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Last ACC tourney for Leonard Hamilton as FSU scraps with Syracuse
While Florida State announced a new head coach this week, Syracuse declared it will stick with its current coach as the two programs square off in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament Tuesday night in Charlotte, N.C.,The 11th-seeded Seminoles (17-14) introduced Sacramento King...
Rangers desperate for win in visit to West-leading Jets
With plenty at stake for both teams, crucial on-ice details will be top of mind for the New York Rangers and the host Winnipeg Jets when they meet Tuesday night.,Only one of the two, however, is desperate for points.,The New York Rangers are nursing a three-game winless skid (0-1-2) that includes a ...
Colorado goes for second win in four days over TCU
One season ago, Colorado coach Tad Boyle entered the Pac-12 tournament as the No. 3 seed brandishing a roster featuring three future NBA draft picks.,But heading into this week's Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, Mo., the Buffaloes are the 16th seed just looking to play one day more. The Buffaloes (...
New Hurricanes Mark Jankowski, Logan Stankoven ride into Lightning rivalry
The Carolina Hurricanes have shown off their new roster pieces. Now, it's a matter of seeing how their recently acquired newcomers blend in over time.,The Hurricanes will begin to get a better sense of the bigger picture Tuesday night when the Tampa Bay Lightning visit Raleigh, N.C.,But for starters...
Golden Knights challenged to claim rare road win vs. Penguins
If the Vegas Golden Knights are to bounce back from a rare defeat, they must find a way to win in Pittsburgh.,As they begin a four-game eastern trip, the Golden Knights look for their second all-time road victory against the lowly Penguins on Tuesday night.,Pacific Division-leading Vegas had won sev...
Cal, Virginia Tech both struggling as they enter ACC tourney
Cal and Virginia Tech have struggled down the stretch, yet one of them will claim at least a second game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.,The teams meet in the first round Tuesday afternoon in Charlotte, N.C.,No. 10 seed Virginia Tech (13-18) has lost two in a row and three of its last f...
Cincinnati tries to shake off 'unacceptable' efforts vs. OK State
It wasn't that long ago that Cincinnati appeared headed to the NCAA Tournament. ,But after three straight losses, five losses in the last seven games and nine in the last 14 games, the Bearcats need a deep run in this week's Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, Mo., to reclaim consideration for an at-l...
Blue Jackets face Devils aiming to end road trip at .500
The Columbus Blue Jackets will try to salvage a split of their four-game road trip when they visit the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday in Newark, N.J.,The Blue Jackets enjoyed a four-game winning streak before beginning their trek by dropping a pair of lopsided decisions in the Sunshine State. Columbus...
After 60-minute effort, Notre Dame gets Pitt in ACC tourney opener
Notre Dame played the longest game in Atlantic Coast Conference history on Saturday.,There's no rest for the weary because the Fighting Irish's reward for winning is getting to play in the ACC tournament opener Tuesday afternoon in Charlotte, N.C. No. 13 seed Pitt (17-14) will oppose the 12th-seeded...
Brad Marchand out, but joins Panthers in return to Boston
Days after sending captain Brad Marchand to Florida at the trade deadline, the Boston Bruins will host the Atlantic Division-leading Panthers in the teams' fourth and final regular-season meeting on Tuesday night.,Marchand is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, but revealed in his first press co...
Spring training roundup: Marlins rally to tie Nationals 9-9
Michael Snyder hit a solo home run deep to left with one out in the bottom of the ninth, allowing the Miami Marlins to come back from six runs down to tie the visiting Washington Nationals 9-9 in a spring training shootout Monday in Jupiter, Fla.,Stone Garrett hit a pinch-hit grand slam in the fourt...
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March 10th's top NBA betting picks take a look into a thrilling slate of professional basketball games to bet on this Monday....
Maple Leafs aim to get back on track in 1st visit to Utah
The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to avoid a fourth straight loss when they conclude a three-game road trip against the Utah Hockey Club on Monday in Salt Lake City.,Mitch Marner and John Tavares both scored twice in the Leafs' 7-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Captain Auston Matthews ...
Avalanche can sweep 6-game homestand with win over Blackhawks
The Colorado Avalanche are firmly focused on winning now, while the Chicago Blackhawks are looking to the future.,Colorado made a flurry of moves over the past 10 days to strengthen its lineup for a playoff run, and the early results are positive. The Avs have won five straight to begin their six-ga...
Spring training roundup: Tarik Skubal gains first win as Tigers top Pirates
Reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal earned his first victory of spring training on Sunday as the host Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 in Lakeland, Fla.,Skubal (1-0) gave up two runs and four hits over the first 3 1/3 innings, striking out four and walking one. ...
Rockets seeing benefits of two-big lineup ahead of Magic visit
The Houston Rockets opened a critical six-game homestand with a blowout victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, notching their sixth win in their last eight home games.,The Rockets are one of four teams clustered behind the Oklahoma City Thunder near the top of the Western Conference with...
Wizards eye rare 3-game win streak in rematch vs. Raptors
The Washington Wizards, who have the fewest wins in the NBA this season, have a chance for their second three-game winning streak on Monday night in their rematch with the host Toronto Raptors.,The Wizards scraped out a 118-117 road victory on Saturday when a video review determined that a floating ...
Bulls aim to continue momentum in matchup vs. Pacers
Potential home court advantage in an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series is within reach for the Indiana Pacers, if only the team could solve its woes on the road.,Indiana enters Monday's visit to the Chicago Bulls with three losses in five games, falling on the road each time. Separate de...
Without LeBron James, Lakers try to rebound vs. lowly Nets
The successful pairing of superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic is going on hold for at least a week and possibly longer.,James will be out Monday night with a left groin injury Monday night when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Brooklyn Nets, who are on a seven-game losing streak.,James suffered ...
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