery next week related to the fractured patella tendon he sustained after blocking...