l Page 1481 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
With shot at NFC South title, Falcons set for Panthers
Sunday's regular-season finale in Atlanta between the Falcons and Carolina Panthers will be do-or-die for the home team.,Had Atlanta (8-8) held on to defeat the Washington Commanders last Sunday, the Falcons could have clinched their first NFC South crown since 2016 with a victory over Carolina (4-1...
No. 2 Georgia, No. 7 Notre Dame meet in Sugar Bowl after tragedy
Georgia and Notre Dame will take the field Thursday afternoon at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans amid heightened security and carrying the emotions of more than a berth in the College Football Playoff semifinals on the line.,The two teams are grappling with the aftermath of a suspected terrorist attac...
Giants aim to avert franchise record in finale vs. resting Eagles
With the host Philadelphia Eagles resting key players on Sunday, the New York Giants will attempt to avoid finishing with the most losses in the franchise's 100-year history.,The Giants (3-13) have never lost 14 games in a season, finishing 4-13 in 2021 and 3-13 in 2017. New York enters Week 18 tied...
Joe Burrow, playoff-hopeful Bengals take aim at rival Steelers
The streaking Cincinnati Bengals need a Week 18 victory and some help to crash their way into the playoffs.,The Pittsburgh Steelers just want to end their recent funk and improve their postseason fortunes.,The two AFC North rivals will have a lot on the line when the Bengals visit the Steelers on Sa...
Strong-at-home Golden Knights look to sweep Flyers
The Vegas Golden Knights enter the new year leading the Pacific Division with 53 points and an NHL-best .716 point percentage following an impressive 10-2-0 run in December.,They also enter their Thursday game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Las Vegas with a bad taste in their mouths.,That's beca...
Together in Big Ten, Washington, Maryland meet for first time
Maryland celebrated New Year's Eve by flying more than 2,300 miles to Seattle for a game Thursday against Washington.,Welcome to the expanded Big Ten Conference.,"Usually I don't make it past 10:30 (p.m. on New Year's Eve), so this will be exciting for me because we're going to be on the airplane, s...
Lakers look for second win over Blazers this season
After the Los Angeles Lakers revealed their new look to mixed results on New Year's Eve, they return to the court Thursday when they play host to the Portland Trail Blazers.,In the Lakers' first game since reserve point guard D'Angelo Russell was traded to the Brooklyn Nets and Austin Reaves was ent...
Sabres' Bowen Byram returns to Denver to face Avs
Bowen Byram was a key blue-liner when the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 2022, but with a deep defensive corps and a need for a second-line center, he was deemed expendable last year.,Byram was traded to Buffalo on March 6 in a deal that brought Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado. Byram will p...
Flames attempt to continue playoff push vs. Utah
The Calgary Flames reached 2025 sitting in a playoff position, an impressive achievement for a team that was supposed to be a rebuilding bottom-feeder.,Even so, the Flames prepare to host the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday knowing full well the job is far from done with the season's midway point yet t...
Maple Leafs continue without Auston Matthews at Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait a little longer before welcoming back Auston Matthews to a team that has Stanley Cup aspirations.,The New York Islanders can't afford to wait much longer to begin winning and stave off a potential breakup of the core that reached consecutive NHL semifinals i...
Thunder, facing Clippers, seek longest win streak of OKC era
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has racked up plenty of big games and hot streaks during the last few seasons.,However, entering the Thunder's Thursday game against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, Gilgeous-Alexander may be at the hottest point of his seven-year NBA career. And ...
Maple Leafs continue without Auston Matthews in visiting Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait a little longer before welcoming back Auston Matthews to a team that has Stanley Cup aspirations.,The New York Islanders can't afford to wait much longer to begin winning and stave off a potential breakup of the core that reached consecutive NHL semifinals i...
Red Wings carry momentum into road matchup with Blue Jackets
The coaching change to Todd McLellan is working nicely for the Detroit Red Wings as they head into Thursday night's road game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.,The Red Wings have won two of three and two in a row since McLellan replaced Derek Lalonde behind the Detroit bench on Dec. 26. The Red Win...
Tyler Herro, Heat send Pelicans to 11th straight defeat
Tyler Herro scored 32 points to lead five Miami scorers in double figures and the host Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-108 on Wednesday night.,Bam Adebayo added 23 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, Duncan Robinson scored 17 points, Jaime Jaquez Jr. put up 12 and Kel'el Ware added 10 f...
No. 5 Texas blows big lead, recovers to beat No. 4 ASU in 2 OTs
ATLANTA -- Quinn Ewers threw a go-ahead 25-yard touchdown to Gunnar Helm, helping No. 5 Texas beat No. 4 Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime on Wednesday in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Peach Bowl.,Texas' Andrew Mukuba intercepted Sam Leavitt on the ensuing possession, clin...
Heat use balanced scoring as Pelicans lose 11th straight
Tyler Herro scored 32 points to lead five Miami scorers in double figures and the host Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-108 on Wednesday night.,Bam Adebayo added 23 points and 10 assists, Duncan Robinson scored 17, Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 12 and Kel'el Ware added 10 for the Heat. Jimmy But...
Jordan Poole returns, Wizards notch victory over Bulls
Jordan Poole scored 30 points to lead the host Washington Wizards to a 125-107 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.,Poole made his return to the Wizards lineup after missing the two previous games with a hip injury. He shot 10 of 21 from the field in his return, making six 3-pointers.,Just...
Celtics hit road, expect tough battle vs. Timberwolves
The Boston Celtics might need to provide extra ice packs for their upcoming road trip, and guard Jrue Holiday is perfectly OK with that.,"Teams are challenging us," Holiday said. "I think the game is becoming more physical, which is good. I think that's a benefit for us where we can do the same.",Bo...
Jeremiah Smith Should Be Allowed To Play in the NFL Next Year
After another incredible performance, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith should be able to file a special motion to be NFL Draft eligible as the top receiver in the class....
Villanova finishes strong, adds to Butler's woes
Eric Dixon scored 28 points to lead Villanova to a 73-65 comeback win on the road at Butler on Wednesday night in Indianapolis, extending the Bulldogs' losing streak to six games.,The Wildcats (9-5, 2-1 Big East) went on a 22-1 run over the final five minutes of the game to erase a 13-point deficit ...