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Georgia Tech not looking back as it opens NIT vs. Jacksonville State
Following a strong finish to the season, Georgia Tech finds itself in the postseason for the first time in four years.,The Yellow Jackets earned a No. 4 seed in the National Invitation Tournament, where they'll begin with a matchup against Jacksonville State on Tuesday in Atlanta.,Georgia Tech (17-1...
Clippers face major test against Cavaliers
In need of victories and yearning to test just how good they have become in recent weeks, the Los Angeles Clippers will get a chance to accomplish both when they play host to the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday.,The Clippers appear revived while winning six of their last seven games. That for...
Surging Blues aim to keep run going vs. Predators
The St. Louis Blues broke gravitational pull of .500 and climbed back into the Western Conference playoff chase with a 9-2-2 surge.,They got their offense into high gear while beating the Minnesota Wild 5-1 on the road Saturday and routing the Anaheim Ducks 7-2 at home Sunday. Jordan Kyrou had three...
Mikko Rantanen, Stars ready to move on to face Ducks
Now that the homecoming for Mikko Rantanen is over, the Dallas Stars can get back to focusing on playoff positioning.,The Stars are scheduled to host the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday evening, two days after losing 4-3 in overtime to the Colorado Avalanche.,It was Rantanen's first game back in Denver sin...
Celtics aim to complete season sweep of Nets
The Boston Celtics will look to continue their dominance over the visiting Brooklyn Nets when the teams meet Tuesday night.,Boston has won 13 of its last 14 games against Brooklyn, including a 115-113 victory at Brooklyn on Saturday. The Celtics are 3-0 against the Nets this season.,Kristaps Porzing...
Alex Ovechkin continues record climb as Capitals host Red Wings
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin enters Tuesday night's home game against the Detroit Red Wings eight goals short of becoming the most prolific scorer in NHL history.,Ovechkin has 887 career goals after a tally in Saturday's 5-1 road win over the San Jose Sharks. He is chasing Wayne Gretzky...
Penguins, Islanders still vying to keep postseason hopes alive
Impressive third periods by the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders on Saturday and Sunday ensured they'd each still remain on the fringes of the Eastern Conference wildcard race for at least another game.,On Tuesday night, the Penguins and Islanders will try to damage the other's long-shot h...
NCAA Tournament Betting Preview
When I woke up Sunday, I had this image of Rafiki, the baboon in "The Lion King," saying, "It is time!" ,In the film, he meant it was time for Simba to come back and take care of business. I took it as: It's time for March Madness, and the hundreds of betting opportunities that go with it.,With 67 g...
Senators, Canadiens have playoffs in sight ahead of latest tilt
It's been eight years since the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens made the playoffs in the same season. That could change in 2025.,Seeking a seventh consecutive victory, the surging Senators try to avoid a third loss in as many tries this season to the Canadiens, who eye a fifth straight home w...
Hawks try to shore up defense, finish season sweep of Hornets
The Atlanta Hawks took a big misstep during the weekend.,They'll try to avoid another detour against a similar type of opponent.,Atlanta visits the Charlotte Hornets, who have the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference, on Tuesday night.,The Hawks (32-36) are hanging around playoff contention...
Saint Francis, Alabama State meet for right to face top-seed Auburn
DAYTON, Ohio -- A pair of No. 16 seeds will square off Tuesday night for the right to take on the top overall seed of the NCAA Tournament when Saint Francis (Pa.) battles Alabama State in the opener of the First Four., ,The winner will play No. 1 Auburn on Thursday in a first-round South Region game...
Wizards bid to extend promising stretch in matchup vs. Blazers
The Washington Wizards have endured a long season but are fresh off one of their most enjoyable moments.,The Wizards will look to follow up a stunning victory over the Denver Nuggets with another solid performance when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.,Washington (15-51) complet...
Suns face Raptors, look to reverse recent misfortunes
The Phoenix Suns can salvage their fast-setting playoff hopes with a strong showing in their five-game homestand, which will begin Monday night against the Toronto Raptors. ,With both teams playing the second leg of a back-to-back set, Phoenix (31-37) enters Monday's contest 1 1/2 games behind Dalla...
Coby White, Bulls vie to tune out Jazz in rematch
The Chicago Bulls will get a chance to avenge a loss that looks worse as the NBA season progresses when they visit Salt Lake City to play the Utah Jazz on Monday night.,The Bulls (28-39) suffered a 135-126 setback to the Jazz in early November. That was the first win of the season for Utah (15-53), ...
Anthony Edwards, Wolves aim to stay hot in clash vs. Pacers
The Minnesota Timberwolves already have established a season high with eight victories in a row as the postseason approaches.,Now, the Timberwolves are greedy for more.,Minnesota (40-29) will try to extend its winning streak on Monday night when it tips off against the Indiana Pacers (37-29) in Minn...
Seasons for Rockets, 76ers heading in different directions
Looking to extend their season-best six-game winning streak, the surging Houston Rockets will look to take advantage of the undermanned visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.,Primed for a return to the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2020, Houston (43-25) pulled even with the Denver Nuggets fo...
Short-handed Lakers host injury-hampered Spurs
With a four-game losing streak behind them, the Los Angeles Lakers will continue looking for a path forward when they play host to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night., ,Dealing with injury issues, the Lakers (41-25) earned a 107-96 home victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Luka Doncic had 33 ...
Midwest Region: Top seed Houston looks primed for Final Four run
The top-seeded Houston Cougars have been knocking on the door in recent seasons and now appear primed to make a championship run.,Houston has reached the Sweet 16 the past five times the NCAA Tournament has been played. That includes a Final Four appearance in 2021 and the Elite Eight in 2022.,Last ...
West Region: Intriguing coaching matchups loom in early rounds
When the NCAA Selection Committee members filled out the West Region bracket, they must have been looking ahead to potential coaching matchups in the second round.,How else to explain this:,Todd Golden, the coach of top-seeded Florida, has never won an NCAA Tournament game. If he gets the first one,...
South Region: Despite recent struggles, Auburn is No. 1 overall for a reason
The top overall seed, Auburn, lives here. Even though the Tigers wobbled a bit at the end of the regular season and Southeastern Conference tournament with three losses in four games, they still amassed a whopping 16 Quad 1 wins from a 28-5 worksheet.,They might have the nation's best player in John...