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USC set to put prolific offense on display vs. Illinois State
Southern California rides an early-season wave of offensive production into what is technically a neutral-court game against Illinois State on Friday at Inglewood, Calif.,The game at the Los Angeles Clippers' 2-year-old home is the first of two in the Hall of Fame Series Los Angeles, with Arizona vs...

Canucks, Canes out to shore up deficiencies ahead of clash
The Carolina Hurricanes have grown quite familiar with Western Conference teams this season, facing seven in a row in one stretch, and will welcome two more to North Carolina this weekend.,After a lackluster outing earlier this week, the Hurricanes will try to get back on track Friday night against ...

New-look Rutgers will continue to take shape vs. Lehigh
The first two games were hardly flawless for Rutgers, but they've provided a chance for coach Steve Pikiell to get a better look at the roster following the departures of Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper to the NBA.,Rutgers gets another chance to evaluate its personnel and attempts to win a third straigh...

Jalen Brunson ailing as Knicks set to meet Heat
The New York Knicks lost at home for the first time this season on Wednesday night and can only hope they didn't lose Jalen Brunson in the process.,The Knicks could be without Brunson on Friday night, when New York closes out a seven-game homestand by facing the Miami Heat in NBA Cup action.,Both te...

Magic F Paolo Banchero (groin) ruled out vs. Nets
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero will miss Friday's home game against the Brooklyn Nets after an MRI on Thursday confirmed a left groin strain.,Banchero will be considered day-to-day moving forward, with the Magic set to face the Houston Rockets on the road Sunday.,Banchero played just 12 minute...

Texans QB C.J. Stroud to miss 2nd game with concussion
The Houston Texans have ruled out quarterback C.J. Stroud for the second straight week due to a concussion.,Coach DeMeco Ryans said Thursday that safety Jalen Pitre (concussion) and kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quad) will also be sidelined when the Texans (4-5) visit the Tennessee Titans (1-8) on Sunday...

Jackets captain Boone Jenner (upper body) out indefinitely
With what Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Everson on Thursday called a "not short term" upper-body injury, veteran captain Boone Jenner will be out of action for the foreseeable future.,Jenner, 32, was injured in the second period of a 2-1 shootout victory against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday and ...

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson practices, ready for Browns
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was back at practice Thursday, one day after missing the team workout with knee discomfort. ,Jackson insisted Thursday his knee is "fine" and he's ready to start Sunday against the Cleveland Browns (2-7), where he'll have one eye on pass rusher Myles Garret...

Pistons aim to extend perfect NBA Cup start vs. 76ers
The Detroit Pistons didn't need any of their starters to defeat Chicago on Wednesday and extend their winning streak. Regardless of which players suit up, the Pistons will look for their ninth straight victory when they host Philadelphia on Friday night.,The game is part of the NBA Cup. Detroit is 1...

Blues finding right fourth-line mix as streaking Flyers visit
St. Louis Blues coach Jim Montgomery keeps juggling his forward lines in search of combinations capable of producing his desired playing style.,His new fourth line of center Oskar Sundqvist between wingers Nathan Walker and Alexey Toropchenko became his top line as the Blues held on for a 3-2 victor...

Pelicans clear F Zion Williamson for on-court activities
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was cleared Thursday for contact activity in practice after missing the past five games with a hamstring injury.,Williamson, 25, was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain on Nov. 4. He averaged 22.8 points with 6.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists while ...

New Giants OC Tim Kelly adjusting to busier schedule
Every offensive coordinator in the NFL loses sleep when Micah Parsons is coming to town.,For the New York Giants' Tim Kelly, elevated to the position this week by interim head coach Mike Kafka, a good night of rest was already off the table as he balances his new duties while continuing to coach the...

Magic look to climb above .500 in NBA Cup clash with Nets
The Orlando Magic will look to move above .500 for the first time since winning their season opener when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday in an NBA Cup game.,The Magic defeated the Sunshine State-rival Miami Heat to open the season before losing each of their next four games. Orlando has reboun...

Report: MLS, Apple doing away with Season Pass for '26
Apple TV is set to ditch its additional fee to watch MLS games on the platform, ESPN reported Thursday, although watching a majority of the league's games still will require a subscription.,MLS Season Pass will be no more in 2026. A $99 fee was necessary to watch the package of games on Apple TV, al...

Guardians P Emmanuel Clase surrenders in gambling case
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase was taken into custody Thursday at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York upon his arrival from his native Dominican Republic.,He had agreed to surrender to the FBI after being indicted for allegedly tipping off bettors about pitches he planned t...

Kentucky steps away from SEC to face 10-0 Tennessee Tech
What looked like a pick-me-up game for Kentucky back in August now seems more like a potential upset spot as the Wildcats host undefeated Tennessee Tech on Saturday in Lexington.,The Wildcats (4-5) have performed better of late, entering this non-conference tilt following two straight SEC wins after...

Mississippi State preps backup QB as Missouri readies for home finale
With the College Football Playoff out of reach, Missouri modified its aim with a goal of another 10-win season.,The Tigers will try to take another step in the mission Saturday night when they play their final home game of 2025 against Mississippi State in Columbia.,Missouri (6-3, 2-3 Southeastern C...

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (knee) returns to practice
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was back at practice Thursday, one day after sitting out the session due to soreness in his knee.,Jackson's return to practice is promising news for the Ravens (4-5), who carry a three-game winning streak into Sunday's contest against the host Cleveland Bro...

No. 19 Gonzaga visits Arizona State for first road test
No. 19 Gonzaga hits the road for the first time this season to face Arizona State on Friday night in Tempe, Ariz.,The Bulldogs (3-0) have enjoyed an average winning margin of 32.3 points against Texas Southern, Oklahoma and No. 23 Creighton in games played in Spokane, Wash.,Gonzaga is coming off a 9...

Avalanche sign G Scott Wedgewood to 1-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche signed goaltender Scott Wedgewood to a one-year contract extension on Friday.,The contract runs through the 2026-27 season. No financial terms were announced, but TSN pegged the value at $2.5 million.,Wedgewood, 33, has 14 starts for the Avalanche this season and a 10-1-2 reco...