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Alex Karaban's big 2nd half sends UConn past Villanova
NEW YORK -- Alex Karaban scored 15 of his 18 points in the second half and hit two clutch 3-pointers in the final six-plus minutes as third-seeded UConn pulled away for a 73-56 victory over sixth-seeded Villanova on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big East tournament.,The Huskies (23-9) won the...
No. 24 Illinois lights up Iowa for 106 points in Big Ten tourney win
Kylan Boswell recorded 24 points and seven assists and No. 24 Illinois put on an offensive show while producing a 106-94 victory over Iowa on Thursday to reach the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals in Indianapolis.,Tre White scored 22 points and Will Riley added 21 points, seven rebounds and five ass...
Flames' Connor Zary suspended 2 games for elbowing
Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary was suspended for two games by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Thursday, one day after his hit on Vancouver Canucks rookie defenseman Elias Pettersson.,The discipline was handed down not long after it was announced that Zary would have a hearing with the dep...
Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators Betting Picks, Predictions March 13th
March 13th's top betting pick includes an over/under bet for tonight's NHL matchup between the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators....
Cooper Flagg Injury: Duke Star Spotted in Wheelchair After Scary Ankle Injury
Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg was seen in a wheelchair after a scary injury to his ankle during their quarterfinals game against Georgia Tech in the ACC Tournament....
Flames' Connor Zary to have hearing with NHL
Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Thursday, one day after his hit on Vancouver Canucks rookie defenseman Elias Pettersson.,Pettersson leveled Nazem Kadri with an open-ice hit when Zary took up for his teammate. Zary unleashed a cross-c...
We Learned Nothing From Thunder vs. Celtics NBA Finals Preview
There was way too much hype surrounding Wednesday night's Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics matchup, and we learned nothing from the presumed NBA Finals preview....
Aaron Rodgers Is Holding the Steelers Hostage, and They Might Deserve It
Buffalo Bills general manager Doug Whaley said Aaron Rodgers is holding the Pittsburgh Steelers hostage, and they might deserve it for entertaining the circus for this long....
UConn, Alex Karaban begin Big East tourney title defense vs. Villanova
NEW YORK -- While UConn experienced some uneven moments during the regular season, the two-time defending national champion seemed to figure things out in the final two weeks of the regular season and could be starting to peak again.,The Huskies start defense of their Big East tournament title with ...
No. 24 Illinois aims to continue ascent vs. Iowa
Illinois' up-and-down season is pointing in the right direction ahead of its opening game in the Big Ten Tournament against 15th-seeded Iowa on Thursday evening in Indianapolis.,Less than three weeks ago, the seventh-seeded Fighting Illini (20-11) were a flu-wracked, defenseless mess. They were comi...
Villanova gets going in second half, puts away Seton Hall
NEW YORK -- Eric Dixon scored all 19 of his points in the second half, including 11 during a decisive run, as sixth-seeded Villanova got past 11th-seed Seton Hall 67-55 in the opening round of the Big East tournament on Wednesday night.,The Wildcats (19-13) advanced to a quarterfinal matchup against...
Ohio State Basketball Is a Joke, Enjoy the NIT
Ohio State men's basketball team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament bubble after losing winnable games against Iowa and Indiana, solidifying this season as a flop....
Chicago Stars FC sign D Justina Gaynor
Chicago Stars FC signed rookie defender Justina Gaynor to a one-year contract on Wednesday.,The former Michigan State standout's deal also includes a mutual option for the 2026 season.,"We're happy to have Justina join the Stars," general manager Richard Feuz said in a news release. "Before receivin...
NFL Free Agency Begins: Ranking Biggest Splashes From Legal Tampering
NFL Free Agency opens on Wednesday afternoon, so Deadspin ranked the biggest surprises and fireworks from the first two days of legal tampering....
The NHL’s Rich Get Richer—and the Playoffs Are Going to Be a War Zone
After a wild NHL trade deadline, the Stanley Cup playoffs are shaping up to be a brutal arms race with several teams identifying themselves as legit contenders....
Seton Hall must find an answer for Villanova's Eric Dixon
NEW YORK -- Villanova's Eric Dixon is the nation's top scorer and the Big East's top 3-point shooter.,Despite Dixon's individual success, the sixth-seeded Wildcats are barely on the NCAA Tournament bubble heading into Wednesday night's Big East tournament opener against 11th-seeded Seton Hall.,If th...
Collin Morikawa on tough Arnold Palmer finish: 'Frustration'
Collin Morikawa didn't speak to reporters on Sunday after the Arnold Palmer Invitational when the tournament that he led by three strokes with five holes to play slipped away.,On Tuesday, amid his preparation for The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Morikawa explained his emotions af...
Super Bowl Window Suddenly Closing for San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are watching their Super Bowl window close, as their roster is only getting older and more expensive while a Brock Purdy extension looms....
Aaron Rodgers Is Running Out of Options—And Excuses
Free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers is running out of options as teams sign other veterans and reclamation projects at quarterbacks while he waits for the Steelers and Giants....
MLB's Tokyo Games Are a Global Flex, Shohei Ohtani Makes It a Power Move
The MLB is invading Tokyo to start their regular season with the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs in Japan. Shohei Ohtani's superstardom makes it a major flex....