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No. 17 Tulane meets Memphis, eyes playoff berth
Tulane has a chance to sneak into the 12-team College Football Playoff. ,It's a long shot, but it's possible as the No. 17 Green Wave (9-2, 7-0 American Athletic Conference) face Memphis (9-2, 5-2) on Thursday night in New Orleans.,Tulane would have to beat the Tigers, top Army in the American title...
Reports: QB Daniel Jones joining Vikings' practice squad
Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The Giants granted Jones' request for a release last week and he cleared waivers on Monday, leaving him free to sign with any team.,With the Vikings (9-2), Jone...
Tundra, BetBoom win groups at BLAST Slam I
Tundra Esports swept four matches on the opening day of BLAST Slam I to win Group B in the $1 million Dota 2 event at Copenhagen, Denmark.,Team Liquid posted a 3-1 mark on Tuesday to qualify second behind Tundra in Group B.,In Group A, BetBoom Team and Xtreme Gaming shared first place at 3-1, but Be...
Chiefs not discounting Raiders after holiday upset in '23
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes loves the winning part, but he's growing tired of close games decided as the clock expires.,The Las Vegas Raiders would be happy with any type of victory since they are winless since Sept. 29. But the Raiders (2-9) are hoping to pull another holiday sur...
Mark Sears, No. 9 Alabama ready for Rutgers in Las Vegas
Mark Sears scored 24 points to will No. 9 Alabama to an overtime win over a ranked foe. ,Dylan Harper put on a dazzling performance with 36 points to help Rutgers rebound from a disappointing loss that knocked the Scarlet Knights out of the top 25.,Coming off overtime thrillers, Sears and the Crimso...
Winners of 3 in a row, Blue Jackets look to solve Canadiens
The Columbus Blue Jackets will put their three-game winning streak on the line Wednesday night when they host the Montreal Canadiens.,Columbus comes in off a 5-4 shootout victory over Carolina on Saturday. It marked the first time since March 11-16, 2022, that the Blue Jackets put together three con...
Michigan State, No. 12 North Carolina vie for third in Hawaii
Michigan State and No. 12 North Carolina meet on Wednesday with the opportunity to leave a stacked Maui Invitational with a trophy boasting a 2-1 record the tournament.,While the Spartans (5-2) and Tar Heels (4-2) fell short of reaching the championship game in a tournament field featuring four top ...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball, NBA Predictions for November 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Eve provides us with a tremendous slate of NBA and college basketball, these are our top sports betting picks for November 27, 2024....
Islanders, Bruins bid to ignite struggling offenses
For teams outside of the NHL playoff picture, American Thanksgiving is about the time to begin worrying about the standings.,That's just one more thing potentially to fret for the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins. Both teams have been worrying about the state of their offenses long before anyone...
Five Alternatives to Watching New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving
Nobody wants to watch Tommy DeVito vs. Cooper Rush on Thanksgiving, so try these five alternatives to keep yourself occupied on Turkey Day. ...
Why the New York Knicks Are Cheering the Return of Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis’ journey from the Knicks to the Celtics was complicated. How can his health and performance impact Boston and the Knicks' NBA Finals strategy?...
Clippers aim to start next winning streak; Wizards just want a win
As the Los Angeles Clippers continue a four-game road swing on Wednesday night in Washington, D.C., they will look to begin a new winning streak at the expense of the slumping Wizards. ,Los Angeles saw its five-game winning streak snapped Monday in the second date of its road trip, falling 126-94 to...
Can Caleb Williams Save the Chicago Bears From Themselves?
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams continues to impress despite another losing season for the Chicago Bears where Matt Eberfus seemed to hold the team back....
South Carolina, Virginia Tech square off in Fort Myers consolation game
Virginia Tech and South Carolina collide in the consolation game of the Fort Myers (Fla.) Tip-Off on Wednesday night looking for a better outcome than their openers.,A tough Monday in the first games of the tournament set up the matchup. The Hokies lost 75-63 to Michigan on Monday, while the Gamecoc...
Colorado eyes another Maui upset in clash vs. No. 5 Iowa State
Perhaps anxious to get life in the Big 12 Conference started ahead of schedule this season, Colorado pulled off a major upset and will face No. 5 Iowa State on Wednesday in the fifth-place game of the Maui Invitational at Lahaina, Hawaii.,Colorado's official debut Big 12 game still is scheduled to t...
Franz Wagner-led Magic face Bulls, aim to continue surge
Franz Wagner has been making life without Paolo Banchero a whole lot easier for the Orlando Magic. ,Wagner has averaged 27.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 7 assists over the past 10 games and will try to stay in the zone Wednesday night when Orlando collides with the visiting Chicago Bulls. ,The Magic ha...
Getting healthy, Cal faces Mercyhurst
California has fared just fine without three injured starters, but the Golden Bears could welcome two of them back Wednesday for a home game against Mercyhurst at the Cal Classic in Berkeley, Calif.,Coach Mark Madsen's squad opened the four-team showcase with two wins despite playing without guards ...
Johni Broome, No. 4 Auburn top No. 12 UNC, reach Maui final
A sensational performance of 23 points, a career-high 19 rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots from Johni Broome powered No. 4 Auburn past No. 10 North Carolina 85-72 on Tuesday and into the championship game of the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii.,Auburn will oppose Memphis on Wednesd...
QBs headline Packers-Dolphins Thanksgiving night matchup
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love played interception-free football for the first time this season during a home rout of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.,The Packers' Thanksgiving night home clash with the Miami Dolphins offers a chance to be equally efficient. Just don't expect Love to sc...
Georgia Tech targets elusive home win against Charleston Southern
A pair of scuffling teams will look to put their losing streaks to bed on Wednesday, when the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets host the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in Atlanta, Ga.,Georgia Tech (2-3) is playing its sixth of a seven-game homestand. The Yellow Jackets fell at home to North Florida 103-95...