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Deadlocked Wings, Flyers face off in critical encounter
The Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers failed to gain ground in the playoff race Tuesday, but they get another opportunity when the teams square off Thursday in Philadelphia.,Detroit (39-27-8, 86 points) and Philadelphia (37-25-12, 86 points) both trail the Columbus Blue Jackets by two points...
Sabres looking to clinch first playoff berth in 15 years in Ottawa
The Buffalo Sabres can clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 15 years when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.,The Sabres (46-21-8, 100 points) reached the century mark in points Tuesday with a 4-3 win against the New York Islanders, the first time they've done so s...
Canadiens seek 7th straight win at resurgent Rangers
A year after making a late run to claim a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, the Montreal Canadiens are chasing their first division title in nearly a decade thanks to a well-timed winning streak.,The Canadiens attempt to earn a season-high seventh straight victory and inch closer to first pl...
Playoff-hungry Bruins start four-game road trip at Panthers
Last season, the Boston Bruins missed the playoffs for the first time since 2015-2016. They also traded away long-time star Brad Marchand to Florida and watched him win a Stanley Cup title with the Panthers.,That was rough.,This season, however, the Bruins (43-24-8, 94 points) are currently the top ...
Attorney: Rams WR Puka Nacua is in rehab for 'personal growth'
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua checked into a rehabilitation facility last month, his attorney announced in a statement on Wednesday.,According to attorney Levi McCathern, Nacua entered rehab prior to a woman seeking a temporary restraining order and filing a civil lawsuit against him.,"P...
Grizzlies F Brandon Clarke arrested on drug, speeding charges
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested and booked into an Arkansas jail on four charges, including possession of and trafficking a controlled substance, on Wednesday afternoon.,Clarke 29, was booked into the facility in Cross County, Ark., at 1:03 CDT, according to the Cross County Sh...
Bears to make stadium decision soon with eye on '29 season
Chicago Bears team president and CEO Kevin Warren expressed optimism about an impending stadium decision one day after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said that the Bears were on the clock.,"We're in an excellent position," Warren said Wednesday at the NFL's league meetings. "I recently said that the...
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo seriously considered taking Suns' job
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said he "talked seriously" last offseason about becoming coach of the Phoenix Suns, a franchise owned by Mat Ishbia, a former Spartans player.,Izzo made the revelation on "The Dan Patrick Show" on Wednesday when the topic turned to past NBA opportunities for the 71-year...
Tiger Woods can leave U.S. for treatment; will not captain '27 Ryder Cup team
Tiger Woods was granted a request Wednesday by a Florida judge to leave the United States to enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility as he faces misdemeanor driving under the influence charges, according to court records cited by multiple reports.,Martin County Court Judge Darren Steele g...
Michigan starting G Elliot Cadeau hit with medical situation
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau did not travel with his teammates to Indianapolis Wednesday for the Final Four due to an allergic reaction to something he ate, according to team officials.,Cadeau is expected to meet the team later Wednesday evening as they prepare to face Arizona in the ...
Kansas coach Bill Self returning for 2026-27 season
After discussing his coaching future with family, Bill Self announced Wednesday that he will return as Kansas coach for the 2026-27 season.,Self, 63, indicated he still has the desire to coach the Jayhawks to the highest level possible.,"Jayhawk Nation, with renewed clarity and the ongoing support f...
Roger Goodell: Steve Tisch doesn't own Giants; no violations found related to Epstein
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that New York Giants chairman Steve Tisch is no longer co-owner of the club and has not committed any violations that are subject to the league's personal conduct policy.,Tisch was named 440 times in U.S. Department of Justice documents related to sex offende...
Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu say they are returning to Liberty
Liberty stars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu both said Wednesday that they will re-sign with New York, ending suspense over their intentions as free agents.,Stewart will embark on her fourth season with the Liberty and tenth WNBA campaign overall. She is a two-time MVP, winning the award with t...
Tommy Fleetwood headlines Texas Open field as The Masters looms
It's go time for the PGA Tour stalwarts who are searching for some form before they travel to Augusta National -- and it's the last chance for everyone else to snag a ticket.,The Valero Texas Open once again occupies the week before the Masters on the tour schedule, and Englishman Tommy Fleetwood wi...
Blue Jackets desperate to break road drought in Carolina
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets for the second time in three days when the Metropolitan Division rivals meet on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C.,Tuesday's game in Columbus was tied until 12:42 of the third period, when Nikolaj Ehlers' long-range shot beat a screened Je...
Tiger Woods allowed to leave U.S. for 'intensive' treatment program
Tiger Woods was granted a request Wednesday by a Florida judge to leave the United States to enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility as he faces misdemeanor driving under the influence charges, ESPN reported, citing court records.,Martin County Court Judge Darren Steele granted the motion...
Flyers sign D David Jiricek to 2-year, $3M extension
The Philadelphia Flyers signed defenseman David Jiricek to a two-year, $3 million contract extension Wednesday.,Jiricek, 22, joined Philadelphia in a March 6 trade that sent forward Bobby Brink to the Minnesota Wild. He has yet to play for the Flyers.,He has since recorded 10 points (two goals, eigh...
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza shows NFL skills for Raiders, others at pro day
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Fernando Mendoza changed his LinkedIn status to "Open to Work" in January, and the Indiana quarterback proved he is taking this professional football thing seriously at the Hoosiers' pro day on Wednesday. ,Most general managers and scouts downplay the meaning of pro day workouts...
Brewers rally in six-run eighth to topple Rays
Christian Yelich chopped a tiebreaking two-run single in a six-run eighth inning, and the host Milwaukee Brewers rallied to an 8-2 win against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon.,Yelich and Garrett Mitchell (double, stolen base) each went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run. Brice Turang clubbed ...
Men's NCAA Tournament TV ratings best in 30-plus years
As the Final Four approaches, some blocks of the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament have been the most watched in more than 30 years, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel numbers released Wednesday.,CBS Sports and TNT Sports averaged 10.3 million viewers through last weekend's Elite Eight, making it the mo...