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Villanova seeks rise in Big East standings, takes on DePaul
Two struggling Big East squads will battle Wednesday in Chicago as Villanova looks to its formidable one-two punch of Eric Dixon and Wooga Poplar when it faces DePaul.,Dixon is the NCAA's leading scorer through Monday at 24.2 points per game. Miami transfer Poplar is fresh off a 24-point performance...
Creighton eyes 8th staight win, sweep of Providence
After a thrilling seventh straight win last time out, Creighton bids to continue its recent Big East success when it travels to Providence to complete the teams' regular-season series on Wednesday evening.,The Bluejays (16-6, 9-2) were 62-60 winners Saturday at Villanova, overcoming 18 turnovers and...
Win streak over, now-unranked Louisville visits Boston College
Louisville will attempt to avoid back-to-back losses Wednesday when it continues its Atlantic Coast Conference schedule with a game against Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,The Cardinals (16-6, 9-2 ACC) were ranked No. 21 last week, but they fell out of the AP Top 25 following Saturday's 77-70...
Spurs' new up-tempo style could be unleashed vs. Hawks
A new era could begin for the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night when they collide with the host Atlanta Hawks., ,Guard De'Aaron Fox could make his San Antonio debut after the Sacramento Kings shipped him to the Spurs as part of a three-team trade that also involved the Chicago Bulls. The 27-year-...
Orioles sign outfielder Ramon Laureano
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms with free agent outfielder Ramon Laureano on a one-year contract with a club option for 2026, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.,Terms were not disclosed, but multiple reports had the deal worth $4 million.,Laureano, 30, played for the Cleveland Guardians and...
Butler, Seton Hall out to salvage something from disappointing seasons
Two teams on losing skids search for a much-needed win when Seton Hall plays host to Butler on Wednesday night in Newark, N.J.,Butler (9-13, 2-9 Big East) is in ninth place in the conference and has lost 12 of its last 14 games. Seton Hall (6-16, 1-10) is in last place and its current seven-game los...
Two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep retires
Former World No. 1 Simona Halep, who won two Grand Slams before a doping suspension, announced her retirement on Tuesday following a loss at the Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Halep, 33, fell to Italy's Lucia Bronzetti 6-1, 6-1, in her first match of 2025, then informed the crowd in her ...
Donald Trump to attend Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
Donald Trump will become the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl, according to a statement from the U.S. Secret Service on Tuesday.,Trump will travel to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX and watch the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles.,"Extensiv...
Mavs' Anthony Davis upon hearing of trade: 'I was shocked'
Anthony Davis admitted he was just like everybody else upon hearing the news that he had been traded from the Los Angeles Lakers and that he was "shocked" over his blockbuster deal to the Dallas Mavericks.,Davis wasn't even with his then-Los Angeles teammates at the time of the trade. He actually ju...
Astros to retire Billy Wagner's No. 13 in August
It will be a busy summer for former left-handed closer Billy Wagner, who will have his No. 13 retired by the Houston Astros before an Aug. 16 home game.,The news comes two weeks after Wagner, 53, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame during his final year on the ballot, an emotional announcement ...
Luka Doncic: 'Excited for this new journey' with Lakers
Luka Doncic was introduced Tuesday as the Los Angeles Lakers' newest superstar, three days after a shocking trade from the Dallas Mavericks.,Doncic is now set to form a partnership on the court with fellow Lakers star LeBron James, while joining a franchise where the late Kobe Bryant rose to promine...
Former Packers K Mason Crosby announces retirement
Longtime Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby announced his retirement Tuesday after 17 NFL seasons.,Crosby, 40, became the leading scorer in Packers history from 2007-22 before finishing his career with the New York Giants in 2023.,He announced his decision during his radio show on Milwaukee's 105...
Union sign 17-year-old homegrown D Neil Pierre
The Philadelphia Union signed 17-year-old homegrown defender Neil Pierre to a four-year contract Tuesday.,The deal includes an option for 2029 for the native of Lebanon, Pa.,"Following a standout season with Union II, we are happy to be able to reward Neil with a first team contract," sporting direc...
Oregon hoping to halt freefall against No. 24 Michigan
Oregon and No. 24 Michigan are both in solid shape for NCAA Tournament bids, but there isn't much else they have in common right now entering Wednesday night's Big Ten contest in Ann Arbor, Mich.,Visiting Oregon (16-5, 5-6) comes in reeling, having lost three in a row and four of its last five, with...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball Predictions for February 4th
February 4th's top sports betting picks and predictions include our expert analysis for Tuesday night's slate of college basketball games to bet on....
Cooper Kupp Trade Landing Spots: Top Trade Suitors For Los Angeles Rams Wide Receiver
The Los Angeles Rams are going to trade Cooper Kupp this offseason and these four teams could swoop in and acquire the talented wide receiver on a sound deal....
How Kansas City Chiefs Can Defeat Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX
By defeating the aggressive man coverage by Philadelphia's defense and stopping the tush push, this is how the Kansas City Chiefs can beat the Eagles in the Super Bowl....
NaVi, MongolZ qualify for IEM Katowice playoffs
Natus Vincere and The MongolZ clinched playoff spots at the Intel Extreme Masters Katowice by winning Group B upper-bracket semifinal matches on Monday in Poland.,NaVi eked out a 2-1 win over Team Sports, while The MongolZ dumped GamerLegion 2-0.,In other Group B action on Monday, Astralis edged FUR...
Kansas State on the rise ahead of visit to Arizona State
Kansas State and Arizona State head into their game Tuesday night in Tempe, Ariz., coming off very different outcomes against two of the top teams in the Big 12 on Saturday.,Kansas State (10-11, 4-6 Big 12) increased its winning streak to three games, upsetting then-No. 3 Iowa State 80-61 on Saturda...
Clemson, riding win streak, faces short-handed Georgia Tech
Still on the outside looking in on the AP Top 25, Clemson brings its six-game winning streak into a Tuesday matchup with visiting Georgia Tech.,The Tigers (18-4, 10-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) received 182 votes in the Monday poll, placing them as the first team out of the rankings, despite four co...