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Ebuka Okorie, Stanford fend off Montana State's upset bid
Ebuka Okorie broke a late tie with a three-point play, Benny Gealer drilled a lead-extending 3-pointer and host Stanford used a late rally to overtake upset-minded Montana State 77-68 in a nonconference game on Wednesday.,A jumper by Jeremiah Davis gave the Bobcats (1-3) a 61-55 lead with 8:20 to pl...
NC State rolls over UNC Greensboro in scrappy in-state tilt
Darrion Williams poured in a career-high 32 points in North Carolina State's 110-64 home victory against UNC Greensboro on Wednesday night in Raleigh, N.C.,The Wolfpack played short-handed with the early ejection of guard Tre Holloman, but they had plenty of offensive firepower. Williams made 12 of ...
Panthers, Falcons look to right ship in divisional showdown
It's hard to call this week a ‘must-win' for a pair of NFC South foes, but the clock is ticking for the reeling Atlanta Falcons and visiting Carolina Panthers, who meet Sunday afternoon.,Atlanta (3-6) brings a four-game losing streak into Week 11, and will have to quickly turn things around if it's ...
J.P. Estrella stars as No. 20 Tennessee trounces UNF
J.P. Estrella scored 23 points on 11-of-14 shooting and collected 10 rebounds to help No. 20 Tennessee roll to a 99-66 victory over North Florida on Wednesday night in nonconference play at Knoxville, Tenn.,Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 21 points and seven assists and Nate Ament had 19 points, nine reboun...
Cal expects first tougher test of season at Kansas State
Cal will try to continue its best start since 2019 when it visits Kansas State in a nonconference game on Thursday night in Manhattan, Kan.,The Golden Bears have won their first three games, most recently toppling visiting Cal State Fullerton 93-65 on Monday night, but Kansas State will present a mu...
No. 15 Miami hanging on to playoff hopes, faces dangerous NC State
As No. 15 Miami tries to improve its chances of reaching both the College Football Playoff and the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game, it hosts a potentially dangerous opponent in North Carolina State in its home finale on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Fla.,The Hurricanes (7-2, 3-2 ACC) are th...
No. 17 USC honing in on latest big opportunity vs. No. 21 Iowa
No. 17 Southern California will be out to keep a narrow focus on No. 21 Iowa this Saturday in Los Angeles, knowing that a victory will continue to make the bigger picture come to life.,The Trojans (7-2, 5-1 Big Ten) will need some help to get into the Big Ten championship game, but by winning their ...
Hurting Maple Leafs gear up to host dangerous Kings
The Toronto Maple Leafs are not only losing games, they are losing players at a rapid rate as they prepare to host the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.,The Maple Leafs finished their 5-3 road loss to Boston Bruins on Tuesday without captain Auston Matthews (lower-body injury) and No. 1 goaltende...
Lane Kiffin rumors surround No. 7 Ole Miss' date with Florida
If any team has a year-long score to settle this weekend on its home turf, it is Ole Miss.,Amid multiple rumors and storylines surrounding coach Lane Kiffin, the No. 7 Rebels (9-1, 5-1 SEC), who dropped one spot in Tuesday's College Football Playoff rankings, will have two more tests before the regu...
Report: Louisville working on extension for Jeff Brohm
Louisville is working on a contract extension to keep football coach Jeff Brohm at his alma mater, On3 reported on Wednesday.,Brohm has been linked to the job openings at Penn State and Florida as his Cardinals (7-2, 4-2 ACC) are enjoying another successful season.,Brohm, 54, signed a six-year deal ...
Joe Burrow’s 2025 Return Will Determine Cincinnati Bengals’ Playoff Fate
Joe Burrow enters a 21-day practice window, with the Bengals’ playoff hopes hinging on his return and upcoming key games in the AFC North....
Tiger Woods helping to restore historic D.C. golf course
Tiger Woods is lending a helping hand with the renovation of Langston Golf Course in Washington D.C., a White House advisor told Front Office Sports.,Langston Golf Course opened in 1939 along the Anacostia River and was the district's first course specifically built for African Americans. It joins R...
NWSL officially awards 17th franchise to Atlanta
The National Women's Soccer League officially awarded its 17th franchise to Atlanta on Wednesday.,The team will be owned by Arthur Blank and operated by AMB Sports and Entertainment. Blank's sports portfolio also includes the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC of MLS and Atlanta Drive Golf Clu...
Stanford's Ebuka Okorie rides fast start into game vs. Montana State
Stanford will attempt to complete a Big Sky Conference hat trick Wednesday night when it looks to remain unbeaten at the expense of visiting Montana State.,Adjusting to life without star big man Maxime Raynaud, who now plays for the NBA's Sacramento Kings, the Cardinal (2-0) have ridden the brillian...
Why Jonathan Taylor Deserves to End the Quarterback MVP Streak
With no quarterback separating from the pack, Jonathan Taylor’s dominant season for the 8-2 Colts makes him a real threat to win NFL MVP in 2025....
Win-starved Sabres, Mammoth prepared for rematch in Utah
It has been a tough couple weeks for Buffalo and Utah.,The Sabres own just one win in their past seven games (1-2-4). The Mammoth have just one in their past six -- against Buffalo on Nov. 4.,Both are looking to snap out of their skid when the Sabres visit the Mammoth on Wednesday in Salt Lake City....
Buffalo breezes to victory over turnover-prone DePaul
Ryan Sabol scored 20 points and Daniel Freitag chipped in 18 to lift Buffalo to a 66-53 win over DePaul on Tuesday in Chicago.,Angelo Brizzi added 12 points for the Bulls (3-0), who forced the Blue Demons into 20 turnovers.,NJ Benson had team highs of 11 points and eight rebounds for DePaul, which s...
Oklahoma's balanced attack turns back Pine Bluff
Xzayvier Brown scored 19 points to lead Oklahoma to a 95-69 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday in Norman, Oklahoma.,Nijel Pack added 15 points for Oklahoma (2-1) by hitting 5 of 7 on 3-point attempts. Dayton Forsythe also scored 15 while Tae Davis added 13 and Darrion Reid 12. Davis also had 15...
Keyshawn Hall stuffs stat sheet as No. 20 Auburn whomps Wofford
Elyjah Freeman recorded 21 points and five rebounds and No. 20 Auburn rolled to a 93-62 victory over visiting Wofford in Tuesday night's nonconference game.,Keyshawn Hall added 20 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, three blocked shots and two steals for the Tigers (3-0). He made all three of his 3-po...
David Pastrnak's 400th, 401st goals power Bruins past Leafs
David Pastrnak became the sixth 400-goal scorer in Bruins history as part of a two-goal, one-assist performance, leading Boston to a 5-3 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.,Pastrnak's milestone tally came 49 seconds into the second period. It capped a three-goal run for Bosto...