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Capitals F Ethen Frank signs 2-year extension
Washington Capitals forward Ethen Frank signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension on Wednesday.,Frank, 28, has 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) and a plus-7 rating in 52 games this season.,The Nebraska native has recorded 30 points (15 goals, 15 assists) in 76 career games with the Capitals. ...
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka provided a not-so-subtle hint in January that she hoped she would be calling her boyfriend by a different name -- and soon.,On Tuesday, Sabalenka became able to do just that as she shared a video on Instagram of Georgios Frangulis popping the question. "You & me, forever"...
No. 3 Michigan win vs. Iowa away from etching name in history books
Third-ranked Michigan is one road win away from accomplishing something no Big Ten Conference team has pulled off since Bob Knight's Indiana club went unbeaten on its way to the 1976 national championship.,If the Wolverines prevail Thursday night at Iowa City, Iowa, they'll be the second team in con...
Report: Chargers to release G Mekhi Becton
The Los Angeles Chargers intend to release guard Mekhi Becton in a cost-cutting move, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,The Chargers would clear $9.7 million in salary cap room by cutting Becton.,Signed to a two-year, $20 million contract last March, Becton battled both injuries and admitted frustration i...
Luke Donald to seek 3-peat as European Ryder Cup captain
Luke Donald will bid to become the first captain to lead a Ryder Cup team to three consecutive victories when he guides the Europeans against the Americans in the 2027 event.,The biennial contest will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year at Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland.,After leading Europe...
Islanders aim for fast start in encounter vs. Ducks
The New York Islanders understand they can't rely on mounting dramatic comeback wins all the time.,The Anaheim Ducks learned that the hard way on Tuesday night.,The Islanders will look to remain hot Wednesday night when they visit the Ducks in the final clash of the season between a pair of surprise...
Kyler Murray Best Landing Spots Following Arizona Cardinals Release
The Arizona Cardinals are moving on from Kyler Murray. Could the Vikings, Steelers, or Jets be his next destination? Breaking down the best NFL fits....
Trail Blazers readying for stretch run, set for clash with short-handed Grizzlies
Deni Avdija, recovering from a back injury, is nearing a return to the Portland Trail Blazers lineup, a development that has interim coach Tiago Splitter in a better frame of mind.,Portland travels to Memphis for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies having lost two straight and four of their last ...
Knicks vie for long-awaited home win vs. Thunder
The New York Knicks kept one long streak going Tuesday with their win at Toronto.,On Wednesday, the Knicks will be looking to end another long one when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder.,New York hasn't defeated the Thunder at Madison Square Garden since Dec. 16, 2017, when Michael Beasley and Cou...
Defense is key as streaking Celtics host red-hot Hornets
The Boston Celtics will enter their matchup on Wednesday night against the visiting Charlotte Hornets having won 12 of their past 14 games. ,Boston has been getting the job done with defense and depth., ,The Celtics overcame the absences of leading scorer Jaylen Brown (illness) and starting center N...
Fresh off lopsided loss, 76ers aim to tune out Jazz
The Philadelphia 76ers suffered an ugly loss on Tuesday, but they won't have much time to dwell on the defeat.,The Sixers will be right back on the court Wednesday when they try to pick up the pieces against the visiting Utah Jazz, who are dealing with plenty of problems of their own.,Philadelphia t...
Devils keeping positive ahead of clash vs. struggling Leafs
Two teams struggling to stay relevant in the playoff race will meet Wednesday night in Newark, N.J., when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the New Jersey Devils.,The Maple Leafs are nine points behind the Boston Bruins for the final Eastern Conference wild-card slot. New Jersey sits two points behind T...
Red Wings chase complete effort in return home vs. Knights
The Detroit Red Wings will play their first home game since the end of January when they host the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday.,The Red Wings, who are in the third place in a very tight Atlantic Division race, last played at Little Caesars Arena on Jan. 31 when they dro...
FIFA offering $12 tickets to World Cup Play-Off Tournament
Tickets for this month's World Cup Play-Off Tournament matches in Mexico, which will determine two of the final six vacant spots in this summer's historic 48-team tournament, went on sale Tuesday.,And they did so at a much more affordable rate (less than $17 American dollars) than it would cost to a...
USC dealing with free fall, Chad Baker-Mazara drama ahead of Washington game
Southern California is mired in a poorly timed free fall, and it also dismissed its leading scorer.,The Trojans attempt to escape a five-game losing streak and move on without the mercurial Chad Baker-Mazara when they take on Washington on Wednesday night in Big Ten play at Seattle.,If the tailspin ...
Reports: Prosecutors offering plea deals in NBA-related gambling cases
Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and ex-NBA player Damon Jones are among the people who will appear in federal court this week for status hearings in their illegal gambling cases, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,At least 30 people in all will be in Brooklyn court as prosecutors and defen...
Hurricanes looks to get back on course against woeful Canucks
The Carolina Hurricanes have put themselves in a position that a single loss is not a major concern.,Even so, as the Hurricanes continue their four-game road swing by facing the last-place Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, it is with the motivation to not let one loss turn into two or more.,The Hurric...
Braves' Jurickson Profar banned 162 games for second PED violation
Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension after a second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs, MLB confirmed Tuesday night.,Profar, 33, will forfeit his entire $15 million salary for the 2026 season and will be ineligible for the postseason and...
Kraken out for redemption as they wrap up season series with Blues
After missing eight straight games and 23 of the previous 24 with a right high ankle sprain, St. Louis' Dylan Holloway was just hoping to stay upright when he returned to the lineup last Thursday against Seattle.,He did so much more.,Holloway had his second career NHL hat trick and added an assist a...
Stanford on upswing, seeks revenge on Notre Dame
Stanford seeks its third win in a row when it visits Notre Dame on Wednesday evening in South Bend, Ind.,This marks the second time this season that these foes have faced off. Notre Dame won the low-scoring reverse fixture 47-40 at Stanford on Dec. 30.,The Cardinal (18-11, 7-9 ACC) will be a confide...