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Devils end Kings' longest winning streak in three years
Jack Hughes scored to snap a tie with 7:02 remaining in the third period to fuel the New Jersey Devils to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday in Newark, N.J.,Hughes also notched an assist on both Ondrej Palat's second goal in as many games and defenseman Brett Pesce's short-handed t...
Virginia Tech stops six-game slide, beats North Carolina A&T
Ben Hammond scored 17 points off the bench to lead lots of offense as Virginia Tech snapped a six-game losing streak by defeating visiting North Carolina A&T 95-67 on Thursday night in Blacksburg, Va.,Patrick Wessler and Rodney Brown Jr. each supplied 13 points, Mylyjael Poteat had 11 points and Tob...
Virginia Tech dismisses DC Chris Marve, two others
Virginia Tech defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Chris Marve was one of three staff members dismissed, coach Brent Pry announced Thursday.,Pry also said that the program parted ways with offensive line coach Ron Crook and senior director of strength and conditioning Dwight Galt IV.,"I appre...
Reports: Saints QB Jake Haener to get first start
The New Orleans Saints will give quarterback Jake Haener his first NFL start on Sunday against the Washington Commanders, according to multiple media reports on Thursday night.,Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi was choosing between second-year player Haener and rookie Spencer Rattler to replace star...
Virginia starts cold, then gets away from Bethune-Cookman
Virginia overcame a frigid first half and pulled away from Bethune-Cookman for a 59-41 victory on Thursday night in Charlottesville, Va.,Elijah Saunders scored 15 points, Ishan Sharma added 12 points with four 3-pointers and Jacob Cofie had 12 points and 10 rebounds as the Cavaliers (6-4) snapped a ...
49ers activate LB Dre Greenlaw prior to game vs. Rams
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was activated in time to make his season debut against the visiting Los Angeles Rams on Thursday.,Greenlaw has been sidelined since tearing his Achilles tendon in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11.,He was injured when he began to run on to the field following a ...
Bill Belichick longshot to complete North Carolina contract
One of the subtle surprises about Bill Belichick taking over as the head coach at North Carolina was the five-year contract signed by the 72-year-old.,The school's official statement came out a few hours after reports that Belichick had agreed to a three-year deal. That aligned with numerous analyst...
Bill Belichick longshot complete North Carolina contract
One of the subtle surprises about Bill Belichick taking over as the head coach at North Carolina was the five-year contract signed by the 72-year-old.,The school's official statement came out a few hours after reports that Belichick had agreed to a three-year deal. That aligned with numerous analyst...
Texans WR Nico Collins says he was fined for tossing TD ball to kid
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in his most recent home game and tossed the ball to a child in the stands pleading for it.,On Thursday, Collins told reporters the NFL did not approve and assessed him a fine of about $5,000.,"It's for the kids...
Bill Belichick on taking North Carolina job: 'I didn't come here to leave'
Bill Belichick provided a winning quote on Thursday during his introductory press conference as the new head coach at North Carolina.,When asked if the NFL remains an option should he enjoy immediate success in Chapel Hill, Belichick had a quick response.,"I didn't come here to leave," Belichick sai...
Believe in miracles? Lake Placid could host 2026 Winter Olympics events
The Olympics could be returning to Lake Placid, N.Y. -- at least some of the events.,The picturesque village in the Adirondack Mountains, which last hosted the Games in the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" Olympics, has been identified as Plan B for the sliding events scheduled for the 2026 Winter Olympics in ...
Wander Franco's trial delayed until June
The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, scheduled to start Thursday, was rescheduled to June 2, 2025, because of the lack of availability of witnesses.,Franco is facing charges of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation against a minor and human trafficking in the Dominican Republic. If convi...
Penn State S Kevin Winston Jr. declares for draft
Penn State captain and All-Big Ten safety Kevin Winston Jr. declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday.,Winston's 2024 junior season ended in early September due to an undisclosed injury.,ESPN reported Thursday that Winston sustained a partially torn ACL in practice. His surgery was performed by Da...
Rich Rodriguez's homecoming to West Virginia official
Seventeen years after his successful tenure as West Virginia's coach ended, native son Rich Rodriguez is returning to the helm of the Mountaineers, the school announced Thursday,After firing Neal Brown following a 6-6 regular season, West Virginia is bringing back Rodriguez, who spent the past three...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NFL, NBA, College Basketball Predictions for December 12
Thursday December 12th's best sports betting picks and predictions include bets for Thursday Night Football, NBA, and college basketball....
Cardinals face Patriots, look to stay in playoff hunt
With their playoff chances slipping away, the Arizona Cardinals will host the New England Patriots on Sunday at Glendale, Ariz. ,Both teams are on three-game losing streaks, but while the Patriots (3-10) are in last place in the AFC East and long ago lost hope for a postseason berth, the Cardinals (...
Revitalized Dolphins carry momentum into Houston
The Miami Dolphins have won four of their past five games, but they remain a long shot to qualify for the AFC playoffs.,The Dolphins badly need a victory on Sunday when they visit the Houston Texans, who could clinch the AFC South with a win and some help.,Miami (6-7) fell into a deep hole earlier t...
Well-rested Commanders ready to be tested by Saints
The Washington Commanders have been one of the most surprising teams in the NFL this season.,They finished with just four wins last season and generally weren't expected to be much better once the 2024 campaign rolled around. However, they are 8-5 and control their playoff fate as they prepare to vi...
Kraken up next as Bruins try to rebound from ugly loss
While the Boston Bruins received a bump under new coach Joe Sacco, it appears they haven't totally eliminated their penchant for lopsided losses.,The Bruins are 15-12-3 overall -- and 7-3-0 since Sacco took over for the fired Jim Montgomery on Nov. 19 -- yet they have a minus-19 goal differential th...
Lightning out to bolster defense against Flames
Coming off a 2-1 loss, the Tampa Bay Lightning are not focused on their offensive attack heading into a Thursday road clash with the Calgary Flames.,It is the Lightning's defensive game that was under scrutiny after a Tuesday defeat at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers, a result that snapped a two-ga...