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After goal in Wild debut, Quinn Hughes targets encore vs. Capitals
Quinn Hughes' first game with the Minnesota Wild went about as perfectly as possible.,Now, Hughes will try to put on an equally impressive encore performance.,Minnesota will go for its fifth win in a row when it faces off against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn. The Wild...
Northwestern tries to get back to old defensive ways vs. Valparaiso
When Northwestern qualified for back-to-back NCAA Tournaments for the first time in school history in 2023 and 2024, Boo Buie and his point guard wizardry got a lot of the credit -- and deservedly so.,But Buie's brilliance obscured a crucial part of the Wildcats' success: their defense.,In 2022-23, ...
No. 19 Texas Tech needs more from supporting cast vs. Northern Colorado
Texas Tech gets the chance to erase the sour taste of another tough loss quickly with a home game against Northern Colorado on Tuesday.,The 19th-ranked Red Raiders (7-3) absorbed their third loss of the season -- all to ranked foes -- against Arkansas on Saturday in a shootout that slipped away in t...
Mississippi State looks to build momentum vs. Long Island
Mississippi State is running out of chances to get ready for the rigors of SEC play.,But the Bulldogs (5-5) have three consecutive home games, starting with a visit from Long Island to Starkville, Miss., on Tuesday night, to build on momentum after a gutsy 82-74 road victory against Utah on Saturday...
Xzayvier Brown back to form as Oklahoma faces Kansas City
Early in the season, Xzayvier Brown teamed with Nijel Pack to help spark Oklahoma's offense.,After a few games of struggling through an injury, the Saint Joseph's transfer guard appears to be returning to form ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Kansas City in Norman, Okla.,"That three-game stretch, ...
Miami wary of little brother FIU in rivalry meeting
FIU's game at Miami on Tuesday night in Coral Gables, Fla., is a huge one for the Panthers.,FIU (5-3) and Miami (9-2) are the two Division I universities in Miami-Dade County. Yet Miami, established exactly one century ago -- 40 years before FIU opened -- always has been the big brother in this rela...
Rivals Clemson, South Carolina hope to shake off low-energy outings
With South Carolina and host Clemson fielding rosters with numerous new players, the teams might need a bit of an introduction to what's at stake Tuesday night when they meet in their annual in-state rivalry clash.,"I don't know if it resonates with them as much, the specifics of the rivalry," South...
Dayton aims for third Power 5 win of season against Florida State
In the first half of a two-year home-and-home series, Dayton will look to earn another power-conference victory on Tuesday when it hosts reeling Florida State.,Dayton (8-3), which will travel to Tallahassee in 2026, boasts Big East victories over Marquette and Georgetown, and hopes to take advantage...
Maple Leafs host Blackhawks seeking to fix third-period woes
The Toronto Maple Leafs know they must reverse a recent trend of faltering in the third period Tuesday night when they host the Chicago Blackhawks.,At least they won't have to face Chicago's top scorer Connor Bedard, who was placed on injured reserve Monday due to an upper-body injury.,The Maple Lea...
Wings, Islanders on upward trend entering matchup
Coming off an impressive 4-1-1 road trip, the Detroit Red Wings return home to host the New York Islanders, winners of six of their last seven, on Tuesday night.,The Red Wings were led by linemates Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane on the trip. DeBrincat had five goals and four assists for nine points...
Flyers visit Canadiens aiming to end 3-game skid
The Montreal Canadiens aim to build on a solid performance in their latest game when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.,The Canadiens are coming off a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. They took a 2-0 lead in the second period, scored again early in the third and added anoth...
No. 20 Tennessee shaking things up for home game vs. No. 11 Louisville
No. 20 Tennessee will be coming off a long layoff and a three-game losing streak when it welcomes No. 11 Louisville to Knoxville on Tuesday night.,There will be some changes in store for the Volunteers (7-3). Most notably, freshman DeWayne Brown II will make his first start, replacing junior Cade Ph...
After winning road trip, Bruins out to avenge loss to Mammoth
After winning twice during their recent three-game Central Division road trip, the Boston Bruins are now looking for some home cooking as they navigate the ultra-tight Eastern Conference playoff race.,Boston remains at TD Garden through the Christmas holiday break, playing the first of five straight...
Steelers brace to face red-hot Dolphins without T.J. Watt
The Pittsburgh Steelers and visiting Miami Dolphins each are working to improve their chances of making the playoffs as they prepare to clash on Monday night.,The Dolphins (6-7) are riding a four-game winning streak and need to extend that run to keep their slim playoff hopes intact.,The Steelers (7...
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South Florida, Old Dominion turn to backup QBs for Cure Bowl
The South Florida Bulls will make a push for their 10th win this season in Wednesday's Cure Bowl in Orlando, Fla., but they will do it without the standout quarterback that led them through a season that had them ranked at one point.,Byrum Brown, the dual-threat quarterback who ran former coach Alex...
Grizzlies want more of Ja Morant against Clippers
The Memphis Grizzlies are trying to make the puzzle pieces fit together properly and will continue the process when they hit the road to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.,Ja Morant returned Friday after missing the previous 10 games because of a right calf injury, but big man Zach Edey was ou...
After dominant trip, Nuggets return home to confront Rockets
The Denver Nuggets haven't played a home game in two weeks, and that seems preferable for the team ranked second in the Western Conference.,The Nuggets have lost four straight games at home but can break that streak when they host the Houston Rockets on Monday night. Conversely, Denver has won 11 st...
Improved Keyonte George, Jazz aim to take down Mavericks
The rebuilding process is accelerating for the Utah Jazz heading into their game with the Dallas Mavericks in Salt Lake City on Monday night., ,After posting a franchise-low 17 wins a year ago, Utah already has nine wins in mid-December this season. One major reason why the Jazz are showing signs of...