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No. 24 Southern California looks to rebound, literally, against San Diego
Following a split of its first two Big Ten Conference games last week, No. 24 Southern California returns to nonconference play on Tuesday when it visits the University of San Diego.,The Trojans (8-1) dropped their first decision of the season their last time out, squandering an 18-point halftime le...
Winners of last 3 national titles meet when No. 15 Florida plays No. 5 UConn
No. 5 UConn doesn't need much motivation heading into its high-profile showdown against No. 15 Florida in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday in New York.,After all, the Huskies' quest for a three-peat came to a halt with a 77-75 setback to the Gators in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last March...
No. 22 Indiana, Penn State vying for first Big Ten win of season
After losing twice last week, No. 22 Indiana hopes to pick up the pieces Tuesday when the Hoosiers host Penn State in a Big Ten matchup from Bloomington, Ind.,This will be the conference opener for the Nittany Lions (8-1), while the Hoosiers (7-2, 0-1) got a dose of league play at Minnesota last Wed...
No. 14 Illinois battle-tested, opens Big Ten slate vs. Ohio State
No. 14 Illinois is a late entry into Big Ten play after a tough nonconference schedule but will take those experiences into the conference opener at Ohio State on Tuesday in Columbus.,The Illini are one of three teams, along with Penn State and Nebraska, not to have played at least one Big Ten game....
No. 18 Kentucky aims to right its ship vs. NC Central
Kentucky finds itself in the midst of a rough stretch that has former players questioning the team's heart. The No. 18 Wildcats will look to start changing the narrative when they face North Carolina Central on Tuesday night in Lexington, Ky.,Kentucky (5-4) has suffered consecutive losses to open De...
Clemson draws tough assignment trying to slow No. 9 BYU
Clemson is the latest team to draw the task of trying to slow down BYU's dominant starting lineup when the Tigers and the No. 9 Cougars clash at Madison Square Garden in New York on Tuesday.,BYU has struggled with getting production from its thin bench. But the starting five are so explosive on offe...
Spurs, Pelicans desperate to improve defensive prowess
Both the San Antonio Spurs and the host New Orleans Pelicans are eager to improve their defense and overall execution when they battle on Monday night.,The teams have played twice this season, with the Spurs taking an overtime victory in New Orleans on Oct. 24 and winning in San Antonio on Nov. 8.,T...
Villanova next to try to slow No. 3 Michigan's roll through schedule
Forget about beating No. 3 Michigan at this point. Just making it reasonably close would be an accomplishment.,Villanova will try to buck the odds and figure out a way to not only keep up with the Wolverines but pull off an upset on Tuesday when the Wildcats visit Ann Arbor, Mich.,Michigan has won f...
Texans' Nick Chubb, Chiefs' Trent McDuffie, Wanya Morris exit with injuries
The Houston Texans have ruled out running back Nick Chubb with a rib injury, while the host Kansas City Chiefs are without left tackle Wanya Morris and cornerback Trent McDuffie because of knee injuries sustained in Sunday night's game.,The Texans downgraded Chubb from questionable to out after he p...
Canucks look to build off young players' success vs. Red Wings
Following what head coach Adam Foote called a "gritty" win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, the Vancouver Canucks will try to win back-to-back home games for the first time this season when they host the Detroit Red Wings on Monday., ,The Canucks, last in the Pacific Division with 25 points, sur...
Goal-averse Kraken welcome Wild on a rare lull
It seems Jesper Wallstedt is human after all.,Minnesota's rookie goaltender took his first regulation loss of the season Saturday, a 4-2 loss at Vancouver.,It was the second consecutive defeat for the Wild following a 12-game point streak.,Minnesota will look to bounce back when it wraps up a four-g...
Raiders QB Geno Smith (shoulder) exits vs. Broncos
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith exited Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos with a right shoulder injury.,Smith was injured during the third quarter and later gave way to backup Kenny Pickett at the start of the fourth quarter.,Raiders coach Pete Carroll was concerned afterward but sai...
Mammoth prepare for visit from '10 pounds lighter' Kings
The Utah Mammoth hope a return to Salt Lake City will help them find consistency when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night to open a three-game homestand.,The Mammoth are coming off a 2-0 loss to the Calgary Flames on Saturday in the finale of a six-game road trip, which prevented them fr...
Reports: Colts QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) to miss rest of season
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones will miss the rest of the season with a torn right Achilles tendon, multiple outlets reported on Sunday night.,Jones was injured during the final minute of the first quarter of Sunday's 36-19 loss to the host Jacksonville Jaguars.,Colts coach Shane Steiche...
Contemporary Era committee elects Jeff Kent to Baseball Hall of Fame
Second baseman Jeff Kent was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee on Sunday. Seven other former Major League Baseball greats, including Kent's ex-teammate Barry Bonds, did not receive enough votes from the 16-member group.,"I've used all my cry rags already. I don't...
Texas 'at a crossroads,' hopes to get right vs. Southern
Texas will turn to a mid-major opponent to build some momentum and continuity as it hosts Southern on Monday in Austin, Texas.,The Longhorns (6-3) return to the court after a disheartening 88-69 home loss to Virginia on Wednesday in an ACC/SEC Challenge game. Texas trailed by 19 points at halftime a...
Last in the East, Sabres hungry for points on visit to Flames
The season is barely one-third complete and both the visiting Buffalo Sabres and Calgary Flames are feeling the pinch of their situations heading into Monday's meeting.,Especially the Sabres, who have no points on the board after the first two outings of a make-or-break road trip.,The Sabres arrive ...
On 5-game win streak, Wolves eye strong start vs. Suns
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch likes the way his team is finishing its games.,Now he wants to see some better starts.,The Timberwolves will have a chance to start fast when they tip off against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Minnesota is looking to increase its winning st...
Kansas State seeks relief from 4-game slide against Mississippi Valley St.
Streaky Kansas State is desperate to begin a run of a different kind when the Wildcats host Mississippi Valley State Monday night in Manhattan, Kan.,Following five straight wins to open the season, Kansas State officially has hit the skids, dropping four games in a row. The last two, an 82-66 shocke...
Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe continues goal streak in win over Islanders
Carter Verhaeghe scored for the third straight game since he and his wife welcomed their first child into the world as his Florida Panthers defeated the visiting New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday night in Sunrise, Fla.,Verhaeghe has four goals in those three games, and forward Sam Reinhart and defens...