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Kentucky 'earning confidence' while Texas tries to resume winning ways
There's never a great time to face Kentucky on its home floor, but Texas' visit Wednesday night to Rupp Arena seems particularly untimely.,Two weeks ago, Kentucky appeared on track for its worst season since 2021. But now? The Wildcats (12-6, 3-2 SEC) are flying after back-to-back gutsy comebacks. T...
Creighton hopes to replicate previous rout of Xavier
Creighton began a season-best four-game winning streak with a 41-point romp over Xavier last month.,After losing three of five games following the completion of that streak, the Bluejays (11-8, 5-3 Big East) will bid to get back on track Wednesday when they host the Musketeers (11-7, 3-4) in Omaha, ...
In Ivisic twins, No. 11 Illinois touts 'luxury' vs. Maryland, others
When Zvonimir Ivisic transferred to Illinois this season, joining Tomislav Ivisic, the move raised the question: How would the twins, who measure 7-foot-2 and 7-1 respectively, fare on the same team? ,So far, the tandem has been a success. Coming off their most productive performance this season, t...
Georgetown hoping not to fall short again with Villanova on tap
Georgetown may be at the bottom of the Big East standings, but Villanova must not take its opponent for granted when the Hoyas visit the Wildcats on Wednesday.,Georgetown (9-9, 1-6 Big East) is looking to snap a five-game losing streak, but the team suffered two hard-fought defeats against quality o...
Boston College, eager to build on first ACC win, takes on Pitt
Boston College is hoping to turn one win into something more.,After an 81-73 overtime win over Syracuse last Saturday, the Eagles (8-10, 1-4 ACC) look to win their second straight in Atlantic Coast Conference play when Pitt (8-10, 1-4) pays a visit Wednesday night to Chestnut Hill, Mass.,"It feels g...
Hornets' recent trip 'shows growth' as Cavaliers come to town
The Charlotte Hornets have something to build on, while the Cleveland Cavaliers will reflect on a one-sided loss after their most recent games when the teams meet Wednesday night in Charlotte.,The Hornets are back home following a 3-2 road trip that included victories against the Los Angeles Lakers ...
Surging Red Wings pursue clean sweep of Maple Leafs
The Detroit Red Wings will open a three-game road trip Wednesday night with a chance to complete a sweep of their season series with the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The Red Wings also will shoot for their third straight win overall after they rallied from a 2-0 deficit Sunday in a 4-3 overtime victory over...
Without Luke Hughes, Devils strive to contain Oilers
The New Jersey Devils opened their four-game road trip with a 2-1 overtime win over Calgary on Monday. ,New Jersey coach Sheldon Keefe, however, wasn't in a celebratory mood afterward.,That's because the Devils, who will play at Edmonton on Tuesday night, will be without star defenseman Luke Hughes ...
Wild focus on continuing dominance vs. Canadiens
The Minnesota Wild will look to continue their domination of the Canadiens when the teams face off in Montreal on Tuesday night.,The Wild are 18-1-0 in their last 19 games against the Canadiens, including a nine-game winning streak. A victory Tuesday would mark the third time in franchise history th...
Heat ready for quick turnaround, hope to exact revenge vs. Kings
The Miami Heat had a disappointing start to a five-game road trip, and coach Erik Spoelstra is extremely worried about the second game of the trek.,That's because the Heat had all kinds of difficulties earlier this season against Sacramento. Miami gets a chance to avenge that setback when it visits ...
'Frustrated' Kings eager to halt slide in matchup against reeling Rangers
The Los Angeles Kings will try to pull out of another rut when they host the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.,The Kings have lost four straight games (0-1-3) to match their longest losing streak of the season. The past three losses have come after regulation, dropping their record to 7-13 in that ...
Without Jimmy Butler, Warriors begin anew against Raptors
The Golden State Warriors will begin life without Jimmy Butler when they wrap up a successful eight-game homestand Tuesday night against the Toronto Raptors in San Francisco.,The Warriors won their fourth straight game Monday, improving to 6-1 on their homestand, despite Butler having to leave the g...
High-scoring Anthony Edwards, Wolves on quest to silence Jazz
Anthony Edwards is playing the best basketball of his NBA career. Now the Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to make it pay off when they travel to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. ,Edwards, 24, posted a career-high 55 points in a 126-123 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturd...
Rockets put trust in Jabari Smith Jr. ahead of showdown vs. Spurs
The Houston Rockets could address their need for a traditional point guard before the Feb. 5 trade deadline, a vacancy caused by the loss of veteran Fred VanVleet to a preseason knee injury.,The Rockets will hit the halfway point of their season on Tuesday when they host the San Antonio Spurs. Houst...
Bulls endeavor to reverse series trend against charging Clippers
An uneven Chicago Bulls campaign still is producing positive season superlatives.,On Tuesday night, the Bulls hope to continue tapping into them as they host the surging Los Angeles Clippers, with both teams sitting in play-in position in the NBA standings.,Chicago collected 41 assists, tying a seas...
Blues, Jets bid to ignite offenses in battle of Central cellar dwellers
Two teams coming off shutout losses will try to get their offenses back on track when the St. Louis Blues visit the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.,Winnipeg will open a three-game homestand and will play the second game of a back-to-back set after a 2-0 loss at the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night...
Surging Lightning take aim at Sharks
Even without major contributors in their lineup, the Tampa Bay Lightning have surged to the top of the Atlantic Division standings. ,After a successful five-game road trip (4-0-1), the Lightning will play a home game Tuesday night against the San Jose Sharks before hitting the road for contests vs. ...
Wild focuses on continuing dominance vs. Canadiens
The Minnesota Wild will look to continue their domination of the Canadiens when the teams face off in Montreal on Tuesday night.,The Wild are 18-1-0 in their last 19 games against the Canadiens, including a nine-game winning streak. A victory Tuesday would mark the third time in franchise history th...
Tyrese Maxey, Sixers intend to play 'the right way' vs. Suns
The Phoenix Suns and 76ers both started their week with a win, but they won't have much time to celebrate as the teams meet in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.,The 76ers are coming off a 113-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Tyrese Maxey recorded 29 points, eight assists and a career-high...
Sabres bid to halt brief stumble in clash vs. Predators
Two of the NHL's hottest teams over the past two months go head-to-head when the Nashville Predators host the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.,The Predators were 6-12-4 following an 8-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on Nov. 24, their third straight defeat and the end of a stretch during which they lost eig...