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No. 9 Illinois handles Washington behind Keaton Wagler, David Mirkovic
Keaton Wagler produced 22 points and eight assists to lead No. 9 Illinois to a 75-66 Big Ten victory over Washington on Thursday night in Champaign, Ill., ,David Mirkovic contributed 19 points and Ben Humrichous added 14 points off the bench for No. 9 Illinois (18-3, 9-1 Big Ten), which won its 10th...

No. 24 Miami (Ohio) hopes for less drama against NIU
After three straight nailbiters, No. 24 Miami (Ohio) looks to continue its historic undefeated run Saturday afternoon when they host Northern Illinois in a Mid-American Conference game in Oxford, Ohio.,Miami (21-0, 9-0 MAC) comes off an 86-84 home win over Massachusetts on Tuesday before 9,223, the ...

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...

Alexander Volkanovski returns home to defend UFC title vs. Diego Lopes
The UFC returns to Sydney on Saturday with a featherweight title rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes in the night's main event from Qudos Bank Arena to top a 14-fight card., ,Volkanovski (27-4 MMA, 14-3 UFC) is making his first defense of his title after regaining it last April aga...
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....
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....

Keaton Wagler, No. 9 Illinois eye 'elite' effort vs. Washington
Illinois coach Brad Underwood loves to rely on the word "elite" when he compliments a skill he sees in one of his players. Occasionally, he'll be so enamored that he'll use the word twice.,Last July, when describing freshman guard Keaton Wagler to Blue Ribbon Yearbook, Underwood boldly went where he...
One More Ride With Aaron Rodgers Feels Like Football Purgatory for the Steelers
Mike McCarthy says he’d welcome Aaron Rodgers back in Pittsburgh, but bringing him back could keep the Steelers stuck in NFL purgatory instead of chasing a seventh Super Bowl....
Rangers vs Islanders Jan. 28 NHL Betting Pick and Predictions
The Rangers continue to spiral while the Islanders rely on elite goaltending. Here’s why the Isles are the right side in tonight’s New York rivalry game....

No. 17 Virginia rallies, makes clutch shots to sink Notre Dame in 2OT
Thijs De Ridder scored 32 points and No. 17 Virginia tied a school record by overcoming a 19-point deficit for a 100-97 double-overtime win against Notre Dame in Atlantic Coast Conference action on Tuesday in South Bend, Ind.,Sam Lewis added 21 points for the Cavaliers, including the tying 3-pointer...

Cal sets out for better East Coast results, visits Florida State
Cal's first of many cross-country trips for Atlantic Coast Conference play didn't go well. The Golden Bears endured an 84-60 thrashing from then-No. 23 Virginia and a 78-75 defeat at Virginia Tech.,The Golden Bears (15-5, 3-4 ACC) begin their second trip hoping for a better result on Wednesday again...
Why Sam Darnold Is the Best Story in Sports Right Now
After years of instability, Sam Darnold finally found the right situation — and now he’s leading the Seahawks with a real Super Bowl chance....
The NFL Told Us the Super Bowl Matchup Eight Months Ago
A viral NFL graphic from Week 1 may have foreshadowed Seahawks vs. Patriots in Super Bowl LX — if you knew where to look....
The Golden State Warriors Have Been Buried Before, And They’re Still Standing
Injuries, panic headlines, and trade chatter surround the Warriors once again. History suggests writing them off is a mistake....
College Basketball Picks Today: Nebraska vs. Michigan Headlines Loaded Slate
College basketball betting picks featuring Nebraska vs. Michigan, Providence at UConn, and UMass vs. Miami (Ohio)....