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Travis Hunter, Colorado brace for test from Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
Two-way Heisman Trophy hopeful Travis Hunter will be back in action for Colorado on Saturday when the Buffaloes oppose Arizona in Tucson, Ariz.,Hunter missed the second half of Colorado's 31-28 loss to then-No. 18 Kansas State last week because of a right shoulder injury.,The junior, a standout at w...
Maryland, USC bring skids into first-ever matchup
Southern California's visit to College Park, Md., to face the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday marks the first meeting between the programs -- and both come in trying to snap skids.,USC (3-3, 1-3 Big Ten) is coming off back-to-back conference losses after a 33-30 overtime defeat against Penn State las...
NC State seeks bounce-back performance vs. Cal
Coming off back-to-back losses at home for the first time since 2019, North Carolina State will look to pick up a win on the road when it heads to the West Coast for the first time this season in the new-look Atlantic Coast Conference to face California on Saturday afternoon in Berkeley, Calif.,NC S...
Turnover battle could settle Oklahoma-South Carolina matchup
Oklahoma is coming off a blowout loss to its biggest rival.,South Carolina is coming off a narrow loss to Alabama.,The Sooners and Gamecocks will try to bounce back from their disappointments when they meet Saturday in Norman, Okla.,Turnovers figure to play a significant role in the game.,The Sooner...
ASU, Cincinnati, enjoying turnaround seasons, square off
Unusual similarities exist between the Arizona State Sun Devils and host Cincinnati Bearcats as the Big 12 opponents prepare for a Saturday high-noon showdown.,Whatever the outcome in their first Big 12 Conference meeting, they surely enjoy 2024 more than 2023.,Both teams enter this season in good s...
No. 25 Navy puts rare ranking on line against Charlotte
For the first time since the end of the 2019 season, No. 25 Navy is back in the AP rankings, and the player most responsible for the rise of the Midshipmen after four straight losing seasons is quarterback Blake Horvath.,When Navy (5-0, 3-0 American Athletic Conference) hosts Charlotte (3-3, 2-0) in...
ECU hopes to slow No. 23 Army's stout ground attack
No. 23 Army is going to lean on its strength -- its rushing attack -- and American Athletic Conference opponent East Carolina knows what's coming, but can the Pirates be the first team this season to slow down the Black Knights' triple-option offense?,The schools will meet Saturday afternoon in West...
After bye week, UConn looks to stay hot vs. Wake Forest
Connecticut had a week off going into its game against Wake Forest. That might add to the Huskies' energy when they face the Demon Deacons on Saturday in East Hartford, Conn., ,Connecticut (4-2) is riding a three-game winning streak., ,"I haven't felt that our team has been fatigued," Huskies coach ...
Wisconsin, Northwestern look to build on big wins
Wisconsin and Northwestern each will be out to maintain momentum following lopsided road victories when they meet in a Big Ten matchup Saturday in Evanston, Ill., in what has become an evenly contested series.,Wisconsin (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) is coming off a convincing 42-7 road win at Rutgers on Oct. 1...
Breanna Stewart's wife receives anti-gay death threat
The wife of Liberty star Breanna Stewart was the target of "homophobic death threats" last week, the New York forward said Tuesday.,Marta Xargay Casademont, who married Stewart in 2021, received the threats in her personal email account. Included in one of the messages was, "I hope someone shoots yo...
Sixers star Paul George has bone bruise in left knee
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George's worrisome left knee "checked out OK" on Tuesday, coach Nick Nurse said. ,Nurse added that the veteran forward "is OK for now" but is still awaiting further imaging results.,George was injured during the second quarter of the 76ers' 104-89 preseason victory over ...
No. 17 Kansas State looks to play mistake-free game vs. West Virginia
The road doesn't get any easier for No. 17 Kansas State.,Coming off a dramatic 31-28 road victory over Colorado, K-State travels to Morgantown, W.Va., for a prime-time matchup with West Virginia. The Mountaineers (3-3, 2-1 Big 12) will look to rebound from a 28-16 home loss to Iowa State.,"We still ...
No. 12 Irish seek improvement in matchup with Georgia Tech
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman emphasized a key point this week as the No. 12 Fighting Irish prepared to face Georgia Tech on Saturday in Atlanta.,According to Freeman, the team needs to stop being good and start being great.,"We have to continue to recognize we can play better," Freeman said. "The...
No. 21 SMU hits the road for ACC game vs. Stanford
Having successfully dealt with two of their new rivals to the east, SMU turns its attention west when the No. 21 Mustangs make their first Atlantic Coast Conference trip to Stanford on Saturday night.,Riding high off a bye following a 34-27 win at then-No. 22 Louisville, SMU (5-1, 2-0 ACC) will face...
Reports: Giants OT Andrew Thomas (foot) could miss rest of season
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas has a serious foot injury that could require season-ending surgery, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday night. ,NFL Network reported that Thomas went to Charlotte, N.C., to meet with a foot expert as he determines how to best treat the injury. ,Thom...
Ducks welcome Utah, hoping for better results at home in '24-'25
After finishing with the second-worst home record in the NHL last season, the Anaheim Ducks host the Utah Hockey Club in their 2024-25 home opener on Wednesday night.,Anaheim, home of Disneyland, also known as the Happiest Place on Earth, was definitely a pleasant stop for NHL visiting teams last se...
Reports: Lions signing DT Alim McNeill to 4-year, $97M deal
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $97 million with $55 million guaranteed, according to multiple media reports on Tuesday night.,McNeill, 24, has started every game he has played in since the 2022 season, including all five this year. He h...
G Scotty Pippen Jr. signs multi-year deal with Grizzlies
Guard Scotty Pippen Jr. signed a multi-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. ,The exact length and financial terms of the contract were not released. ,Pippen, 23, was on a two-way contract with Memphis last season, averaging 12.9 points, 4.7 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 21 games (16 starts...
With Finals tied 1-1, Lynx determined not to return to New York
MINNEAPOLIS -- Courtney Williams and her Minnesota Lynx teammates split their first two games on the road against the New York Liberty in the best-of-five WNBA Finals.,On the whole, they enjoyed the trip. They appreciated playing in New York.,But they would love it if they did not return.,The Lynx a...
Winless Avalanche offer welcome change of opponent for Bruins
The Boston Bruins have had a solid start to this season -- as long as they're not playing the Florida Panthers.,Boston is 2-2-0 after four games and the two losses have come against the reigning Stanley Cup champions. Florida is off the regular-season schedule until January, but the Bruins are facin...