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Rising Kraken take show on the road, battle Kings
Things are starting to look up for the Seattle Kraken.,The Kraken won five of six games on their just-completed homestand to surpass hockey's version of .500 (10-9-1) and move within a point of the Western Conference's two wild-card playoff spots.,Seattle will try to carry that momentum into Saturda...
Knights face tall road task vs. Sam Montembeault, Canadiens
Bruce Cassidy became the eighth active coach in the NHL to hit the 400-win mark on Thursday when his Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights held on for a 3-2 victory at Ottawa on Thursday. But the Ottawa native had little time to celebrate., ,The Golden Knights jumped on a train for Montreal ...
Soaring Magic shoot to knock off Pistons
The surging Orlando Magic seek their eighth win in the last nine games on Saturday when they host the visiting Detroit Pistons.,Orlando is returning home from a three-game Western swing in which it went 2-1, rebounding from a 104-93 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday with a 119-118 defeat...
Rivals NYCFC, Red Bulls prepare for first playoff clash
New York City FC will have the privilege of hosting the first-ever playoff Hudson River Derby against the New York Red Bulls in Saturday's Eastern Conference semifinal.,Sixth-seeded NYCFC outlasted FC Cincinnati in a best-of-three Round 1 series despite losing the opening game.,Alonso Martinez, Thia...
Ex-DePaul guard leads N. Illinois against Chris Holtmann's Blue Demons
New coach Chris Holtmann has been tasked with rebuilding DePaul to the point where it can return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2004.,Northern Illinois coach Rashon Burno knows what it takes to steer DePaul to the NCAAs because he was the starting point guard on the 2000 team that m...
Wake Forest still experimenting ahead of Detroit Mercy game
Wake Forest keeps trying new things early in the season, even if not all of the adjustments are by design.,The Demon Deacons will try to stick to the script when Detroit Mercy visits for Saturday's game in Winston-Salem, N.C.,The Demon Deacons (5-1) will be at home for the final time prior to three ...
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Football, Basketball, NHL Predictions for November 22
These are our top sports betting picks and predictions for November 22nd, including bets for college football, college basketball, and the NHL slate on Friday....
No. 24 UNLV aims to stay in conference title picture vs. San Jose State
No. 24 UNLV doesn't control its destiny in terms of a Mountain West Conference championship game berth, but a win at San Jose State on Friday night would ensure the Rebels still have a chance.,UNLV (8-2, 4-1 Mountain West) rejoined the College Football Playoff poll on Tuesday and is closing in on it...
Kings out to halt Clippers' six-game home win streak
On a six-game home winning streak, the Los Angeles Clippers will welcome a first-time visitor to their new arena when they resume NBA Cup group play against the Sacramento Kings on Friday in Inglewood, Calif.,The Clippers and Kings both are 0-1 in West Group A play.,Long removed from a dreadful 0-4 ...
Improving Sabres try to pull record above .500 vs. Ducks
The Buffalo Sabres have had several chances to go above .500 this season but have yet to seize on one. They'll give it yet another go when they visit the Anaheim Ducks on Friday.,Buffalo is 0-3-0 in its three previous attempts to post a winning record this season.,The Sabres pulled themselves back t...
Mavs' Luka Doncic out, Nuggets' Nikola Jokic questionable ahead of clash
The Denver Nuggets could get their superstar back, but the Dallas Mavericks know they'll be without theirs when the teams meet on Friday in Denver.,Nikola Jokic, a three-time MVP, missed the Nuggets' recent three-game road trip due to personal reasons. He is listed as questionable for Friday's game,...
Rockets revving up on defense ahead of bout with Blazers
Nearly one month into the regular season, the Rockets have done enough to validate their status as a defensive force. ,Houston enters Thursday third in defensive rating at 104.8 points allowed per 100 possessions following Wednesday's 130-113 home victory over the Indiana Pacers. ,The Rockets aim to...
Jets back in winning form, take on Penguins
Now that the Winnipeg Jets' first losing streak of the season is over, the NHL's points leaders will aim to extend a new winning streak when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.,Winnipeg's second and third defeats of the season came in a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov. 14 and a ...
Bulls look for inspiration to snap slump against inconsistent Hawks
Chicago forward Torrey Craig crashed into a camera on the baseline while pursuing a rebound during the Bulls' loss at Milwaukee on Wednesday.,"I got a little blood on my elbow, a little blood on my nose. My ankle," Craig said. "I like games like that.",With injuries opening a spot for Craig in the s...
No. 9 Kentucky, focused on getting better, welcomes Jackson St.
Rarely does a college basketball game provide such stark contrast between the sport's haves and have-nots as when Jackson State faces No. 9 Kentucky on Friday in Lexington, Ky.,While Kentucky claims eight NCAA Tournament crowns and the most wins in college basketball history, Jackson State has never...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks look to maintain momentum vs. Pacers
Even when Milwaukee opened the season by losing eight of its first 10 games, Bucks coach Doc Rivers knew it was only a matter of time before his team returned to form.,Sure enough, the Bucks have won four of their last five games heading into an NBA Cup matchup against the visiting Indiana Pacers on...
Warriors face Pelicans, out to stay perfect in NBA Cup play
The Golden State Warriors hope to retain the inside track to the NBA Cup semifinals when they visit the injury-ravaged New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.,With NBA Cup home wins over the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies under their belt, the Warriors will be looking not only to remain as the...
Ohio State, Campbell each taking pride in defense
Fresh off a defensive masterpiece against Evansville, Ohio State will try to impose its will again when it hosts Campbell on Friday in Columbus.,The Buckeyes (3-1) routed visiting Evansville 80-30 on Tuesday, outscoring the Purple Aces 52-16 in the second half.,It was the fewest points allowed by th...
Wizards' skid sits at 9 entering matchup vs. Celtics
The Washington Wizards will be looking to end a nine-game losing streak when they take on the visiting Boston Celtics in an NBA Cup game Friday night.,Washington's losing streak began after the Wizards won two in a row to even their record at 2-2. Eight of the nine losses have come by double digits....
Intrastate foes Utah, Utah Tech seek return to win column
Utah and Utah Tech will look to reverse their fortunes on Friday afternoon in Salt Lake City when they meet in an intrastate showdown.,The Utes (3-1) are coming off a disappointing 78-73 road loss against Mississippi State on Sunday after leading by double digits at halftime. The Trailblazers (1-3) ...