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Minnesota plots to slow Iowa QB Mark Gronowski
Quarterback Mark Gronowski's tough-nosed playing style has inspired some to compare him with a college star from almost two decades ago.,Think Tim Tebow, except in an Iowa uniform.,"There's probably a good, fair comparison there, and it's unusual," Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said when asked about the c...
No. 19 Louisville must avoid letdown against Boston College
No. 19 Louisville shows annually it is capable of pulling an upset.,Now the Cardinals get a chance to show they can follow up a surprising win by avoiding a shocking loss when they host Boston College on Saturday.,Louisville (5-1, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) is coming off a 24-21 win at then-No. ...
Iowa State braces for battle with Bear Bachmeier, No. 11 BYU
Iowa State received ample time to think about what's gone wrong in the month of October thanks to a much-needed bye week after two consecutive conference losses.,Still, that doesn't mean the journey ahead is any easier, as freshman phenom Bear Bachmeier and No. 11 BYU will try to block the Cyclones'...
Memphis uncertain who will line up at QB against No. 18 USF
South Florida seems to be firing on all cylinders, while Memphis will be looking to rebound after getting upset. ,The Tigers surely will have a tall task to take down the current titans of the American Conference when they welcome the No. 18 Bulls to town on Saturday afternoon.,Memphis (6-1, 2-1 Ame...
Wild search for power-play rebound vs. streaking Devils
The New Jersey Devils have a short turnaround as they try to extend their winning streak when they return home on Wednesday to face the Minnesota Wild in Newark, N.J.,The Devils recorded their fifth consecutive victory on Tuesday, prevailing 5-2 against the host Toronto Maple Leafs. Jack Hughes reco...
Carson Wentz starts again for Vikings vs. slumping Chargers
While J.J. McCarthy is close to a return, it won't come this week against his collegiate head coach.,Carson Wentz will make his fifth straight start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, led by former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, in Inglewood, C...
Timberwolves' quest for NBA Finals begins with Trail Blazers
The Minnesota Timberwolves have seen their past two seasons end in the Western Conference finals.,The Timberwolves are taking aim at a breakthrough this season and begin the task on Wednesday night when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers.,Minnesota was knocked out of the playoffs by the Dallas Ma...
Cal motivated by bowl eligibility, ACC chase vs. Virginia Tech
Cal hopes to become bowl-eligible and stay in the fast lane for its first Atlantic Coast Conference title when the Golden Bears face Virginia Tech on Friday night in Blacksburg, Va.,Coming off a 21-18 home win over North Carolina, the Golden Bears (5-2, 2-1) kick off the weekend as one of eight team...
Disappointed Suns open post-Kevin Durant era against Kings
The revamped Phoenix Suns placed their faith in new coach Jordan Ott and their money on veteran guard Devin Booker as they attempt to move past a rocky two seasons of unfulfilled expectations.,The Suns host the Sacramento Kings in the season opener Wednesday.,Booker is the only returning starter on ...
Fire hunt first playoff win in 16 years at Orlando City's expense
After ending one of the longest playoff droughts in MLS, the Chicago Fire will look to halt another when they host Orlando City in the Eastern Conference wild-card game on Wednesday night in Bridgeview, Ill.,Chicago finished eighth in the East to end a league-worst run of seven years without a posts...
Young stars take center stage as Spurs, Mavericks clash
The future of the NBA will be on display when the visiting San Antonio Spurs face the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.,The game marks the debut of No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, who will be the league's youngest player at 18 years, 10 months and one day when he ta...
Sliding Portland, rising Salt Lake converge in wild-card round
For the second consecutive season, the Portland Timbers host the Western Conference wild-card game when Real Salt Lake visits on Wednesday night.,But the hope that greeted manager Phil Neville's first playoff appearance in 2024 has been replaced with frustration that the Timbers couldn't finish high...
No. 21 Cincinnati takes on Baylor in QB showdown
One of two teams still undefeated in Big 12 play, the No. 21 Cincinnati Bearcats are back home Saturday afternoon to take on the Baylor Bears.,Saturday's matchup features the top two scoring offenses entering this week in Big 12 play. Cincinnati is No. 1 in the Big 12 with 36.0 points per game, whil...
Opener pits youthful Jazz against veteran Clippers
The Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers will meet in a season opener for both at Salt Lake City on Wednesday with different targets and trajectories for the road ahead.,While the future looks bright for Utah, the future is here for Los Angeles. That is especially the case as the average age on the Ja...
Khris Middleton's return to Milwaukee highlights Wizards-Bucks opener
Khris Middleton has been part of Opening Night in Milwaukee for more than a decade. But Wednesday marks the first time he'll be in something other than a Bucks uniform.,Middleton's first game in Milwaukee since being traded takes place Wednesday as his Washington Wizards and the Bucks launch their s...
Surging Canadiens take show on road, face struggling Flames
After a successful homestand, the Montreal Canadiens are looking to bring some momentum on the road starting with a clash against the struggling Calgary Flames on Wednesday to open a four-game trip.,The Canadiens are coming off a 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday that gave them three win...
Beset by injuries, Grizzlies seek silver linings vs. Pelicans
The Memphis Grizzlies are beginning the 2025-26 NBA season where they ended last season: trying to navigate through a rash of injuries.,When the Grizzlies open Wednesday night at home against the New Orleans Pelicans, the list of available players will prevent Memphis from playing at full strength.,...
Pistons poised for another leap starting with opener vs. Bulls
The Detroit Pistons engineered much of last season's historic turnaround without guard Jaden Ivey.,As their young core prepares to keep climbing -- beginning with Wednesday's opener against the host Chicago Bulls -- the Pistons will be minus Ivey for a bit longer.,Ivey encountered a setback after he...
Reinforced Raptors, Hawks hatching playoff plans
The Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks, two teams that failed to make the NBA playoffs a year ago, bring high aspirations into their season opener on Wednesday in Atlanta.,"I think our expectations for our team is to definitely make the playoffs and win some games in the playoffs," Toronto forward Sc...
Behind Joel Embiid, Sixers set for opener vs. new-look Celtics
Two teams hoping to contend for the Atlantic Division title will meet Wednesday night when the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Boston Celtics in the opening game for each team.,Philadelphia might be without veteran forward Paul George, who is still recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery performed du...