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McCartney Kessler KOs Coco Gauff in Dubai
McCartney Kessler recorded her first victory over a Top 10 player on Tuesday, posting a 6-4, 7-5 victory over third-seeded Coco Gauff in the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.,Kessler earned her maiden win over a Top 20 player on Monday, securing a 6-2, 6-3 victory over fellow...
On hot stretch, Nebraska clashes with reeling Penn State
Nebraska and Penn State are trending in different directions, to say the least.,The Cornhuskers hope to continue pushing toward an NCAA Tournament berth Wednesday when they visit the Nittany Lions, who are desperate to end a long losing streak.,Nebraska (17-9, 7-8 Big Ten) has earned four wins again...
Former Stanford coach David Shaw joins Lions' staff
The Detroit Lions added former Stanford head coach David Shaw to a revamped coaching staff on Tuesday as their passing game coordinator.,Shaw, 52, was a four-time Pac-12 Coach of the Year at Stanford from 2011-22. With a record of 96-54, he resigned as the winningest coach in Cardinal history.,Joini...
Team USA D Charlie McAvoy hospitalized, out for 4 Nations final
Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy was ruled out for Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final against Team Canada.,The Boston Bruins issued a statement confirming McAvoy's status on Tuesday, one day after he missed Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off loss to Sweden. ,"Charlie was admitted to Massachusetts Gene...
Bengals sign P Ryan Rehkow to 2-year extension
The Cincinnati Bengals signed punter Ryan Rehkow to a two-year contract extension that spans through the 2026 season.,The agreement -- but not the financial terms -- was announced Tuesday by the Bengals, who are looking to sign wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins as well as star defensive e...
Team USA D Charlie McAvoy hospitalized, out for Thursday's game
Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy was ruled out for Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final against Team Canada.,The Boston Bruins issued a statement confirming McAvoy's status on Tuesday after he missed Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off loss to Sweden on Monday night. ,"Charlie was admitted to Massachuset...
Team USA D Charlie McAvoy reportedly hospitalized
Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy was admitted to Mass General Hospital on Monday night with an infection that stemmed from a previous upper-body injury, according to multiple reports Tuesday.,McAvoy, who plays for the Boston Bruins, was a central figure in the 4 Nations Face-Off win for Team USA o...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball Predictions for February 18th
Betting options are limited on Tuesday February 18th, so we took a deep dive into the slate of 32 college basketball games to give your our expert betting picks and predictions....
Arkansas, desperate for defining win, faces No. 1 Auburn
Auburn solidified its spot atop the national rankings with a scintillating victory over then-No. 2 Alabama on Saturday.,Now the Tigers look to avoid a letdown when they host up-and-down Arkansas on Wednesday night in Southeastern Conference play.,Auburn (23-2, 11-1 SEC) prevailed 94-85 in the No. 1 ...
Utah hangs on to clip Kansas State
Ezra Ausar scored 21 points and hauled in eight rebounds to lift Utah to a 74-69 win over Kansas State on Monday night in Salt Lake City.,Ausar scored 15 points in the second half and went 7-for-7 from the free-throw line for the game, a performance that included a pair of clutch makes with five sec...
Utah hangs on to clip Kansas St.
Ezra Ausar scored 21 points and hauled in eight rebounds to lift Utah to a 74-69 win over Kansas State on Monday night in Salt Lake City.,Ausar scored 15 points in the second half and went 7-for-7 from the free-throw line for the game, a performance that included a pair of clutch makes with five sec...
Sweden edges final-bound USA to cap 4 Nations group play
BOSTON -- Jesper Bratt scored the game-winner as Sweden completed a first-period comeback and held on to defeat the United States 2-1 in the final round-robin game of the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday night.,Gustav Nyquist also scored and Samuel Ersson made 31 saves (11 in the third period) for Swede...
U.S. F Brady Tkachuk leaves 4 Nations game with apparent injury
Forward Brady Tkachuk will not return to Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off game against Sweden on Monday after he lost his balance and barreled into the opposing goaltender during the first period.,Tkachuk, 25, crashed into Sweden goalie Samuel Ersson's leg and skate and dislodged the net. His next shif...
Inter Miami's CONCACAF opener at K.C. postponed to Wednesday
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have an extra 24 hours to prepare for their season opener.,Inter Miami's CONCACAF Champions Cup match scheduled for Tuesday at Sporting Kansas City was pushed back to Wednesday due to a cold weather advisory and winter storm warning. The Kansas City area is expected to h...
Mick Cronin goes for win No. 500 as UCLA welcomes Minnesota
UCLA coach Mick Cronin was initially surprised that his 83-year-old father was traveling from the Midwest to see the Bruins host Minnesota on Tuesday night in Big Ten play in Los Angeles.,Hep Cronin then spilled the beans -- informing his son that he will be attempting to post career win No. 500.,"I...
Illinois freshman Morez Johnson Jr. (wrist) out indefinitely
Illinois freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr., a starter for the Fighting Illini over the past eight games, will be out indefinitely after breaking his left wrist while blocking a shot on Saturday.,Johnson, who is averaging 7.2 points this season but 9.9 since joining the starting lineup on Jan. 23, m...
Reports: Bengals seek long-term deal for WR Tee Higgins, but could tag him
The Cincinnati Bengals are trying to work out a long-term contract with wide receiver Tee Higgins but are willing to use a franchise tag again for the 2025 season, according to multiple media reports on Monday.,The window to place a franchise tag is Feb. 18 to March 4. Higgins, 26, played out his on...
No. 11 Wisconsin has score to settle with Illinois
Coming off its most impressive road win of the season, No. 11 Wisconsin will be out to avenge an early Big Ten loss when it hosts Illinois on Tuesday in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin (20-5, 10-4 Big Ten) took down then-No. 7 Purdue, 94-84, on Saturday behind John Tonje's 32-point performance.,Illinois (17...
Bill Self wants to see No. 23 Kansas 'be men' at BYU
These are not heady times for No. 23 Kansas entering Tuesday night's Big 12 Conference contest against BYU in Provo, Utah.,That's because the Jayhawks (17-8, 8-6 Big 12) continue to mix sloppy losses with wins. After cruising past Colorado on Feb. 11, they traveled Saturday night to a Utah team they...
No. 13 Purdue in close pursuit of No. 14 Michigan St. in standings
Any hope that No. 13 Purdue has of winning the Big Ten regular-season title hinges on its visit to East Lansing, Mich.,Following two consecutive losses, the third-place Boilermakers can't afford to lose any more ground. They're trying to catch Michigan and Michigan State, which hosts them on Tuesday...