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Nicolas Roy's OT tally gives Avalanche 2-0 advantage over Kings
Nicolas Roy scored at 7:44 of overtime to lift Colorado to a 2-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday in Denver, giving the Avalanche a 2-0 lead in a Western Conference first-round playoff series.,Roy got to a loose puck in the slot and shot it through the legs of Kings defenseman Brandt Cla...
NHL scores highest TV ratings in 14 seasons
A year after NHL viewership shrunk, the league drew its highest average television audiences in 14 years for the just-concluded regular season, Sports Business Journal and Sports Media Watch reported on Tuesday.,In games on ESPN, ABC and TNT/truTV, the NHL posted averages of 546,000 viewers, per the...
Jeff McNeil, Shea Langeliers homer as A's take down Mariners
Jeff McNeil and Shea Langeliers hit home runs as the Athletics defeated the host Seattle Mariners 5-2 Tuesday night, clinching a series victory against their American League West rivals.,The teams will wrap up the three-game set Wednesday afternoon at T-Mobile Park.,A's left-hander Jacob Lopez (2-1)...
Seeking elusive win, Austin FC tasked with slowing Quakes
The San Jose Earthquakes are enjoying the best eight-match start in franchise history and coach Bruce Arena doesn't want to hear any chatter about a letdown.,The destructive Earthquakes (7-1-0, 21 points) have outscored opponents 17-3 and look to inflict more damage when they host Austin FC on Wedne...
Victor Wembanyama sustains concussion in Spurs' Game 2 loss
San Antonio star center Victor Wembanyama was concussed during Game 2 of the Spurs' first-round playoff series with the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, his coach confirmed following the contest.,"I just know he has a concussion and he's in the protocol and we'll obviously take the proper and appr...
J.J. Moser, Lightning bounce back for OT win over Habs
J.J. Moser scored 12:48 into overtime, giving the host Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday and evening their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at one win each.,Tampa Bay fully controlled the game in the extra period and was rewarded when Mose...
Strong second period allows Bruins to level series with Sabres
The visiting Boston Bruins scored three second-period goals and held off a late Buffalo Sabres rally to post a 4-2 win on Tuesday and even their Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoff series at one victory apiece.,Viktor Arvidsson scored in the last two periods, giving the Bruins 1-0 and 4-0 leads....
Cardinals down Marlins behind Nathan Church's homer
Nathan Church slugged a two-run homer and Alec Burleson also drove in a pair of runs as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Tuesday.,St. Louis, which has won six of its past seven games, also got 5 1/3 strong innings from Dustin May (3-2). He allowed one run on six hit...
Luke Keaschall powers late rally as Twins dump Mets
Luke Keaschall's second RBI single of the game snapped a ninth-inning tie Tuesday night and helped the visiting Minnesota Twins rally past the slumping New York Mets 5-3.,In losing its 12th straight game, New York coughed up a 3-0 lead as closer Devin Williams melted down during the top of the ninth...
Victor Wembanyama (concussion) to miss rest of Spurs-Blazers Game 2
San Antonio star center Victor Wembanyama was forced from Game 2 of the Spurs' first-round playoff series with the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday with an apparent concussion after hitting his face on the floor early in the second quarter.,The Spurs later announced that Wembanyama had entered conc...
Minnesota United, FC Dallas put unbeaten streaks on line
Two teams riding extended unbeaten strings meet Wednesday night when Minnesota United visit FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas.,Coming off a 2-0 win Saturday night over the Portland Timbers, Minnesota (4-2-2, 14 points) is 3-0-1 over its last four matches. Its three straight wins constitute its longest winn...
Richardson Hitchins relinquishing IBF title after signing with Zuffa
Just two weeks after revealing that he was signing with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing, IBF super lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins is relinquishing his title to pursue welterweight competition instead, Hitchins announced on social media this week.,"I've outgrown 140 and my days at the weight is d...
Cincinnati hopes to turn better form into better result at NYCFC
New York City FC will attempt to snap a four-match winless skid in league play on Wednesday night when they welcome FC Cincinnati to Yankee Stadium.,While NYCFC (3-3-2, 11 points) continued their downward spiral in terms of results with a 2-1 setback to Charlotte FC last Saturday, head coach Pascal ...
Flyers return home in search of 3-0 lead over Penguins
In a first-round playoff series between Pennsylvania rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers threw the first punch -- and the second.,Holding a 2-0 edge in the best-of-seven series, the Flyers look to take a commanding lead on the Pittsburgh Penguins when the teams reconvene for Game 3 Wednesday in Philadel...
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Duke lands coveted transfer guard John Blackwell
Coveted Wisconsin transfer guard John Blackwell committed to Duke on Tuesday.,Blackwell announced the news on his social media accounts with the caption, "Committed! #TheBrotherhood.",The rising senior, who's ranked by 247Sports as the No. 1 guard and No. 3 overall player in the transfer portal clas...
Utah's Terrence Brown, NC State G Matthew Able commit to North Carolina
Utah guard Terrence Brown and North Carolina State guard Matthew Able both pledged to join North Carolina on Tuesday.,Brown was third in the Big 12 with a 19.9 scoring average last season. Able averaged 8.8 points off the bench for the Wolfpack.,Brown has three years of college experience - two comi...
Ben Griffin, Andrew Novak have fond memories entering Zurich defense
Ben Griffin and Andrew Novak had the honor of experiencing a golf rarity at last year's Zurich Classic of New Orleans.,They each earned their first PGA Tour wins simultaneously in the team-based event.,Twelve months later, the pair reunites at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La. this week with fond memor...
Florida State names Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels as starting QB
Florida State announced Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels as its starting quarterback for the 2026 season on Tuesday.,Daniels, who turns 22 next month, has appeared in 37 games over the last four seasons at Stanford (2022-24) and Auburn (2025).,He beat out redshirt freshman Kevin Sperry, with the news ...
Lightning coach: Victor Hedman 'doubtful' to play in first round
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is unlikely to suit up for his team in its first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens, head coach Jon Cooper announced Tuesday.,Hedman hasn't played in a game since exiting in the first period of Tampa Bay's 6-2 victory versus the Vancouver Canucks on...