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Record-setting Jets embark on road trip, starting at Rangers
Not only are the Winnipeg Jets the early leader in the race for the President's Trophy, but they are also setting a historic pace for points.,Off to the best 15-game start in NHL history, the Jets attempt to push their winning streak to seven games Tuesday night when they visit the New York Rangers....
Panthers take on Devils, aim to extend win streak to 8
The Florida Panthers are riding high on the strength of a seven-game winning streak, but don't tell that to forward Sam Bennett.,"We don't really look at the streaks, just try and treat each game the same," Bennett said. "We're good at getting up for games that are tough to get up for and playing th...
Brady Tkachuk, Senators out to cool off rival Leafs
Despite superstar center Auston Matthews missing the last three games, the Toronto Maple Leafs will look to sweep their four-game homestand on Tuesday when they face one of their Atlantic Division rivals, the Ottawa Senators.,Matthews (upper-body injury) is eligible to come off injured reserve on Tu...
76ers welcome back 'missing piece' Joel Embiid to face Knicks
Joel Embiid is slated to make his season debut Tuesday when the Philadelphia 76ers host the scuffling New York Knicks.,Tuesday's game is part of the NBA Cup, which features six groups of five teams. The Sixers and Knicks are part of East Group A, along with the Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic and Charl...
No. 6 Duke, No. 19 Kentucky set for showdown in Atlanta
In one of college basketball's premier early-season matchups, No. 6 Duke squares off with No. 19 Kentucky in the 14th annual Champions Classic on Tuesday in Atlanta.,The storied programs will meet for the first time since the 2021 edition of the event, when the Blue Devils topped the Wildcats 79-71 ...
Villanova seeks better Big 5 results this year, starting vs. St. Joe's
With a rivalry game on the horizon, Villanova has no time to sulk about the state of the program.,Kyle Neptune and the visiting Wildcats aim to focus on archrival Saint Joseph's when the teams meet Tuesday in Philadelphia.,Since taking over for two-time national champion coach Jay Wright, Neptune ha...
No. 25 Ole Miss aims to clean up key areas vs. South Alabama
Ole Miss is using its pre-conference schedule to get ready for the rigors of the SEC season.,The No. 25 Rebels (2-0) had a surprisingly difficult time in their second game, rallying to edge visiting Grambling State 66-64 last Friday.,They will try to continue building toward conference play when the...
No. 12 Baylor puts new look up against Sam Houston State
No. 12 Baylor hosts Sam Houston State in a game that pits a pair of teams with conference championship aspirations on Tuesday night in Waco, Texas.,Sam Houston State (1-1) beat Tarleton 91-62 on Saturday behind 15 points apiece from Dorian Finister and Lamar Wilkerson. Kian Scroggins scored 14 point...
Missouri aiming for smarter offense against Eastern Washington
Missouri opened its nonconference home schedule by shooting 3 for 22 from 3-point range.,The Tigers (1-1) will try to regroup when they host Eastern Washington (1-1) on Monday night in Columbia, Mo.,Missouri had a big size advantage over Howard on Friday during its 77-62 victory, but the Tigers' poo...
Guard trio leads Pitt against Gardner-Webb
With two wins over solid mid-major programs, Pitt is off to a promising start with a reloaded lineup. Monday at home, the Panthers get another mid-major test against Gardner-Webb of the Big South.,Helping fuel the Panthers' 2-0 start have been Damian Dunn, a graduate transfer from Houston, and Camer...
Notre Dame aims for improvement against visiting Buffalo
Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry got a good look at his promising backcourt in the season opener, liked what he saw but still felt there was some room for improvement.,After the duo of Markus Burton and Braeden Shrewsberry led the way in a 29-point win over Stonehill, the second-year coach will be...
Despite upset win, Ohio State not satisfied entering clash vs. Youngstown State
Ohio State is brimming with confidence but not satisfied heading into its home opener against Youngstown State on Monday in Columbus, Ohio.,Defeating No. 19 Texas 80-72 in Las Vegas on Nov. 4 helped validate the Buckeyes' preseason preparation, but coach Jake Diebler wants his team to focus on impro...
Golden Knights eye franchise-record home win streak as Hurricanes pay visit
The Vegas Golden Knights will try to set a franchise record for consecutive home wins on Monday night when they host the Carolina Hurricanes in Las Vegas.,Vegas is 8-0-0 at T-Mobile Arena this season, outscoring its opponents an impressive 43-19 in the process. The eight-game home unbeaten streak ma...
Penguins face Stars, could work Tristan Jarry back into the mix
It is not just the Pittsburgh Penguins returning home Monday to face the Dallas Stars. Goaltender Tristan Jarry is also coming back.,The Penguins sent down their former top netminder, who led the league with six shutouts last season, to AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Oct. 24 after he struggl...
Steady Kings visit point-hungry Flames
The Los Angeles Kings are perched atop the Pacific Division standings, and among the reasons for that success is their ability to curtail losing streaks. ,Heading into a clash with the host Calgary Flames on Monday, the Kings have not lost consecutive games since the first week of the season.,"That'...
No. 13 Texas A&M wants to keep growing vs. Lamar
No. 13 Texas A&M will look to continue its accelerated growth path when it squares off against Lamar on Monday in College Station, Texas.,The Aggies (1-1), who sport one of the most experienced teams in the nation, rebounded from a season-opening loss on the road to UCF with a definitive 87-55 victo...
Cavaliers seek 12-0 start when they visit Bulls
The Cleveland Cavaliers remain unbeaten entering Monday's visit to the Chicago Bulls.,They're also aware that a torrid start quickly has transformed their profile.,"We know how hard it is to win in this league," the Cavaliers' Darius Garland said. "And now, 11 in a row, 11-0. We're the hunted. We're...
No. 21 Florida faces tricky test against Grambling
No. 21 Florida has been doing just fine on the court after a pair of season-opening wins. It's the recent off-court concerns with Title IX allegations against coach Todd Golden that have dominated the news.,In a home battle with Grambling on Monday in Gainesville, Fla., the Gators will try to keep t...
No. 25 Rutgers seeks second strong effort in clash with Saint Peter's
No. 25 Rutgers will aim for another strong showing when it hosts Saint Peter's on Monday night in Piscataway, N.J.,The Scarlet Knights (1-0) started the season with a 75-52 victory Wednesday over Wagner despite the absence of Ace Bailey, the nation's No. 2 overall recruit in 2024.,Bailey, a 6-foot-1...
LSU spreading scoring around as Alabama State visits
LSU opened the season looking for balanced scoring and started off well., ,Now the Tigers will look to build on that season-opening performance when they face Alabama State on Sunday in Baton Rouge, La., ,"We want to play very unselfishly," LSU coach Matt McMahon said. "We want the ball moving. We f...