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Bruins aim to clinch winning road in Edmonton
Fresh off a come-from-behind victory, the Boston Bruins are set up with a chance to clinch a winning Western Conference swing when they head for Edmonton and a Thursday night clash with the surging Oilers.,The Bruins have split the first four games of their trip, losing the first two before bouncing...

Washington pulls away from Wazzu in 300th matchup
DJ Davis scored a season-high 21 points to lead six Washington players in double digits as the Huskies defeated Washington State 89-73 Wednesday night in Seattle in the 300th all-time meeting between the rivals.,Mekhi Mason scored 15 points and Tyler Harris had 14 for the Huskies (8-3). Great Osobor...

LeBron James questionable as Lakers prepare for rival Kings
Having formally been dethroned as NBA Cup champions, the Los Angeles Lakers set their sights on a bigger banner when they return from a short break to visit the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.,The question is: Will LeBron James be joining them?,Like most NBA teams, the Lakers were given Monday t...

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns curious about reception return to Minnesota
Karl-Anthony Towns is not sure what to expect when he returns to Minneapolis on Thursday night as he and the New York Knicks visit the Minnesota Timberwolves.,For nine seasons, Towns was a fan favorite in Minnesota. He started 573 games for the Timberwolves in that span, and he averaged 22.9 points ...

Bruins could clinch winning road trip with win vs. Oilers
Fresh off a come-from-behind victory, the Boston Bruins are set up with a chance to clinch a winning Western Conference swing when they head for Edmonton and a Thursday night clash with the surging Oilers.,The Bruins have split the first four games of their trip, losing the first two before bouncing...

Penguins look to keep streak alive vs. Preds
The Pittsburgh Penguins might have finally found their rhythm.,The Nashville Predators, meanwhile, also have reason to momentarily feel good about things, even amid their rough season.,Riding a three-game point streak, the Penguins look to keep the Predators from winning back-to-back contests for th...

Wings pull out 6-4 win after Flyers' comeback
Patrick Kane scored the go-ahead goal at 7:22 of the third period and the host Detroit Red Wings held on for a 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.,J.T. Compher and Lucas Raymond each added a goal and an assist, while Alex DeBrincat, Michael Rasmussen and Joe Veleno supplied the ...

Former Wazzu QB John Mateer transferring to Oklahoma
Former Washington State standout John Mateer, one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the country, is transferring to Oklahoma, he announced Wednesday evening on social media.,Widely considered the best player available when he entered the transfer portal on Monday, Mateer is following former Cou...

Adam Silver: NBA examining increase in 3-point shooting
Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledges that the NBA might have a problem with the volume of 3-point shot attempts, but he isn't ready to move the arc.,Speaking Tuesday at the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas, Silver addressed the amount of 3-point shots teams are taking. Long-distance shots are at a record...

No. 21 Memphis continues ACC mastery with win at Virginia
PJ Haggerty scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half and No. 21 Memphis rallied from an 11-point deficit for a 64-62 road win against Virginia on Wednesday night in Charlottesville, Va.,Haggerty made 8 of 15 field goals and 10 of 11 free throws and the Tigers (9-2) improved to 6-0 against ACC f...

Blues playing better under Jim Montgomery, take on Lightning
Eleven games into the tenure of new coach Jim Montgomery, the St. Louis Blues appear to have solidified their footing and found their game.,The Blues and their new coach will embark on a three-game road trip, starting with Thursday night's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.,After opening the seas...

South Carolina star DE Kyle Kennard opts out of Citrus Bowl
South Carolina star pass rusher Kyle Kennard won't play in the Citrus Bowl against Illinois on Dec. 31, coach Shane Beamer said Wednesday.,Kennard previously declared for the NFL draft on Friday. He is skipping the bowl game in Orlando to focus on his NFL preparations. Kennard is considered a possib...

Coastal Carolina preps untested QB for UTSA, Myrtle Beach Bowl
Coastal Carolina will enjoy an extra home game of sorts when it faces UTSA on Monday in the Myrtle Beach Bowl in Conway, S.C. ,It marks the Chanticleers' (6-6) first appearance in the bowl game held on their campus. But they'll do so without their first- and second-string quarterbacks, Ethan Vasko a...

Benched Kirk Cousins, Falcons prepare Michael Penix Jr. for playoff push
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris came to the conclusion rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. gives Atlanta the best chance to beat the New York Giants on Sunday, a victory likely required to remain in the NFC playoff picture. ,"I don't think anything is ever permanent in the National Football League...

Reports: Saints signing RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Former first-round draft pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire is set to join the New Orleans Saints' practice squad after being released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, according to multiple reports Wednesday.,The move brings Edwards-Helaire back to a familiar place, with the 25-year-old having played th...

Falcons prepare Michael Penix Jr., praise 'pro' Kirk Cousins for accepting QB2 role
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris came to the conclusion rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. gives Atlanta the best chance to beat the New York Giants on Sunday, a victory likely required to remain in the NFC playoff picture. ,"I don't think anything is ever permanent in the National Football League...

Hawks G Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) done for season
Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, the team announced Wednesday.,The surgery to address "right shoulder instability" is scheduled for Jan. 7.,In October, the team announced Bufkin had partially dislocated his right shoulder for the second time. ...

Angels acquire C Chuckie Robinson from White Sox
The Los Angeles Angels acquired catcher Chuckie Robinson from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations on Wednesday.,To make room for Robinson on their 40-man roster, the Angels designated right-hander Davis Daniel for assignment.,Robinson, who turned 30 on Saturday, batted just .12...

Raiders place DE Maxx Crosby, RB McCormick on IR
The Las Vegas Raiders placed three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby and rookie running back Sincere McCormick on injured reserve Wednesday.,The move was expected for Crosby, who underwent ankle surgery this week and could be looking at a second operation, according to a recent report.,McCormi...

Dolphins WR Grant DuBose to return home after hospital stay
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose is expected to return home Wednesday after spending three days in a Houston hospital, head coach Mike McDaniel said.,DuBose was hospitalized after taking a blow to the head from safety Calen Bullock of the Texans with 9:34 left in the third quarter of Sunday...