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Capitals keep rolling with 3-1 win over Kings
Aliaksei Protas scored twice for the Washington Capitals in a 3-1 win against the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Sunday.,Jakub Vrana scored the eventual game-winning goal, Pierre-Luc Dubois had two assists and Logan Thompson made 25 saves for the Capitals, who have won 10 of their past 13 (10-2-1).,K...
G Alex Caruso lands contract extension from Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a contract extension with veteran guard Alex Caruso on Sunday, with ESPN reporting the deal at four years and $81 million.,A standout on defense, Caruso has averaged 5.7 points with 2.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and a career-best 1.9 steals in 19 games this season, hi...
Colts rush for 335 yards to beat Titans, stay in playoff hunt
Jonathan Taylor rushed for 218 yards and three touchdowns on 29 carries Sunday as the Indianapolis Colts kept their slim AFC playoff hopes alive by holding off the visiting Tennessee Titans, 38-30.,Indianapolis (7-8) trails the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos by two games for the final wild-...
Nolan Winter helps Wisconsin pound Detroit Mercy
Nolan Winter had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead Wisconsin to a 76-53 win over Detroit Mercy on Sunday in Madison, Wis.,Winter shot 6-of-9 from the field to help the Badgers (10-3) win their second straight game following a three-game losing streak.,Steven Crowl scored 15 points, and John Blackwel...
Red Wings host Blues in clash of struggling teams
The St. Louis Blues already made a coaching change this season. Could the Detroit Red Wings, their opponent on Monday, do the same in the coming days?,The Red Wings have the second-fewest points in the Eastern Conference (30), and there's speculation that Derek Lalonde's job could be in danger. They...
Russell Wilson’s Blunder Keeps Pittsburgh Steelers AFC North Crown in Jeopardy
Russell Wilson's bad outing against the Baltimore Ravens makes it a bit harder for the Pittsburgh Steelers to win the AFC North....
Kings look to cap road trip in style vs. Capitals
The Los Angeles Kings look to close a seven-game road trip on a high note when they visit the Washington Capitals on Sunday.,The Kings are 3-1-2 thus far on their trip, most recently rallying for a point in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Los Angeles trailed 2-0 after two...
Losing streak over, Wisconsin squares off with Detroit Mercy
For two teams that haven't met since 2003, there could be plenty of familiarity when Detroit Mercy faces Wisconsin in Madison, Wis., on Sunday afternoon.,Over the offseason, Detroit Mercy (5-8) hired longtime Michigan State assistant coach Mark Montgomery as its new head coach, so he brings plenty o...
White Sox acquire LHP Cam Booser from Red Sox
Left-handed reliever Cam Booser, who enjoyed a strong rookie season as a 32-year-old this year, was acquired by the Chicago White Sox in a trade with the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.,Boston obtained minor league right-hander Yhoiker Fajardo in the deal.,Booser went 2-3 with one save and a 3.38 ERA in...
Big second half sends Wichita State past Kansas State
Xavier Bell scored a season-high 24 points as Wichita State defeated Kansas State 84-65 Saturday night. ,Bell, who was coming off a 21-point game in a loss to Kansas City on Tuesday, netted 13 of his points in the second half on Saturday as the Shockers blitzed the Wildcats 55-32 after intermission....
President Biden drops efforts to protect transgender athletes
President Joe Biden is abandoning a previous initiative to create a rule to protect transgender athletes at the collegiate level as an extension of Title IX, multiple outlets reported on Saturday.,During a presidential transition, it is common for departing administrations to expedite or abandon exe...
Chiefs knock off Texans in matchup of division leaders
Patrick Mahomes passed for 260 yards and accounted for two touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs moved closer to securing the top seed in the AFC playoffs with a 27-19 victory over the visiting Houston Texans on Saturday.,Mahomes appeared unfazed by the high right ankle sprain that sidelined him in t...
No. 6 seed Penn State advances in CFP with easy win over SMU
Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and No. 6 seed Penn State advanced in the College Football Playoff with an easy 38-10 victory over No. 11 seed SMU on Saturday afternoon at University Park, Pa.,DeLuca also had another interception as the Nittany Lions (12-2) built ...
Pittsburgh's sharp shooting overwhelms Sam Houston
Zack Austin and Ishmael Leggett each collected 23 points and five rebounds to fuel host Pittsburgh to a 110-78 victory over Sam Houston on Saturday afternoon.,Both players made 8 of 12 shots from the floor, however Austin sank five 3-pointers to highlight a sizzling shooting display.,They weren't al...
Capitals place F Lars Eller (illness) on injured reserve
Washington Capitals placed Lars Eller on injured reserve due to illness on Saturday and have recalled fellow forward Henrik Rybinski from Hershey of the American Hockey League.,The move to injured reserve is retroactive to Dec. 17. The Capitals acquired Eller from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov. 12 ...
Kansas State, Wichita State out to halt skids before break
Kansas State coach Jerome Tang likes to say, "The difference between a Christmas and a Merry Christmas is a win.", ,In the last game before the Christmas break for both teams, Kansas State travels down Interstate 135 to face Wichita State on Saturday evening. Both teams will be looking to make their...
Without star Devin Booker, Suns to 'keep hooping' vs. Pistons
Devin Booker was the Ironman of the three stars on the Phoenix Suns, but that will end Saturday night.,Booker will sit out for the first time this season due to left groin tightness when the Suns host the Detroit Pistons.,Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal have each missed 10 games already this season wh...
Charlie Lindgren stellar as Capitals beat Hurricanes
Charlie Lindgren stopped 24 shots and the Washington Capitals benefitted from goals late in the first two periods to defeat the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in a matchup of two of the top teams in the Metropolitan Division on Friday night.,Aliaksei Protas, Jakub Vrana and Connor McMichael scored...
Iowa QB Brendan Sullivan (ankle) to start Music City Bowl
Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan has recovered from a sprained ankle and will start the Music City Bowl against Missouri on Dec. 30, Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz said Friday.,Sullivan missed the final two games of the regular season due to the ailment.,"He feels fully confident," Ferentz said of Sul...
Colts WR Alec Pierce (concussion) out vs. Titans
Indianapolis Colts receiver Alec Pierce will miss Sunday's game against the visiting Tennessee Titans due to a concussion.,Starting linebacker E.J. Speed (knee) also will miss the AFC South contest.,Pierce was injured during last weekend's 31-13 loss to the Denver Broncos when his head hit the turf ...