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Sharpshooting Utah poses another challenge for Central Arkansas
Central Arkansas' tough season-opening road trip continues Thursday night in Salt Lake City as the Bears visit the Utah Utes.,After giving up 15 3-pointers and losing 88-50 to BYU in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Central Arkansas (0-1) has another big challenge against the Utes (1-0) at the Huntsman Cent...
DePaul eyes rare win streak as Prairie View A&M visits
Winning the season opener hasn't been the problem at DePaul. When new head coach Chris Holtmann and his completely revamped roster pulled off an 80-78 overtime win over visiting Southern Indiana on Monday night, it represented the Blue Demons' 15th opening win in the last 17 seasons., ,Rather, the p...
Cavs outlast Pelicans, off to best start in franchise history
Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers set the record for the best start in franchise history with a 131-122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night., ,Mitchell led a balanced attack while Jarrett Allen added 16 points and 14 rebounds, Caris LeVert sc...
Michigan State, Niagara bid to build on season-opening wins
The emotions and jitters of the season opener are over for Niagara and Michigan State, so now the teams will look to settle in when they meet on Thursday in East Lansing, Mich.,Both teams will be coming off Monday wins. ,Michigan State earned an 81-57 home victory over Monmouth, pulling away late af...
No. 16 Arkansas downs Lipscomb in John Calipari's debut
Freshman Boogie Fland scored 17 points in his collegiate debut and No. 16 Arkansas' defense down the stretch was the difference in a 76-60 win over Lipscomb on Thursday in Fayetteville, Ark., in the Razorbacks' season opener.,It was the first game for Arkansas under coach John Calipari.,The Razorbac...
Columbia beats Villanova for first win against Big East team since 2012
Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa made all 10 of his free throws en route to 22 points as visiting Columbia defeated Villanova 90-80 on Wednesday.,Avery Brown chipped in 18 points for the Lions (2-0), whose last win over a Big East opponent also came at Villanova on Nov. 20, 2012. Kenny Noland added 14 poin...
Brandon Miller's buzzer-beater lifts Hornets over Pistons
Brandon Miller's putback at the buzzer gave the Charlotte Hornets a 108-107 victory against the visiting Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night., ,Miles Bridges pumped in 27 points and LaMelo Ball scored five of his 25 points in the final minute to help the Hornets end a three-game losing streak., ,Mill...
Wake eyes better offensive output vs. North Carolina A&T
Wake Forest aims for a 2-0 start on Thursday night when it hosts North Carolina A&T in Winston-Salem, N.C.,The Demon Deacons (1-0) were victorious in their season opener on Monday, defeating visiting Coppin State 64-49 behind Cam Hildreth's 15 points, five rebounds and four assists. ,Hunter Sallis a...
Titans to sign Bills castoff Mike Edwards to aid secondary
Safety Mike Edwards is set to join the Tennessee Titans after agreeing to terms on Wednesday. ,The Buffalo Bills granted Edwards' request for his release on Tuesday after attempting to find a trade partner with needs in the secondary.,Edwards, 28, was inactive despite being healthy for most of the s...
Hurricanes out to continue sizzling start when they face Penguins
The Carolina Hurricanes are finding different ways to get the job done, but the common theme has been consistent winning early in this season.,It hasn't panned out that way for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who'll try to break through against the Hurricanes when the teams meet Thursday night at Raleigh, ...
Guardians re-sign C Austin Hedges to one-year deal
The Cleveland Guardians re-signed free agent catcher Austin Hedges to a one-year contract on Wednesday.,ESPN reported the deal was worth $4 million for Hedges, 32, who provides depth behind starter Bo Naylor.,Hedges batted .152 with two home runs and 15 RBIs in 66 games in 2024, including 46 starts ...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson off injury report; TE Isaiah Likely out
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is off the injury report for Thursday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, but tight end Isaiah Likely has been ruled out.,Jackson was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and does not carry a game status.,Likely (hamstring) did not practice a...
Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons practices, plans to play vs. Philly
Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons began working his way back from an ankle injury, practicing Wednesday for the first time since Week 4. ,Parsons said Wednesday he'd rate his chances of playing against NFC East rival Philadelphia as high despite being a limited participant as the Cowboys bega...
Bengals WR Tee Higgins (quad) doubtful for ‘TNF’ vs. Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is poised to miss his third straight game with a quad injury. ,Higgins did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough ahead of Thursday night's game against AFC North rival Baltimore and is listed as doubtful.,However, offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (...
No limitations for Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won't be limited in practice after aggravating his injured ankle in Monday night's game.,Mahomes said Wednesday that he's able to "move around" on the ankle, which he said is sore "when you have a little bit of a roll." He told reporters he's looking "f...
Browns GM has lukewarm response on Deshaun Watson's future
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry was noncommittal Wednesday when asked about quarterback Deshaun Watson's future with the franchise.,When asked if Watson -- who sustained a season-ending Achilles tear on Oct. 20 -- will suit up for the team again, Berry said: "That's always possible.",T...
Padres extend skipper Mike Shildt after playoff year
The San Diego Padres rewarded skipper Mike Shildt with a two-year extension through the 2027 season on Wednesday.,Shildt, 56, guided the team to a 93-69 record and reached the National League Division Series in his first season.,That represented an 11-win improvement over the 2023 campaign under pre...
Devils look to tag Canadiens with fifth straight loss
The New Jersey Devils have responded favorably following a four-game winless skid.,Winners of three of their last four games, the host Devils will look to add to the Montreal Canadiens' misery on Thursday when the teams meet in Newark, N.J.,Montreal has lost four in a row and eight of its last 10 ga...
Bruins, Flames look to shore up special teams in clash
After appearing to turn a corner with back-to-back shutouts this past weekend, the Boston Bruins returned to old habits on Tuesday.,Allowing three power-play goals in a 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs ended the Bruins' chances for their first three-game win streak this season. But they will look...
Cameron Young WDs from World Wide Technology Championship
Cameron Young on Wednesday withdrew from the World Wide Technology Championship in Los Cabos, Mexico.,Young, who is 33rd in the Official World Golf Ranking, was the highest-ranked player in the field at El Cardonal at Diamante Cabo San Lucas. ,The PGA Tour did not provide a reason for the withdrawal...