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Reports: Blue Jackets F Kirill Marchenko hit by puck, breaks jaw
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko sustained a broken jaw Sunday night when he was hit in the face with a puck during the team's 5-3 loss at the Dallas Stars, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Marchenko was sitting on the bench when the stray puck struck the left side of his face late in...
Three NBA Teams That Should Get Active Before 2025 Trade Deadline
There have already been two blockbuster trades in the NBA ahead of Thursday's deadline, but these three teams should get active and make some moves while they can....

On 2-2, No. 22 jerseys of A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark retired
It's only fitting that on Feb. 2 -- 2/2 -- a pair of No. 22s are being retired in women's college basketball on Sunday.,South Carolina retired the No. 22 of A'ja Wilson in a pregame ceremony that left the three-time WNBA Most Valuable Player choking back tears at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C...

Steven Ashworth's bank shot lifts Creighton over Villanova
Steven Ashworth banked in a 3-pointer from a difficult angle with 5.8 seconds left as Creighton won its seventh straight game with a wild 62-60 victory at Villanova on Saturday.,Ryan Kalkbrenner had 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting to pace Creigton (16-6, 9-2 Big East). Ashworth chipped in 13 points, s...

No. 7 Michigan State opens February gauntlet at USC
Michigan State has climbed to No. 7 in the rankings by going unbeaten in the months of December and January.,If the Spartans go unbeaten in February, there's a case to be made for them being the best team in the country.,That speaks to how much the Big Ten schedule will challenge Michigan State in F...

Creighton seeks to complete season sweep at Villanova
In the first matchup of the season between Creighton and Villanova, the Bluejays got the best of the Wildcats.,That win ignited the current stretch of eight wins in nine games for Creighton, which looks to continue its hot run Saturday afternoon in a road rematch in Villanova, Pa.,The Bluejays (15-6...

NYCFC loan F Jovan Mijatovic to Belgium's OH Leuven
New York City FC have loaned forward Jovan Mijatovic to Belgium's Oud-Heverlee Leuven.,The deal announced Friday for the 19-year-old Serbian international runs through June 30.,Mijatovic made his MLS debut in 2024 and recorded 17 appearances across all competitions.,He scored his first goal in a Lea...
Stephen A. Smith Shouldn’t Have To Beg LeBron James to End Bronny James Experiment
ESPN's top basketball personality Stephen A. Smith should not be forced to cover Bronny James playing in the regular season, especially because his game needs time to develop....

Ryan Kalkbrenner-led Creighton out to down Xavier
On a five-game winning streak, Creighton will try to stay within reach of the Big East Conference leaders when it plays host to Xavier on Wednesday in Omaha, Neb.,The Bluejays (14-6, 7-2 Big East) have revived their season with a winning streak that includes a road victory over two-time defending na...
Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley Run Philadelphia Eagles Back to the Super Bowl
The powerful run game of the Philadelphia Eagles fueled by Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley were the engines to get their organization back into the Super Bowl....

UCLA, USC set for first meeting since switch to Big Ten
Crosstown Los Angeles rivals meet as Big Ten Conference foes for the first time on Monday when UCLA visits Southern California.,Since pulling out of a four-game tailspin, UCLA (14-6, 5-4 Big Ten) has come alive with a three-game winning streak. The Bruins followed an 85-83 home win over No. 18 Wisco...
How Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders Are Breaking the NFL's Script
From a 4-13 rebuild to Super Bowl contenders, the Washington Commanders are defying all odds with rookie QB Jayden Daniels and new head coach Dan Quinn,...

After tight first half, Creighton pulls away from Seton Hall
Ryan Kalkbrenner had 23 points and grabbed his 1,000th career rebound as Creighton blew past Seton Hall 79-54 in Big East action Saturday afternoon in Omaha, Neb.,The 7-foot-1 Kalkbrenner became the third player in Creighton history with 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. He went 9 for 10 from the flo...

After road success, Creighton back home vs. Seton Hall
Creighton aims for a fifth straight win when it comes back to the comforts of home to play host to struggling Seton Hall on Saturday afternoon in Omaha, Neb.,The Bluejays (13-6, 6-2 Big East) are tied for third in the conference with No. 19 UConn and coming off a lopsided 73-49 road win over DePaul ...

Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison to declare for draft
Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison plans to enter the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced Thursday on social media.,The 6-foot, 190-pound junior underwent season-ending hip surgery in October but still is considered a first-round pick. ,ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr., in his mock draft issued Thursday,...

Stephen F. Austin fires coach Kyle Keller after 8-11 start
Stephen F. Austin University fired men's basketball coach Kyle Keller after an 8-11 start to the season.,The Lumberjacks are 1-7 in Southland Conference play and coming off a 79-59 loss Monday at McNeese.,Keller, 57, was in his ninth season at the school in Nacogdoches, Texas, and leaves with a 171-...

Angels reach agreement with LHP Jose Quijada
The Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Jose Quijada avoided arbitration and agreed to a one-year deal for $1.075 million on Tuesday.,The agreement with the 29-year-old reliever includes a $3.75 million club option for 2026, the team announced.,Quijada was 2-2 with a 3.26 ERA, 17 walks and 24 strikeo...

DePaul chases rare winning streak as Creighton visits
So long, skid.,Hello, streak?,After ending a prolific slump in Big East play on Friday, DePaul will aim to win consecutive league games for the first time in three seasons when it hosts Creighton on Tuesday night in Chicago.,To do so, the Blue Demons (10-9, 1-7 Big East) will have to replicate the d...

No. 24 Wisconsin handles USC to earn seventh straight win
John Blackwell scored a game-high 28 points to lead No. 24 Wisconsin to an 84-69 win over USC in Los Angeles on Saturday in a Big Ten contest.,Max Klesmit scored 18 points and Nolan Winter added 13 points for Wisconsin (15-3, 5-2), which has won seven straight following a three-game skid.,The Badger...

No. 24 Wisconsin handles USC in seventh straight win
John Blackwell scored a game-high 28 points to lead No. 24 Wisconsin to an 84-69 win over USC in Los Angeles on Saturday in a Big Ten contest.,Max Klesmit scored 18 points and Nolan Winter added 13 points for Wisconsin (15-3, 5-2), which has won seven straight following a three-game skid.,The Badger...