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No. 2 Iowa State looking to start faster against Kansas
No. 2 Iowa State has figured out how to dominate the second half. Now the undefeated Cyclones have to just figure out how to start better.,Iowa State (16-0, 3-0 Big 12) will get a chance to do that Tuesday when it travels to Lawrence, Kan., to take on the Jayhawks (11-5, 1-2) in conference action.,I...
Unhappy with No. 18 Alabama's play, coach seeks salve at Miss. State
Alabama coach Nate Oats was livid with his team following the Crimson Tide's 92-88 home loss to Texas on Saturday. It marked No. 18 Alabama's second straight Southeastern Conference loss.,Oats and Alabama (11-5, 1-2 SEC) look to regroup against a Mississippi State team also bidding to bounce back wh...
'No panic' Nebraska puts No. 8 ranking on line against Oregon
The Big Ten's last unbeaten team will try to extend the best start in school history when No. 8 Nebraska hosts Oregon in conference play on Tuesday night in Lincoln, Neb.,The Cornhuskers (16-0, 5-0 Big Ten) have won 20 in a row, which includes their four-game sweep to claim the College Basketball Cr...
For all of No. 3 UConn's success, winning at No. 25 Seton Hall has been problematic
No matter the strength of Dan Hurley's teams during UConn's recent run of dominance, the Huskies have failed to do one thing since 2021: Beat Seton Hall on the road.,With how the Pirates have bounced back from a dismal 2024-25 campaign, No. 3 UConn may have its work cut out for it in Tuesday night's...
No. 24 Tennessee eyes turnaround vs. surging Texas A&M
After No. 24 Tennessee dropped a 91-67 decision at Florida on Saturday, Volunteers coach Rick Barnes was seething. All he could see on the stat sheet handed to him were the overabundance of turnovers listed.,When the Volunteers (11-5, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) play host to Texas A&M (13-3, 3-0) o...
No. 16 Virginia begins challenging stretch at No. 20 Louisville
No. 16 Virginia enters a challenging stretch with three straight games against ranked opponents and four of its next five contests on the road.,The Atlantic Coast Conference gauntlet begins on Tuesday night for the Cavaliers (14-2, 3-1) at No. 20 Louisville. The Cardinals (12-4, 2-2) swept both meet...
Unhappy with No. 13 Alabama's play, coach seeks salve at Miss. State
Alabama coach Nate Oats was livid with his team following the Crimson Tide's 92-88 home loss to Texas on Saturday. It marked No. 13 Alabama's second straight Southeastern Conference loss.,Oats and Alabama (11-5, 1-2 SEC) look to regroup against a Mississippi State team also bidding to bounce back wh...
No. 3 Iowa State looking to start faster against No. 22 Kansas
No. 3 Iowa State has figured out how to dominate the second half. Now the undefeated Cyclones have to just figure out how to start better.,Iowa State (16-0, 3-0 Big 12) will get a chance to do that Tuesday when they travel to Lawrence, Kan., to take on the No. 22 Jayhawks (11-5, 1-2) in conference a...
Unranked West Virginia tries to slay another giant in No. 7 Houston
West Virginia is after its second straight win against a ranked opponent when it travels to No. 7 Houston for a Big 12 Conference showdown on Tuesday.,The Mountaineers (11-5, 2-1 Big 12) knocked off No. 22 Kansas on Saturday in Morgantown, W.Va., behind 23 points from Honor Huff.,Brenen Lorient's re...
For all of No. 4 UConn's success, winning at Seton Hall has been problematic
No matter the strength of Dan Hurley's teams during UConn's recent run of dominance, the Huskies have failed to do one thing since 2021: Beat Seton Hall on the road.,With how the Pirates have bounced back from a dismal 2024-25 campaign, No. 4 UConn may have its work cut out for it in Tuesday night's...
'No panic' Nebraska puts No. 10 ranking on line against Oregon
The Big Ten's last unbeaten team will try to extend the best start in school history when No. 10 Nebraska hosts Oregon in conference play on Tuesday night in Lincoln, Neb.,The Cornhuskers (16-0, 5-0 Big Ten) have won 20 in a row, which includes their four-game sweep to claim the College Basketball C...
Kings, without suspended Dennis Schroder, have score to settle with Lakers
The Sacramento Kings might possess the third-worst record in the NBA, but they certainly are showing they haven't lost fight.,Monday night's rematch with the Los Angeles Lakers promises to be a testy affair in Sacramento, and the Kings will be without veteran guard Dennis Schroder for his actions fo...
Nets seek more good than bad in matchup with Mavericks
In five succinct words, Brooklyn coach Jordi Fernandez summed up the Nets' most recent frustrating performance -- but he may as well have been talking about their overall season ahead of Monday's clash with the host Dallas Mavericks.,"There's some good, some bad," Fernandez surmised after Brooklyn's...
Raptors look to win season series, sweep back-to-back vs. 76ers
The Toronto Raptors can clinch the season series with the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night by completing a sweep of their two-game, back-to-back set.,The Raptors took the opener on Sunday with a 116-115 overtime victory. They hold a 2-1 lead in the season series between teams a game-and-a...
No shortage of Hughes Bros. in Wild-Devils matchup
Most family reunions take place in backyards, at banquet halls or by picnic tables at the park.,Then again, the Hughes family is not like most others.,Jack, Luke and Quinn Hughes will host an on-ice reunion when the Minnesota Wild play the New Jersey Devils on Monday night in Saint Paul, Minn. Jack ...
No. 21 Tennessee eyes turnaround vs. surging Texas A&M
After No. 21 Tennessee dropped a 91-67 decision at Florida on Saturday, Volunteers coach Rick Barnes was seething. All he could see on the stat sheet handed to him were the overabundance of turnovers listed.,When the Volunteers (11-5, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) play host to Texas A&M (13-3, 3-0) o...
Stinging Indiana seeks Quad 1 win against No. 12 Michigan State
Indiana and No. 12 Michigan State are coming off performances they are not happy about as they prepare for a Big Ten showdown on Tuesday night in East Lansing, Mich.,The Hoosiers (12-4, 3-2) enter the game in a foul mood following Saturday's loss to No. 10 Nebraska. They blew a 16-point second-half ...
No. 23 Virginia begins challenging stretch at No. 20 Louisville
No. 23 Virginia enters a challenging stretch with three straight games against ranked opponents and four of its next five contests on the road.,The Atlantic Coast Conference gauntlet begins on Tuesday night for the Cavaliers (14-2, 3-1) at No. 20 Louisville. The Cardinals (12-4, 2-2) swept both meet...
With Kings next, Stars identify penalty kill as pain point
As the Dallas Stars continue to look for ways to exit their three-week slump, solidifying their penalty kill has moved to the forefront.,The Stars will aim to stay out of the penalty box when they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. But if and when they do go short-handed, they hope to limi...
Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche host Leafs seeking 18th straight home win
Injuries to core players are a blow to most teams, but the Colorado Avalanche have kept rolling without three main guys. Colorado has won 17 straight home games, including the first two on its seven-game homestand, heading into Monday's clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night.,The Avalanc...