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Kings hoping to avoid another post-break blowout loss vs. Flames
The Los Angeles Kings have floundered coming out of the three-week pause in the NHL schedule for the Milan Cortina Olympics, getting outscored 14-5 in back-to-back losses.,They'll try to right the ship when they host the Calgary Flames on Saturday afternoon.,"We've got a job to do come Saturday, and...

Austin Smotherman leads by three at Cognizant Classic
Austin Smotherman will carry a three-stroke lead into the weekend at the Cognizant Classic at The Palm Beaches.,Smotherman followed his opening 62 with a 2-under-par 69 on Friday at PGA National's Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. That brought him to 11 under, comfortably clear of Taylor M...

Austin FC acquire veteran F Christian Ramirez off waivers
Austin FC claimed forward Christian Ramirez off waivers from the Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday.,Ramirez started the Galaxy's CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Academia de Futbol Sporting San Miguelito on Feb. 19. He was waived two days later, with the Galaxy exercising a buyout.,"Christian is wide...

No. 22 Tennessee aims to continue recent mastery of No. 17 Alabama
Tennessee apparently knows the secret to defeating Alabama and takes aim at beating the Crimson Tide for the sixth straight time when the Southeastern Conference rivals clash on Saturday at Knoxville, Tenn.,The Volunteers continued their mastery with a 79-73 win at Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Jan. 24, hold...

Streaking Reed Sheppard leads Rockets into matchup with Heat
The Houston Rockets were on the verge of completing a stunning rally from a 19-point deficit against the Orlando Magic on Thursday but needed one final push to get over the hump.,Up stepped reserve guard Reed Sheppard, who followed his 28-point performance against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday w...

Star Canadians clash as Oilers face Sharks
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have ignited offensively since the Olympic break ended, while the San Jose Sharks returned with a disappointing thud.,The Oilers wrap a three-game California road trip Saturday afternoon when they visit Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks.,Edmonton snapped a four-...
Joey Aguilar Eligibility Ruling Is a Win for College Football
The NCAA won a key court ruling denying Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar an extra year of eligibility. Here’s why the decision matters....
UFC Mexico City Betting Predictions: Moreno vs Kavanagh Fight Night Picks
UFC Mexico City features Brandon Moreno vs Lone’er Kavanagh in the main event. Here are the best bets and predictions for Fight Night....
Tua Tagovailoa’s Future Uncertain as Dolphins Explore Options
The Miami Dolphins are exploring their options with Tua Tagovailoa. Should another team take a chance on the former Pro Bowl quarterback?...
Friday NBA Picks: Pistons vs Cavs, Nuggets vs Thunder, and More
NBA betting picks for Friday including Pistons vs Cavaliers, Nuggets vs Thunder and Knicks vs Bucks spread predictions....

Cincinnati chasing bounce-back effort vs. Oklahoma State
Cincinnati is facing an uphill battle to get back into NCAA Tournament contention and hopes to make a late push starting Saturday when it plays host to Oklahoma State.,The Bearcats (15-13, 7-8 Big 12) saw a four-game winning streak end with an 80-68 loss at No. 16 Texas Tech on Tuesday. It was a dis...

Miami out to maintain top-four ACC spot vs. Boston College
Amid a remarkable turnaround, Miami will be out to solidify its NCAA Tournament credentials when it plays host to Boston College in an Atlantic Coast Conference game Saturday.,What seemed unlikely before the season began is within reach for the Hurricanes under first-year head coach Jai Lucas. A com...

SEC rivals Garrett Nussmeier, Ty Simpson vying to be QB2 in 2026 draft
Garrett Nussmeier was two practices into the 2025 season when the LSU starting quarterback derailed the entire year.,Nussmeier strained an oblique muscle that limited his ability to not only throw the deep ball but any pass without experiencing shooting pain. ,Head coach Brian Kelly didn't fully dis...

USMNT M Malik Tillman avoids serious injury ahead of World Cup
After initial fears of a serious ankle injury, United States men's national team midfielder Malik Tillman is expected to be back on the field soon.,Tillman was injured in a game last Saturday as he played for his club team, Bayer Leverkusen in Germany. He missed a Champions League game on Tuesday an...

Report: WNBA players divided in CBA approach during 'spirited' meeting
The approach to a potential strike was a point of contention among WNBA union members at a sometimes "tough" meeting where the state of labor negotiations was discussed, Front Office Sports reported.,At a virtual meeting held Tuesday by the WNBPA, some players reportedly changed their minds from a m...

NC State trying to extend Notre Dame's 'season from hell'
NC State's last two games could not have been much further apart in terms of performance level.,After the Wolfpack delivered a resume-boosting 82-58 rivalry victory over then-No. 16 North Carolina on Feb. 17, they were smashed 90-61 at No. 11 Virginia on Tuesday night.,The Wolfpack (19-9, 10-5 ACC) ...

NFL boosts salary cap to $301.2M in 2026
The NFL informed its teams Friday that the salary cap for the upcoming season will be $301.2 million, an increase of $22 million from 2025.,NFL Network reported on Jan. 30 that the 2026 salary cap was projected to land anywhere from $301.2 million and $305.7 million.,The salary cap for 2025 was $279...

Improved Florida State to work on rebounding vs. Georgia Tech
Florida State will be out to improve its standing in the middle of the ACC pack, while Georgia Tech will look to climb from the conference basement when the teams meet Saturday at Atlanta.,Despite an 83-73 home loss to Miami on Tuesday, Florida State (14-14, 7-8 ACC) is in the midst of one of the co...

No. 24 Louisville looks to address road woes at Clemson
Despite residing in the top half of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings, No. 24 Louisville and host Clemson find themselves in desperate need for a victory when they tip off on Saturday afternoon.,The Tigers (20-8, 10-5 ACC) lost their fourth straight game last Saturday with a 70-65 setback to F...

Report: President Trump, college sports leaders to hold roundtable
President Donald Trump will chair a star-studded roundtable to discuss the future of college sports next month at the White House, ESPN and Yahoo Sports reported.,Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and New York Yankees president Randy Levine are listed as vice chairs for the March 6 meeting that includes the...