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Connor Bedard returns to hometown as Blackhawks visit Canucks
Connor Bedard will be in action in his hometown when the Chicago Blackhawks visit the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.,The second-year player will draw plenty of attention as many of his family and friends are expected to be in attendance, judging from all the requests for tickets.,"Nothing crazy, but...
Stars, Wild set to renew divisional rivalry
In an 82-game regular season, some games stand out more than others.,A Saturday night matchup between the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars in St. Paul, Minn., is one such game that commands extra attention. That is true not only for the fans of the Central Division rivals but also for the players.,"M...
After lackluster victory, unbeaten Providence faces Green Bay
Providence seeks its fourth straight win to open the season when it hosts Green Bay on Saturday.,The Friars are still without standout Bryce Hopkins, who suffered a torn ACL in January against Seton Hall. Hopkins has averaged 15.7 points and 8.5 rebounds during the past two years with Providence.,Fr...
Looking to answer stunning loss, Minnesota faces Yale
After a demoralizing loss in its most recent game, Minnesota can go in one of two directions.,The Golden Gophers can bounce back with a complete performance in front of their home fans, or they can transform a one-game blip into a troubling trend.,Minnesota (2-1) will show how it follows its first l...
Michigan State tries to get back on track vs. Bowling Green
It will be a reunion of sorts when Bowling Green pays a visit to Michigan State on Saturday. ,Bowling Green's associate coach, Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn Jr., played for Michigan State and head coach Tom Izzo from 2014-18.,Nairn also spent time under Izzo as a graduate assistant, and Izzo always laude...
Flyers, Sabres face off Philadelphia after overtime wins Thursday
The Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres meet for the first time this season in Philadelphia after experiencing similar starts to the season.,The Flyers opened their campaign 1-5-1 while the Sabres started 1-4-1. But they've both turned things around and are playing their best hockey of the season...
After rare loss, NHL-leading Jets aim to bounce back against Panthers
The Winnipeg Jets will look to regain their footing after a rare misstep when they complete a three-game road trip against the Florida Panthers on Saturday in Sunrise, Fla.,The contest is the first of a home-and-home series between the teams. They'll face off again in Winnipeg on Tuesday night. ,The...
After impressive win, Lightning look to continue momentum vs. Devils
For Tampa Bay Lightning 300-game winner Andrei Vasilevskiy, there is no rest for the weary.,After reaching the milestone Thursday night by cooling off the Winnipeg Jets, the NHL's hottest and best club, the goaltender will likely start again at home searching for No. 301 on Saturday night against th...
Connor McDavid, streaking Oilers face Maple Leafs next
Edmonton's Connor McDavid gets to work on his next 1,000 points Saturday night when the Oilers visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.,McDavid reached 1,001 career points when he had a goal and an assist as the Oilers defeated the visiting Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime on Thursday night.,The Oilers cap...
Seahawks C Connor Williams retires, WR DK Metcalf set to return
Seahawks center Connor Williams abruptly retired earlier this week, Seattle coach Mike Macdonald told reporters on Friday.,Williams retired due to personal reasons, and Macdonald said he doesn't expect the 27-year-old to change his mind.,"I don't believe so," Macdonald said. "We're honoring his wish...
Texans star WR Nico Collins (hamstring) will return vs. Cowboys
Texans standout receiver Nico Collins indicated Friday that he will be back in the lineup when Houston visits the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night.,Collins has missed the past five games with a hamstring injury. He came off injured reserve last week but still missed Houston's 26-23 loss to the Detroit...
Al 'The Bull' Ferrara dies at 84
Former outfielder Al "The Bull" Ferrara died Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced. He was 84.,Ferrara was part of Dodgers' world championship teams in 1963 and 1965 and also hit 27 total homers over two-plus seasons with the San Diego Padres from 1969-71.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p la...
Kraken look to mix and match with Islanders ahead
The Seattle Kraken appear to have lost one forward for this weekend's home games against the New York teams and might be gaining another.,Forward Jordan Eberle, the Kraken's captain, will miss at least Saturday's game against the Islanders and Sunday's contest with the Rangers because of a lower-bod...
Taylor Twellman reinstated to MLS broadcast booth
MLS broadcaster Taylor Twellman has been reinstated to the television booth after he was taken off a Nov. 9 playoff broadcast while the league investigated an alleged physical confrontation, The Athletic reported Friday.,An audio technician accused Twellman of a physical confrontation in the televis...
Report: NBA considering four-team format for All-Star Game
The NBA All-Star Game could have a drastically altered look with changes being considered for the league's showcase weekend at San Francisco in February.,ESPN reported Friday that a four-team format is being considered for a mini tournament that would be conducted throughout the weekend.,Instead of ...
Lions TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) sitting out vs. Jaguars
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta will miss Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a left shoulder injury.,LaPorta was hurt during the third quarter of last Sunday night's 26-23 overtime victory over the Houston Texans. He sustained an AC joint sprain and didn't practice this week b...
Texas to focus on basics against Mississippi Valley State
Texas looks to continue to build chemistry and depth as it showcases freshman phenom Tre Johnson at home against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday afternoon in Austin, Texas., ,The Longhorns (2-1) return to the floor after a resounding 105-58 home win over Chicago State on Tuesday. Johnson scored...
Win streaks on line when undefeated BYU hosts Idaho
BYU will look to increase several winning streaks when Idaho visits Provo, Utah, on Saturday afternoon.,The Cougars (3-0) hope to pick up their fourth win under new coach Kevin Young, while extending multiple home winning streaks. BYU has defeated 16 consecutive nonconference foes in a row at the Ma...
Wild F Mats Zuccarello out 3-4 weeks after surgery
Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello is expected to miss 3-4 weeks after undergoing surgery Thursday night for a lower-body injury, per multiple reports.,Zuccarello exited at 12:52 of the first period in Thursday's 3-0 win against Montreal after being hit in the midsection by a shot from teammate ...
Bears OG Teven Jenkins (ankle) out, DE Montez Sweat (ankle) questionable vs. Pack
Chicago Bears left guard Teven Jenkins has been ruled out for Sunday against the Green Bay Packers because of an ankle injury, while defensive end Montez Sweat is questionable due to an ankle issue.,The Bears also said rookie offensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie (calf) will not play after he, like Jenk...