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Dion Brown, BC bid to extend Fairleigh Dickinson's road woes
Guard Dion Brown will try to help Boston College get back on track at home Saturday when the Eagles welcome Fairleigh Dickinson to Chestnut Hill, Mass. ,Brown scored a season-high 20 points last Saturday but the Eagles (7-5) still ended up on the wrong end of a 103-77 blowout against SMU. It marked ...
Heat aim to display 'grit' in encounter vs. Hawks
The Miami Heat and Hawks both are coming off consecutive victories when they meet for the first of four times this season on Saturday in Atlanta.,The Heat recorded an 89-88 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday, while the Hawks scored 50 points in the final quarter for a 141-133 come-from-behind vi...
Colts need help for playoff shot; Giants seek end to record skid
The Indianapolis Colts could show up to the stadium on Sunday with nothing to play for.,Or the scenario may call for a victory so they can remain alive in the AFC playoffs.,Either way, the Colts' postseason fate hangs on other teams as they enter Sunday's game against the lowly New York Giants at Ea...
Report: Tulane RB Makhi Hughes in transfer portal
Tulane star running back Makhi Hughes is entering the transfer portal, ESPN reported Friday.,A two-time selection to the All-American Athletic Conference first-team, Hughes has two years of eligibility remaining.,Hughes rushed for 1,401 yards and 15 touchdowns in 14 games for the Green Wave (9-5) th...
Syracuse bids to snap skid in encounter vs. Bucknell
Syracuse takes aim at snapping its third two-game losing streak of the season when it hosts Bucknell on Saturday afternoon.,The Orange (5-6) are coming off a disappointing 87-60 loss to Maryland last Saturday in a game in which they trailed 43-17 at the half.,Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry said he...
Louisville looking for another 3-point flurry vs. EKU
Coming off a pair of 3-point barrages, Louisville has a chance to match last season's win total when it hosts Eastern Kentucky on Saturday afternoon.,The Cardinals (7-5) followed up their 14 made 3-pointers in a Dec. 14 loss at then-No. 5 Kentucky by knocking down 15 of 29 triples in a 90-76 win aga...
Caps star Alex Ovechkin practices, eyes Saturday return
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin skated with his regular linemates in practice Friday and could return to the ice for Saturday's visit to the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to ESPN.,Ovechkin, who fractured his left fibula in a collision with Utah forward Jack McBain on Nov. 18, reportedly prac...
Avs sign G Mackenzie Blackwood to 5-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche announced a five-year extension for goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood on Friday.,Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports pegged the deal at $5.25 million per season through 2029-30.,Acquired from the San Jose Sharks on his 28th birthday on Dec. 9, Blackwood is 3-1-0 with a ...
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol
The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to start Kenny Pickett at quarterback on Sunday against the visiting Dallas Cowboys. ,Head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed Friday morning that Jalen Hurts remains in the concussion protocol, adding, "It's going to be tough for him to make it this week.",Hurts and ...
Delaware State names DeSean Jackson next head coach
Longtime NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson is the new head coach at Delaware State, the school announced Friday.,It is the first coaching job for Jackson, 38.,"DeSean Jackson is a perfect fit for our institution -- incredibly competitive, optimistic about the prospects for our collective future, and ...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Football Bowl Games, NBA, NHL Predictions for December 27
Friday December 27th's top sports betting picks and predictions include our expert wagers for college football bowl games, the NBA and the NHL....
Week 17 NFL Capsules
--Saturday,Los Angeles Chargers (9-6) at New England Patriots (3-12), 1 p.m. ET, NFL Network,No. 1 in the NFL in scoring defense at 18.3 points per game, the Chargers have yet to give up more than 20 points in a road game this season. That's been accomplished only by five teams in league history, mo...
China, Kazakhstan start strong as United Cup kicks off
China defeated Brazil and Kazakhstan edged Spain as United Cup action got underway Friday in Australia.,Eighteen nations are competing in the $11 million mixed-gender event in Sydney and Perth through Jan. 5.,China scored a 2-0 win over Brazil in Group E in Perth. Xinyu Gao outlasted Beatriz Haddad ...
Offense clicking, Rockets take on low-scoring Wolves
When the Rockets had their turn in the national spotlight during the NBA Cup semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder two weeks ago, poor shooting undermined Houston once again.,On Thursday, the Rockets capped a 3-0 road trip with a 128-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, extending their ...
December wins keep coming for Knicks, who visit Magic next
The New York Knicks aim to continue what is shaping up as a December to remember when they face the Orlando Magic to open a three-game road trip on Friday night.,The red-hot Knicks have won 15 of their last 19 games overall, including nine of 11 this month.,The Knicks have already beaten the Magic t...
Report: Mavs star Luca Doncic (calf) out at least a month
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will be re-evaluated in a month due to a left calf strain, ESPN reported late Thursday night.,The five-time All-Star sustained the injury during a 105-99 loss to the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. After straining the calf on a seemingly harmless play ...
Arkansas State outguns Bowling Green to take 68 Ventures Bowl
Jaylen Raynor completed 18 of 30 passes for 221 yards and two touchdown connections to Corey Rucker as Arkansas State fended off Bowling Green 38-31 to win the 68 Ventures Bowl on Thursday night in Mobile, Ala.,Rucker finished with four catches for 107 yards and Zak Wallace rushed 15 times for 99 ya...
Dominant defensive effort sends Seahawks past Bears
Jason Myers kicked two field goals and Seattle's defense did the rest as the Seahawks kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 6-3 victory against the host Chicago Bears on a rainy Thursday night at Soldier Field.,The Seahawks (9-7) pulled within a half-game of the NFC West-leading Los Angeles Ram...
Nets use strong 4th quarter to slide past Bucks
Cameron Johnson scored 29 points, Noah Clowney and Shake Milton added 20 apiece and the visiting Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-105 on Thursday.,Brooklyn outscored the Bucks 35-23 in the fourth quarter and snapped a two-game losing skid. Milwaukee played without Giannis Anteto...
Jalen Green, Cam Whitmore propel Rockets past lowly Pelicans
Jalen Green scored 30 points, Cam Whitmore added 27 off the bench and the visiting Houston Rockets never trailed during a 128-111 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night., ,Fred VanVleet netted 25 points, Alperen Sengun added 10 points and 13 rebounds and Jae'Sean Tate scored 10 off the b...