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Surging Wisconsin out to extend dominance over Minnesota
Wisconsin will be looking to continue both its recent winning streak and its dominance against Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup on Friday night in Madison, Wis.,The Badgers (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) have won four consecutive games, including a 75-63 victory at Rutgers on Monday. Wisconsin also has won seven...
Vegas hope return home means more wins, starting with Islanders
The Vegas Golden Knights have parlayed a 22-3-2 mark against Western Conference competition and a 17-4-0 home record into the top spot in the NHL standings with 59 points.,But one of the few blemishes for Bruce Cassidy's squad at the halfway mark of the season has been a so-so 6-6-1 record against E...
Golden Knights take down Sharks for 3rd straight win
Mark Stone had a goal and an assist as the visiting Vegas Golden Knights continued their dominance of the San Jose Sharks with a 4-2 victory on Tuesday night.,Zach Whitecloud, Victor Olofsson and Tomas Hertl also scored goals and Shea Theodore added two assists for Vegas, which won its third straigh...
Chase Ross fires up No. 7 Marquette for win over Georgetown
Chase Ross scored a career-high 27 points to go along with six steals, lifting No. 7 Marquette to a 74-66 victory over Georgetown on Tuesday night in Milwaukee.,Ross made 7 of 12 shots from the floor -- and 4 of 6 from 3-point range -- to eclipse his previous career-high point total of 23, set in a ...
Virginia heads west, aims to deny Cal first ACC win
Virginia makes its first West Coast swing in its Atlantic Coast Conference history when the Cavaliers tip off a two-game trip against Cal on Wednesday night in Berkeley, Calif.,The Cavaliers (8-6, 1-2) and Golden Bears (7-7, 0-3) have met just twice, with Virginia sweeping a home-and-home, nonconfer...
NHL-best Golden Knights take on improving Sharks
The San Jose Sharks can match their longest winning streak of the season when they host the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.,The Sharks, last in the Pacific Division with 32 points, have won back-to-back home games over Tampa Bay (2-1) and the New Jersey Devils (3-2). San Jose has won three in...
No. 7 Marquette eyes 10-0 home start vs. improving Georgetown
No. 7 Marquette will put a pair of perfect records on the line Tuesday night when it hosts upstart Georgetown in Milwaukee.,The Golden Eagles (13-2, 4-0 Big East) have won four in a row overall and all nine games at home this season.,Kam Jones overcame a disastrous start in which he missed his first...
Ohio State out to keep Minnesota winless in Big Ten play
In the wake of a loss, Ohio State coach Jake Diebler gathered his players for a film session.,But Diebler wanted to do more than just point out the Buckeyes' mistakes. He also wanted to show them how well they played at times.,Diebler wants to see additional highlights when Ohio State visits Minneso...
Warriors F Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) out indefinitely
The Golden State Warriors are awaiting MRI results on Jonathan Kuminga's right ankle on Sunday, a day after coach Steve Kerr called the injury "a significant sprain.",Kuminga, 22, sustained the injury in Saturday's 121-113 home win over the Memphis Grizzlies, appearing to roll his right ankle late i...
NHL Midseason Shockers: Surprising Teams Dominate Conference Standings
Surprise teams like the Vegas Golden Knights are dominating the standings in the NHL, with overachiever teams like the Washington Capitals making some noise of their own....
Jack Eichel haunts former team again as Knights bump Sabres
Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist and Adin Hill made 23 saves as the Vegas Golden Knights moved into the NHL points lead with a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night in Las Vegas.,Mark Stone and Tanner Laczynski also scored goals and Tanner Pearson had two assists for Vegas, which...
Clemson runs win streak to three by beating Cal
Ian Schieffelin led the way with 21 points as host Clemson posted an 80-68 victory over Cal to stay unbeaten in the Atlantic Coast Conference on Saturday night.,Schieffelin shot well from the field (8-of-10), as did teammates Chase Hunter (8-of-12 for 19 points) and Chauncey Wiggins (7-of-10 for 15 ...
Sabres hoping to leave Vegas a big winner
A weekend trip to Las Vegas can be just what the doctor ordered to revitalize and drown one's sorrows. The Buffalo Sabres certainly hope that's the case when they visit Sin City to take on the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. ,To say it's been a tough five weeks for Lindy Ruff's squad would b...
Top 10 Player Props For NFL Week 18
With most NFL playoff teams sitting key personnel, Week 18 may not be a great week for putting money down on the traditional betting line. However, with many players looking to make statements, it is a great week to bet on NFL player props.,Of course, with hundreds to choose from, it can be a bit of...
Minnesota's defense dominates Virginia Tech in Mayo Bowl
Darius Taylor rushed for 113 yards and one touchdown and threw for another score as Minnesota pulled away for a 24-10 victory over Virginia Tech in the Duke's Mayo Bowl on Friday night in Charlotte.,Max Brosmer completed 18 of 29 passes for 211 yards, one touchdown and one interception for Minnesota...
Three-goal second period sends Knights past Flyers
Ilya Samsonov made 23 saves to win his fifth straight start and Pavel Dorofeyev scored what proved to be the game-winner during Vegas' three-goal second period as the Golden Knights rallied to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Thursday in Las Vegas.,Mark Stone had a goal and an assist, Nicolas H...
Kam Jones, No. 8 Marquette back home to face inconsistent Creighton
After they celebrated New Year's Eve with victories, two of the top teams in the Big East will go at it in Milwaukee when No. 8 Marquette hosts Creighton on Friday night.,Marquette (12-2, 3-0 Big East) took care of Providence on the road on Tuesday, dominating 78-50. It was the Golden Eagles' first ...
Strong-at-home Golden Knights look to sweep Flyers
The Vegas Golden Knights enter the new year leading the Pacific Division with 53 points and an NHL-best .716 point percentage following an impressive 10-2-0 run in December.,They also enter their Thursday game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Las Vegas with a bad taste in their mouths.,That's beca...
No. 8 Marquette uses early 21-0 run to roll past Providence
Kam Jones posted an 18-point, 10-assist double-double to lead four double-digit scorers for No. 8 Marquette on the way to a 78-50 blowout win over host Providence on Tuesday night.,Jones scored 14 of his points in the first half as the Golden Eagles (12-2, 3-0 Big East) put the game well out of reac...
Canadiens rally to end Golden Knights' win streak at six
Kirby Dach scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and Sam Montembeault made 27 saves as the Montreal Canadiens scored three unanswered goals to rally for a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday afternoon in Las Vegas.,Cole Caufield scored his 100th career goal and Em...