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Kirill Marchenko notches hat trick as Jackets pound Predators
Kirill Marchenko's third career hat trick and career-best four points sparked a big night for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who skated away with an 8-4 win over the visiting Nashville Predators on Tuesday.,The three-goal, one-assist night also allowed the Russian forward, 24, to post his first 30-goal ...
Alex Ovechkin nets goal No. 891; Capitals top Bruins
Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal to move within four of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record, helping the Washington Capitals defeat the host Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.,Washington (48-17-9, 105 points) scored twice in both the first and third periods en route to breaking a...
Akshay Bhatia defending at Texas Open with Masters on his mind
When then-22-year-old Akshay Bhatia beat Denny McCarthy in a playoff to win the Valero Texas Open last year at TPC San Antonio, he got to do one of the most enjoyable things in the world of golf.,He got to board a flight to Augusta, Ga.,Bhatia's victory earned him the final spot available in the fie...
Struggling Canucks desperate for win against Kraken
The Vancouver Canucks are essentially in must-win territory as they prepare to host the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday.,With their playoff aspirations flickering, the Canucks (34-27-13, 81 points) return home outside of a playoff position and needing to vault a pair of teams to advance to the Stanley C...
JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers top Wooden Award finalists
Southern California sophomore guard JuJu Watkins and UConn senior guard Paige Bueckers head the list of finalists for the 2025 John Wooden Award that goes to women's college basketball's most outstanding player, the Los Angeles Athletic Club announced Tuesday night.,UCLA junior center Lauren Betts, ...
Avalanche plan to refocus vs. Blackhawks after blown lead
Clinching the No. 3 seed in the Central Division and a spot in the Western Conference playoffs is well within reach for the Colorado Avalanche.,Trouble is, Colorado has struggled to distance itself from opponents lately.,The Avalanche (45-26-4, 94 points) enter Wednesday's visit to the Chicago Black...
Young players stepping up for Nebraska, Georgetown at Crown
Cale Jacobsen and Nebraska appear to be saving some of their best basketball for last.,The Cornhuskers (18-14) will try to keep rolling when they tip off against Georgetown (18-15) in the quarterfinal round of the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament Wednesday night in Las Vegas.,The winner...
After rare loss, Rockets aim to recover vs. visiting Jazz
After missing an opportunity Monday to move closer to clinching the Western Conference's No. 2 seed, the Houston Rockets get another chance Wednesday night when they host the Utah Jazz.,This is a quick turnaround rubber match for these teams who played less than a week ago. The Rockets (49-27) cruis...
Roger Goodell discusses playoff re-seeding, Olympic flag football
While the tabling of a vote to ban the "tush push" hogged the headlines Tuesday at the NFL annual meeting, commissioner Roger Goodell addressed other topics ranging from a proposal to change playoff seeding to flag football in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.,Goodell said discussions with franchises a...
Vote on tush push ban tabled till May meeting
NFL owners tabled a vote on whether to ban the "tush push" play at the annual league meetings Tuesday in Palm Beach, Fla.,The Green Bay Packers had proposed a ban on the play, which the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts, in particular, run with great success in short-yardage situations...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners, April 1
April 1st's expert MLB betting pick is an over/under best bet for Tuesday night's Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners matchup....
Phillies seek faster start out of blocks in clash vs. Rockies
Edmundo Sosa and the Philadelphia Phillies have not been fast starters this season. They have, however, come up big against opposing bullpens.,The Phillies aim to get their offense going early and often Wednesday when they resume their three-game series against the visiting Colorado Rockies.,Startin...
ATP roundup: Stan Wawrinka wins thriller in Bucharest
Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka overcame 30 unforced errors and saved 11 break points to defeat qualifier Timofey Skatov in the first round of the Bucharest Open in Romania on Tuesday. ,Wawrinka, who turned 40 last Friday, needed three hours and 18 minutes to top Kazakhstan's Skatov 6-4...
NFL implementing Hawk-Eye system to measure first downs
The method for measuring first downs in the NFL will switch from chain gangs to camera-based technology in 2025, the league announced Tuesday.,The official use of Sony's Hawk-Eye virtual measurement system, consisting of six 8K cameras for optical tracking of the ball's position, was announced at th...
On-trend Oklahoma hires Trae Young as assistant GM of hoops
Trae Young plans to pick up a few more assists at the University of Oklahoma but in a whole new way. ,Young said he accepted a role as assistant general manager for Sooners basketball and will help Porter Moser's program in multiple ways, starting with a $1 million donation pledge. ,"As someone who ...
Liberty F Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (knee) could miss season
New York Liberty forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton will be sidelined for five to six months following knee surgery.,The reigning WNBA champions confirmed Monday that the veteran underwent a procedure in March to repair an acute meniscus injury in her left knee.,The Liberty's regular season runs from M...
Yankees sign RHP Adam Ottavino to major league deal
The New York Yankees signed veteran right-hander Adam Ottavino and added him to the active roster Tuesday.,Financial terms of the deal with the 39-year-old New York City native were not disclosed.,Ottavino, who pitched for the Yankees from 2019-20, spent the past three seasons with the crosstown Met...
Reports: Vote on tush push ban tabled by owners
NFL owners are tabling a vote on whether to ban the "tush push" play at the annual league meetings in Palm Beach, Fla., multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,The Green Bay Packers had proposed a ban on the play, which the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts, especially, run with great succe...
Bet Against Duke? Not a Chance in This Final Four
Duke’s offensive firepower and defensive grit make them the clear favorite in the Final Four. Can anyone stop the Blue Devils from claiming the national title?...
Kirk Cousins not expected for Falcons' offseason workouts
Kirk Cousins wants to be a starting quarterback, which he made clear in one-on-one meetings with Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, owner Arthur Blank and his head coach.,Raheem Morris said Tuesday the Falcons are still comfortable keeping Cousins as the backup to Michael Penix Jr., but after t...