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Northwestern aims to keep streak alive vs. Pepperdine
Aiming to extend its winning streak to four, Northwestern closes out its homestand when it faces Pepperdine on Friday night in Evanston, Ill.,The Wildcats began the week with a come-from-behind victory against Montana State, 72-69. Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer had 20 points and 10 rebounds in...

Missouri, after 72-point rout, chases another W vs. Pacific
The Missouri Tigers flexed their depth while routing Mississippi Valley State, but they will face a tougher challenge when they host the Pacific Tigers on Friday in Columbia, Mo.,Missouri (3-1) rolled past the Delta Devils 111-39 on Nov. 14. Missouri coach Dennis Gates used 14 players, with 11 playi...

Despite unbeaten record, Notre Dame seeks better execution vs. Elon
Even though Notre Dame is unbeaten, coach Micah Shrewsberry remains unsatisfied with certain aspects of the Fighting Irish's performances.,Shrewsberry, who is in his second season coaching Notre Dame, hopes his team can produce a better showing Friday night when the Fighting Irish host Elon in South...

St. Petersburg council approves, then rejects Tropicana Field repairs
Hours after initially approving a proposal to spend $23 million to repair the Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark, the St. Petersburg City Council rejected the plan Thursday.,The decision comes more than a month after Tropicana Field's roof was torn apart when Hurricane Milton made landfall just south of Tampa...

Latest Harbaugh matchup is key contest for Ravens, Chargers
When Jim Harbaugh met brother John for the postgame handshake following Super Bowl XLVII, he figured he'd get a chance to avenge the setback someday.,Nearly 12 years later, the two Harbaughs will be back on the same field as NFL head coaches when the Baltimore Ravens visit the Los Angeles Chargers o...

Looking to build momentum, Butler takes on Merrimack
The Butler Bulldogs complete their season-opening five-game homestand against the Merrimack Warriors on Friday night.,The Bulldogs (3-1) have won two in a row after their losing to Austin Peay on Nov. 8. ,Butler is coming off an 81-70 victory over SMU on Friday, when six Bulldog players scored in do...

Winthrop, Louisville coaches share bond as teams prepare to meet
Pat Kelsey will face a familiar foe when Louisville hosts Winthrop on Friday.,The first-year coach of the Cardinals (2-1) guided the Eagles' basketball program for nine years, winning four regular-season Big South titles and three conference tournament championships before leaving for the College of...

William & Mary aims to end NC State's unbeaten start
North Carolina State closes its season-opening homestand and aims to keep its unbeaten record intact Friday night when it hosts William & Mary in Raleigh, N.C.,Fresh off their first Final Four appearance in 41 years, the Wolfpack are 4-0, with their most recent victory a 72-49 decision against Colga...

No. 24 UNLV aims to stay in conference title picture vs. San Jose State
No. 24 UNLV doesn't control its destiny in terms of a Mountain West Conference championship game berth, but a win at San Jose State on Friday night would ensure the Rebels still have a chance.,UNLV (8-2, 4-1 Mountain West) rejoined the College Football Playoff poll on Tuesday and is closing in on it...

Browns WR Cedric Tillman exits with apparent head injury
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman exited Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers late in the third quarter due to an apparent head injury., ,Tillman hauled in a 4-yard reception on the final play of the third, but he took a big hit to the side of the head near the end of th...

Paul George has bone bruise in knee, out at least 2 games
The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Paul George for at least two games due to a bone bruise in his left knee.,The team said Thursday that an MRI on George's knee showed no structural damage after he went down early in the third quarter of Wednesday's 117-111 road loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.,At...

Kings out to halt Clippers' six-game home win streak
On a six-game home winning streak, the Los Angeles Clippers will welcome a first-time visitor to their new arena when they resume NBA Cup group play against the Sacramento Kings on Friday in Inglewood, Calif.,The Clippers and Kings both are 0-1 in West Group A play.,Long removed from a dreadful 0-4 ...

Improving Sabres try to pull record above .500 vs. Ducks
The Buffalo Sabres have had several chances to go above .500 this season but have yet to seize on one. They'll give it yet another go when they visit the Anaheim Ducks on Friday.,Buffalo is 0-3-0 in its three previous attempts to post a winning record this season.,The Sabres pulled themselves back t...

Report: TGL considering mixed events in LPGA discussions
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have 24 PGA Tour members on board for TGL, their new indoor professional golf league, but they've also been in contact with the LPGA about a potential expansion, Front Office Sports reported Thursday.,A spokesperson for TGL, which debuts Jan. 7 at the SoFi Center in Palm...

Report: Ex-Temple G Hysier Miller focus of federal point-shaving probe
Former Temple guard Hysier Miller is the subject of a federal investigation into alleged point-shaving and manipulating the outcomes of college basketball games, ESPN reported Thursday.,Authorities are looking into whether Miller bet on his own games while at Temple. Miller transferred to Virginia T...

Mavs' Luka Doncic out, Nuggets' Nikola Jokic questionable ahead of clash
The Denver Nuggets could get their superstar back, but the Dallas Mavericks know they'll be without theirs when the teams meet on Friday in Denver.,Nikola Jokic, a three-time MVP, missed the Nuggets' recent three-game road trip due to personal reasons. He is listed as questionable for Friday's game,...

Rockets revving up on defense ahead of bout with Blazers
Nearly one month into the regular season, the Rockets have done enough to validate their status as a defensive force. ,Houston enters Thursday third in defensive rating at 104.8 points allowed per 100 possessions following Wednesday's 130-113 home victory over the Indiana Pacers. ,The Rockets aim to...

No. 1 prospect Bryce Underwood flips from LSU to Michigan
Five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2025 class, reneged on his commitment to LSU and announced Thursday he will attend Michigan.,Underwood committed to LSU in early January but the Wolverines remained in contact with the Belleville, Mich. native. Less than two we...

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, Yankees' Aaron Judge power way to MVPs
After only one prize was available when they met in the World Series, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge both walked away winners Thursday.,Ohtani was named National League Most Valuable Player following his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, while Judge won his second American League MVP in thre...

Limited again, 49ers QB Brock Purdy still fighting sore shoulder
Brock Purdy participated in the start of Thursday's practice with the 49ers but the San Francisco starting quarterback was not on the field for the majority of the workout, casting doubt over his availability to play Sunday at Green Bay. ,Purdy is dealing with a right shoulder injury and the 49ers a...