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Hurting Mavs hope to capitalize on Wizards' leaky defense
The injury-plagued Dallas Mavericks are looking to build momentum in the weeks ahead of the All-Star break when the slumping Washington Wizards visit Monday.,Dallas, already without superstar Luka Doncic since late December due to a calf strain, added Maxi Kleber to its growing list of players sidel...
Ohio State cherishes break in action, returns to face Iowa
Normally, a team would want to get back on the court as soon as possible to continue the momentum from a road win over a ranked opponent.,But for Ohio State coach Jake Diebler, the break between defeating No. 11 Purdue 73-70 on the road Tuesday and hosting Iowa on Monday in Columbus is welcomed, esp...
Knicks face gauntlet of playoff contenders, starting with Grizzlies
The final lengthy homestand of the season for the New York Knicks provides another chance to prove their mettle against fellow playoff-bound teams.,The Knicks will continue their five-game homestand Monday night, when they host the surging Memphis Grizzlies in their first clash this season.,Both tea...
No. 2 Duke hopes to grow from close call, has NC State next
Even coming off a critical road test, there's little chance No. 2 Duke will overlook its next opponent.,The Blue Devils have Monday night's home assignment against North Carolina State in Durham, N.C.,Duke (17-2, 9-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) has won 13 consecutive games, with none tougher than pul...
Texas Tech holds off Oklahoma State for fourth straight win
Chance McMillian scored 14 points and Texas Tech's defense did the rest as the Red Raiders defeated stumbling Oklahoma State 64-54 on Sunday afternoon in a Big 12 Conference game in Lubbock, Texas.,The Red Raiders (15-4, 6-2 Big 12) never trailed, led by 10 points and halftime and by 18 nine minutes...
Quinn Hughes sparks Canucks into battle vs. Blues
Defenseman Quinn Hughes is doing his best to keep the Vancouver Canucks in the Western Conference playoff chase.,He's scored five goals and earned two assists in his past five games leading into Monday night's contest against the host St. Louis Blues.,Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen faced Hughes t...
Avalanche deliver in closing seconds to upend Rangers 5-4
Cale Makar scored twice and set up the tiebreaking goal by Artturi Lehkonen with 15 seconds remaining as the revamped Colorado Avalanche blew a pair of two-goal leads before earning a dramatic 5-4 victory over the host New York Rangers on Sunday afternoon.,The Avalanche beat the Rangers for the seco...
No. 18 Wisconsin unleashes defense, rolls past Nebraska
John Tonje had 27 points and John Blackwell added 14 to lead 18th-ranked Wisconsin to an 83-55 Big Ten victory over Nebraska on Sunday in Madison, Wis.,Kamari McGee added 11 points for Wisconsin (16-4, 6-3 Big Ten), which bounced back from an 85-83 road loss at UCLA on Tuesday after a seven-game win...
Kings out to get revival back on track vs. Nets
The Sacramento Kings are appreciative that De'Aaron Fox has been playing through a thumb injury and other ailments, even as the production has taken a hit in recent games.,Coming off their most lopsided loss under interim coach Doug Christie, the Kings hope to see Fox heat up Monday night when they ...
Rockets bring road success into matchup with Celtics
As if facing the defending NBA champions on the road was not enough, the visiting Houston Rockets must also contend with the development that the Boston Celtics' Derrick White appears to have broken out of his shooting slump when the teams plays Monday night.,White entered Saturday's matchup with th...
Hornets feeling upbeat ahead of visit from Lakers
The Charlotte Hornets really do want to go full-speed ahead. Much of that depends on available personnel.,A roster that is near full strength will be vital when the Hornets face the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.,"There's a lot of talk about just trying to keep our foot on the gas and ...
Eagles C Cam Jurgens active vs. Commanders
Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens participated in pre-game warmups and is deemed active for the Eagles ahead of their NFC Championship Game on Sunday in Philadelphia.,Jurgens was a game-time decision against the Washington Commanders heading into the contest while dealing with a back injury. ,Although lis...
Eagles C Cam Jurgens game-time decision vs. Commanders
The Eagles will make a decision on the availability of Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens following pre-game warmups prior to the start of the NFC Championship Game on Sunday in Philadelphia.,Jurgens was listed as questionable to play against the Washington Commanders due to a back injury. He was limited i...
Report: Suns benched C Jusuf Nurkic, coach 'don't have a relationship'
Jusuf Nurkic apparently has gone from starting center to persona non grata with the Phoenix Suns.,Nurkic hasn't played since a Jan. 7 loss to the Charlotte Hornets when he scored eight points and pulled down three rebounds in 19 minutes. That's nine games of first-year coach Mike Budenholzer going a...
Dominance Down Under: Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open title
Italy's Jannik Sinner showed why he's the No. 1 player in the world on Sunday as he used his power from the baseline and a consistent serve to defeat Alexander Zverev of Germany to win his second consecutive Australian Open singles title.,Sinner needed two hours, 42 minutes to post the 6-3, 7-6 (4),...
NFC Championship Game Best Bets: Commanders vs. Eagles Betting Picks
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for the NFC Championship game between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles on January 26th....
How Saquon Barkley is Carrying Philadelphia Eagles to the Lombardi Trophy
This is how star running back Saquon Barkley is dominating his competition and helping Philadelphia reach the Super Bowl during his first season in an Eagles uniform....
Hurricanes Go All-In, Avalanche Look Ahead: Mikko Rantanen Heads to Carolina
The Hurricanes make a bold move for their Stanley Cup quest, acquiring superstar Mikko Rantanen in a blockbuster three-team trade with the Avalanche and Blackhawks....
Wild seek to reverse recent fortunes in clash vs. Blackhawks
The Minnesota Wild are struggling to regain their footing after losing five of their past six games ahead of their visit on Sunday to the Chicago Blackhawks.,Wild coach John Hynes challenged the team after Saturday's 5-4 home loss to the Calgary Flames.,"Now we're choosing to lose," Hynes said. "Tha...
Senators face quick turnaround vs. Utah HC
The Ottawa Senators will have little time to celebrate their latest big win as they host the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday.,It is the third consecutive weekend the Senators have played back-to-back games. Coach Travis Green's team is 5-0-0 in those games, including a gritty 2-1 victory over the Toronto...