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Goaltender depth an issue as Hurricanes host Stars
After dropping two of three games on a road trip, including a 5-4 shootout loss at Columbus on Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes open a three-game homestand against the Dallas Stars on Monday night in Raleigh, N.C.,Carolina has just lost once in eight home games this season, tied with the Winnipeg J...

Rangers seek stronger start while Blues bring in 'top NHL coach'
First periods are not going well for the New York Rangers, especially in their past two games in Western Canada.,The Rangers allowed a combined 41 shots on goal in the opening periods of the final two games of a four-game trip. They will attempt to produce an improved start and avoid their first thr...

Matvei Michkov making a difference as Flyers battle Golden Knights
Matvei Michkov doesn't turn 20 for a couple of weeks, but he continues to play well above his years for the Philadelphia Flyers.,Fresh off his second overtime goal in the last five games, Michkov leads the Flyers into Monday's home game against the Vegas Golden Knights.,Philadelphia's first-round pi...

Panthers look to end slump, face Capitals
Honest and critical yet hopeful and optimistic -- that's how the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are viewing their current predicament.,The Panthers, who are set to host the Washington Capitals on Monday night in Sunrise, are 1-5-0 over their past six games.,"We're struggling right no...

Inconsistent Lightning set to face improving Avalanche
On Saturday, the Tampa Bay Lightning faced a club they met in a recent Stanley Cup Final when they played against the Dallas Stars.,They get a chance to do so again to start Thanksgiving week when the Lightning play host the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.,While Tampa Bay did get past the Stars ...

Small ball working for Ohio State as Green Bay visits
Though not at full strength, Ohio State seeks a third straight blowout when it hosts Green Bay on Monday in nonconference action in Columbus, Ohio.,The Buckeyes (4-1) defeated Evansville 80-30 and Campbell 104-60, the latter without injured forward Sean Stewart (concussion), guard Ques Glover (ankle...

LaMelo Ball, Hornets try to cool off rival Magic
The Magic and the Hornets, who meet on Monday night in Charlotte, have been posting impressive numbers lately, but only Orlando is seeing those numbers translate to multiple wins., ,Meanwhile, the Hornets are searching for more success regardless of certain individual numbers., ,Charlotte guard LaM...
NFL Week 12 Best Bets: Top Sports Betting Picks for Sunday November 24
These are our top sports betting picks and predictions for NFL Week 12 on Sunday November 24, including betting picks for the Kansas City Chiefs and more....

Will Riley making impact for No. 25 Illinois; Little Rock up next
Illinois wing Will Riley could still be in high school. The freshman reclassified in the spring to go to college this fall.,Riley also could be in the starting lineup for No. 25 Illinois. The 6-foot-8 Canadian has found a way to lead the Fighting Illini (4-1) in scoring despite coming off the bench ...

No. 20 Arkansas brings 'work in progress' against Maryland Eastern Shore
No. 20 Arkansas has a date with visiting Maryland Eastern Shore on Monday night in Fayetteville with the hopes of moving to 5-1 on the season. Still, it hasn't been all smooth sailing for the Razorbacks.,Arkansas led Little Rock by 18 points at halftime on Friday before losing focus down the stretch...

After record-setting shooting display, Liberty set to battle Kansas State
A pair of teams off to strong starts to the season -- and one coming off a historic performance -- will face off Sunday when Kansas State plays Liberty in the semifinals of the Paradise Jam in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.,The Wildcats (4-1) beat George Washington 83-71 in the first round F...

Boston College carries momentum into matchup with Old Dominion
Looking for its third consecutive win, Boston College begins a three-game stay at the Cayman Islands Classic Sunday against Old Dominion in George Town, Grand Caymans.,The Eagles (3-1) were 82-61 winners over Loyola (Md.) on Tuesday, marking their second straight victory since an 80-55 loss Nov. 8 a...

Seton Hall, FAU strive for stronger finish at Charleston Classic
Seton Hall and Florida Atlantic will try to finish otherwise disappointing showings at the Charleston Classic on a positive note when they collide in the tournament's third-place game Sunday in Charleston, S.C., ,Sophomore guard Isaiah Coleman's career-high 20 points weren't enough for the Pirates (...

De'Aaron Fox, Cameron Johnson carry hot hand into Kings-Nets clash
Two teams that have found no luck in the NBA Cup return to the traditional schedule Sunday night when the Brooklyn Nets visit the Sacramento Kings.,Sunday's matchup pits two of the league's surging scorers against each other, as the Nets' Cameron Johnson (19.3 points per game) will square off agains...

Bam Adebayo leads well-rested Heat vs. surging Mavs
The well-rested Miami Heat, led by captain Bam Adebayo, are set to host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night.,Miami has been off since Monday, while Dallas beat the host Denver Nuggets 123-120 on Friday night.,Adebayo, 27, is a three-time All-Star, but he appears to be struggling with his role of ca...

Missouri's uncommon depth figures to be on display vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Missouri Tigers coach Dennis Gates is using non-conference mismatches at home to flex his team's uncommon depth.,That will likely continue Sunday when the Tigers (4-1) host the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (1-5) at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.,Gates has used 16 players this season, counting bri...

Jeremiah Wilkinson, Cal take aim at skidding Sacramento State
California hopes to take a second step toward a three-game sweep in its Cal Classic men's basketball tournament when the Golden Bears host Sacramento State on Sunday afternoon in Berkeley, Calif.,Cal (4-1) opened the four-team, round-robin event with a 78-69 win over Air Force on Thursday night, rid...

Potent Oklahoma State offense poses challenge for Nevada in Charleston
Oklahoma State and Nevada will not meet the goal of getting three wins and a championship in a multi-team event.,Coming off a pair of strong showings following disappointing opening round results, Oklahoma State and Nevada seek a second win at the Charleston Classic in Sunday's fifth-place game in S...

UCF, LSU face off with improved focus in mind
UCF will attempt to shake off a dreadful offensive performance when it collides with LSU on Sunday afternoon in the third-place game of the Greenbrier Tip-Off in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., ,The Knights (4-1) couldn't get anything going against No. 19 Wisconsin on Friday, going 21-for-62 from the ...

Wild F Kirill Kaprizov (knee) sits out against Flames
Minnesota Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov did not play in Saturday's road game against the Calgary Flames due to a lower-body injury.,Kaprizov, who entered Saturday tied with Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon for the NHL lead with 34 points, was on the receiving end of a knee-on-knee collis...