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High-scoring Josh Hubbard gears up to lead Mississippi State vs. Tennessee Tech
All eyes will be on preseason All-Southeastern Conference guard Josh Hubbard on Monday night when his Mississippi State team faces Tennessee Tech in Starkville, Miss.,A rarity in the current era of college basketball, Hubbard will begin his fourth season at the school he started with and shouldn't n...
Stanford unveiling top freshmen against veteran-laden Eastern Washington
Stanford enters its opener against visiting Eastern Washington on Monday with its top five scorers gone from last year's 20-win team.,This situation has third-year Cardinal coach Kyle Smith experiencing a strong case of dejà vu -- and it will be a welcome one if it means Stanford has another brillia...
Revamped Wake Forest emphasizes physicality in UMES opener
Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes has tried to mold his team with an emphasis on consistent physicality.,The Demon Deacons will put their new theme on display in the season opener against visiting Maryland-Eastern Shore on Monday night in Winston-Salem, N.C.,During preseason action, which featured a 17...
Skidding Jets get another shot at slowing Panthers' Tkachuk brothers
In the summer, the Florida Panthers added Brady Tkachuk to a roster that featured his brother Matthew, and so far the sibling combo is a success.,The brothers will try to continue their hot starts when the Panthers play host to the Winnipeg Jets on Friday.,Through 13 games, Matthew Tkachuk leads the...
Georgia rides 3 key returnees into opener vs. North Carolina Central
Georgia begins its quest for a third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament on Monday with a matchup against North Carolina Central in Athens, Ga.,The Bulldogs hope to continue to show growth in a program that has improved in each of coach Mike White's four seasons. The Bulldogs have won 78 games -- t...
Derby winner Golden Tempo goes for more history at Breeders' Cup
It's been a big year for trainer Cherie DeVaux, who became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner when Golden Tempo won nearly six months ago. Now, the trainer and colt are vying to make more history this weekend as the 43rd Breeders' Cup takes place at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.,However,...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets open NBA Cup against struggling Suns
Denver's Nikola Jokic enters Friday's NBA Cup group-play opener at Phoenix fresh off his 200th career triple-double, while Suns star Devin Booker hopes to regain his usual consistency.,Jokic will look to build on his 200th career regular-season triple-double when the Nuggets conclude a short two-gam...
Rookie vs. superstar rematch in spotlight as Warriors host Lakers
The NBA's flopping controversy figures to come to the forefront Friday night when the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors duel in San Francisco.,The longtime rivals met on opening night in Los Angeles, with the Lakers riding 28 points from Luka Doncic and a perfect shooting night from Walke...
SMU opens season of high expectations with Southern
Last year, SMU snapped an eight-season NCAA Tournament drought.,A mere NCAA Tournament appearance apparently will not be a sufficient payoff for head coach Andy Enfield's third season at SMU, which begins with a visit from Southern on Monday in Dallas.,"We have some bigger goals at SMU and look forw...
Timberwolves try to stop jitters as Clippers visit
The Minnesota Timberwolves' first game without Anthony Edwards did not go well.,Minnesota will try to learn from its mistakes when it tips off against the Los Angeles Clippers in an NBA Cup West Group B game Friday night in Minneapolis. It marks the second game for the Timberwolves without Edwards, ...
Newly arrived All-Pro players add compelling angle to Bears vs. Seahawks
Thanks to a pair of blockbuster trades this week, there could be an interesting matchup on the interior lines Monday night when the Chicago Bears play the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks in Seattle.,The Bears (5-2) acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans on...
Fred VanVleet, deep Rockets take on improving Mavericks
Houston Rockets veteran guard Fred VanVleet was waiting for a moment like he had Wednesday in Milwaukee, a breakout performance after missing the previous season due to knee surgery.,VanVleet scored a season-high 24 points in the Rockets' 132-100 victory over the Bucks, including 15 consecutive poin...
Heat open NBA Cup play against injury-riddled Pacers
In search of the first home win of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, the Miami Heat host the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers on Friday night in an East Group B game in the NBA Cup.,It took a week for the new-look Heat to earn their first victory of the season, a 129-117 road win over the Atlanta Hawks on...
Pistons seeking balance for NBA Cup opener against winless Nets
The Detroit Pistons earned their first three wins with plenty of offense, while their fourth featured a stronger defensive showing.,The Pistons hope to combine the elements in their first NBA Cup game on Friday when they visit the winless Brooklyn Nets.,Detroit and Brooklyn are in Group A in the Eas...
Raptors finding ways to win without Kawhi Leonard, as Magic know well
Although the Toronto Raptors made a big splash bringing back Kawhi Leonard, they showed on Wednesday that they can win without the star forward.,The Raptors will try to do it again on Friday night when they host the Orlando Magic in a rematch that also serves as both teams' NBA Cup opener.,With Leon...
Backcourt battle on tap as Knicks, Sixers open NBA Cup play
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are grateful to have All-Star guards they can count on in crunch time.,Those stars will be on display Friday when Jalen Brunson and the Knicks visit Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers in NBA Cup action.,The Knicks won the 2025 NBA Cup, followed by the NBA Finals a...
Kraken confident, but aim to protect leads better as they meet Flames
The Seattle Kraken have enjoyed a strong run at home. Now they'll try to take those winning ways on the road when they visit the Calgary Flames on Friday.,The Kraken are off to their best start to a season with 17 points in the first 13 games (8-4-1). They capped a 3-1-0 homestand Wednesday by beati...
Caleb Wilson, Bulls poised for another tough test against Celtics
It may not be readily apparent, but the Chicago Bulls have reason for optimism despite their 1-4 start to the season.,The Bulls look to take another step forward when they visit the Boston Celtics on Friday in the NBA Cup Group C opener for both teams. They'll be tested by a Boston team that has won...
Devils need new goalie Connor Hellebuyck's best against Golden Knights
Connor Hellebuyck showed in his team debut Tuesday night why the New Jersey Devils acquired him from the Winnipeg Jets.,The Devils will need classic Hellebuyck again Friday night, when they complete a three-game Western Conference road trip by visiting the Vegas Golden Knights.,The Devils were off T...
Florida State begins quest for first NCAA bid since 2021 against FAMU
Luke Loucks, who was part of four NCAA Tournament teams during his playing days at Florida State, enters his second season as Seminoles head coach with plans to take them back for the first time since 2021.,The first step in that process comes Monday night when Florida State opens with crosstown riv...