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No. 9 Gonzaga forges on minus Braden Huff as Seattle seeks revenge
The past few days have been rough for No. 9 Gonzaga after losing star player Braden Huff to injury, but the Bulldogs will try to keep trudging on as they visit Seattle University on Saturday night in a West Coast Conference tilt.,Huff -- who had been enjoying a career year, averaging 17.8 points and...
Report: Clippers owner Steve Ballmer files motion to dismiss Aspiration lawsuit
Attorneys for Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against him by former Aspiration investors, ESPN reported on Friday.,The network acquired the court documents, which contend that allegations of fraud pertaining to funneling money to star playe...
Connor McDavid looks to start new scoring streak as Oilers visit Canucks
The slumping Vancouver Canucks are hoping this isn't the perfect storm when they host three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.,McDavid, who had his 20-game point streak snapped in Thursday's 1-0 loss to the New York Islanders, has had off nights before but rarely ...
Senators hope to continue offensive roll vs. Canadiens
Ottawa Senators coach Travis Green would love a repeat start from his team on Saturday night at home against the Montreal Canadiens.,The Senators exploded for four first-period goals and tallied a season-high eight in an 8-4 triumph over the New York Rangers on Wednesday.,"We knew we had to be ready...
Syracuse, leaning on Donnie Freeman, takes on Boston College
Donnie Freeman will try to lead Syracuse to its fourth straight victory when the Orange visit Boston College in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup Saturday in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,Freeman, a 6-foot-9 forward, has scored at least 18 points in each of the four games he's played since returning after...
Wisconsin showing toughness on Big Ten win streak; Rutgers up next
While his play and his team's form lately might imply otherwise, Wisconsin guard John Blackwell says that not everything is perfect.,"It's not always going to be sunshine and rainbows," Blackwell said. "You pray about things and you imagine things, and it's not always going to be the case.",However,...
No. 12 Michigan State buckles up for Washington, West Coast trip
Michigan State is hitting the road, and head coach Tom Izzo demanded the No. 12 Spartans pack some grit for their Pacific Northwest swing that begins Saturday in Seattle. ,The Spartans went 0-2 at UCLA and USC last season but Izzo reminded his troops novelty is no longer an excuse when visiting the ...
Kings C Domantas Sabonis (knee) to return Friday vs. Wizards
Three-time All-Star big man Domantas Sabonis is expected to return from his left knee injury to play Friday night against the visiting Washington Wizards.,Sabonis has missed 27 games due to a partially torn meniscus in the knee. The Kings listed him as questionable to play.,The 6-foot-10 Sabonis, 29...
No. 1 Arizona wary of upset-minded UCF in road clash
The past week's trend featured undefeated teams on the receiving end of a first setback, and top-ranked Arizona will try to remain unaffected and stay perfect on Saturday afternoon against UCF in Orlando, Fla.,On Tuesday, No. 2 Iowa State had its hopes of perfection dashed by Kansas. Following Satur...
Falcons interview Antonio Pierce for coaching vacancy
Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce on Friday became the ninth candidate to interview for the Atlanta Falcons' head coaching vacancy.,Currently an NFL studio analyst for CBS, Pierce joined the Raiders' staff in 2022 as linebackers coach, then served as interim head coach in 2023 before bec...
Trump expands visa travel exception for major sporting events
The Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup are among the athletic events added to the list of competitions exempted from a visa travel ban, President Donald Trump's administration announced this week.,Events hosted by the International Military Sports Council, the International University Sports Feder...
Anthony Joshua returns to gym following fatal Nigeria car crash
For the first time since the Dec. 29 car crash in Nigeria that caused the death of two close friends, former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was back at the gym this week.,Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries in the accident near Lagos, Nigeria, and later paid tribute on social media to hi...
Drake Maye Faces His Biggest Test Yet as Patriots Meet Texans
Drake Maye leads the Patriots into an AFC Divisional clash with Houston, facing an elite defense and a chance to cement his rising legacy....
Top NBA Betting Picks Tonight: Clippers-Raptors, Wolves-Rockets, Wizards-Kings
Our NBA picks for tonight include Clippers vs. Raptors, Timberwolves vs. Rockets, and Wizards vs. Kings with spreads and a key player prop....
Morez Johnson Jr., No. 4 Michigan aim to exploit Oregon's interior
Michigan dominated the paint on Wednesday night and bounced back from its first loss of the season.,The fourth-ranked Wolverines will seek a similar outcome when they face Oregon on Saturday in Eugene, Ore.,Following a 91-88 home loss to unranked Wisconsin last Saturday, the Wolverines headed to the...
No. 22 Clemson braces for tough task vs. streaking Miami
Two of the hottest teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference will put their winning streaks on the line Saturday when No. 22 Clemson hosts Miami.,The Tigers (15-3, 5-0 ACC) have won eight straight games under longtime coach Brad Brownell, while the Hurricanes (15-2, 4-0) have won 10 in a row under firs...
No. 23 Utah State brings stingy defense into clash vs. Grand Canyon
No. 23 Utah State will look to extend its winning streak to nine games on Saturday afternoon when it visits Grand Canyon in Phoenix.,The Aggies (15-1, 6-0 Mountain West) slipped past Nevada at home on Wednesday in their first game since being ranked this week in the Associated Press Top 25 poll.,Gra...
NFL Divisional Playoff Capules
AFC Divisional Playoff Capsules,Buffalo Bills (13-5) at Denver Broncos (14-3),Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS,Empower Field, Denver,FanDuel Odds: Broncos -1.5, Total 46.5,Postseason History: This is the third playoff meeting. Buffalo leads the Broncos 2-0 and defeated Denver in the 2024 wild-card round,...
Police clear Puka Nacua's brother in car theft investigation
Investigators cleared the brother of NFL star Puka Nacua in an investigation into an alleged car theft, determining it was a misunderstanding.,The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department arrested Samson Nacua and Trey Rose last month for allegedly taking a vehicle belonging to Los Angeles Lakers for...
Why Toronto FC’s Reported Josh Sargent Bid Makes Little Sense for Anyone
Toronto FC’s reported $18M bid for Josh Sargent raises major questions about fit, value, and long-term roster construction....