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Celebrated Syracuse football signee Calvin Russell III to hoop, too
One of the most celebrated recruits in Syracuse football history may actually make an impact first for the Orange men's basketball team.,The university on Sunday announced that five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell III, who enrolled early for the spring semester, has joined the hoops squad as well....
Jonas Korpisalo stifles Pens in Bruins' 1st shutout of season
Viktor Arvidsson scored in the first period and Joonas Korpisalo pitched the Boston Bruins' first shutout of the season with 27 saves in a 1-0 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening. ,The Bruins posted their third straight win and improved to 5-1-1 in the last seven games by the...
49ers battle past defending champ Eagles in wild-card showdown
Brock Purdy threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey with 2:54 left and the San Francisco 49ers ended the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles' season with a 23-19 win in Sunday's wild-card playoff game in Philadelphia.,The 49ers will visit the Seattle Seahawks in next weekend's NFC divi...
Themus Fulks delivers No. 25 UCF past Cincinnati with late jumper
Themus Fulks hit a short jumper with 13 seconds left and No. 25 UCF edged Cincinnati 73-72 on Sunday in Orlando, Fla.,The point guard had 12 assists and only six points, but no basket was bigger than his closing 7-foot jumper in the lane. Cincinnati's Jalen Celestine then rattled out a 26-foot trey ...
With Kings next, Stars identify penalty kill as pain point
As the Dallas Stars continue to look for ways to exit their three-week slump, solidifying their penalty kill has moved to the forefront.,The Stars will aim to stay out of the penalty box when they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. But if and when they do go short-handed, they hope to limi...
Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 12 LSU hands No. 2 Texas first loss
Mikaylah Williams poured in 20 points and No. 12 LSU handed No. 2 Texas its first loss with a 70-65 victory in a Southeastern Conference showdown Sunday at Baton Rouge, La.,Jada Richard, Flau'jae Johnson, ZaKiyah Johnson and MiLaysia Fulwiley all had 10 points for the Tigers (16-2, 2-2 SEC), who ben...
Nikita Kucherov, Lightning chase 10th straight win in Flyers rematch
Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning put a trio of impressive streaks on the line Monday when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers for the second time in three days.,The Lightning cruised to a 7-2 victory on Saturday in Philadelphia as Kucherov registered two goals and two assists. Not only did...
Top teams in East clash when Red Wings face Hurricanes
The division leaders in the Eastern Conference will meet once again on Monday, and the Detroit Red Wings will be looking for a better outcome this time.,The Red Wings enter their home game against the Carolina Hurricanes clinging to a one-point lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic Divis...
Jets outlast Devils for back-to-back wins after 11-game slide
The Winnipeg Jets won their second straight game Sunday afternoon, edging the visiting New Jersey Devils 4-3 after snapping an 11-game slide in their previous outing.,Alex Iafallo, Jonathan Toews, Gabriel Vilardi and Tanner Pearson scored for Winnipeg. Josh Morrissey and Cole Perfetti each had two a...
Women's Top 25 roundup: Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame crush No. 22 North Carolina
Hannah Hidalgo exploded for 31 points, eight rebounds, six assists and seven steals as Notre Dame ripped No. 22 North Carolina 73-50 in South Bend, Ind.,Notre Dame blew open a six-point halftime lead by dominating the third quarter 22-5. Vanessa de Jesus, who finished with 16 points, made three 3-po...
Report: Reds add RHP Pierce Johnson to bullpen
The Cincinnati Reds signed right-hander Pierce Johnson to a free-agent contract, according to MLB Network.,The terms of the deal were not disclosed for the reliever, who finished last season with a 3-3 record and a 3.05 ERA in 65 relief appearances for the Atlanta Braves.,The Reds' bullpen was seven...
No. 16 Illinois takes charge early, holds off No. 19 Iowa
Keaton Wagler scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half as No. 16 Illinois held off a furious rally to secure a 75-69 Big Ten win over No. 19 Iowa on Sunday afternoon in Iowa City, Iowa., ,Andrej Stojakovic and Kylan Boswell added 17 points apiece as the Illini (13-3, 4-1 Big Ten) never trailed ...
Bills K Matt Prater active vs. Jaguars
Buffalo Bills kicker Matt Prater is active for Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the host Jacksonville Jaguars.,Prater was questionable heading into the contest due to a quadriceps injury. Matthew Wright was available to step in from the practice squad if Prater was unable to play.,The 41-year-old...
Bruins D Jonathan Aspirot signs 2-year contract
Boston Bruins defenseman Jonathan Aspirot signed a two-year contract worth $1.775 million on Sunday.,Aspirot, 26, spent six years in the American Hockey League before making his NHL debut on Oct. 28.,He has three points (two goals, one assist) and a team-best rating of plus-15 in 25 games with Bosto...
Reports: Browns seek to interview Rams' Nate Scheelhaase
The Cleveland Browns have requested to interview Los Angeles Rams pass-game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase for their vacant head coaching position, multiple outlets reported Sunday.,Scheelhaase, 35, is in his second season with the Rams offense, which led the NFL in scoring, passing yards and total of...
Bears LB T.J. Edwards, LT Ozzy Trapilo out for season
The Chicago Bears won a wild-card thriller over rival Green Bay on Saturday night but lost two starters to season-ending injuries.,Linebacker T.J. Edwards was carted off in the second quarter of the 31-27 victory with a fractured left fibula, and rookie left tackle Ozzy Trapilo sustained a torn pate...
Report: Rams QB Matthew Stafford to have tests on finger
All-Pro quarterback Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams will undergo tests on his injured finger on Sunday, ESPN reported.,Following Saturday's 34-31 wild-card playoff victory at Carolina, Stafford told reporters that a finger on his throwing hand got bent backward after hitting the arm of a Pa...
NBA Picks and Predictions for January 11th: Best Bets for Sunday
Our best NBA betting picks for Sunday, January 11, including Knicks vs. Trailblazers, Spurs vs. Timberwolves and Heat vs. Thunder....
Matthew Stafford’s Late Heroics Push Rams Past Panthers in Wild Card Thriller
Matthew Stafford leads a late comeback as the Rams defeat the Panthers 34-31 in a dramatic Wild Card playoff game....
NFL Playoff Sunday January 11th Picks: Top Wild Card Bets
NFL playoff betting picks featuring Jaguars vs. Bills analysis and a defensive under in 49ers vs. Eagles....