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Division leaders clash as Canes host Red Wings
The Carolina Hurricanes probably needed a break, a chance to wipe away the bitter taste they dealt with prior to their three-day layoff.,They'll try to get back on track when the Detroit Red Wings visit for Saturday night's game at Raleigh, N.C.,While the Hurricanes might have been feeling the holid...

Panthers ride hot streak into clash with rival Lightning
The Florida Panthers are 8-2-0 over their past 10 games and looking to stay hot Saturday night against the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning.,It's a rivalry matchup pitting two teams that have combined to win four of the past six Stanley Cups. In addition, either the Lightning or the Panthers have won th...

Reports: Michigan focuses on Utah's Kyle Whittingham
Michigan's coaching search is focused on outgoing Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, multiple outlets reported on Friday.,Whittingham, 66, announced earlier this month that he is stepping down after 21 seasons as the Utes' head coach. He led Utah to a 177-88 record over his tenure, earning one Mountain We...
NBA Best Bets for Friday, December 26: Top Picks, Predictions
Three NBA best bets for Friday, December 26, including Hornets at Magic, Wizards vs. Raptors and Grizzlies vs. Bucks....

Lakers G Austin Reaves (calf) reportedly headed for MRI
Austin Reaves exited the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday night due to left calf soreness, and he is headed for MRI exam on Friday, according to The Athletic and ESPN.,Reaves, the team's second-leading scorer this season behind Luka Doncic, scored 12 points o...

Mavericks F Anthony Davis (groin) exits game vs. Warriors
Oft-injured Mavericks big man Anthony Davis left Dallas' Thursday game against the Golden State Warriors with what the team called right groin spasms.,He did not return to the Christmas Day showdown, with ESPN reporting that the team was operating with an "abundance of caution.",Following the Maveri...

Lakers G Austin Reaves (calf) ruled out vs. Rockets
Austin Reaves won't return to the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday night due to left calf soreness.,Reaves, the team's second-leading scorer this season behind Luka Doncic, scored 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting in 15 minutes during the first half.,Reaves missed...

Vikings win fourth straight, knock Lions out of playoff race
Jordan Addison broke free for a 65-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away for a 23-10 win over the eliminated Detroit Lions on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Aaron Jones Sr. also rushed for a touchdown for Minnesota (8-8), which won its fourth ga...

Mavericks F Anthony Davis (groin) won't return vs. Warriors
Oft-injured Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis left Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors with what the team called right groin spasms.,He will not return to the Christmas Day showdown, with ESPN reporting that the team is operating with an "abundance of caution.",Davis removed himse...

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss hoping for additional eligibility
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is awaiting word as to whether he will be granted a sixth year of eligibility, a decision that has millions of dollars in NIL money on the line.,ESPN reported Thursday that Ole Miss filed a waiver petition on Nov. 16 in hopes the NCAA Committee on Student-Athl...
Christmas Day NBA Betting Picks: Best Bets, Props, and More
Best NBA Christmas Day bets, player props, and gambling picks. Stars, revenge games, and value angles worth betting on Dec. 25....

Lions' fleeting playoff hopes on line Christmas Day vs. Vikings
The Detroit Lions are down but not out.,Not yet, at least.,The Lions (8-7) try to keep their dim playoff hopes alive when they take on the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) in a Christmas Day matchup on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Detroit comes off a crushing 29-24 loss Sunday at home against the Pitts...
NFL Christmas Day Bet Picks Lions vs. Vikings, Broncos vs. Chiefs Predictions
Christmas Day NFL best bets targeting struggling offenses as Vikings and Chiefs face brutal matchups....

Vikings place C Ryan Kelly on IR after latest concussion
Ryan Kelly's season is done.,The Minnesota Vikings placed the center on injured reserve Wednesday after he suffered his third concussion of the year Sunday against the New York Giants.,Kelly's career could also be in jeopardy as he now has six documented concussions since he joined the league in 201...

Rookie QBs Cam Ward, Tyler Shough face off in Nashville
The Tennessee Titans made quarterback Cam Ward the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft in April.,Tyler Shough had to wait until the second round and the 40th overall pick before the New Orleans Saints made him the third quarterback drafted. In between, the New York Giants used the 25th pick to grab ...

Bucs must handle Dolphins for shot at NFC South crown
Tampa Bay's five-year playoff streak is in jeopardy as it takes on host Miami on Sunday afternoon in Miami Gardens, Fla.,The Buccaneers (7-8) need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive and set up a Week 18 showdown with Carolina for the NFC South title. A loss would eliminate Tampa Bay from postse...

Seasons derailed by injury, Bengals and Cards face off
Two teams fighting off injuries amid disappointing seasons meet when the Cincinnati Bengals battle the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in Cincinnati. , ,The Bengals (5-10) enjoyed arguably their best all-around performance of the season last Sunday, scoring 35 straight points to wipe out an early 14-10 ...

Nuggets, after losing another starter in Cameron Johnson, take on Timberwolves
Denver's four-game road winning streak was snapped at Dallas on Tuesday night, but the Nuggets lost more than just a game heading into their home matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.,Forward Cameron Johnson went down with a knee injury in the second half of the 131-130 loss to ...

Washington WR Denzel Boston entering NFL draft
Considered a potential first-round selection, Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston is passing on his senior season after declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft on Wednesday. ,In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Boston thanked the program's coaching staff, support staff, teammates and fans for helping him...

Report: Galaxy close to signing M Justin Haak
The Los Angeles Galaxy are finalizing a deal to sign free agent defensive midfielder Justin Haak, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.,Haak, 24, is a free agent after a breakout season in 2025 with New York City FC. ,He recorded one goal and four assists in 34 matches (all starts) last season. He has...