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Michael Ajayi's strong outing lifts Butler over Northwestern
Michael Ajayi piled up 19 points and a career-high 20 rebounds as Butler held on for a 61-58 victory over Northwestern in the opener of the Indy Classic doubleheader on Saturday in Indianapolis., ,Ajayi's ninth double-double of the season, tied for second-most in the nation, enabled the Bulldogs (9-...

No. 12 North Carolina edges Ohio State on late basket
Henri Veesaar flushed a go-ahead dunk with 7.2 seconds left on Saturday, giving No. 12 North Carolina a 71-70 win over Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta.,Caleb Wilson led all players with 20 points and 15 rebounds, while Veesaar chipped in 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Tar Heels (1...

Sabres fire associate general manager Jason Karmanos
The Buffalo Sabres fired associate general manager Jason Karmanos on Saturday, just five days after Jarmo Kekalainen assumed the top GM role on the team.,Karmanos also served as general manager of the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.,"We thank Jason for his contributions to the Buf...

Ducks F Frank Vatrano fined $5K for unsportsmanlike conduct
Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano was fined $5,000 by the NHL for unsportsmanlike conduct for his actions against Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars in a game Friday night.,The fine, which was handed down Saturday, is the maximum allowable under the league's collective bargaining agreement.,Vatra...
How Cooper Flagg Is Giving Mavericks Fans Hope After Luka Doncic Trade
Cooper Flagg’s rapid growth has helped Texas move past the Luka Doncic trade, giving Dallas Mavericks fans a new reason to believe....
Oklahoma’s 50 Cent Moment Backfires in CFP Loss to Alabama
Oklahoma squandered a 17-0 lead as Alabama stormed back to win in the College Football Playoff, spoiling the Sooners’ night in Norman....
What Anthony Joshua's Knockout of Jake Paul Means for Boxing
Anthony Joshua stopped Jake Paul in Round 6, handing the YouTube star his first knockout loss in a heavyweight main event on Netflix....
Why the Cavaliers Make the Most Sense in a Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers have the best mix of young All-Stars and flexibility to make a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade work for both sides....
Commanders vs Eagles Week 16 Saturday Betting Pick
Injuries, slow pace, and struggling road offense make the under the best bet in Saturday’s Commanders vs Eagles NFC East matchup....

Bryce Lindsay powers Villanova to overtime win against Wisconsin
Bryce Lindsay scored 10 of his 12 points in overtime to pace Villanova to a 76-66 victory over Wisconsin in a nonconference game Friday night as part of the Milwaukee Hoops Showdown.,Wisconsin, which trailed by 15 early in the second half, pulled even at 56-all on Nolan Winter's short jumper with 31...

Florida State wallops Mississippi Valley State, ends 5-game skid
Chauncey Wiggins led four Florida State players in double figures as the Seminoles snapped their five-game losing streak with a 96-49 thrashing of Mississippi Valley State on Friday in Tallahassee, Fla.,Wiggins hit 6 of 10 shots and 2 of 5 3-point attempts to help the Seminoles (6-6) secure their fi...
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Betting Picks: Best Bets for the Boxing Supercard
Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua in Miami. Full fight breakdown, betting picks, and best bets for the main event and undercard....
NHL Rebuilds vs Reloads: Who’s Winning the Gamble?
As the NHL playoff race tightens, teams face a choice: rebuild through the draft or reload on the fly. Which strategy is working in 2025-26?...
WWE’s Wildest Reveals: From Vince McMahon to Austin Theory
Austin Theory’s reveal on Raw revives debate about WWE’s most shocking unmaskings, from Vince McMahon to Rikishi and Naomi....
Best NBA Picks for Friday December 19th: 76ers vs Knicks, Cavs vs Bulls
Free NBA picks and betting analysis for Friday, December 19, including 76ers vs Knicks, Cavaliers vs Bulls, and Hawks vs Spurs....
NHL Friday Betting Picks: Hurricanes vs Panthers, Canucks vs Islanders
Friday NHL betting picks and analysis, including Hurricanes vs Panthers and Canucks vs Islanders ahead of the holiday break....
College Football Playoff Full First-Round Betting Picks and Predictions
First-round College Football Playoff betting picks and leans, including Alabama vs Oklahoma, Miami vs Texas A&M, and more....

Sabres D Conor Timmins breaks leg, out 6-8 weeks
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins is expected to miss six to eight weeks after breaking his left leg in the third period of a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, head coach Lindy Ruff announced.,Timmins' left skate appeared to catch a rut in the ice, causing his leg to bend awkwa...

Transfer roundup: Starting QBs, Penn State’s Chaz Coleman entering portal
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula will enter the transfer portal after one season with the Tigers, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Pribula played two seasons at Penn State (2023-24) before transferring to Missouri, where he threw for 1,941 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 10 ga...

Wisconsin searching for stronger defense vs. Villanova
Wisconsin will be looking for renewed defensive commitment when it takes on Villanova in a nonconference game Friday night as part of the Milwaukee Hoops Showdown.,Wisconsin (7-3) has been idle since a lopsided 90-60 Big Ten road loss at No. 15 Nebraska last Wednesday, when it allowed the Cornhusker...