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Maryland edges Indiana 79-78 for another key road win
Rodney Rice scored a game-high 23 points Sunday, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 7.5 seconds left, as visiting Maryland rallied for a 79-78 Big Ten Conference decision over Indiana in Bloomington, Ind.,Rice, who was 8 of 13 from the field and 5 of 7 from 3, came off a dribble handoff from ...
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...
Cavaliers to focus on defense as Pistons pay a visit
Defense has become a growing concern for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who look to snap a season-high three-game losing streak when they face the visiting Detroit Pistons on Monday.,The Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers lost to the Houston Rockets for the second time in four days on Saturday in a 135-...
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...
Wave transfer D Naomi Girma to Chelsea for record fee
San Diego Wave FC is transferring U.S. women's national team defender Naomi Girma to Chelsea FC of the Women's Super League for a world-record transfer fee.,The National Women's Soccer League club announced the record transfer on Sunday but didn't disclose the amount. The Athletic reported the Wave ...
Lightning D Emil Lilleberg to have hearing with NHL
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg will have a hearing with the NHL for interference against Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher, the league's Department of Safety announced Sunday.,The date and time of the hearing is still to be determined. ,The incident occurred during the second per...
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....
How Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders Are Breaking the NFL's Script
From a 4-13 rebuild to Super Bowl contenders, the Washington Commanders are defying all odds with rookie QB Jayden Daniels and new head coach Dan Quinn,...
Frustrated Knights look to take troubles out on Panthers
The slumping Vegas Golden Knights begin their final homestand before the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off when they host the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Sunday in Las Vegas. ,Both teams enter the contest one point out of first place in their respective divisions. ,The Golden Kn...
Flames heating up as they head into rematch vs. Jets
The Calgary Flames started their current winning streak with a road victory over the Winnipeg Jets.,The Flames must duplicate that feat to continue their run whey they finish a quick two-game sojourn back in Winnipeg on Sunday.,Thanks to their 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, the Fla...
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...
Flames heating as they head into rematch vs. Jets
The Calgary Flames started their current winning streak with a road victory over the Winnipeg Jets.,The Flames must duplicate that feat to continue their run whey they finish a quick two-game sojourn back in Winnipeg on Sunday.,Thanks to their 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, the Fla...
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...
Red-hot Rangers get a view of new-look Avalanche
The New York Rangers spent Saturday afternoon practicing for the Colorado Avalanche, rooting for their next opponent to earn a regulation win over the Boston Bruins and preparing for two players slightly sooner than expected.,Locked in a tight race for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, the...
Grizzlies take down Jazz for 6th straight win
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 28 points and Zach Edey added 19 points, seven rebounds and four blocks as the host Memphis Grizzlies beat the Utah Jazz 125-103 Saturday for their sixth straight win to tie a season-best streak.,Utah, which lost its fifth straight and for the eighth time in nine games, was ...