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Jets face tall order in trying to slow Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche will try to build on the best start in franchise history when they battle the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night in Denver.,Colorado leads the NHL with 55 points in just 33 games, has lost just twice in regulation and is 13-0-2 on home ice. The Avalanche carry an 11-game home winni...
Wisconsin searching for stronger defense vs. Villanova
Wisconsin will be looking for renewed defensive commitment when it takes on Villanova in a nonconference game Friday night as part of the Milwaukee Hoops Showdown.,Wisconsin (7-3) has been idle since a lopsided 90-60 Big Ten road loss at No. 15 Nebraska last Wednesday, when it allowed the Cornhusker...
Islanders aim to continue surge vs. rebuilding Canucks
Bo Horvat is one of three key New York Islanders who won't suit up Friday night against the Vancouver Canucks, with whom Horvat spent the first eight-plus seasons of his career.,But the Islanders, even in their banged-up state, are faring far better than Horvat's former club.,The Islanders will look...
Cavaliers eye split with Bulls in finale of home-and-home set
The Bulls held serve in Chicago, winning the first half of their home-and-home set against the Cleveland Cavaliers behind a triple-double from Josh Giddey.,Cleveland will attempt to return the favor Friday, along with stopping its slide down the Eastern Conference standings.,Giddey moved into 23rd p...
Seton Hall's staunch defense faces Providence's potent offense
Shaheen Holloway and Seton Hall are finding their groove with stout defense after already surpassing their win total from last season.,Meanwhile, Providence has struggled against Power Five talent, but is set on turning things around behind a high-octane offense.,The teams have a key confidence boos...
Commanders set on spoiling Philly's playoff party
Philadelphia is on the brink of becoming the NFC East's first repeat champion since the Eagles won the division four straight years from 2001-04.,More than two decades later, the Eagles (9-5) only need to win one of the three regular-season games left on their schedule or have the Dallas Cowboys (6-...
Best NBA Bets Tonight: Three Picks for Dec. 18th's Slate
A full 12-game NBA slate brings plenty of betting opportunities. Here are three of the best NBA bets to target tonight....
Rams vs Seahawks Thursday Night Football Week 16 Betting Picks
The Seahawks host the Rams on Thursday Night Football with the NFC West on the line. Here’s why Seattle is the right side as a home underdog....
Defenses present challenges for young Vikings, Giants QBs
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart knows that he is in for a challenge Sunday against the visiting Minnesota Vikings and their aggressive defensive coordinator, Brian Flores.,What does Dart see when he studies film of Flores' defense?,"Just chaos," Dart said. "Chaos -- just trying to disguise d...
Rookie QBs in spotlight for Jets-Saints Week 16 meeting
The New Orleans Saints have gotten a lift since turning to rookie quarterback Tyler Shough as a starter., ,The New York Jets (3-11) are hoping to get a lift from rookie quarterback Brady Cook when he makes his second start against the Saints on Sunday in New Orleans., ,The Saints (4-10) have won two...
Playoff berth within Bills' grasp in matchup vs. hapless Browns
The Buffalo Bills look to clinch a playoff berth for the seventh consecutive season on Sunday when they visit the Cleveland Browns.,The Bills (10-4) also have an eye on first place in the AFC East after overcoming a 21-point deficit in a 35-31 victory over the New England Patriots (11-3) last Sunday...
Sharks out to extend win streak, avenge recent loss to Stars
The Dallas Stars are off to one of the NHL's hottest starts, but forward Matt Duchene still sees room for improvement heading into a road game against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.,"We win a lot of games by a goal, or even two goals, but I think we can do a better job of continuing to end g...
Sebastian Aho scores twice as surging Canes top Preds
Sebastian Aho had two goals and an assist for the Carolina Hurricanes, who extended their winning streak to five games with a 4-1 victory over the host Nashville Predators on Wednesday.,Jackson Blake had a goal and an assist and Andrei Svechnikov had two assists for the Hurricanes. Pyotr Kochetkov m...
Thriving despite key injuries, Magic and Nuggets face off
The Orlando Magic have dealt with significant injuries, yet still sit tied for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. They will have to continue without key players when they open a tough four-game road trip against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.,Orlando's Paolo Banchero recently returned fr...
Sebastian Aho scores twice as Hurricanes top Predators to win 5th straight
Sebastian Aho had two goals and an assist for the Carolina Hurricanes, who extended their winning streak to five games with a 4-1 victory over the host Nashville Predators on Wednesday.,Jackson Blake had a goal and an assist, and Andrei Svechnikov had two assists for the Hurricanes. Pyotr Kochetkov ...
Spurs can bring momentum from NBA Cup into clash with Wizards
The San Antonio Spurs will look to parlay the momentum from a runner-up finish in the NBA Cup and a healthy roster into continued success when they host the Washington Wizards on Thursday.,The Spurs head home for a brief respite after a 124-113 loss to New York on Tuesday in the NBA Cup final in Las...
Pelicans enjoying rare rise with defensive-minded Rockets on horizon
The New Orleans Pelicans, last in the Western Conference, seek their first three-game winning streak of the season when they host the Houston Rockets on Thursday.,The Pelicans snapped a seven-game losing skid -- their third stretch with at least six consecutive losses -- with a 143-120 home rout of ...
Floundering Bucks shooting for consistency against Raptors
Coming off their worst loss of the season, the Milwaukee Bucks look to rebound without Giannis Antetokounmpo as they host the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.,Milwaukee has had three days to sit on a 127-82 thrashing at the hands of the seven-win Brooklyn Nets. It was the Bucks' 11th loss in their...
Flyers' 5-game unbeaten streak clashes with Sabres' rare 3-game run
After getting back on the winning end of a points streak, the Philadelphia Flyers look to keep rolling when they visit the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.,The Flyers are 2-0-3 in their last five games, but they had dropped three consecutive games in overtime or a shootout before Tuesday's 4-1 road win o...
Maple Leafs look for more road success against sinking Capitals
After a spotty homestand, the Toronto Maple Leafs hope to pick up where they left off on the road as they visit the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.,The Leafs came away with a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in their fifth consecutive home game on Tuesday. Auston Matthews and Dakota Joshua...