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Islanders clash with Canadiens in pivotal conference matchup
Two teams look to solidify their holds on a playoff spot when the New York Islanders visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday in the first game for each following the NHL's pause for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.,The Islanders sit third in the Metropolitan Division with 69 points, one behind the Pi...
ATP roundup: Tallon Griekspoor knocks off No. 2 seed in Dubai
Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands used his strong serve to upset No. 2 seed Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the Round of 16 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Wednesday.,Griekspoor fired off 14 aces without a double fault and won 35 of 40 first-service points (87.5%). H...
Why The Darryn Peterson Backlash Has Gone Too Far
Darryn Peterson’s critics may be going too far, but Kansas’ star freshman still raises real concerns about durability and availability ahead of the NBA Draft....
Three Best College Basketball Bets For Feb. 25th's Slate
Here are the best college basketball bets for today’s slate, including Georgia vs Vanderbilt, Maryland vs Nebraska, and Gonzaga vs Portland....
How James Harden Injury Could Shake Up Cavaliers’ Playoff Push
James Harden’s thumb injury threatens to disrupt the Cavaliers’ playoff push after a strong start in Cleveland....
Shane Lowry, Brooks Koepka head PGA Tour's return to Florida
There's plenty of Florida flavor on the PGA Tour this week as golfers leave the West Coast swing behind and head to the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches as it tees off Thursday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., ,And funny enough, the best place to start would be with Irishman Shane Lowry., ,An adopt...
Oilers' Connor McDavid, Ducks' Leo Carlsson back as teams return from break
Edmonton and host Anaheim will have stronger lineups for their game Wednesday with the return of Oilers star center Connor McDavid from the Winter Olympics and Ducks center Leo Carlsson from injury.,McDavid played for the silver medal-winning Canadian team that fell in overtime to the United State o...
Report: Colorado DC Robert Livingston leaving for Broncos assistant post
The Denver Broncos have added staff without leaving the state, hiring Colorado Buffaloes defensive coordinator Robert Livingston to be defensive passing game coordinator and primary defensive backs coach, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Livingston, 40, replaces Jim Leonhard, who left Denver earlier this...
Cavs head into clash vs. Bucks with new injury concerns
The Cleveland Cavaliers will travel to Milwaukee to challenge the Bucks on Wednesday, one night after each team recorded an important victory., ,Cleveland picked up a convincing 109-94 win over the visiting New York Knicks on Tuesday. The result got the Cavaliers back into the win column after their...
Cavs G James Harden breaks right thumb, questionable to play
Cavaliers guard James Harden fractured his right thumb during his team's win against the New York Knicks on Tuesday and is questionable for Cleveland's next game.,The Cavaliers will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.,In a statement, the team said Harding underwent X-rays on Wednesday that ...
Sixers seek to extend latest upswing against visiting Heat
The Philadelphia 76ers have been riding a roller coaster over the past month.,The Sixers are once again swinging in a positive direction heading into Thursday's home date with the Miami Heat.,Philadelphia began a five-game winning streak Jan. 27, only to immediately lose five of six following its ho...
US women's hockey team won't commit to White House visit
The gold medal-winning U.S. women's hockey team remained noncommittal on Wednesday to a White House visit following President Donald Trump's comment that it will be happening "soon.",Trump noted the women's team's accomplishment while paying tribute on Tuesday night at the State of the Union to the ...
Mammoth ascending, while rival Avs try to hold down top spot
The NHL season resumes with what promises to be an exciting Central Division rumble between the Colorado Avalanche and the Utah Mammoth Wednesday in Salt Lake City.,It marks the fourth and final regular-season meeting between Colorado and Utah. The Avalanche won the two previous meetings in Colorado...
Cubs 1B/OF Tyler Austin (knee) out for 'months'
Chicago Cubs outfielder/first baseman Tyler Austin will be sidelined for "months" following knee surgery, manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday.,Austin, 34, signed a one-year contract for a reported $1.25 million in December after playing the past six seasons in Japan with Yokohama, where he hit .28...
Playoff-contending Bruins, Jackets in key game coming off break
Where were we?,With the Olympic break now complete, the Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets will have little time to settle back into the grind of the NHL regular season as they meet for the first time this campaign in an important Thursday night game in Boston.,Boston holds a four-point lead ov...
Lakers hire ex-Virginia coach Tony Bennett as draft advisor
The Los Angeles Lakers hired former Virginia coach Tony Bennett as an NBA draft advisor on Wednesday.,Bennett, a three-time NCAA national Coach of the Year, retired from coaching in October 2024.,He guided the Cavaliers to a national championship in 2018-19 and won four ACC Coach of the Year nods.,"...
Blues F Robert Thomas on leave for personal matter
St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas is taking a brief leave of absence due to a personal matter.,General manager Doug Armstrong announced the news Wednesday, adding Thomas is expected back Friday.,The Blues (20-28-9) return from the Olympics break on Thursday night against the visiting Seattle Kra...
Ohio State LB Arvell Reese wants to be pro pass rusher
Arvell Reese traded his Ohio State helmet for a general manager's cap at the NFL Scouting Combine, where he began meeting with prospective pro employers and shared that he plans to be a pass rusher in the NFL.,Reese, 6-foot-4, 243 pounds, is one of five Ohio State prospects with a first-round grade ...
JGR adds Spire in amended lawsuit against ex-competition director
Joe Gibbs Racing has amended its lawsuit against its former competition director to include Spire Motorsports, alleging the NASCAR team illegally obtained proprietary information from the ex-employee.,The amendment filed on Tuesday in the Western District of North Carolina calls the defendants' acti...
DIII football player dies of carbon monoxide poisoning
A football player at Rhode Island's Division III Salve Regina was found unresponsive in his car during Monday's historic blizzard and later died at a hospital, with his passing attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning.,Joseph Boutros, 21, was found in a snow-covered vehicle Monday night while chargin...