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Freshman Ben Hammond guides Virginia Tech against North Carolina
In short bursts this season, Virginia Tech's Ben Hammond has shown potential to be a rare point guard who can control games at both ends of the floor with his quickness and the force of his will.,Saturday in an overtime victory against Syracuse, it all came together for the freshman as he posted car...
Red Wings look to determine 'destiny' when taking on Hurricanes
Back-to-back losses to Columbus slowed the Detroit Red Wings' quest for a postseason berth. They will try to regain their footing when they host Carolina on Tuesday night.,The Blue Jackets handed the Red Wings a 5-2 loss in Detroit's most recent home game on Thursday. The rematch was played Saturday...
Bruins, Predators share offensive struggles
Playing the first of just four March home games, David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins will have to start anew when they welcome in the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.,It will be Boston's first skate since the star winger's league-leading point streak ended at 17 games in a 1-0 loss Sunday to t...
Yankees RHP Luis Gil won't throw until at least mid-April
American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil won't throw for at least six weeks due to a "high-degree lat strain," New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday afternoon.,Gil was unable to get loose in a bullpen session on Friday and the Yankees sent him for an MRI exam on Saturday. Boone said Gi...
Tourney hopeful Georgia aims to avoid letdown at South Carolina
Georgia may be starting to figure things out in time to make a late push toward earning an NCAA Tournament bid.,The Bulldogs now must avoid repeating what happened to Arkansas over the weekend in Columbia, S.C., and beat last-place South Carolina on Tuesday night.,Georgia (18-11, 6-10 SEC) enters it...
Cincinnati Bengals Franchise Tag Tee Higgins, Can’t Screw Up Ja’Marr Chase Relationship
The Cincinnati Bengals franchise tagged Tee Higgins and they cannot afford to mess up their relationship with superstar wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase....
Cam Ward’s Ascent From Unknown to Star Outweighs NFL Combine Deferral
Cam Ward has risen from an unknown player at Washington State to an absolute superstar and potential No. 1 overall draft pick, which should outweigh his decision not to participate at the NFL Combine....
Bengals tag WR Tee Higgins again
Wide receiver Tee Higgins was tagged on Monday by the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of Tuesday's deadline to use the franchise tag. ,Higgins, who played last season on a one-year franchise tender, again was blocked from reaching unrestricted free agency when the Bengals used the franchise marker to keep ...
Report: Brewers signing LHP Jose Quintana
The Milwaukee Brewers are in agreement on a one-year deal with journeyman left-hander Jose Quintana, Fansided reported Monday. ,Quintana, 36, went 10-10 with a 3.75 ERA in 31 starts for the New York Mets in 2024. He went 0-1 with a 3.33 ERA in three postseason games, taking a loss in Game 4 of the N...
Katherine Legge, 44, to make Cup Series debut at Phoenix
Katherine Legge will make her NASCAR Cup Series debut this weekend at Phoenix Raceway, Live Fast Motorsports announced Monday.,Legge, 44, will drive the No. 78 Chevrolet in Sunday's Shriners Children's 500, becoming the first woman to compete in a Cup Series race since Danica Patrick at the 2018 Day...
Bengals release starting OL Alex Cappa
The Cincinnati Bengals released starting right guard Alex Cappa on Monday in a cost-cutting move. ,The move saves the Bengals $8 million against their salary cap in 2025, according to reports. He joined the Bengals on a four-year, $35 million deal in March 2022. ,Cappa, 30, started all 50 games he p...
Caps G Charlie Lindgren signs 3-year, $9M extension
The Washington Capitals signed goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a three-year, $9 million contract extension Monday.,Lindgren, 31, is 13-10-3 with a 2.70 goals-against average, an .896 save percentage and one shutout in 27 games this season.,"Since joining our organization in 2022, Charlie has consiste...
Best NBA Bets for Monday, March 3: Expert Picks & Predictions
Looking for the best NBA bets for Monday, March 3? Get expert picks and predictions for Warriors vs. Hornets, Kings vs. Mavericks, and Rockets vs. Thunder, including spreads, moneylines, and top betting insights....
Kings C Domantas Sabonis out indefinitely with hamstring strain
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis will be out indefinitely while nursing a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, the team announced.,According to the Kings, an update on Sabonis' condition will be provided in one week.,Sabonis was running down the court and immediately clutched at his left hamstring...
Thieves capture CDL Stage 2 Minor in 4-3 grand final
The Los Angeles Thieves won a back-and-forth battle with the Vancouver Surge to wrap up the Call of Duty League Stage 2 Minor on Sunday. ,The Thieves took the best-of-seven grand final 4-3 to claim the first prize of $20,000 and 30 Call of Duty League points. The Surge picked up 20 league points but...
Knicks waive Matt Ryan, Jacob Toppin
The New York Knicks have waived Matt Ryan and Jacob Toppin, the team announced Sunday.,Playing on two-way deals, neither Ryan (19) nor Toppin (16) exceeded 20 appearances this season for the Knicks.,According to a report from SNY, New York now has an open slot on its 15-man roster and can add a play...
Christopher Bell surges late at Austin for back-to-back wins
The NASCAR Cup Series schedule just moved to March, but Christopher Bell finds himself streaking early in 2025.,The Joe Gibbs Racing driver finally found his way around Kyle Busch with five laps to go and went back-to-back with wins, capturing Sunday's EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix NASCAR Cup Serie...
Jazz sign G Jaden Springer to multi-year contract
Utah guard Jaden Springer signed a multi-year contract on Sunday with the Jazz, who had brought him in on a 10-day deal on Feb. 20.,Springer, 22, is averaging 3.5 points, one rebound, 1.3 assists and 8.8 minutes in four games with Utah. He played 26 games earlier this season for the Boston Celtics a...
Christopher Bell closes late at Austin for back-to-back wins
Christopher Bell finally found his way around Kyle Busch with five laps to go and went back-to-back with wins, capturing Sunday's EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.,In a restart with 14 circuits left on the first road course of 2025, Be...
Kings, Mavericks battle for ground in tight West terrain
Two teams dealing with injured big men and looking to move out of the play-in portion of the Western Conference standings go head-to-head Monday night when the Sacramento Kings visit the Dallas Mavericks.,Three consecutive wins by the Kings and three losses in four games by the Mavericks have left t...