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Magic, Hornets out to unlock combinations as NBA Cup opens
For the Orlando Magic, it has come down to finding the right combinations to fill temporary gaps in the lineup, while the Charlotte Hornets deal with injuries that have altered their rotations as well., ,When the teams meet Tuesday night in Orlando for their NBA Cup group-play opener, the Magic will...
No. 6 Duke, No. 19 Kentucky set for showdown in Atlanta
In one of college basketball's premier early-season matchups, No. 6 Duke squares off with No. 19 Kentucky in the 14th annual Champions Classic on Tuesday in Atlanta.,The storied programs will meet for the first time since the 2021 edition of the event, when the Blue Devils topped the Wildcats 79-71 ...
Villanova seeks better Big 5 results this year, starting vs. St. Joe's
With a rivalry game on the horizon, Villanova has no time to sulk about the state of the program.,Kyle Neptune and the visiting Wildcats aim to focus on archrival Saint Joseph's when the teams meet Tuesday in Philadelphia.,Since taking over for two-time national champion coach Jay Wright, Neptune ha...
No. 25 Ole Miss aims to clean up key areas vs. South Alabama
Ole Miss is using its pre-conference schedule to get ready for the rigors of the SEC season.,The No. 25 Rebels (2-0) had a surprisingly difficult time in their second game, rallying to edge visiting Grambling State 66-64 last Friday.,They will try to continue building toward conference play when the...
Reports: No deals after Bengals work out Xavien Howard, Leonard Fournette
The Cincinnati Bengals met with free agent Xavien Howard on Monday, but the team could not reach a deal with the four-time Pro Bowl cornerback, NFL Network reported.,Howard returned home after a good workout with the Bengals and plans to continue training in hopes of another opportunity, per the rep...
No. 12 Baylor puts new look up against Sam Houston State
No. 12 Baylor hosts Sam Houston State in a game that pits a pair of teams with conference championship aspirations on Tuesday night in Waco, Texas.,Sam Houston State (1-1) beat Tarleton 91-62 on Saturday behind 15 points apiece from Dorian Finister and Lamar Wilkerson. Kian Scroggins scored 14 point...
Marlins name Clayton McCullough new manager
The Miami Marlins named Clayton McCullough their new manager on Monday.,McCullough, 44, spent this past season as the first base coach of the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.,"We are thrilled to introduce Clayton McCullough as manager of the Miami Marlins following an extensive search," Br...
Kansas remains No. 1; Auburn vaults into Top 5
Auburn vaulted into the top 5 of the Associated Press Top 25 rankings released Monday while Kansas remained No. 1 after its win over North Carolina one week into the 2024-25 season. ,Five teams earned first-place votes -- including the Tigers -- with the Jayhawks (2-0) leading the way with 44. ,Alab...
Vols QB Nico Iamaleava expected to play at Georgia
Sixth-ranked Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava should be "in great shape" for this week's showdown at No. 11 Georgia, Volunteers coach Josh Heupel said Monday.,Iamaleava did not play in the second half of Saturday's 33-14 victory against Mississippi State because of what a team spokesperson calle...
Celtics open NBA Cup against struggling Hawks
The Boston Celtics aim for a three-game winning streak on Tuesday when they face the visiting Atlanta Hawks in the first NBA Cup group stage game for each team.,All 30 teams were placed into six groups of five within their conference for the NBA Cup, with the Celtics and Hawks in East Group C with t...
Report: Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith (ankle) to miss 2-3 games
Steelers pass-rusher Alex Highsmith is expected to miss 2-to-3 games with an ankle sprain, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Monday.,Highsmith left Sunday's win over the Washington Commanders in the fourth quarter and was seen on crutches after the game. He was injured after stepping on the foot ...
NBA Cup set to begin with eight group-play games
Now known as the NBA Cup, the league will kick off its second in-season tournament Tuesday with a schedule of eight games.,Known as the NBA In-Season Tournament last year, the Los Angeles Lakers won the first season inside of the season when they defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-109 in the title game...
Wisconsin's Jack Del Rio, former NFL coach, arrested for OWI
Wisconsin staffer and former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio was arrested last week for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.,According to Madison police, Del Rio's car hit a street sign, broke a fence and came to a stop in a yard at about 12:35 a.m. local time on Friday.,Del Rio, 61, was taken by poli...
South Carolina unanimous No. 1 following 2-0 start
Defending national champion South Carolina was the unanimous No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll released on Monday.,All 31 voters selected the Gamecocks (2-0) following last week's wins against Michigan and North Carolina State. In the preseason poll, two ballots went ...
Browns' Jameis Winston remains QB1 after bye week
Jameis Winston remains the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns coming off their bye week, coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Monday.,The Browns (2-7) return to action this Sunday against the host New Orleans Saints (3-7), the team that employed Winston for the four previous seasons.,Winston i...
Maple Leafs place Max Pacioretty (lower body) on IR
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Pacioretty is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury and was placed on injured reserve Monday, the team announced.,TSN reported Monday that Pacioretty will be sidelined "for a while.",Pacioretty, 35, sustained the injury in the first period of Saturday's gam...
Report: 49ers adding ex-Giants CB Nick McCloud
The San Francisco 49ers are adding former New York Giants cornerback Nick McCloud to their practice squad, The Athletic reported Monday.,The Giants cut McCloud last week after he reportedly refused a pay cut. He had started five of his seven games for New York this season, registering 14 tackles and...
Report: CB Xavien Howard, RB Leonard Fournette visiting Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are meeting with free agent cornerback Xavien Howard and running back Leonard Fournette on Monday, NFL Network reported.,Howard, 31, made four Pro Bowls and played in 100 games (99 starts) for the Miami Dolphins from 2016-23.,The Dolphins released Howard on March 13 in a cost-...
No. 1 Kansas, Michigan State center stage at Champions Classic
The 14th annual Champions Classic in Atlanta on Tuesday brings the early college basketball spotlight with a headlining doubleheader featuring No. 1 Kansas and unranked Michigan State. ,The event, which also features No. 7 Duke and No. 23 Kentucky, is in Atlanta for the first time since 2012, when i...
Week 10 MNF: Dolphins-Rams Preview, Props & Prediction
Week 10 in the NFL wraps up on Monday night with the Rams rolling out the red carpet for the Miami Dolphins. ,Although the Dolphins are 2-6 with three consecutive losses, Miami is far more competitive than the record indicates since starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned from a four-game hiatu...