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Streaking Capitals turn attention to young Sharks
The Washington Capitals look to match a season-high five-game winning streak on Tuesday night when they host top overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and the youthful San Jose Sharks.,The Capitals, who won five in a row from Oct. 15-23, followed up a 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers...
Sixers hope to build on recent momentum in visit to Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets haven't played often in December against teams with a worse record than them in recent years, but that doesn't necessarily make Tuesday night's task any easier, when the Hornets will receive a visit from the Philadelphia 76ers.,The 76ers have won just four games this season, bu...
ACC fines, reprimands four schools for sportsmanship violations
North Carolina, North Carolina State, Virginia and Virginia Tech were fined and publicly reprimanded by the Atlantic Coast Conference on Monday following altercations at their respective rivalry games on Saturday.,The amounts of the institutional fines were not released, but the Raleigh News & Obser...
Tony Finau drops out of Hero World Challenge
Tony Finau is no longer in the field for this week's Hero World Challenge, the annual exhibition event in the Bahamas hosted by Tiger Woods.,Finau has not commented and tournament organizers have not given a reason for his withdrawal as of Monday afternoon. Sepp Straka of Austria was added via exemp...
Butler returns home to face struggling Eastern Illinois
Butler returns home to Indianapolis on Tuesday night for another nonconference test as it welcomes in Eastern Illinois.,The Bulldogs (6-1) are coming off a successful road trip, winning the Arizona Tip-Off tournament by defeating Northwestern 71-69 on Thursday and then-No. 25 Mississippi State 87-77...
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin back on ice 2 weeks after breaking leg
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin skated lightly by himself before the team's practice on Monday, two weeks after breaking his left leg.,The Capitals announced their team captain would miss four to six weeks after he fractured his left fibula in a collision with Utah forward Jack McBain in Wash...
Sabres look to reignite offense as they start five-game homestand vs. Avs
Both the Buffalo Sabres and the Colorado Avalanche are looking to rediscover their scoring touches when they face off on Tuesday in Buffalo.,The Sabres enter the matchup having been shut out in two of their previous three outings. Meanwhile, the Avalanche have been held to a combined eight goals ove...
No. 3 Tennessee rolling while Syracuse leans on freshmen's progress
Not only did No. 3 Tennessee finish November with a perfect record, but the Volunteers were barely even challenged during the season's opening month.,The Volunteers hope to author another smooth performance Tuesday when they host Syracuse as part of the SEC/ACC Challenge in Knoxville, Tenn.,Tennesse...
Saints say season over for TE Taysom Hill (knee)
Versatile New Orleans tight end Taysom Hill is done for the season due to a knee injury sustained during Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Saints confirmed Monday.,NFL Network reported Hill has a torn left ACL and "additional damage" before Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi confirmed the se...
Reports: Appalachian State firing coach Shawn Clark
Appalachian State is firing football coach Shawn Clark after a 5-6 season, according to multiple media reports.,Clark, 49, compiled a 40-24 record with the Mountaineers, including a 3-1 record in bowl games.,Clark took over at his alma mater in December 2019 after Eli Drinkwitz departed to become th...
Kansas holds on to No. 1 spot over rising Auburn
The Kansas Jayhawks maintained their hold on the top spot of the Associated Press Top 25 poll released Monday, just ahead of the surging Auburn Tigers and a new-look top five. ,Meanwhile, two-time defending champion UConn (5-3) dropped 23 spots to No. 25 after losing three games at the Maui Invitati...
No. 14 Cincinnati expecting tough test from Villanova
The No. 14 Cincinnati Bearcats look to continue their unbeaten start to the season when they travel to Philadelphia Tuesday night for a showdown with the inconsistent Villanova Wildcats. The two teams are taking part in the Big East-Big 12 Battle.,The Bearcats (6-0) are coming off a 77-59 home win o...
Expansion Valkyries part of WNBA's '25 opening triple-header
The expansion Golden State Valkyries will be part of an opening-night triple-header when the 2025 WNBA season tips off on May 16.,The league's 29th regular season, featuring a record 44-game schedule for each of the 13 franchises, runs through Sept. 11. ,The Valkyries will debut against the Los Ange...
Falcons sticking with QB Kirk Cousins as starter
The Atlanta Falcons are sticking with Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback amid a three-game losing streak that has seen the 36-year-old toss six interceptions with no touchdowns. ,Cousins tossed four INTs in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, posting the fifth-worst passer ratin...
Trojans QB Miller Moss entering transfer portal
Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is entering the transfer portal with one season of eligibility remaining, he told ESPN on Monday.,Moss appeared in 21 games (10 starts) for the Trojans from 2021-24, completing 65.9 percent of his passes for 3,469 yards with 27 touchdowns and 10 intercepti...
TCU, Duke crack top 10 in women's hoops poll
Duke and TCU made major jumps into the top 10 in the Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll released Monday.,The Blue Devils (8-1) climbed five places to No. 8 after knocking off Kansas State and Oklahoma to win the Ball Dawgs Classic. The Horned Frogs (8-0) soared nine spots after ...
Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for hit; suspension likely
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair apologized Monday for his brutal hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence amid reports that a suspension is likely coming from the NFL.,Al-Shaair was ejected from Sunday's win over the Jaguars after he delivered a blow to the head and neck of ...
LPGA commish Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down
LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan will step down on Jan. 9, ending a tenure of unprecedented growth for professional women's golf.,Under her leadership since 2021, the LPGA's prize fund increased by more than 90 percent and athlete earnings soared to record highs. Average earnings for the top ...
Reports: FSU set to hire DC Tony White from Nebraska
Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White is set to join Florida State in the same capacity, ESPN and Rivals reported Monday.,Cornhuskers defensive line coach Terrance Knighton will join White at FSU, according to the Rivals report.,White, who spent the past two seasons at Nebraska, will replace Ada...
Report: Sergio Perez leaving Red Bull after this season
Veteran driver Sergio Perez is leaving Red Bull Racing after this season, ESPN reported Monday.,Perez, 34, sits in eighth place in the Formula 1 drivers standings with one race remaining.,The 2024 F1 calendar concludes on Sunday with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.,Perez has zero wins this season and all ...