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US vs. Canada final inevitable, but this time the ice has tilted
MILAN -- Canada and the United States will play out another chapter in their long-standing rivalry after setting up the almost inevitable Olympic women's ice hockey final on Monday, but this time the Americans have flipped the script and tilted the ice in their favor.,The U.S. strolled to a 5-0 win ...

No. 24 Wisconsin aims to avoid letdown against Ohio State
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard promises the No. 24 Badgers will stay focused on the present when the giant killers play at Ohio State on Tuesday.,It is natural to consider recent victories over three ranked opponents and think about a postseason run, but Gard made it clear that this was not the case afte...

Tru Washington aiding Miami ahead of Virginia Tech tilt
Tru Washington is back, and that's great news for Miami.,Washington, who had missed three straight games due to personal reasons, could be key when Miami plays host to Virginia Tech in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup on Tuesday in Coral Gables, Fla.,The Hurricanes (20-5, 9-3 ACC), who have won ...

After 'humbling' loss, Iowa faces tall order vs. No. 7 Nebraska
Iowa will try to get back on track when it faces No. 7 Nebraska in a Big Ten Conference game on Tuesday night in Iowa City, Iowa.,The Hawkeyes (18-7, 8-6 Big Ten) have lost two in a row, most recently falling 78-57 at home to Purdue on Saturday. Iowa's point total versus the Boilermakers was 20 fewe...

US slams door on Sweden to reach women's hockey final vs. Canada
MILAN -- The United States thrashed Sweden 5-0 in the women's ice hockey semifinals on Monday to reach the Olympic gold medal game for the fifth time in a row, setting up a mouth-watering clash with archrivals Canada.,The Americans, current world champions and two-time Olympic champions, were the fa...

Hot-shooting Xavier clashes with streaking Villanova
Xavier will need to keep its sharp-shooting touch going when it hosts red-hot Villanova in a Big East showdown Tuesday night in Cincinnati.,Xavier (13-12, 5-9 Big East) went 11 of 22 from 3-point range in the first half and tied a season-high 16 threes on its way to a 96-88 win over Marquette on Sat...

No. 16 North Carolina deals with injuries, faces NC State
No. 16 North Carolina will try to win its second straight game without freshman phenom Caleb Wilson when it travels to Raleigh to face rival North Carolina State on Tuesday night.,Wilson -- who leads the Tar Heels (20-5, 8-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) in scoring and rebounding with 19.8 points and 9...

Russia’s Petrosian brings big jumps, bigger unknowns to Olympic debut
MILAN -- Russian teenager Adeliia Petrosian heads into her Olympic debut on Tuesday as an untested but technically loaded Olympic wild card, with former skaters saying her quad jumps and triple Axel firepower could put her on the podium if she delivers.,She is largely untested on the global stage du...

Jamaica seeks sliding success to replace ‘Cool Runnings’ past
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Chris Stokes, a founding member of Jamaica's original "Cool Runnings" bobsleigh crew, recalls being mobbed by fans at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics the moment he put on the team jacket and left the athletes' village to go into town.,"That's a rookie mistake which I mad...

Canada’s Oldham edges China’s Gu to take gold in women’s big air
LIVIGNO, Italy -- Canada's Megan Oldham won the women's freestyle big air final at the Winter Olympics ahead of China's Eileen Gu on Monday, recovering in the best way from an injury that had hobbled her just three months ago.,Gu, the defending champion and one of Milan Cortina's highest-profile ath...

Browns S Ronnie Hickman assaulted in New York hotel
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted early Monday morning at a New York hotel then was treated for minor injuries at an area hospital before being released, the team said in a statement.,Hickman, 24, was approached by four people in the lobby of SIXTY LES hotel after 4:30 a.m. ET, th...

Ava Heiden's 27 points lead No. 13 Iowa over Nebraska
Led by Ava Heiden's career-high 27 points, No. 13 Iowa defeated Nebraska 80-67 on Monday in Lincoln, Neb., to secure its 10th straight 20-win season.,Heiden grabbed 11 rebounds, Taylor Stremlow scored a career-high 17 points and Chazadi Wright chipped in 14 points and seven assists for the Hawkeyes ...

Steve Cohen: Mets will never have captain with me as owner
After a tumultuous year that involved ongoing speculation about clubhouse camaraderie and leadership, Mets owner Steve Cohen is starting off the new season by making his thoughts clear on naming a team captain in New York. ,"As long as I'm owning the team, there will never be a team captain," Cohen ...
Two Massive Questions That Will Define the NBA’s Second Half
The NBA season resumes after the All-Star break with real intrigue. Here are the two biggest questions that will shape the second half of the season....

Reports: Browns hire Falcons assistant Mike Rutenberg as DC
The Cleveland Browns have hired Falcons defensive pass game coordinator Mike Rutenberg as their new defensive coordinator, according to multiple media reports on Monday.,It'll be big shoes for Rutenberg to fill in his first coordinator position under new Browns head coach Todd Monken. He replaces Ji...
Did the NBA Fix the All-Star Game? Mixed Reviews After New Format Debut
The NBA’s revamped All-Star Game format brought urgency and pride back to the event, but fatigue and confusion dampened the finale....
Scottie Scheffler’s Dominance Overshadows Collin Morikawa’s Pebble Beach Win
Collin Morikawa won at Pebble Beach, but Scottie Scheffler’s historic consistency and 18th straight top-10 finish stole the spotlight....

Angels OF Mike Trout unable to get insurance to play in 2026 WBC
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is the latest player who won't be participating in the World Baseball Classic because of an inability to get his major league contract covered by insurance.,Trout, 34, told reporters that he wouldn't be able to once again represent the U.S. in the 2026 WBC as...
Best College Basketball Bets for Monday: Duke vs Syracuse, Houston vs Iowa State
Get the best college basketball picks for Monday, February 16, including Duke vs Syracuse, Marshall vs South Alabama and Houston at Iowa State....

No. 22 Miami (Ohio) puts unblemished streak on line against UMass
No. 22 Miami (Ohio) will try to move a step closer to an unbeaten regular season when it faces Massachusetts in a Mid-American Conference matchup Tuesday night in Amherst, Mass.,The RedHawks (25-0, 12-0 MAC) are the only undefeated team in Division I, and their 25-game winning streak is the longest ...