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Cam Ward refreshed, ready for second half as Titans take on Texans
Even by most rookie quarterback standards, the Tennessee Titans' Cam Ward has had a rough initiation to the NFL.,But after a bye week, Ward says he's ready to go for Tennessee's final eight games, beginning Sunday when the Titans host the Houston Texans in Nashville.,Ward has thrown for 1,760 yards ...
Ageless Brad Marchand carries Panthers into Capitals clash
Brad Marchand continues to defy Father Time.,Marchand, the 37-year-old Florida Panthers forward, has scored at least one goal in five straight games. He will hope to keep that streak going Thursday night as Florida plays host to the Washington Capitals in Sunrise.,Panthers coach Paul Maurice, whose ...
Red Wings work on changes as Ducks chase new streak
Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan is tinkering with his lines in an effort to end a three-game losing streak as the Anaheim Ducks pay a visit on Thursday.,Alex DeBrincat is skating with the first line, joining Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin. Rookie Emmitt Finnie has been moved to the second line...
West Virginia coach gets first look at Backyard Brawl vs. Pitt
Pitt and West Virginia will put their undefeated records on the line in the annual basketball Backyard Brawl on Thursday in Morgantown W.Va.,First-year Mountaineers coach Ross Hodge learned the first day on the job about the importance of the game. It's the 192nd meeting between Pitt (3-0) and West ...
Caitlin Clark enjoys 'powerful' pro-am round with Nelly Korda
Caitlin Clark had two famous guest caddies as she teed it up alongside major champion Nelly Korda for her pro-am round at The Annika by Gainbridge on Wednesday.,Indiana Fever teammates Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham came out to support the WNBA star, who participated in the event for the second co...
Streaking No. 22 Pitt, No. 9 Notre Dame collide in Pittsburgh
Marcus Freeman wants one thing to be clear.,No. 9 Notre Dame (7-2) is taking nothing for granted heading into Saturday afternoon's game against No. 22 Pitt (7-2) in Pittsburgh. The Fighting Irish are thinking about the Panthers and nothing else, particularly not a potential run in the College Footba...
Orlando City sign M Wilder Cartagena to new contract
Orlando City signed midfielder Wilder Cartagena to a new contract Wednesday through 2026 with an option for 2027.,The 31-year-old from Peru has three goals and three assists in 80 matches across all competitions since joining the club in 2022.,"Wilder is one of those players who brings so much more ...
Marquette pursues bounce-back effort in meeting with Little Rock
Marquette will look to get back on track Wednesday night when it continues its non-conference slate against Little Rock in Milwaukee., ,The Golden Eagles (2-1) were handled by Indiana 100-77 in a neutral-site battle at United Center in Chicago on Sunday., ,Chase Ross led Marquette with 19 points whi...
Logan Thompson continues to shine in goal as Capitals upend Hurricanes
Logan Thompson made 30 saves as the Washington Capitals won for the second time in their last eight games, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.,Alex Ovechkin, who notched an empty-net goal to go with an earlier assist, finished with a two-point night, while Brandon D...
Carlos Alcaraz, Lorenzo Musetti win marathon matches at ATP Finals
The Jimmy Connors Group was on full display at the Nitto ATP Finals on Tuesday and neither match disappointed the raucous crowds in Turin, Italy.,Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Italy's Lorenzo Musetti both staged rallies to earn victories in three-set matches that approached the 3-hour mark.,Alcaraz mov...
Penn State pulls away from Navy to remain unbeaten
Freddie Dilione V scored 19 points to pace Penn State in an 80-71 home victory over Navy on Tuesday in College Township, Pa.,Kayden Mingo chipped in 16 points and a team-high seven rebounds for the Nittany Lions (3-0), who forced 16 turnovers, including 14 steals. Josh Reed had six steals to go with...
Judge: Roger Penske, Rick Hendrick must give depositions in 23XI, Front Row case
Rick Hendrick and Roger Penske must sit for depositions in Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports' antitrust fight with NASCAR, U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell ruled Tuesday.,Responding to a motion by both parties requesting depositions be limited and done via Zoom, Bell ruled that ...
Michael Ray Richardson, ex-NBA star before ban, dies
Michael Ray Richardson, a four-time NBA All-Star who was banned from the league for drug use, died Tuesday. He was 70.,The New York Knicks announced the news with the following statement:,'We are saddened to hear about the passing of former Knick Michael Ray Richardson. One of the fiercest defensive...
Penn State faces Navy, relying on reliable trio of guards
Early in the season, Penn State coach Mike Rhoades already has several players that he can trust with the ball in their hands.,The Nittany Lions aim to build off a resounding road victory Tuesday when they host Navy in nonconference action from University Park, Pa.,Penn State (2-0) opened its season...
Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith among 8 inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
Zdeno Chara and Duncan Keith didn't let their unique body types stall their dreams of playing in the NHL. Once there, the former defensemen took their careers to another level, culminating with their induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday in Toronto.,Chara and Keith joined six other former...
Pitt rides balanced scoring attack to win over Eastern Michigan
Cameron Corhen led four players in double-figures with 16 points to helm Pittsburgh's 78-66 home win over Eastern Michigan on Monday. ,Corhen shot 7-of-11 from the field and added seven rebounds and two blocks. ,Omari Witherspoon scored 15 points, Damarco Minor had 12 points and six assists and Roma...
Jannik Sinner takes crucial first step in ATP Finals title defense
If there were any nerves in opening his title defense of the Nitto ATP Finals, Italy's Jannik Sinner brushed past them with ease on Monday.,Sinner won his 27th consecutive indoor match with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Bjorn Borg Group before a partisan crowd at the ...
Capitals hope to improve closing ability against streaking Hurricanes
Looking at the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals in advance of their meeting Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C., there's a basic assessment of their recent play: The Hurricanes have found ways to get the job done, while the Capitals have not.,The Hurricanes have won four games in a row followi...
Dan Quinn takes over Commanders DC duties from Joe Whitt Jr.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is adding defensive coordinator duties to his Week 11 tasks as Washington brings a five-game losing streak to Madrid, where the Miami Dolphins are the opposition on Sunday.,Defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. moved from the coaches' box to the sideline on Sunday but t...
Chiefs rookie OT Josh Simmons to practice this week
Chiefs rookie offensive tackle Josh Simmons will practice this week for the first time since missing the past four games for personal reasons, Kansas City head coach Andy Reid told reporters Monday.,Simmons, 22, had been dealing with a family matter, according to Reid, and missed games against the D...