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Rising Cal plots to slow Syracuse, Kyle McCord
Things are starting to look up for Cal, which aims for its third straight win Saturday when Syracuse pays a visit to Berkeley, Calif.,The Golden Bears (5-4, 1-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) have won two games in a row after dropping their previous four contests. They notched their largest margin of vi...
After last-second win, Nicholls State set to face No. 17 Cincinnati
No. 17 Cincinnati looks to continue its perfect start to the season Friday night when it hosts Nicholls State.,The Bearcats (2-0) are coming off an 83-56 win over Morehead State on Nov. 8 that was fueled by a strong defensive effort. Cincinnati held the Eagles to 30.8 percent shooting in the first h...
Kentucky tries to get right vs. FCS foe Murray State
Ever since a win at playoff contender Ole Miss on Sept. 28, the sky has fallen on Kentucky's season.,The Wildcats (3-6) have lost four straight since then and will have to win their last three games just to gain bowl eligibility, starting with Saturday's nonconference home game against Murray State ...
Hoping their luck turns, Predators continue trip vs. Flames
The Nashville Predators arrive in Calgary to face the Flames on Friday night after losing two consecutive games in overtime.,Yet the Predators, who have earned one victory in six games (1-3-2), have a glimmer of hope they might be turning the corner.,"It's not going to come easy for us, that's for s...
Texans seek improvement from C.J. Stroud vs. scuffling Cowboys
C.J. Stroud appeared ahead of his years when he put together a strong rookie campaign last season and guided the Houston Texans to a playoff victory.,However, things haven't come easy for Stroud of late and the Texans are looking for the star quarterback to begin a turnaround when they visit the Dal...
Judge rules DSG can emerge from bankruptcy
Regional sports network giant Diamond Sports Group is ready to exit bankruptcy after getting judicial approval on Thursday.,Judge Christopher Lopez, representing the Southern District of Texas in Houston, gave the OK to the company's Chapter 11 reorganization.,DSG stated in a press release that its ...
Red Wings begin West Coast leg of trip vs. slumping Ducks
The Detroit Red Wings and host Anaheim Ducks are each coming off one-goal victories ahead of their game Friday., ,Both teams played Wednesday. The Red Wings defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in overtime, and the Ducks lost 3-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights., ,Detroit defenseman Simon Edvinsson scor...
High-scoring Warriors, Grizzlies clash in NBA Cup play
The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors get their first opportunity to show off their new look to one another when the Western Conference rivals meet in an NBA Cup game Friday night in San Francisco.,The Grizzlies will be making their first NBA Cup appearance of the season, while the Warrior...
Georgia RB Trevor Etienne (rib) to sit out vs. Tennessee
Georgia leading rusher Trevor Etienne will miss the Bulldogs' pivotal Southeastern Conference contest against No. 7 Tennessee on Saturday due to his rib injury.,No. 12 Georgia downgraded Etienne from questionable to out Thursday night on the SEC availability report.,Etienne was injured during a 34-2...
Oilers' Connor McDavid becomes 4th youngest to 1,000 points
Connor McDavid made history Thursday in front of the home crowd as the Edmonton Oilers forward tallied the 1,000th point in his career with a goal against the Nashville Predators.,With goal No. 341, McDavid becomes the 99th NHL player to reach the 1,000-point plateau. By doing it in his 659th career...
Shohei Ohtani, Chris Sale among honorees at MLB awards show
Shohei Ohtani and Chris Sale, who are expected to receive bigger prizes next week, were among the honorees Thursday at the MLB Awards ceremony in Las Vegas.,Los Angeles Dodgers star Ohtani, the likely National League Most Valuable Player, received the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Awa...
Kings gaining confidence ahead of battle vs. middling Wolves
Two teams eager to shed their early-season struggles meet when the Sacramento Kings host the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup group stage game on Friday night.,Minnesota lost its third straight game and second in a row to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The Wolves shot 7-for-39 (17.9 pe...
Utah aims to treat jersey-clad crowd to win over Golden Knights
The wait to buy official Utah Hockey Club jerseys finally ends Friday, a few hours before the team hosts the Vegas Golden Knights in Salt Lake City.,Long lines are expected at the team store at the Delta Center for the first jersey drop for a franchise that moved in from Phoenix on April 18. Only a ...
Ageless Alex Ovechkin excelling as Capitals face Avalanche
Alex Ovechkin has drawn a lot of attention in his quest for Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record. Ovechkin is 31 behind The Great One and he is still scoring at an impressive clip at age 39.,He will try to move closer to Gretzky when his Washington Capitals play the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night...
Devin Booker, Suns hope to heat up vs. stingy Thunder
Playing the Thunder typically isn't a way for struggling shooters to regain their rhythm, but Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns will try to defy that Friday when they visit Oklahoma City in NBA Cup action.,Booker comes into the game shooting just 43.4 percent overall and 34 percent from 3-point rang...
Slumping Pelicans next up for streaking Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are rolling. Now, they are also well rested.,The Nuggets have had four days off since they won their fifth straight game -- a 122-120 home victory against Dallas last Sunday. They begin a three-game road trip when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.,Coach Michael Malone...
Rockets' reserves leading the way entering rematch vs. Clippers
It is rare when a team can feature two defensive-minded wings capable of dismantling an opponent's game plan. That the Houston Rockets have two such players coming off their bench makes for an even more unique set of circumstances.,Tari Eason and Amen Thompson provided strong two-way play in the Roc...
OverActive Media eliminates $2M in LEC franchise fees
OverActive Media announced the elimination of $2 million in franchise payables in announcing a new long-term partnership with Riot Games to participate in the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC). ,OverActive Media was originally awarded an LEC franchise in 2018, and had $2 million in fees stil...
Superstars set to collide when Lakers battle Spurs
Superstars LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama will battle for the first time this season when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the San Antonio Spurs on Friday in an NBA Cup Western Conference Group B game.,It will be the first of four group-stage games for both Los Angeles and San Antonio. Each squad wi...
NoMercyLambo wins MCS' Unstoppable Challenge belt, $50k
NoMercyLambo won the Madden Challenge Series' Unstoppable Challenge on Wednesday night, claiming the $50,000 top prize.,Playing with the Baltimore Ravens, the Level Next 2023 Champion won his first MCS belt and will defend his title at MCS Zero Chill, the final MCS 25 major of the year.,NoMercyLambo...