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Northwestern prepares for rivalry game vs. struggling DePaul
Northwestern senior guard Brooks Barnhizer enters Saturday's visit from DePaul in Evanston, Ill., on a four-game double-double streak.,He's quick to point out that the scoring part of the equation doesn't always come easily. If that's the case, Barnhizer channels tutelage from coach Chris Collins, m...
Frustrated stars face off when Warriors visit Wolves
One team is bound to bounce back when the Golden State Warriors visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night in Minneapolis.,Golden State is coming off a 51-point loss against the Memphis Grizzlies that marked the team's third defeat in a row. Minnesota is recovering from a 26-point loss again...
Tiger Woods walks 18 holes in PNC Championship pro-am
The PNC Championship, a two-day team golf tournament that pairs major champions with a family member, allows competitors to use golf carts, unlike a typical PGA Tour event.,Yet in the event's pro-am Friday at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., Tiger Woods took the opportunity to walk all 1...
Vanderbilt puts takeaway-heavy defense up against Austin Peay
Vanderbilt brings a four-game winning streak into its next-to-last tune-up for Southeastern Conference play with Austin Peay on Saturday in Nashville, Tenn.,The Commodores (10-1) come off their most lopsided win of the season, a 105-53 victory over The Citadel on Wednesday. That victory gave Vanderb...
New-look Colorado still needs cohesion on D, faces Bellarmine
Colorado lost its top five scorers from last year's NCAA Tournament team, so the start of this season was centered on replacing those points.,Colorado (8-2) has found some of that scoring and heads into its final game of nonconference play with a chance for momentum before Big 12 play. The Buffaloes...
Lakers chasing another victory in rematch with Kings
The Sacramento Kings hope limiting turnovers and fouling less can make a difference when they seek to split an NBA-style doubleheader with the Los Angeles Lakers in a rematch Saturday afternoon in the California capital.,When the Kings and Lakers met at Sacramento on Thursday, Austin Reaves had 25 p...
Louisville continues in 'rediscovery' mode vs. Florida State
Louisville ventures on the road for the second time in a week when it faces Florida State on Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla.,Coach Pat Kelsey's Cardinals (6-5, 0-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) had the week off after a close 93-85 loss at then-No. 5 Kentucky last Saturday. Given the injuries that have sl...
Strong at home, Texas Tech remains cautious of Lamar
Texas Tech and visiting Lamar each close out their pre-Christmas schedule with a Saturday matinee in Lubbock, Texas, as both teams seek momentum for their respective conference seasons.,Lamar (6-5) is on a five-game winning streak, with four of those triumphs on the road, while Texas Tech (8-2) has ...
Surging Oilers out to exploit Sharks' late-game breakdowns
The Edmonton Oilers could get a chance to catch their breath when they host the struggling San Jose Sharks on Saturday afternoon, but they don't plan to slow down.,The Oilers have won six of their past seven games and nine of 11, knocking off several of the NHL's top teams along the way.,Edmonton mo...
Parker Navarro leads Ohio past Jacksonville State in Cure Bowl
Parker Navarro accounted for four total touchdowns, all in the first half, and Ohio held on to beat Jacksonville State 30-27 in the Cure Bowl on Friday in Orlando, Fla., ,Navarro racked up 365 yards -- 255 passing, 110 rushing -- and Anthony Tyus III finished with 103 rushing yards and a touchdown c...
Blackhawks put three-game win streak to test vs. Flames
It will be two teams going in opposite directions when the Chicago Blackhawks visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday., ,The Blackhawks defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Thursday night for their third straight win, while the Flames dropped a 3-2 decision to the Ottawa Senators in a second consecutive ...
Miami rides rare momentum into meeting with Mount St. Mary's
After dropping seven in a row, Miami broke out of its funk with a much-needed 94-75 win over Presbyterian last Sunday.,Now the Hurricanes (4-7) will try to string together consecutive wins for the first time since opening the season at 3-0 when they host Mount St. Mary's (7-4) on Saturday afternoon....
Ravens WR Nelson Agholor ruled out vs. Steelers
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Nelson Agholor has been ruled out of Saturday's pivotal AFC North matchup with the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers.,Agholor had worked out on a side field but did not practice Thursday while dealing with the lingering effects of a concussion, but on Friday the Ravens repo...
Sabres D Rasmus Dahlin (back) to return vs. Maple Leafs
Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin will return from a seven-game absence due to back spasms when his struggling team hosts the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday.,"Dahlin is good to go," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said of the defenseman after an optional morning skate Friday.,The Sabres surely could use ...
Reign acquire F Lynn Williams from NJ/NY Gotham
Seattle Reign FC acquired U.S. Women's National Team forward Lynn Williams and goalkeeper Cassie Miller from NJ/NY Gotham FC on Friday.,In exchange, Gotham receives midfielder Jaelin Howell, an international roster slot and $70,000 in general allocation money.,"Lynn Williams is a proven winner with ...
Well-rested Pitt amid comforts of home vs. Sam Houston
Pittsburgh aims to extend its home winning streak to 13 games on Saturday afternoon when it concludes non-conference play against Sam Houston.,The Panthers began the winning streak last season before improving to 6-0 at the Peterson Events Center in 2024-25 following a decisive victory over Eastern ...
High-Anxiety Horseshoe Becomes Ohio State’s Stage for Redemption
Ohio State will host Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff in a high-pressure game for Ryan Day's future in Columbus....
Orlando City transfer Facundo Torres to Palmeiras for record fee
Orlando City SC sent forward Facundo Torres to Brazil's Palmeiras for a reported club-record $14 million transfer fee on Friday.,The 24-year-old Uruguayan departs as the MLS franchise's all-time leading scorer after tallying 47 goals and 25 assists in 123 matches across all competitions from 2022-24...
Netflix to air Women's World Cups in 2027, 2031
Netflix has reached a deal with FIFA for exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights for the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cup tournaments.,Soccer's global governing body confirmed the agreement with the streaming giant on Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed.,"This is a landmark moment for sports media ...
Los Angeles Chargers Serve Notice in Sweep of Denver Broncos
The Los Angeles Chargers flexed their muscles by sweeping the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football, proving they are a legitimate force in the AFC West....