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Sebastian Mack, UCLA ready to run against Cal State Fullerton
UCLA will look to stay perfect on its six-game homestand when it welcomes Cal State Fullerton to Los Angeles on Friday.,The Bruins (4-1) moved to 4-0 at home and 3-0 in their homestand on Wednesday with an 84-70 win over Idaho State. UCLA jumped ahead of the Bengals early, leading by 17 points in th...
Northwestern aims to keep streak alive vs. Pepperdine
Aiming to extend its winning streak to four, Northwestern closes out its homestand when it faces Pepperdine on Friday night in Evanston, Ill.,The Wildcats began the week with a come-from-behind victory against Montana State, 72-69. Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer had 20 points and 10 rebounds in...
Despite unbeaten record, Notre Dame seeks better execution vs. Elon
Even though Notre Dame is unbeaten, coach Micah Shrewsberry remains unsatisfied with certain aspects of the Fighting Irish's performances.,Shrewsberry, who is in his second season coaching Notre Dame, hopes his team can produce a better showing Friday night when the Fighting Irish host Elon in South...
St. Petersburg council approves, then rejects Tropicana Field repairs
Hours after initially approving a proposal to spend $23 million to repair the Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark, the St. Petersburg City Council rejected the plan Thursday.,The decision comes more than a month after Tropicana Field's roof was torn apart when Hurricane Milton made landfall just south of Tampa...
Cal holds off Air Force's comeback attempt
Cal stalled an Air Force rally with a three-point play and a four-point play consecutively in the middle of the second half, and the Bears outfinished the Falcons for a 78-69 nonconference victory Thursday night in Berkeley, Calif.,The Falcons were within two points before Lee Dort hit a jumper, was...
No. 11 Tennessee's big second half overwhelms Virginia
Chaz Lanier fueled a strong second half as No. 11 Tennessee ran away with a 64-42 win over Virginia on Thursday night at the Baha Mar Championship in Nassau, Bahamas., ,Lanier made four of his six 3-pointers and scored 18 of his 26 points in the second half, helping the Volunteers (5-0) hand the Cav...
Wild handle Oilers, improve on NHL's best road mark
Frederick Gaudreau had two goals and an assist and the visiting Minnesota Wild improved upon the NHL's best road record with a 5-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.,Marcus Foligno had a goal and an assist, Matt Boldy and Marcus Johansson also scored, Ryan Hartman had two assists and Marc-...
Flames squander lead, recover to beat Rangers
Connor Zary broke a third-period tie and the host Calgary Flames regrouped after blowing a two-goal lead to claim a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday.,Matt Coronato and Igor Sharangovich both collected one goal and one assist for the Flames, who are riding a three-game winning streak...
Looking to build momentum, Butler takes on Merrimack
The Butler Bulldogs complete their season-opening five-game homestand against the Merrimack Warriors on Friday night.,The Bulldogs (3-1) have won two in a row after their losing to Austin Peay on Nov. 8. ,Butler is coming off an 81-70 victory over SMU on Friday, when six Bulldog players scored in do...
Nick Chubb runs for 2 TDs to help Browns rally past Steelers
Nick Chubb rushed for two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 2-yard score with 57 seconds remaining, to give the host Cleveland Browns a 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night., ,With players from both sides struggling to find their footing because of heavy snowfall that led to slick...
Georgia Tech edges NC State on Aaron Philo's late TD run
Aaron Philo scrambled for a go-ahead 18-yard touchdown with 22 seconds left, helping Georgia Tech beat North Carolina State 30-29 in Atlantic Coast Conference play on Thursday in Atlanta.,Trailing 29-23 with 1:30 remaining, Philo orchestrated a seven-play, 75-yard drive that included two 18-yard rus...
Blackhawks top Panthers to end 3-game losing streak
Petr Mrazek made 32 saves and Nick Foligno had a goal and an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks recorded a 3-1 win over the visiting Florida Panthers on Tuesday.,Teuvo Teravainen and Craig Smith also scored for the Blackhawks, who ended a three-game losing streak with the upset win over the reigning S...
Winthrop, Louisville coaches share bond as teams prepare to meet
Pat Kelsey will face a familiar foe when Louisville hosts Winthrop on Friday.,The first-year coach of the Cardinals (2-1) guided the Eagles' basketball program for nine years, winning four regular-season Big South titles and three conference tournament championships before leaving for the College of...
William & Mary aims to end NC State's unbeaten start
North Carolina State closes its season-opening homestand and aims to keep its unbeaten record intact Friday night when it hosts William & Mary in Raleigh, N.C.,Fresh off their first Final Four appearance in 41 years, the Wolfpack are 4-0, with their most recent victory a 72-49 decision against Colga...
Jordan Binnington ties Blues' wins record in shootout vs. Sharks
Jordan Binnington made 22 saves through regulation and overtime, then stopped all three shootout attempts for his 151st career victory as the St. Louis Blues earned a 3-2 victory over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday.,Binnington tied Mike Luit atop the Blues' all-time victories list among go...
Michigan's second-half surge sinks Tarleton State
Roddy Gayle Jr. scored 16 points to lead Michigan to a 72-49 win over Tarleton State in Ann Arbor on Thursday. ,Sam Walters and Tre Donaldson each scored 13 and Vlad Goldin added 12 for Michigan (4-1). Donaldson dished out a game-high five assists.,Bubu Benjamin scored 15 and Ronnie Harrison Jr. chi...
AJ Hoggard leads Vanderbilt to narrow win over Nevada
AJ Hoggard scored 18 points and dished out seven assists as Vanderbilt beat Nevada 73-71 in the Charleston Classic in Charleston, S.C., on Thursday night. ,Jason Edwards (16 points) and MJ Collins (15) also scored in double figures, while Devin McGlockton added nine points and eight rebounds for the...
No. 24 UNLV aims to stay in conference title picture vs. San Jose State
No. 24 UNLV doesn't control its destiny in terms of a Mountain West Conference championship game berth, but a win at San Jose State on Friday night would ensure the Rebels still have a chance.,UNLV (8-2, 4-1 Mountain West) rejoined the College Football Playoff poll on Tuesday and is closing in on it...
Raptors retain home-court mastery over Wolves
RJ Barrett scored 31 points -- 12 in the fourth quarter -- and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105 on Thursday night.,Scottie Barnes returned to the lineup and produced 17 points and six assists for the Raptors, who have won two in a row since a seven-game losing...
Browns WR Cedric Tillman exits with apparent head injury
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman exited Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers late in the third quarter due to an apparent head injury., ,Tillman hauled in a 4-yard reception on the final play of the third, but he took a big hit to the side of the head near the end of th...