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Upbeat Avs go for back-to-back wins over slumping Red Wings
The Colorado Avalanche broke out of a mini slump with a dominant win over Detroit on Saturday. They will try to make it two in a row over their old rivals when the teams meet in Denver on Monday night.,Colorado routed the Red Wings in Detroit 5-0 to end a two-game skid while displaying the dominant ...

Aurora tops Spirit to claim Fissure Universe: Episode 8 title
Aurora Gaming battled past Team Spirit 3-2 to claim first prize at Fissure Universe: Episode 8 on Sunday.,Aurora took home $125,000, or half the total prize pool, by polishing off an undefeated week with their grand final that went the distance.,Team Spirit advanced to the grand final by beating Tea...

Penguins, Senators brimming with confidence amid strong runs
The temperatures may be frigid outside, but the Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping things hot on the rink. Winners of six straight and on a 7-0-2 roll in their past nine games, the Penguins will look to keep the good times rolling when they host the Ottawa Senators on Monday.,Pittsburgh is coming off a...

No. 9 Illinois rallies past No. 5 Nebraska with big second half
Keaton Wagler scored 23 of his game-high 28 points in the second half as No. 9 Illinois rallied for a 78-69 Big Ten victory over No. 5 Nebraska on Sunday afternoon in Lincoln, Neb.,After going 2-for-9 from the field in the first half, Wagler canned 3 of 4 from 3-point range and 10 of 12 at the line ...

Capitals chase 3rd straight win vs. Islanders in Metro playoff squeeze
The Washington Capitals closed January on a needed positive note.,They could improve their postseason chances with a victory over the visiting New York Islanders, who are ahead of them in the Metropolitan Division standings, on Monday night.,Washington is currently outside a playoff spot in the high...

Hurricanes avoid collapse vs. Kings with Sebastian Aho's OT winner
Sebastian Aho's goal 1:25 into overtime rescued the Carolina Hurricanes in a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Kings after a late two-goal lead disappeared Sunday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.,Jordan Staal and Alexander Nikishin scored earlier for the Hurricanes, who pushed their points streak to eig...

Justin Rose, 45, sails to wire-to-wire Farmers victory
England's Justin Rose won the Farmers Insurance Open for the second time by shooting 2-under-par 70 on Sunday in San Diego.,Rose, 45, became the PGA Tour's oldest golfer to secure a wire-to-wire finish in more than 15 years, finishing at 23-under 265 for a seven-stroke victory.,Rose's two highest sc...

Report: Notre Dame to hire Illinois' Aaron Henry as co-DC
Aaron Henry is expected to leave Illinois to join the Notre Dame coaching staff, according to a report by CBS Sports.,Henry will step in as co-defensive coordinator and take over the defensive backs, giving Marcus Freeman another experienced piece as he reshapes the defensive staff in South Bend.,Th...

'Very long wait' ends for Grizzlies' Ty Jerome against Timberwolves
It took Ty Jerome 40 seconds to put 46 missed games behind him.,The Memphis Grizzlies guard made his season debut in Saturday's 131-114 loss to the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves and needed less than a minute to toss up his first field goal attempt, a soft bank shot high off the board -- barely out...

Cardinals name Rams OC Mike LaFleur as new head coach
The Arizona Cardinals tabbed Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their new head coach on Sunday.,The Cardinals said LaFleur agreed to a five-year contract.,LaFleur, who turns 39 in March, was with the Rams for the past three seasons. He is the younger brother of Green Bay Packers ...

Kayden Mingo's basket allows Penn State to beat Minnesota
Kayden Mingo scooped in a layup with 1.4 seconds remaining to lift Penn State to a 77-75 win over Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup Sunday afternoon in State College, Penn.,Freddie Dilione V finished with 25 points on 11-for-17 shooting for Penn State (10-12, 1-10), which snapped an eight-game losing s...

Fletcher Loyer goes for 29 as No. 12 Purdue scorches Maryland
Fletcher Loyer broke out of a shooting slump in a big way, scoring 29 points to lead No. 12 Purdue to a 93-63 Big Ten win over Maryland on Sunday in College Park, Md.,Braden Smith supplied 19 points and six assists and Gicarri Harris added 12 points off the bench for the Boilermakers (18-4, 8-3 Big ...
Las Vegas Raiders Finally Have a Real Plan for the First Time in Years
The Raiders finished last, but hiring Klint Kubiak and drafting a franchise QB could finally reset the timeline in Las Vegas....
Why Sacramento Kings’ De’Andre Hunter Trade Is Another Front Office Misfire
The Sacramento Kings strike again with a baffling trade for De’Andre Hunter, continuing a trend of questionable roster decisions....
Three NFL Playoff Teams at Risk of Missing the 2026 Postseason
Breaking down playoff regression candidates for the 2026 NFL season, including the Panthers, 49ers and Steelers....
Early Longshot Picks to Win the 2027 College Football National Championship
Breaking down under-the-radar contenders to win the 2026 college football national championship, including Georgia, Miami and USC....

New PG Derek Dixon boosts No. 16 North Carolina with Syracuse next
Inserting Derek Dixon into the starting lineup has paid dividends for No. 16 North Carolina, which carries a three-game winning streak into its Atlantic Coast Conference matchup on Monday night with Syracuse in Chapel Hill, N.C.,Coach Hubert Davis elevated the freshman point guard after a 95-90 loss...
Royal Rumble 2026 Didn’t Quite Click But the Road to WrestleMania Is Set
Full Royal Rumble 2026 recap from Saudi Arabia, including Roman Reigns’ win, Liv Morgan’s breakout moment, and AJ Styles’ emotional farewell....

Reports: Raiders set to hire Klint Kubiak after Super Bowl LX
The Las Vegas Raiders are targeting Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as their next head coach, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday.,Kubiak met with both the Raiders and Arizona Cardinals for their vacant head coaching positions over the weekend.,He will be on the sideline fo...

Seahawks CB Riq Woolen fined for taunting penalty
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen committed a taunting penalty costly to his team during the NFC Championship Game against the visiting Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 25.,It has proven personally costly, too, as the NFL has fined Woolen $17,398 for his penalty following a third-down stop. The infract...