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Hornets host Pistons seeking fourth straight home win
First-year Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee has shown the willingness to alter player combinations late in games, even if it might cause a bit of a stir.,That happened earlier this week when guard LaMelo Ball was off the court late in a game.,"I think every night it can be somebody different," Le...
Clemson shakes off setback, turns focus to Radford
Clemson will aim to get back on track Thursday night when it hosts a Radford team that has won four straight games.,The Tigers (3-1) lost 84-71 at Boise State on Sunday despite a career-high 30 points from Chase Hunter. ,The game featured seven lead changes, and the Tigers trailed by just one point ...
CF Montreal D Joel Waterman signs 3-year extension
CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman signed a three-year contract extension on Wednesday that spans through the 2027 season.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team on the deal, which includes an option for the 2028 season. ,"We are delighted that Joel will be staying with us in Montreal for s...
North Carolina, BC likely to engage in ground-and-pound battle
After clinching bowl eligibility for the sixth consecutive season, North Carolina aims for a four-game win streak and its third straight road victory Saturday when it faces Atlantic Coast Conference foe Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,The Tar Heels (6-4, 3-3) have sandwiched a pair of three-g...
Back on track, Kyle McCord looks to lead Syracuse past UConn
Less than a month ago, Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord threw five interceptions in a lopsided loss to Pittsburgh.,McCord and the Orange appear to be back on track but will face a stiff test Saturday when Connecticut visits for a nonconference clash.,In the Oct. 24 defeat to Pitt, McCord threw three...
Abandoned rivals reunion pits Oregon State, Washington State
The Pacific-12 Conference championship will be on the line when Washington State plays Oregon State on Saturday in Corvallis, Ore. Or perhaps that should be the Pac-2 championship.,With 10 teams bolting for other conferences this fall, the Cougars (8-2) and Beavers (4-6) are all that's left of the P...
Seton Hall looking to contain VCU at Charleston Classic
Seton Hall's offense remains a work in progress but coach Shaheen Holloway appreciates the defense being played by his new roster.,Held under 60 points through each of their first four games, the Pirates (2-2) also allowed fewer than 60 each time out. Holloway hopes to see his team combine both elem...
Unbeatens Miami, Drake clash in Charleston Classic
The Miami Hurricanes, who won their first three games by a combined 95 points, are finally set to take on a tougher opponent.,Miami (3-0) figures to get a challenge from the Drake Bulldogs (3-0) on Thursday afternoon in the opening round of the Charleston Classic in South Carolina.,Point guard Nijel...
Ashton Jeanty, No. 12 Boise State 'big challenge' for Wyoming
Running back Ashton Jeanty and No. 12 Boise State try to maintain their grip on a bid to the 12-team College Football Playoff on Saturday night when they visit Wyoming in Laramie, Wyo. ,Based on the most recent CFP rankings, the Broncos would be a No. 4 seed and receive a first-round bye., ,Jeanty, ...
TCU defense healthy just in time for air attack from Arizona
TCU brings the best passing game in the Big 12 into Saturday's matchup against Arizona in Fort Worth, Texas. , ,The Horned Frogs (6-4, 4-3 Big 12) rank sixth nationally with 329.6 passing yards per game, and they have some momentum, winning three of their past four games. Josh Hoover directs a big-...
No. 14 Creighton bids for better effort on glass vs. Nebraska
The stats say No. 14 Creighton is off to a great start to the new season: an undefeated record, a top-20 KenPom adjusted efficiency rating and one of the top scorers in the nation.,But coach Greg McDermott doesn't have to look far to find areas he wants the Bluejays to improve, with a sharp rise in ...
No. 17 Clemson knows The Citadel has 'nothing to lose'
No. 17 Clemson welcomes The Citadel to Death Valley for a non-conference game on Saturday while keeping an eye on the race for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.,Clemson (8-2, 7-1) has concluded its ACC slate and must wait to see what happens with No. 8 Miami (9-1, 5-1) and No. 13 SMU ...
No. 7 Alabama aims to apply defensive pressure vs. Oklahoma
Alabama is trying to keep its College Football Playoff chances afloat while Oklahoma is working to extend its bowl streak.,The No. 7 Crimson Tide and the Sooners will square off for the first time as Southeastern Conference rivals on Saturday in Norman, Okla.,Alabama (8-2, 4-2 SEC) is riding a three...
Giants mull dropping Daniel Jones to QB4
The New York Giants are considering shutting down Daniel Jones entirely and making Tim Boyle their emergency third-string quarterback. ,Boyle, signed by the Giants to their practice squad on Tuesday, took snaps ahead of Jones during Wednesday's practice. Head coach Brian Daboll told reporters he has...
No. 14 BYU must 'refocus' for trip to No. 21 Arizona State
BYU coach Kalani Sitake said the 14th-ranked Cougars "just gotta refocus" after dropping eight spots in the College Football Playoff rankings coming off their first loss of the season.,The Cougars (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) will try to rebound from a 17-13 setback at home against Kansas when they visit No. 2...
Rocco Becht, No. 22 Iowa State to test Utah's stingy defense
Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht put it succinctly after his team's 34-17 win over Cincinnati last week.,"Whenever the ball is in my hands," he said, "I can make a play with it.",Becht will try to keep making those plays on Saturday night when the 22nd-ranked Cyclones bid to keep their Big 12 Conf...
Cardinals activate RT Jonah Williams from IR
The Arizona Cardinals activated right tackle Jonah Williams off injured reserve on Wednesday. ,In a corresponding move made in advance, the team waived OL Charlie Heck on Monday, then re-signed him to the practice squad on Tuesday. ,Williams, 27, who signed a two-year contract worth $30 million with...
Boston Bruins Fire Jim Montgomery as First NHL Coach Dismissal of the Season
The Boston Bruins fired head coach Jim Montgomery for Joe Sacco. It's officially firing season in the NHL as teams look to save their seasons....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA, NHL, College Basketball Predictions for November 20
It's another packed day of sports, so these are our top betting predictions for the NBA, NHL, and college basketball on Wednesday November 20th....
It Seems Like Deion Sanders Might Actually Coach in the NFL Very Soon
If there was ever a time for Coach Prime to make the jump to the NFL, it could be this offseason as several suitors are emerging to pair Deion Sanders with Sheduer Sanders....