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Villanova, Providence each look to move past difficult UConn losses
Villanova and Providence each recently showed that they can hang with the big boys of the Big East.,After both teams nearly defeated No. 2 UConn within the last week, the Wildcats and visiting Friars square off Friday.,Due to a scheduling quirk, both Villanova and Providence enter this one immediate...
Falcons complete 2nd GM interview with Ian Cunningham
The Atlanta Falcons completed a second interview with Ian Cunningham for their general manager position, the team announced on Thursday., ,Cunningham, 40, has spent the past four seasons (2022-25) with the Chicago Bears as assistant general manager. Before that, he spent five seasons with the Philad...
Grand Slam Track files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing $40m in debts
Grand Slam Track filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a court filing last week, citing more than $40 million in debts and less than $1 million in total assets.,The league, led by four-time Olympic gold-medalist sprinter Michael Johnson who serves as the commissioner, claimed it would treat ...
Guardians 3B Jose Ramirez signs 7-year deal through 2032
The Cleveland Guardians signed seven-time All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez to a new seven-year contract that runs through the 2032 season.,The club did not announce the financial terms on Thursday but multiple reports earlier this month placed the value at $175 million, or $25 million per season ...
Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set for Australian Open final
Aryna Sabalenka earned her fourth consecutive appearance in the Australian Open final on Thursday, dispatching Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 6-2, 6-3.,She will be seeking her third singles title at the Grand Slam and is feeling confident heading in the Saturday match in Melbourne.,"Right now my mentali...
Three Trades the NBA Needs to Make Before the Deadline
With the NBA trade deadline approaching, Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMar DeRozan and Jrue Holiday loom as potential game-changers across the league....
Is This Finally the Year the Big Ten Ends Its College Basketball Title Drought?
The Big Ten hasn’t won a men’s basketball national championship since 2000 — but with five elite contenders, that drought could finally end this spring....
Best NBA Betting Picks and Predictions for Thursday, January 29
Three free NBA picks for Thursday’s eight-game slate, including Bucks vs. Wizards, Mavericks vs. Hornets, and Nets vs. Nuggets Under....
Facing adversity, Avalanche aim to regain form vs. Canadiens
The Colorado Avalanche visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday on the heels of arguably their most disappointing performance in what has been a standout season.,The Avalanche sit atop the league standings, nine points ahead of their closest competitors, but are looking to rebound after a dismal 5-2...
Ascending Islanders seek season sweep of reeling Rangers
The New York Rangers rarely score against the New York Islanders and infrequently win on home ice.,Those are among the litany of reasons general manager Chris Drury recently announced the Rangers will attempt to retool their roster.,The Islanders hope to capitalize on the struggles of their biggest ...
Senators' defense spurs offense in win vs. Avalanche
Ottawa used its defense to spur its offense Wednesday as the six defensemen tallied seven assists in the Senators' 5-2 home victory over the Colorado Avalanche.,Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist, while Ridly Greig, Nick Cousins, Claude Giroux and Brady Tkachuk also scored. Blueliner Artem Zub fin...
Ondrej Palat's goal in Islanders debut keys win over Rangers
Ondrej Palat opened the scoring in his first game for the host New York Islanders to give his new team a lead it never relinquished Wednesday night in a 5-2 win over the undermanned New York Rangers in Elmont, N.Y.,Palat, who was acquired along with two draft picks from the New Jersey Devils on Tues...
Wild aim for strong outing vs. slumping Flames
The Minnesota Wild hope that the excitement and confidence from a big comeback can carry into their next game.,Minnesota will go for back-to-back wins when it faces off against the Calgary Flames on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn. The Wild are coming off a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks tha...
Penguins have holes to fill while sliding Blackhawks looking for answers
The Pittsburgh Penguins open a three-game homestand on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks with hopes of extending their winning streak to five games. However, the home team will be missing a couple of key players.,Penguins winger Bryan Rust will serve the first game of a three-game suspension t...
Bolstered by 'Big Three,' Sixers welcome road-challenged Kings
When the Philadelphia 76ers signed Paul George prior to last season, they envisioned a dynamic "big three" with George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.,That vision, delayed many times by the players' injuries, came to fruition in the Sixers' most recent game -- and they hope to see an encore performan...
Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame Snub Sets a Dangerous Precedent
Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer sets a troubling benchmark for future NFL coaching legends like Mike Tomlin and Andy Reid....
How the Cleveland Browns Have Botched Their Head Coach Search
Cleveland’s head coaching search ends with Todd Monken, alienating Jim Schwartz and reinforcing the Browns’ reputation for self-inflicted chaos....
New York Hockey Trades Add Fuel to NHL Deadline Fire
The Islanders make back-to-back trades with New York rivals, while the Devils weigh buying or selling as the NHL trade deadline approaches....
Wednesday Jan. 28 NBA Best Betting Picks, Predictions
Wednesday’s NBA slate features LeBron James back in Cleveland, Spurs vs. Rockets rivalry revenge and a Warriors vs. Jazz player prop worth targeting....
Flyers G Dan Vladar activated from IR, set to start vs. Blue Jackets
The Philadelphia Flyers activated starting goaltender Dan Vladar off injured reserve on Wednesday after a two-week stint.,He's set to start in net for Wednesday's game against the host Columbus Blue Jackets, Philadelphia coach Rick Tocchet told reporters.,Vladar, 28, signed a two-year, $6.7 million ...