review Page 581 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Struggling Rangers take positive approach into game at Blackhawks
Five losses in six games don't have the New York Rangers giving up on the season just yet.,New York's latest rut has dropped it to 17-20-1, but the Rangers remain feeling optimistic heading into a meeting with the host Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon.,A lot went wrong for New York on Saturday...
Kings look to continue strong play under Doug Christie, meet Warriors
Teams that eliminated one another from postseason play in each of the past two seasons begin a new chapter Sunday night when the Golden State Warriors host the Sacramento Kings in San Francisco.,The matchup of Northern California rivals will be the first since 2016 without Mike Brown on the sideline...
Tristan da Silva primed for key role as injury-plagued Magic take on Jazz
The Orlando Magic will be without several key players again when they face the visiting Utah Jazz on Sunday, creating another prime opportunity for promising rookie Tristan da Silva.,The 23-year-old da Silva continued to impress on Friday, when he scored a career-best 25 points and was 5-for-7 from ...
Building momentum, Lakers take aim at banged-up Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers have won two of their first three games since acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets last Sunday, the latest move from a franchise in desperate search for complementary pieces to plug alongside stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.,Victories over...
Cavs to match 9-game win streak vs. Hornets' 9-game skid
No one has been able to stop the Cleveland Cavaliers as of late, making them astronomical favorites for their game on Sunday night. ,The NBA-best Cavaliers, on a nine-game winning streak, will be playing at home against the struggling Charlotte Hornets, who are on a nine-game losing streak.,"It's a ...
Pelicans try to make 'difficult' season a bit better, face Wizards
The NBA's worst two teams will square off for the second time in three days on Sunday, when the New Orleans Pelicans visit the Washington Wizards.,The Pelicans, whose 6-29 mark still ranks them last in the league, snapped an 11-game losing streak on Friday when CJ McCollum tied his career-high with ...
Johni Broome helps No. 2 Auburn cruise past Missouri
Johni Broome scored 24 points and blocked four shots as No. 2 Auburn rolled over visiting Missouri 84-68 Saturday in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.,Bruce Pearl earned his 213th coaching victory at Auburn, tying him with Joel Eaves for the all-time lead at the school.,Chad Baker-M...
No. 21 Memphis wary of new-look North Texas
As Memphis headed into the new year, coach Penny Hardaway made it clear that the No. 21 Tigers could not coast through the American Athletic Conference.,They could not relax. They were "the hunted," Hardaway said. Memphis would need to keep its foot on the gas pedal. The Tigers did just that on Thur...
Indiana, Penn State ride win streaks into clash at Philadelphia
Penn State and Indiana convene at one of the meccas of college basketball Sunday when the Big Ten rivals square off at the Palestra in Philadelphia., ,The Nittany Lions (12-2, 2-1) have won four in a row, while the Hoosiers (11-3, 2-1) carry a three-game winning streak into this matchup. The Palestr...
No. 22 Illinois staying modest ahead of visit to Washington
Illinois coach Brad Underwood did not want to linger on Thursday night's historic Big Ten Conference victory at No. 9 Oregon.,The No. 22 Fighting Illini's 109-77 decision in Eugene, Ore., was not only the largest margin of victory ever by a road team over a Top 10 opponent, but also the second-most ...
On 14-game win streak, Thunder face reigning champion Celtics
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cut off the question before it was finished.,The Oklahoma City Thunder star was asked if there was any extra motivation when the Thunder hosts Boston on Sunday.,The Thunder are riding a franchise-record 14-game winning streak, while the Celtics are the defending NBA champions...
No. 9 Oregon out to extend Maryland's Big Ten road woes
The Big Ten's coast-to-coast expansion has brought a wave of new matchups in unfamiliar -- and oftentimes distant -- environments for the league's 18 teams.,For the second time in four days, Maryland faces a completely new challenge as it travels to face No. 9 Oregon on Sunday in Eugene. ,In the tea...
No. 7 Kansas in search of higher energy vs. UCF
For the second consecutive season, Kansas begins its Big 12 Conference road schedule with a tough test in the Sunshine State as the No. 7 Jayhawks square off against the surging UCF Knights on Sunday at Orlando, Fla.,The first-ever meeting between the programs happened last January in Orlando and di...
Northwestern, No. 20 Purdue ready for another tight battle
If last season was any indication, Sunday's matchup between Northwestern and No. 20 Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., should be plenty competitive.,Both the Wildcats (10-4, 1-2 Big Ten) and the Boilermakers (10-4, 2-1) lost their biggest star from a year ago but retained multiple players who had a han...
Both teams look for improvement as Providence visits No. 11 UConn
Injuries are the main storyline for both Providence and No. 11 UConn entering a Big East matchup between those teams on Sunday in Storrs, Conn.,Providence (7-7, 1-2) is hopeful senior forward Bryce Hopkins can play. Hopkins, who sustained a knee injury last January that required surgery, made his 20...
Streaking Liverpool brace for stern test from Manchester United
Premier League leader Liverpool insist Sunday's home fixture against Manchester United still carries massive importance despite their opponent's uncharacteristically poor league showing so far this season.,While Liverpool (14-1-3, 45 points) enter the weekend six points clear of second-place Arsenal...
Leon Draisaitl, Oilers aim to slip past Kraken
It's strange how the NHL's leading goal-scorer and second-leading points producer is not even considered the best player on his team.,Welcome to Leon Draisaitl's world.,Superstar captain Connor McDavid still is king in Edmonton, but Draisaitl showed again Friday why he's a worthy 1B, scoring the go-...
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard in line to make season debut vs. Hawks
The Los Angeles Clippers are set to become whole for the first time this season on Saturday night when Kawhi Leonard makes his expected season debut against the Atlanta Hawks in Inglewood, Calif. ,ESPN reported that Leonard plans to play after he was upgraded to questionable on Friday. ,Leonard, 33,...
Struggling Predators bid to build momentum vs. Flames
It will take a sizable climb in the standings for the Nashville Predators to make the Stanley Cup playoffs.,As they travel to Calgary to face the Flames on Saturday, the Predators sit 13 points behind the pace for a ticket to the second season. However, after earning a 3-0 victory over the Vancouver...
Knicks bid to bounce back in clash with Bulls
Every New York starter played at least 40 minutes Friday night as the Knicks battled the host Oklahoma City Thunder. ,New York lost 117-107 to end its winning streak at nine games, so the Knicks must recharge and regroup quickly.,A visit to the Chicago Bulls awaits on Saturday night.,Can New York ge...