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Together in Big Ten, Washington, Maryland meet for first time
Maryland celebrated New Year's Eve by flying more than 2,300 miles to Seattle for a game Thursday against Washington.,Welcome to the expanded Big Ten Conference.,"Usually I don't make it past 10:30 (p.m. on New Year's Eve), so this will be exciting for me because we're going to be on the airplane, s...
Rutgers, Indiana resume Big Ten play after inconsistent buildups
There is a strong commonality between Rutgers and Indiana as the teams prepare to resume Big Ten Conference action against one another on Thursday in Bloomington, Ind.,Both fan bases can attest that NBA-level talent does not automatically translate to dominant basketball.,Indiana (10-3, 1-1 Big Ten)...
Lakers look for second win over Blazers this season
After the Los Angeles Lakers revealed their new look to mixed results on New Year's Eve, they return to the court Thursday when they play host to the Portland Trail Blazers.,In the Lakers' first game since reserve point guard D'Angelo Russell was traded to the Brooklyn Nets and Austin Reaves was ent...
Sabres' Bowen Byram returns to Denver to face Avs
Bowen Byram was a key blue-liner when the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 2022, but with a deep defensive corps and a need for a second-line center, he was deemed expendable last year.,Byram was traded to Buffalo on March 6 in a deal that brought Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado. Byram will p...
Flames attempt to continue playoff push vs. Utah
The Calgary Flames reached 2025 sitting in a playoff position, an impressive achievement for a team that was supposed to be a rebuilding bottom-feeder.,Even so, the Flames prepare to host the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday knowing full well the job is far from done with the season's midway point yet t...
Jets start 8-game homestand with rematch vs. Ducks
Good teams are quickly finding out they can't take their foot off the gas against the Anaheim Ducks.,The Jets learned the hard way two weeks ago in Anaheim, so they likely won't get caught looking past the Ducks when the teams meet on Thursday as Winnipeg opens an eight-game homestand.,The latest to...
Senators visit Stars, hoping for old results in new year
The Ottawa Senators hope their stellar play to end 2024 carries over into the new year, while the Dallas Stars are looking for an elusive run of consistent success.,The surging Senators look to keep the host Stars from a third straight victory on Thursday night.,Ottawa finds itself holding the final...
Maple Leafs continue without Auston Matthews at Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait a little longer before welcoming back Auston Matthews to a team that has Stanley Cup aspirations.,The New York Islanders can't afford to wait much longer to begin winning and stave off a potential breakup of the core that reached consecutive NHL semifinals i...
Thunder, facing Clippers, seek longest win streak of OKC era
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has racked up plenty of big games and hot streaks during the last few seasons.,However, entering the Thunder's Thursday game against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, Gilgeous-Alexander may be at the hottest point of his seven-year NBA career. And ...
Maple Leafs continue without Auston Matthews in visiting Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait a little longer before welcoming back Auston Matthews to a team that has Stanley Cup aspirations.,The New York Islanders can't afford to wait much longer to begin winning and stave off a potential breakup of the core that reached consecutive NHL semifinals i...
Red Wings carry momentum into road matchup with Blue Jackets
The coaching change to Todd McLellan is working nicely for the Detroit Red Wings as they head into Thursday night's road game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.,The Red Wings have won two of three and two in a row since McLellan replaced Derek Lalonde behind the Detroit bench on Dec. 26. The Red Win...
Wild, league's best road team, visit strong-at-home Capitals
The Washington Capitals have a tall task in their bid for their fifth consecutive home victory when they entertain the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.,Washington, which plays four of its next five games at Capital One Arena, sports a sterling 12-4-2 record at home this season.,The Wild, in turn, boast t...
Chris Kirk 'blown away' by young talent on PGA Tour
At age 39, Chris Kirk has seen plenty in his PGA Tour career, and he is impressed with the current crop of rising players.,Kirk is defending his title at The Sentry in Kapalua, Hawaii, this week as the season gets underway.,"It's different in so many ways it's hard to really sum it up, I guess," Kir...
Rangers trying to solve problems as Bruins come to town
A myriad of issues in recent weeks have sent the New York Rangers tumbling down in the NHL standings, and the latest concern involves the health of goaltender Igor Shesterkin.,The Rangers will attempt to find a way out of their deep funk without Shesterkin for at least three games starting with Thur...
Broncos' Sean Payton: Chiefs earned right to rest players
The Broncos would clinch a playoff berth with a win on Sunday, and Denver coach Sean Payton isn't concerned that the opposition won't be at full strength.,Denver (9-7) plays host to the Kansas City Chiefs (15-1), who have wrapped up AFC West title and the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC playoffs. The ...
Justin Thomas 'fully capable' of year like Scottie Scheffler had in '24
Even though he is 2 1/2 years removed from his latest PGA Tour victory, Justin Thomas remains a confident player.,The 31-year-old University of Alabama alumnus enters the season-opening event, The Sentry at Kapalua, Hawaii, this week, eyeing a career-best year.,"I still fully believe that I can have...
Celtics hit road, expect tough battle vs. Timberwolves
The Boston Celtics might need to provide extra ice packs for their upcoming road trip, and guard Jrue Holiday is perfectly OK with that.,"Teams are challenging us," Holiday said. "I think the game is becoming more physical, which is good. I think that's a benefit for us where we can do the same.",Bo...
Darcy Kuemper serves up shutout as Kings beat Devils
Darcy Kuemper made 33 saves for the Los Angeles Kings in a 3-0 win against the visiting New Jersey Devils on Wednesday afternoon.,Kuemper earned his second shutout of the season and 33rd of his NHL career, moving him into sole possession of 12th place among active NHL goalies.,Andre Lee scored his f...
Northwestern, Penn State meet up after strong starts
After ending the calendar year on positive notes, Northwestern and Penn State hope to begin January with a victory when the Big Ten foes square off Thursday in University Park, Pa., ,The Wildcats (10-3, 1-1 Big Ten) concluded 2024 by winning their final four games -- a tight overtime win over No. 19...
UConn standout Liam McNeeley (ankle) slated for MRI exam
UConn standout freshman Liam McNeeley will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday after injuring his right ankle during Wednesday's 81-68 road victory against DePaul on Wednesday.,Huskies coach Dan Hurley said McNeeley would not be available for Sunday's game against visiting Providence.,In fact, Hurley fe...