review Page 186 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
No. 12 North Carolina pursues better effort on glass vs. ETSU
For No. 12 North Carolina, these are the dog days of the season.,Exams are underway, games are oddly spaced and the schedule is sprinkled with mid-major opponents before Atlantic Coast Conference play begins.,At an easy time for intensity to waiver, coach Hubert Davis will be looking for more of it ...
No. 22 St. John's eager to clamp down defensively on DePaul
No. 22 St. John's and DePaul are both finding their identities on defense, just in time for Big East play to begin.,The Red Storm and Blue Demons will look to continue their recent defensive efficiency in their Big East opener on Tuesday night in New York.,Both clubs overcame early deficits to close...
No. 3 Duke faces Lipscomb while chasing even more growth
No. 3 Duke aims to continue its unbeaten start to the season on Tuesday night when it hosts Lipscomb in Durham, N.C.,Ten days will have passed since the Blue Devils (10-0) last played, but they are coming off arguably their most impressive victory so far this season, taking down then-No. 7 Michigan ...
Divine Ugochukwu, No. 9 Michigan State take aim at Toledo
After edging host Penn State in its Big Ten opener, ninth-ranked Michigan State will return home Tuesday night for a nonconference matchup against Toledo in East Lansing, Mich.,Plagued by a season-high 17 turnovers versus the Nittany Lions, the Spartans persevered behind Divine Ugochukwu's career-be...
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...
Delaware, Louisiana to showcase different offense styles in 68 Ventures Bowl
Teams with opposite offensive philosophies will tangle Wednesday night when Delaware faces Louisiana in the 68 Ventures Bowl in Mobile, Ala.,Delaware (6-6, 4-4 CUSA) has a pass-first offense directed by quarterback Nick Minicucci. The Blue Hens averaged 302.2 passing yards per game, which was the be...
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...
Stung by losses, Stars, Kings want to create more offense
The Dallas Stars have lost consecutive games for the first time in more than a month and will look to avoid a three-game skid when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.,The Kings have lost two straight in overtime and earned points in their past four games as they begin a three-game road ...
Well-rested Raptors, Heat ready to shed losing streaks
The Toronto Raptors and host Miami Heat have plenty in common ahead of their clash on Monday.,Both are well rested on the back of NBA Cup quarterfinal exits on Tuesday. Both are weighed down by four-game losing streaks.,The five-day break appears to have come at the perfect time for both teams that,...
Poised Pistons primed for third clash with Celtics
The Detroit Pistons enter Monday night's road contest against the Boston Celtics with a three-game winning streak and plenty of confidence.,"I think we're the best team in the league, and we're going to continue to show it," said Pistons center Jalen Duren following Friday night's 142-115 victory ov...
Blues hope to maintain renewed effort level in rematch with Preds
The St. Louis Blues endured a disastrous visit to Nashville last Thursday, absorbing a 7-2 beating from the Predators.,The Blues will seek some redemption against their Central Division rival on Monday night when they host a rematch with the Predators.,In the previous meeting between these teams, St...
Finally healthy, Jets seek to start win streak as Senators visit
It has been nearly a month since the Winnipeg Jets won back-to-back games.,Considering recent history, a visit from the struggling Ottawa Senators could help them end that rut Monday night.,The Jets won nine of their first 12 games this season, but are 6-12-1 since that strong start. They went 3-8-1...
'Calling card' in focus as TCU takes on Incarnate Word
TCU will be chasing some momentum for the upcoming Big 12 Conference season when it hosts Incarnate Word on Monday in Fort Worth, Texas., ,The Horned Frogs (6-3) return to the court after a week off for final exams. Their last outing was a 65-55 win over North Texas on a neutral court in Fort Worth ...
Lightning return home to face rigorous test in Panthers
After a successful four-game road trip, the Tampa Bay Lightning are returning for some home cooking when they host the rival Florida Panthers on Monday night.,The Lightning earned five points during their four contests in Toronto, Montreal, New Jersey and Long Island. They went 2-1-1 while dropping ...
Ducks' Chris Kreider to make emotional return vs. Rangers
Exactly two years ago, Chris Kreider scored twice against the Anaheim Ducks and surpassed Adam Graves for third place on the all-time goals list for the New York Rangers.,Eleven months later, his name appeared in an infamous trade memo circulated by New York general manager Chris Drury, and about tw...
Troy, Jacksonville State renew rivalry in Salute to Veterans Bowl
A pair of predominantly 20th century in-state rivals will meet for the first time in 24 years on Tuesday, as Troy and Jacksonville State battle in the Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery, Ala.,Separated by less than 200 miles, the two programs have met 63 times, but haven't played since 2001, when...
Oilers' Connor McDavid carries hot streak into matchup vs. Canadiens
Edmonton's Connor McDavid will look to continue his latest hot streak when the Oilers visit the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night.,McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers' 6-3 win at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. He has 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) during a five-game poin...