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Raptors put win streak up against optimistic Pacers
The Indiana Pacers get another chance to end an opponent's long winning streak Wednesday night when they visit the Toronto Raptors for an NBA Cup East Group A game.,The Pacers nearly derailed a red-hot opponent Monday when they made a late run before falling short in a 122-117 home loss to the Detro...
Lightning backed by defense in taking on streaky Flames
Known for their goal-scoring prowess, the Tampa Bay Lightning are still scoring, but it is their defense that has stepped up after a slow start and moved them to first place in the Atlantic Division.,Winners of 12 of the past 15 games, the Lightning will take their strong stretch of play into Wednes...
Capitals' defense driving offense as injury-hampered Jets visit
The Washington Capitals have won four of five games as they prepare to host the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night for the first of two meetings between the clubs this season.,In the Capitals' 5-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, their blue line powered the offense with four goals -- ...
Sabres strive for 'bare minimum,' travel to Penguins
The Buffalo Sabres are starting to find their way on the ice. With wins in four of their past five games, they'll look to keep that success going and improve their ways on the road when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday., ,The Sabres are coming off a 4-1 win against the Eastern Confere...
No. 6 Louisville puts perfect record on line against NJIT
Unbeaten No. 6 Louisville will attempt to ride one of the hottest offenses in the nation when it hosts NJIT on Wednesday night.,Louisville is averaging 97.2 points per game -- ninth-best in the nation -- and freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. (18.3 points and 5.8 assists per game) has been a standout ea...
Islanders keen to build more momentum against Bruins
The New York Islanders and Boston Bruins will complete their regular-season series on Wednesday night in Elmont, N.Y., ,But as a pair of teams in the tightly bunched Eastern Conference, neither needs to be reminded how results in November might impact their playoff hopes in April., ,The Islanders wi...
Devils can tie franchise mark for home points streak vs. Blues
The New Jersey Devils have carried the NHL's best home-ice advantage into the second quarter of the season.,They will try to extend their home point streak to 10 games when they face the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night in Newark, N.J.,The Devils improved 8-0-1 at home by holding off the Detroit R...
Red Wings hope to start piling wins with lowly Predators in town
The Detroit Red Wings followed up each of their last three losses with a victory. They'll look to keep that trend going when they host the reeling Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.,Detroit rallied from a two-goal, third-period deficit to beat Columbus in overtime on Saturday but couldn't pull ...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (toe) ready to play vs. Bengals
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson practiced Tuesday despite a toe injury and declared himself ready to play Thanksgiving night against the Cincinnati Bengals.,Jackson injured the toe in the first quarter of Sunday's 23-10 victory over the New York Jets.,"I just got fell on, but I'm good tho...
PGA Tour adds financial incentives for players who lost status
The PGA Tour will provide a financial safety net for some of its full-time pros through two initiatives starting next year, according to a memo sent to players on Tuesday and reported by multiple media outlets.,As the tour will reduce from the traditional 125 to 100 tour cards for earning elite stat...
Streaking Heat put up-tempo offense up against Bucks
Teams headed in opposite directions clash in NBA Cup East Group C action on Wednesday when the Miami Heat chase a sixth consecutive victory and the Milwaukee Bucks try to avoid a sixth successive defeat.,Milwaukee's bid to end its skid has been made more difficult by the absence of superstar Giannis...
Cincinnati 'still learning,' hopes to take another step vs. E. Michigan
In another pre-Thanksgiving tune-up, Cincinnati will bid to continue its winning ways Wednesday night when it hosts Mid-American Conference foe Eastern Michigan.,On Monday, the Bearcats shot nearly 50% and scored 33 points off 20 turnovers in a 94-67 win over NJIT.,Cincinnati (5-1) is playing its th...
Karl-Anthony Towns heating up as Knicks visit Hornets
Karl-Anthony Towns is becoming more comfortable as the New York Knicks are in the second month of their season.,That's the last thing the Charlotte Hornets need to hear.,The Knicks visit the Hornets for a Wednesday night game and New York is 2-2 so far on a five-game road swing, including Monday's 1...
Hurricanes look for better effort to start homestand vs. Rangers
After putting forth an admittedly flat effort in their last outing, the Carolina Hurricanes look for a more well-rounded performance on Wednesday when they open a season-long seven-game homestand against the New York Rangers in Raleigh, N.C.,The Hurricanes have been idle since seeing their five-game...
Ronaldo avoids World Cup ban as FIFA levies 1-year 'probationary period'
Ronaldo avoided the potential of missing next year's FIFA World Cup due to suspension when FIFA instead levied a one-year probationary period for the Portugal star on Tuesday.,Ronaldo, 40, was issued a red card during Portugal's 2-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland on Nov. 13. FIFA handed him a three...
Mavericks C Dereck Lively II (foot) out at least 3 more games
Dallas Mavericks big man Dereck Lively II will miss at least three more games due to swelling and discomfort in his right foot, the team said Tuesday.,Lively has missed the past two games. He will re-evaluated in seven to 10 days.,The 7-foot-1 Lively was bothered by the same foot last season when he...
Bills sign WR Brandin Cooks
Well-traveled wide receiver Brandin Cooks signed with his sixth NFL team, the Buffalo Bills, on Tuesday.,Cooks had reached an agreement with the New Orleans Saints to be released on Saturday, and he became a free agent after clearing waivers. The 12-year veteran, who played with the Saints in his fi...
Brian Kelly’s lawyers: LSU ‘made it nearly impossible’ to get new job
Attorneys representing Brian Kelly have alleged that LSU's handling of the embattled coach's buyout negotiations has become an obstacle for him to be hired elsewhere.,Kelly's team sent a pair of letters last week to new LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry and board of supervisors member John Carmou...
Reports: Oklahoma State hiring North Texas coach Eric Morris
Oklahoma State plans to make North Texas' Eric Morris its next head football coach, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Oklahoma State parted with Mike Gundy in September, three games into his 21st season at the helm of the program. The Cowboys were 1-2 following a loss to Tulsa and have dropped to 1...
Saints opt to sign K Cade York over Justin Tucker
Cade York seems to have gotten the better of Justin Tucker while working out for the New Orleans Saints this week.,The Saints released kicker Blake Grupe and signed York, a former LSU kicker, to their practice squad among other moves Tuesday.,York and current practice squad kicker Charlie Smyth are ...