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Cavaliers aim to maintain dominance of Pistons
The Pistons played the tail end of a back-to-back set on Monday, and their defense sagged. They hope the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers experience the same problem on Wednesday when they visit Detroit.,The Pistons opened their six-game homestand with a pair of victories, then lost to...
No. 25 Ole Miss leans on strong first half to top No. 14 Kentucky
Matthew Murrell scored a season-high 24 points and No. 25 Ole Miss made nine 3-pointers as part of an explosive 54-point first half on the way to a 98-84 win over No. 14 Kentucky on Tuesday in Oxford, Miss.,In the first 20 minutes, the defensive-minded Rebels (17-6, 6-4 Southeastern Conference) were...
No. 21 Wisconsin posts 21st straight home win over Indiana
John Tonje had 15 points and Max Klesmit added 13 as No. 21 Wisconsin built an early lead and rolled to its 21st consecutive victory at home over Indiana, 76-64, in a Big Ten matchup Tuesday night in Madison, Wis.,Nolan Winter added 12 points and Carter Gilmore scored 10 for Wisconsin (18-5, 8-4 Big...
No. 25 Ole Miss leans on strong first half to stomp on No. 14 Kentucky
Matthew Murrell scored a season-high 24 points and No. 25 Ole Miss made nine 3-pointers as part of an explosive 54-point first half on the way to a 98-84 win over No. 14 Kentucky on Tuesday night in Oxford, Miss.,In the first 20 minutes, the defensive-minded Rebels (17-6, 6-4 Southeastern Conference...
Bourbon St. on Super Bowl week: 'It's more civilized in the morning'
NEW ORLEANS -- "It's more civilized in the morning.",Ducking into a seafood market for a working lunch on Tuesday, that was oyster shucker Greg's response when I shared that I'd never seen Bourbon Street this quiet. ,To be fair, it was also the first time I'd seen Bourbon Street in the daylight. ,Th...
TCU, West Virginia mirror each other's seasons heading into matchup
Since the start of January, TCU and West Virginia have been on the same roller coaster ride in the Big 12 Conference.,After the teams opened the month win-loss-win-loss-win, both suffered three-game losing streaks before rebounding with victories on Sunday.,It's an unusual confluence of nine matchin...
Stars coach: D Miro Heiskanen's status 'month-to-month' after knee surgery
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen had knee surgery on Tuesday and his status is "month-to-month," coach Pete DeBoer told reporters.,Heiskanen, who was placed on injured reserve last week, potentially could return this season. The Stars entered Tuesday second in the Western Conference at 34-17-1...
Win streak over, now-unranked Louisville visits Boston College
Louisville will attempt to avoid back-to-back losses Wednesday when it continues its Atlantic Coast Conference schedule with a game against Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,The Cardinals (16-6, 9-2 ACC) were ranked No. 21 last week, but they fell out of the AP Top 25 following Saturday's 77-70...
Mavs' Anthony Davis upon hearing of trade: 'I was shocked'
Anthony Davis admitted he was just like everybody else upon hearing the news that he had been traded from the Los Angeles Lakers and that he was "shocked" over his blockbuster deal to the Dallas Mavericks.,Davis wasn't even with his then-Los Angeles teammates at the time of the trade. He actually ju...
Luka Doncic: 'Excited for this new journey' with Lakers
Luka Doncic was introduced Tuesday as the Los Angeles Lakers' newest superstar, three days after a shocking trade from the Dallas Mavericks.,Doncic is now set to form a partnership on the court with fellow Lakers star LeBron James, while joining a franchise where the late Kobe Bryant rose to promine...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball Predictions for February 4th
February 4th's top sports betting picks and predictions include our expert analysis for Tuesday night's slate of college basketball games to bet on....
PJ Haggerty leads No. 17 Memphis vs. former team, Tulsa
Memphis star PJ Haggerty squares off against his former team Wednesday night when the 17th-ranked Tigers host Tulsa in an American Athletic Conference contest.,Haggerty was tied for fourth in Division I in scoring entering Tuesday with 21.6 points per game. He scored 26 in an 86-83 victory Sunday at...
Now healthy, No. 23 Illinois takes show on road vs. Rutgers
Brad Underwood had plenty of reasons to crack a smile.,Illinois rode a healthy rotation to a second-half comeback win over visiting Ohio State on Sunday, and the Fighting Illini finally may have reached the other side of a challenging stretch.,Though they dropped five spots in the Associated Press T...
Caleb Grill, No. 15 Missouri take aim at No. 4 Tennessee
Missouri just posted the most decisive road victory over a ranked opponent in school history.,Now the No. 15 Tigers take a trek into a supremely tough venue as they battle No. 4 Tennessee in Southeastern Conference play on Wednesday night at Knoxville, Tenn.,The Tigers (17-4, 6-2 SEC) have been huge...
Cooper Kupp Trade Landing Spots: Top Trade Suitors For Los Angeles Rams Wide Receiver
The Los Angeles Rams are going to trade Cooper Kupp this offseason and these four teams could swoop in and acquire the talented wide receiver on a sound deal....
How Kansas City Chiefs Can Defeat Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX
By defeating the aggressive man coverage by Philadelphia's defense and stopping the tush push, this is how the Kansas City Chiefs can beat the Eagles in the Super Bowl....
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce: Quitting time can wait
NEW ORLEANS -- Travis Kelce is enjoying the Kansas City Chiefs' dynasty era, with no plans to contemplate retirement no matter the outcome of Super Bowl LIX on Sunday.,Kelce, 35, said he has weighed what riding off into the sunset in the afterglow of a three-peat might feel like, but he is not serio...
Chiefs, chasing history, attempt to tune out distractions
NEW ORLEANS -- The Kansas City Chiefs aren't interested in distractions.,As they prepare to pursue an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title in Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, they will have to deal with more than usual.,Super Bowl Opening Night -- the media kickoff ...
Florida St. hosts Notre Dame in wake of coach's resignation news
Notre Dame and Florida State each hit low points in their respective seasons this past weekend.,When the teams clash on Tuesday night in Tallahassee, Fla., it will be the Seminoles' first game since longtime coach Leonard Hamilton announced that he will resign at season's end.,Hamilton, 76, is in hi...
Crew transfer F Cucho Hernandez to La Liga's Real Betis
Forward Juan "Cucho" Hernandez, who helped lead the Columbus Crew to the 2023 MLS Cup championship, is heading back to one of Europe's top leagues.,The 25-year-old Colombia international was transferred to Real Betis in Spain's La Liga for approximately $16 million plus add-ons, with Columbus also t...