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Hawks F Jalen Johnson (shoulder) out indefinitely
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, already ruled out of Saturday night's home game against the Toronto Raptors, will continue to be sidelined as he undergoes further medical testing on his injured left shoulder, the team announced.,Johnson sustained the injury when he blocked a layup attempt by To...
LeBron James downgraded to questionable vs. Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and forward Rui Hachimura both have been downgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the host Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.,James (left foot injury management) and Hachimura (left calf soreness) initially were listed as probable for the ...
Strong at home, No. 18 Wisconsin out to extend Nebraska's skid
After splitting a pair of games on the West Coast, No. 18 Wisconsin is looking forward to home-court advantage in a Big Ten matchup against Nebraska on Sunday afternoon in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin (15-4, 5-3) lost at UCLA 85-83 on Tuesday to end a seven-game winning streak. ,Nebraska (12-7, 2-6) has ...
Rockies tab Charlie Blackmon as special assistant to GM
Former Colorado Rockies star Charlie Blackmon was named special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt on Saturday.,Per the Rockies, the retired outfielder will assist Schmidt in all areas of baseball operations.,"Charlie has been an integral part of the Rockies organization for over a decade, bo...
Madison Keys stuns top seed Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open
Madison Keys -- using a mix of solid serves, power and defense -- upset two-time defending champion and top seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 to win the Australian Open on Saturday, giving the 29-year-old American her first Grand Slam title in 46 tries.,Keys, the No. 19 seed, appeared in her first ...
From Heartbreak to History: How the Buffalo Bills Can Finally Win It All
Here's how the Buffalo Bills, led by Josh Allen, a dominant run game, and an opportunistic defense, are poised to end their Super Bowl drought by conquering the Chiefs....
Golden State Warriors Crossroads: Add LeBron James or Tank for Cooper Flagg
The Golden State Warriors are at a crossroads, as they could add another aging superstar to their old roster, or they could blow it up and tank for Cooper Flagg....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA in Paris, College Basketball Predictions for January 25
January 25th's best sports betting picks and predictions include our expert analysis on tonight's top NBA and college basketball matchups on Sunday....
UCLA holds on to beat skidding Washington
Aday Mara scored 12 points, grabbed seven rebounds and blocked five shots as UCLA outlasted Washington 65-60 on Friday in Seattle.,Skyy Clark also scored 12 and Kobe Johnson and Eric Dailey Jr. added 11 points apiece for the Bruins (14-6, 5-4 Big Ten), who won their third straight game. Johnson grab...
Ohio State CB Davison Igbinosun to return next season
Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun still has his sights set on the NFL, but not right away.,Igbinosun, who started in the Buckeyes' secondary for the last two seasons, decided not to enter this year's NFL draft. Envisioned as a Day 2 selection if he had gone pro, the junior cited multiple motiv...
Report: Houston Dash seeking investment, possible sale
Houston Dash owner Ted Segal is exploring options for potentially selling the team, according to multiple media reports on Friday.,Segal hired investment bank PJT Partners to evaluate whether the team could add new investors, perform a controlled sale or keep ownership as is, according to a Sportico...
Clemson rising, but must take care of business at Virginia Tech
Off to its second-best start ever in ACC play, Clemson might be tempted to look ahead two weeks when the Tigers host conference blue bloods Duke and North Carolina in a span of three days.,But first, Clemson (16-4, 8-1) must take care of business against three teams with losing records in the confer...
DePaul working against recent history in visit to Butler
It's been more than six years since DePaul won back-to-back Big East Conference road games. And even longer since winning a game at Butler.,The Blue Demons look to avoid a 10th overall defeat against the Bulldogs - and an 11th straight on the road -- on Saturday in Indianapolis.,DePaul (10-10, 1-8) ...
Goal-starved Senators host Atlantic Division-leading Leafs
The second leg of the Battle of Ontario will take place on Saturday when an Ottawa Senators team looking to get into playoff position hosts the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Maple Leafs.,Ottawa enters the game having lost two straight on the road, both by shutout. Getting blanked has been a more...
No. 4 Alabama guarding against defensive slips vs. LSU
Alabama is ranked No. 4 in the country and is in the thick of the race to win the ultra-competitive SEC.,Head coach Nate Oats understands that maintaining that lofty ranking -- and translating competing for the SEC title into competing for the national championship -- requires extremely high standar...
Skidding Colorado faces rising Arizona
Colorado will look to end its longest losing streak since the 2016-17 season and earn its first Big 12 victory when the Buffaloes play at former Pac-12 foe Arizona on Saturday in Tucson.,The Buffaloes (9-9 overall) have lost seven straight games, marking a 0-7 conference start in their first season ...
After road success, Creighton back home vs. Seton Hall
Creighton aims for a fifth straight win when it comes back to the comforts of home to play host to struggling Seton Hall on Saturday afternoon in Omaha, Neb.,The Bluejays (13-6, 6-2 Big East) are tied for third in the conference with No. 19 UConn and coming off a lopsided 73-49 road win over DePaul ...
Feeling at home on road, young Pistons visit Magic
Life on the road clearly agrees with the Detroit Pistons, who are trending upward ahead of their matchup against the host Orlando Magic on Saturday.,Detroit won for the 12th time in its last 16 games on Wednesday, notching another road victory by beating the Atlanta Hawks 114-104. Cade Cunningham le...
Surging Canadiens prepared for Devils' best effort
The Montreal Canadiens are aware that they no longer can sneak up on their opponents.,Earning 13 wins in a 17-game stretch has a tendency to sound the alarm to your potential foes.,The Canadiens will look to answer the bell after a recent setback when they host the New Jersey Devils on Saturday nigh...
Wolves' Donte DiVincenzo (toe) to be re-evaluated in 3 weeks
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo will be re-evaluated in three weeks as he nurses a left big toe injury, the team announced Friday.,DiVincenzo sustained the injury during Minnesota's 116-115 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 15. He sought a second opinion by Dr. J. Chris Coetzee...