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Jackets, Wings ready to bring state rivalry to Ohio Stadium
The second-largest crowd in NHL history is expected Saturday night when the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry moves to the ice for an NHL Stadium Series matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and the host Columbus Blue Jackets at Ohio Stadium.,More than 90,000 fans are projected for the contest that featur...
Best NBA Over/Under Bet: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz on Feb. 28
Betting on the Timberwolves vs. Jazz over/under? With Anthony Edwards suspended and key injuries on both sides, here's why the under (226.5) is the best bet for Feb. 28....

NC State in must-win mode vs. resurgent Georgia Tech
Just a year removed from an unexpected run to the Final Four, visiting NC State is in desperate need of a win over Georgia Tech at Atlanta on Saturday just to qualify for this year's ACC tournament.,NC State (11-17, 4-13 ACC) enters the weekend tied with Boston College for 16th in the league standin...

Nebraska looks to diversify offense against Minnesota
The four words you don't want to hear when it's late in the season and you're on the NCAA tournament bubble: Still work to do.,That's the case for Nebraska as it prepares to host Big Ten Conference foe Minnesota on Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.,The Cornhuskers (17-11, 7-10 Big Ten) missed a big chance t...

Arkansas aims to continue ascent in clash vs. South Carolina
Arkansas is viewed as being firmly on the bubble in the stacked Southeastern Conference and may be slightly trending upward.,Being a bubble team means Arkansas cannot afford a slip-up by losing to last-place South Carolina on Saturday afternoon in Columbia, S.C.,The Razorbacks, however, might be wit...

Report: Spurs signing C Bismack Biyombo for rest of season
The San Antonio Spurs are signing big man Bismack Biyombo for the remainder of the season, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Friday.,Biyombo, whose second 10-day contract is about to expire, has posted two double-doubles this week as the Spurs finish out the season without injured All-Star center Vi...

Syracuse looks to keep postseason hopes alive vs. Virginia Tech
Syracuse breathed extra life into its Atlantic Coast Conference tournament hopes with a win over NC State this week and looks to keep those chances alive Saturday when it visits Virginia Tech at Blacksburg, Va.,The Orange (12-16, 6-11 ACC) ended a three-game losing streak with their victory over NC ...

Rapids D Jackson Travis (thumb) out 4-6 weeks
Colorado Rapids defender Jackson Travis will be sidelined four-to-six weeks after surgery on his right thumb.,The team announced Friday that Travis, 21, underwent a procedure to repair a scaphoid fracture.,Travis signed as a homegrown player in February 2022 and made his MLS debut in February 2024.,...

Mets add RHP Jose Urena, expect INF Nick Madrigal to miss 2025 season
Injuries in the starting rotation have the New York Mets scrambling for depth and insurance. ,The latest addition came Friday in the form of a minor-league deal with right-hander Jose Urena, who can earn $2 million if he makes the big-league roster. Urena, 33, had a 3.80 ERA with the Texas Rangers l...

Report: 'Hard Knocks' to feature UNC, Bill Belichick after NFL teams decline
Bill Belichick's North Carolina program will be the featured team on HBO's upcoming offseason version of "Hard Knocks," per a report Friday from Front Office Sports.,The decision to turn to Belichick, an NFL head coach for 29 seasons with the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots, came after no ...

Nick Dunlap signs one-match deal with Atlanta Drive
Nick Dunlap signed a one-match contract with TGL on Friday to fill in for short-handed Atlanta Drive GC.,The reigning PGA Tour Rookie of the Year will compete against Jupiter Links on Tuesday.,Atlanta's Justin Thomas and Patrick Cantlay are both unavailable next week. Dunlap, 21, will join Lucas Glo...

NYCFC F Alonso Martinez signs extension through 2027
New York City FC signed forward Alonso Martinez to an extension through 2027 with options through 2029.,"We're thrilled to extend Alonso's contract and keep him at New York City FC for the long term," sporting director David Lee said in a news release Friday.,Martinez scored a goal in NYCFC's season...
More Than Just a Game: Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings Battle for Wild Card Spots
The Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings matchup is more than just an outdoor game as it will have plenty of implications about NHL Wild Card seedings....
Mike Trout Is Making Adjustments in His Latest Comeback Bid With Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are permanently moving Mike Trout to right field, which is one of the many adjustments he's making in his latest comeback attempt....

No. 2 Duke ready to shuffle roster vs. Florida State
No. 2 Duke has been excelling in most areas, and yet it's not all good news going into the weekend.,The Blue Devils could be down a couple of players, as injuries have struck at an inopportune time.,So how Duke reacts to the latest roster fluctuations will be worth charting when Florida State arrive...

No. 10 Texas Tech looks to right ship against Kansas
No. 10 Texas Tech will look to avoid a third Big 12 Conference loss in the past four games on Saturday afternoon when it travels to Lawrence, Kan., to face a Kansas team that is unranked for the first time since 2021.,Texas Tech (21-7, 12-5) is coming off a 69-61 loss to No. 4 Houston on Monday, in ...

No. 1 Auburn hunts first win at No. 17 Kentucky in 37 years
Top-ranked Auburn has clinched a double bye in the upcoming Southeastern Conference tournament and stands one victory away from clinching at least a share of the SEC regular-season crown.,But that's not the only prize of major significance available when the Tigers battle Kentucky on Saturday aftern...

No. 13 Clemson continues wild Duke chase at Virginia
It has been a bad year for No. 13 Clemson to have its best Atlantic Coast Conference season.,With three regular-season games left, including a Saturday test at Virginia, Clemson already has collected more conference wins than any other season in its 72-year ACC history.,Just one problem. Clemson (23...

Luka Doncic set for first look at Clippers as a Laker
A new energy will envelop the rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the visiting Los Angeles Clippers when the teams meet Friday.,While the Lakers are incorporating Luka Doncic into the mix, the Clippers continue to look for a flow since Kawhi Leonard rejoined the team.,The Clippers are just 2-...

Golden Knights score 5 in first, hold on vs. Blackhawks
Ivan Barbashev scored two goals and had two assists and Keegan Kolesar also scored twice as the Vegas Golden Knights tied a team record with five goals in the first period and then held on for a wild 7-5 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in Las Vegas.,It was the third career four...