review Page 106 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Bruins bid to build momentum in matinee vs. Rangers
Perhaps a little home cooking was all that the Boston Bruins needed for an early spark in 2026.,After a workmanlike performance in a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday, the Bruins look to bank their second straight victory at TD Garden when they host the New York Rangers on Saturday afterno...
Behind Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves pursue quick sweep of Cavs
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers will complete a rare home-and-home set between Western and Eastern Conference opponents on Saturday afternoon in Cleveland.,Julius Randle racked up 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA...
No. 5 Purdue wary of upset-minded Penn State
Despite a winless Big Ten record, Penn State is determined to turn things around entering Saturday's tilt with No. 5 Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind.,"Go into every game, play as hard as you can no matter who the opponent is," Nittany Lions freshman forward Ivan Juric said.,That approach nearly paid d...
LSU can't afford another slow start at No. 11 Vanderbilt
No. 11 Vanderbilt looks to continue its best start since opening 16-0 in 2007-08 when it hosts LSU on Saturday in Southeastern Conference action in Nashville, Tenn.,The Commodores (15-0, 2-0 SEC) improved to 8-0 at home with Wednesday's 96-90 victory over No. 13 Alabama. Tyler Tanner scored a career...
No. 7 Houston puts nation-best road win streak on line at Baylor
Seventh-ranked Houston looks to extend its nation's best 15-game road winning streak when it faces dangerous Baylor on Saturday afternoon in a key early Big 12 Conference clash in Waco, Texas.,The Cougars (14-1, 2-0) have won eight straight games, including a come-from-behind 69-65 win at home over ...
Darryn Peterson, No. 22 Kansas take aim vs. West Virginia
No. 22 Kansas and West Virginia posted comeback wins in their previous games ahead of their Big 12 Conference showdown on Saturday in Morgantown, W. Va.,The Jayhawks (11-4, 1-1 Big 12) rallied for a hard fought 104-100 overtime home win over TCU on Tuesday. ,West Virginia (10-5, 1-1) fought back to ...
'Games that you live for:' No. 9 BYU turns attention to Utah
The approximate 45-minute drive from the University of Utah campus up on the hill in Salt Lake City to the BYU campus in Provo felt much longer to the Cougars last season.,BYU lost on the court of its fierce rival 73-72 in overtime, and it included solid shooter Trevin Knell missing the front end of...
No. 23 Virginia rides depth into clash vs. Ebuka Okorie, Stanford
No. 23 Virginia finds strength in numbers, while Stanford is experiencing success with a "party of one" approach. ,The balanced Cavaliers (13-2, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) will host freshman sensation Ebuka Okorie and the Cardinal (13-3, 2-1) on Saturday afternoon in Charlottesville, Va.,Malik T...
Cameron Boozer, No. 6 Duke brace for stern test vs. No. 24 SMU
Nothing has come easy for No. 6 Duke in Atlantic Coast Conference outings this season, and the Blue Devils expect a major tussle this weekend.,No. 24 SMU will be the opponent Saturday afternoon in Durham, N.C.,The Mustangs are aware that this will be another challenge for them as well.,"Our guys hav...
No. 4 UConn rides momentum into rematch vs. DePaul
Fourth-ranked UConn has shown that it can respond to adversity this season.,Case in point: the Huskies (15-1, 5-0 Big East) rallied from a 13-point deficit to record a 103-98 overtime win over Providence on Wednesday.,Fresh off that spirited victory, UConn carries an 11-game winning streak into Satu...
Struggling No. 20 Louisville hosts poor-shooting Boston College
No. 20 Louisville is on a two-game losing streak and has struggled defensively in Atlantic Coast Conference play, but that may change on Saturday when it hosts Boston College.,The Eagles, after all, are one of the worst shooting teams in college basketball.,The Cardinals (11-4, 1-2) lost to Stanford...
No. 21 Tennessee eager to bounce back from loss, visits Florida
In the renewal of a strong, annual Southeastern Conference rivalry, No. 21 Tennessee heads south to play Florida on Saturday afternoon in Gainesville, Fla. ,However, the two programs meet under slightly different circumstances than what both are accustomed to, especially at this point in the season....
Fresh off close call, No. 2 Michigan takes aim at Wisconsin
A dominant Michigan club finally sputtered and survived a 3-pointer off the back of the rim to maintain its unblemished record.,The No. 2 Wolverines will look to bounce back from the close call when they meet Wisconsin in Big Ten play on Saturday afternoon in Ann Arbor, Mich.,Michigan (14-0, 4-0) is...
No. 10 Nebraska visits Indiana looking to remain unbeaten
One of the most exciting stories of the season aims to add another chapter when No. 10 Nebraska faces Indiana on Saturday afternoon in a Big Ten Conference game in Bloomington, Ind.,The Cornhuskers (15-0, 4-0) are off to their best start in school history, hold the nation's longest active winning st...
Skidding Jets look to take advantage of short-handed Kings
The Los Angeles Kings could remain severely short-handed up front when they visit the struggling Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.,The Kings were without captain Anze Kopitar and fellow forwards Corey Perry, Trevor Moore and Joel Armia in a 4-3 overtime loss to the visiting San Jose Sharks on Wednesday...
Kevin Durant on cusp of milestone, but Rockets want win vs. Blazers
The first contest of the two-game set between the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers featured a wild ending.,Friday night's rematch will likely include a memorable milestone.,The host Trail Blazers will look to complete the sweep of the Rockets two nights after a tip-in by Houston's Tari Eas...
Warriors lean on veterans for visit from slumping Kings
The Golden State Warriors are looking for more big contributions from newcomers Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton when they continue their long homestand against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.,Horford posted a season-high 10 rebounds, along with eight points, six assists, and two blocks. Melto...
Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo highlight Lakers-Bucks showdown
While the Los Angeles Lakers continue to work their way through player availability issues, the Milwaukee Bucks will be on the hunt for sustained success when the teams meet in Los Angeles on Friday.,On Wednesday, the Bucks fell 120-113 at Golden State, while the Lakers dropped a 107-91 decision at ...
Skid snapped, Knicks start West swing with surging Suns
After breaking a four-game losing streak that was "embraced" by coach Mike Brown, the New York Knicks open a four-game Western Conference trip at the Phoenix Suns on Friday.,The Knicks stopped their season-long skid with a 123-111 home victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, when Jalen B...
Hawks begin post-Trae Young era at Nuggets
The Atlanta Hawks embark on a four-game Western Conference road trip a different team than the one that began 2026.,Atlanta's first game is at the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, two days after trading four-time all-star Trae Young in a blockbuster move. Should the trade be officially announced befo...