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Lightning visit Islanders in clash of East heavyweights
The New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning are both trying to cement themselves as contenders despite the absence of multiple key players.,They will continue their fight for the top spot in the Eastern Conference on Saturday afternoon when the Islanders host the Lightning in Elmont, N.Y.,Both te...
AFC Super Bowl Picture: Ranking the Conference’s Top Contenders
Despite strong records, AFC teams are being overlooked in Super Bowl odds. Ranking the Broncos, Patriots, and other contenders....
College Basketball Picks for Friday: UConn vs. Texas and Best Bets
College basketball betting picks for Friday, December 12, featuring UConn vs. Texas plus ETSU and East Texas A&M analysis....
Gotham FC re-signs Midge Purce on one-year deal
Free-agent forward Midge Purce will return to Gotham FC on a one-year deal through 2026 after winning her second NWSL championship with the club this past season.,Purce, 30, helped Gotham FC to both the NWSL title and the women's CONCACAF Champions Cup this past year. She was also MVP in the 2023 NW...
No. 15 Vanderbilt looking to stay perfect vs. Central Arkansas
No. 15 Vanderbilt looks to continue its best start since 2007-08 when it hosts Central Arkansas on Saturday night in Nashville, Tenn.,Vanderbilt (9-0) ran away from SMU 88-69 in the SEC-ACC challenge on Dec. 3 before taking 10 days off for exams. It was the second-lowest point total for the Commodor...
Report: Rapids to hire Tottenham assistant as head coach
The Colorado Rapids will name Matt Wells, an assistant with Tottenham of the English Premier League, as its next head coach, The Athletic reported Friday.,Wells, 37, would become one of the youngest MLS head coaches and would replace Chris Armas, who parted ways with the Rapids in October after two ...
Wichita State looks to make 'tough plays' against DePaul
Will Berg only had four points in Wichita State's win over Northern Iowa last weekend, but he made the last two really count.,The 7-foot-2 center from Sweden grabbed an offensive rebound with 25 seconds left and put back a go-ahead layup in the Shockers' 74-69 overtime win.,Berg and the rest of the ...
Miami pursues fast start in encounter vs. UL Monroe
Miami will continue to tune up for its Atlantic Coast Conference slate when it hosts Louisiana Monroe on Saturday afternoon.,Riding a three-game win streak, the Hurricanes (8-2) will look to continue their good play after receiving four votes in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll.,Prior to reco...
Mohammed Ben Sulayem re-elected FIA president
Mohammed Ben Sulayem was re-elected Friday to a second four-year term as president of motorsports' governing body, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile, despite claims by rivals that they were unfairly kept off the ballot by election rules.,"Thank you to all our FIA Members for voting in re...
What Are the Mets Doing? Inside the Confusing Offseason Strategy
The Mets let Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz walk and missed on key targets. Here's a breakdown of Steve Cohen’s confusing offseason strategy....
Why the Army vs. Navy Rivalry Remains College Football’s Last Tradition
In a sport transformed by NIL and transfers, Army vs. Navy stands alone. Here’s why this historic matchup remains college football’s purest tradition....
Why the Blackhawks and Bruins Are Playoff Longshots Worth Betting
Breaking down why the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins offer strong value in the NHL playoff futures market, with MoneyPuck odds and goaltending analysis....
Reports: Si Woo Kim turns down LIV Golf offer
Si Woo Kim reportedly spurned an offer to join the LIV Golf League and will remain a member of the PGA Tour.,On Wednesday, Tom Hobbs of Flushing It Golf reported that the four-time PGA Tour winner was in "late stage negotiations" to join LIV. Since then, multiple outlets said Kim has decided not to ...
No. 1 Arizona braces for stern test vs. No. 12 Alabama
Arizona is back atop the college basketball landscape. ,The battle-tested Wildcats, ranked No. 1 in the nation for the first time since late 2023, won't be able to rest on their laurels for long, however, as they will take on No. 12 Alabama on Saturday night in Birmingham, Ala. ,Arizona (8-0) ascend...
No. 11 Louisville eager to continue 3-point barrage vs. Memphis
After bouncing back from its first loss, No. 11 Louisville will look to continue a heavy three-point attack on Saturday afternoon when it hosts Memphis.,The programs were once rivals in the Metro Conference and Conference USA but have not faced off since 2017. This matchup is the first in a six-game...
No. 6 Purdue eyes better start in Marquette matchup
Sixth-ranked Purdue will be looking to build on a decisive bounce-back victory when it hosts Marquette in a nonconference game on Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.,Purdue (9-1) defeated visiting Minnesota 85-57 on Wednesday, led by a dominant second half after holding a 35-32 edge at the break. The B...
Missouri takes down Alabama State behind hot-shooting first half
Jacob Crews pumped in six 3-pointers and scored a team-high 20 points Thursday night as Missouri eased past visiting Alabama State 85-77 in Columbia, Mo.,Crews missed just two of his nine shots for the Tigers (9-2), which connected on a sizzling 64.7% of shots from the field. Anthony Robinson II add...
Reports: Royals land OF Lane Thomas on 1-year deal
The Kansas City Royals and free agent outfielder Lane Thomas agreed to a one-year, $5.25 million deal, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,Thomas, 30, spent 2025 with the Cleveland Guardians but only played in 39 games while battling injuries. He batted .160 with four home runs and 11 RBIs be...
Warriors hopeful for Curry's return, another big game vs. T-Wolves
Two teams that have gotten a nice break thanks to a lackluster showing in the NBA Cup return to action Friday night in San Francisco when the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors duel for the first time this season.,The matchup is expected to renew a rivalry between Olympic teammates Ant...
BetBoom Team among six to reach 2-0 at DreamLeague Season 27
BetBoom Team is one of six teams to start DreamLeague Season 27 with two straight wins, and the only team to do it with a pair of two-map sweeps.,After BetBoom opened the tournament with a 2-0 win over Runa Team on Wednesday, they returned to action Thursday and defeated Xtreme Gaming by the same sc...