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No. 1 Oregon aims to continue home dominance in clash with No. 20 Illinois
Oregon football is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the first time in 12 years. ,The Ducks' first game at the top will be Saturday afternoon in a Big Ten matchup against No. 20 Illinois in Eugene, Ore. ,Oregon (7-0, 4-0) is 6-1 all time as a No. 1 team and is one of only 10 undefeated FBS teams this s...
No. 14 Texas A&M gets shot to raise profile vs. No. 8 LSU
If it's possible for a team to lead the Southeastern Conference and fly under the radar, No. 14 Texas A&M might just qualify for that distinction.,Since losing the season opener at home against Notre Dame, the Aggies (6-1, 4-0) have quietly won six straight games and are one of just two unbeaten tea...
No. 3 Penn State braces for battle with improving Wisconsin
Third-ranked Penn State might be facing a tougher challenge than expected when the well-rested Nittany Lions travel to face improving Wisconsin in a Big Ten matchup on Saturday in Madison, Wis.,Penn State (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) is coming off a bye week. The Nittany Lions have not played since a wild 33-...
Slumping squads clash in first-ever Rutgers-USC matchup
Sputtering Rutgers and Southern California meet for the first time ever on Friday in Los Angeles, each looking to pull out of a midseason tailspin.,USC (3-4, 1-4 Big Ten) has endured a rough introduction in its inaugural season in its new conference, losing four of its past five games -- all in eith...
UNLV gets next crack at slowing Boise State's Ashton Jeanty
Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty had a week to rest his body, and that can't be comforting for the UNLV defense.,Jeanty aims to continue his superlative season when No. 17 Boise State comes off a bye to visit the Rebels in a Mountain West showdown on Friday night in Las Vegas.,The Broncos (5-1...
Leafs G Joseph Woll might return to face Blue Jackets
Toronto goaltender Joseph Woll could make his first start of the season Tuesday night when the Maple Leafs visit the Columbus Blue Jackets.,"It's possible, yes," Toronto coach Craig Berube said on Monday before the Leafs' 5-2 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning.,Woll has missed the first s...
Devils hope home edge helps as Lightning visit
The New Jersey Devils hope to make better use of home-ice advantage when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday evening.,After earning just 37 points in 41 home games last season (17-21-3) and surrendering 149 goals at Prudential Center, second most by a home team in the NHL, the Devils are 1-...
Report: Lions WR Jameson Williams getting 2-game suspension
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will receive a two-game suspension stemming from a violation of the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy, ESPN reported Monday night.,It's not the first time that Williams has faced disciplinary action from the league, as the 23-year-old, now in ...
JGR signs rookie William Sawalich to '25 Xfinity seat
William Sawalich will be a full-time driver during the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, with Joe Gibbs Racing announcing Monday that the 18-year-old is set to be behind the wheel of the team's No. 18 Toyota.,Sawalich, an Eden Prairie, Minn., native, has made 13 career starts in the Craftsman Truck...
Bucs lose WRs Mike Evans, Chris Godwin to injuries vs. Ravens
Two of the Buccaneers' best playmakers sustained injuries on Monday night during Tampa Bay's 41-31 loss to the visiting Baltimore Ravens, as Mike Evans hurt a hamstring before fellow wide receiver Chris Godwin had to be carted off the field because of an apparent ankle issue.,Evans was the first one...
Report: Nuggets give Aaron Gordon 4-year, $133M extension
Locking up a frontcourt starter for the long term, the Denver Nuggets agreed to a four-year, $133 million extension with Aaron Gordon on Monday, the forward's agents told ESPN.,Per the report, Gordon, 29, accepted his $23 million option for the 2025-26 season, with the new pact linking him to the Nu...
49ers' Brandon Aiyuk out for season, Deebo Samuel hospitalized
The San Francisco 49ers were hit with a double dose of rough health news regarding two wide receivers on Monday.,First, the team learned that Brandon Aiyuk tore his ACL and MCL on Sunday in San Francisco's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and is done for the season.,Later, coach Kyle Shanahan announce...
Ducks look to beat winless Sharks a second time
The Anaheim Ducks will aim for another early-season win over the Sharks when they host San Jose on Tuesday.,The Ducks opened their season by blanking the Sharks 2-0 on Oct. 12. Isac Lundestrom and Trevor Zegras scored for Anaheim, and Lukas Dostal made 30 saves for his second career shutout.,However...
No. 19 Pitt prepares for Syracuse tilt as schedule gets tougher
No. 19 Pitt is off to its best start in more than 40 years, but Syracuse should present a formidable challenge when the teams match up Thursday night on the Panthers' home field.,The Panthers (6-0, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) have not been 7-0 since 1982, but they can continue their splendid seas...
Knights, back from disappointing trip, aim to recover vs. Kings
After managing just one point during a three-game eastern road trip that featured back-to-back blown third-period leads, the Vegas Golden Knights look for a positive reset as they open a four-game homestand Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Kings.,The three-game trek, which started with a 4-2 lo...
Lights on LeBron, Bronny James as Lakers open vs. Wolves
Two teams with every expectation that they will be in the mix come the spring will open the season against each other Tuesday when the Los Angeles Lakers play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves.,The Lakers will try to squeeze another quality season out of a veteran duo in LeBron James and Anthony Da...
Senators head out on first U.S. trip of season, tussle with Utah
The Ottawa Senators will venture south of the border for the first time this season when they play the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday in Salt Lake City to start a three-game road trip.,Both the Senators and Utah enter Tuesday night's contest coming off wins over the weekend.,In Ottawa, the Senators def...
Penguins hope to be less porous against Flames
The cause of the Pittsburgh Penguins' recent struggles is easy to spot. ,As the Penguins look to Tuesday's road clash with the Calgary Flames, they are on a two-game losing skid, the latest a 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday to open a four-game Western Canada road swing.,At the root of Pittsb...
Oilers aim to steady rocky start to season vs. Hurricanes
The Edmonton Oilers will continue their search for consistency when they host the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday night.,After opening the season with three losses, the Stanley Cup favorites won twice before dropping a 4-1 decision at the Dallas Stars on Saturday.,Edmonton controlled the opening period ...
Reports: Rockets give Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green lucrative extensions
The Houston Rockets had a bounce-back year in 2023-24 thanks in large part to their 2021 draft class. Now, the Rockets are locking up their core for the immediate future.,The Rockets awarded center Alperen Sengun with a five-year, $185 million rookie extension and signed guard Jalen Green to a three...