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Hornets, Bulls come off four-day break seeking a turnaround
The Chicago Bulls conclude a three-game homestand on Friday when they host Eastern Conference counterpart Charlotte Hornets, with both returning to action after lengthy breaks.,Both Charlotte and Chicago last played on Sunday, going on hiatus the following four days due to their eliminations from th...
Riding hot stretch, Grizzlies out to avenge losses to Nets
The surging Memphis Grizzlies are a far different team than the one that lost twice to the Brooklyn Nets in the first two weeks of the season.,Winners of nine of their last 10, the Grizzlies look to maintain their momentum when they face the visiting Nets on Friday. Both teams are playing on four da...
Indiana tries to snap 3-game losing skid to Nebraska
Indiana aims to run its winning streak to five games Friday night when Nebraska welcomes the Hoosiers to Lincoln, Neb.,Indiana (8-2, 1-0 Big Ten) has lost the past three meetings with Nebraska after winning seven straight. The Hoosiers are led by center Oumar Ballo, a transfer from Arizona who avera...
Rested, healthier Sixers take on reeling Pacers
Over the last few weeks, the Philadelphia 76ers have gotten two things they desperately needed -- wins and rest., ,The improving Sixers hope to author another strong performance Friday when they host the scuffling Indiana Pacers., ,In a season where all three Philadelphia stars -- Joel Embiid, Paul ...
Cavaliers plan to regroup vs. NBA-worst Wizards
The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves at home rather than spending a weekend in Las Vegas when they begin the post-NBA Cup portion of their schedule Friday night against the Washington Wizards.,The Cavaliers have won 21 of their first 25 games, giving them the best record in the NBA. But two of th...
Hurricanes hope D-men keep producing points vs. Senators
The Carolina Hurricanes have high-level producers on the offensive side, making the team a threat in many situations.,In the big picture, it might be offensive contributions coming from defensemen that determine how the season plays out.,"We need it from everyone," coach Rod Brind'Amour said.,The Hu...
Hoping to avoid franchise history, Predators visit Stars
If the Nashville Predators are to avoid setting the franchise record for most consecutive losses, they will have to do it without their undisputed leader.,On a 0-5-1 road skid, the Predators will be without captain Roman Josi on Thursday against the host Dallas Stars.,The Stars are looking for their...
Chargers, Bucs try to hold on to playoff positions
Something has to give on Sunday when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif.,For both the NFC South-leading Bucs (7-6) and AFC wild-card hopeful Chargers (8-5), they are keeping their fingers crossed that it isn't a playoff spot with four weeks left in the regula...
Bo Nix, upstart Broncos look to continue ascent vs. Colts
When the Denver Broncos host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon, they'll be chasing their first winning season since 2016. But that isn't enough.,As winners of three straight games and eight of its last 11, Denver (8-5) currently is the No. 7 seed in the race for the AFC playoffs. The Bronco...
Seahawks, Packers no strangers to memorable encounters
Expect some drama when the Seattle Seahawks host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night.,Because there always seems to be plenty when these teams meet.,To wit: ,Jan. 4, 2004: In an NFC wild-card game in Green Bay, Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck told the referee after winning the overtime coin t...
Cardinals face Patriots, look to stay in playoff hunt
With their playoff chances slipping away, the Arizona Cardinals will host the New England Patriots on Sunday at Glendale, Ariz. ,Both teams are on three-game losing streaks, but while the Patriots (3-10) are in last place in the AFC East and long ago lost hope for a postseason berth, the Cardinals (...
Red-hot Eagles seek to quiet controversy, stifle Steelers
The Philadelphia Eagles will seek the first 10-game winning streak in the franchise's 92-year history when they host the Keystone State rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.,The Eagles (11-2), despite being unbeaten since September, enter this colossal clash under a cloud of controversy regarding an ...
Banged-up Joe Burrow, Bengals visit rebuilding Titans
It will be teacher against student when the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Tennessee Titans in Nashville on Sunday. ,The Bengals (5-8) are fresh off a 27-20 come-from-behind road win over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night that snapped a three-game losing streak. Cincinnati is seeking back-to-back win...
Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. chasing team records in clash vs. Jets
The New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars have four more weeks to play out before they can wrap up their respective seasons. ,They'll try to use each other as a vehicle for a rare win when the teams meet on Sunday afternoon in Jacksonville, Fla.,And while these 3-10 squads aren't bound for the play...
Revitalized Dolphins carry momentum into Houston
The Miami Dolphins have won four of their past five games, but they remain a long shot to qualify for the AFC playoffs.,The Dolphins badly need a victory on Sunday when they visit the Houston Texans, who could clinch the AFC South with a win and some help.,Miami (6-7) fell into a deep hole earlier t...
Chiefs aim to avoid letdown against Browns
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid wants to make sure that his team isn't getting too comfortable just because it locked up the AFC West last week.,There is plenty of football left to be played for Kansas City, which will try to maintain its momentum when it faces the host Cleveland Browns on Sunday...
Panthers ready for rare role as favorite vs. Cowboys
The Carolina Panthers have been down for so long that playing the underdog card is a possibility most of the time.,That makes the Dallas Cowboys' visit to Charlotte for a Sunday afternoon game a rarity: The Panthers are listed as the favorite by oddsmakers for the first time since December 2022.,Tha...
Maple Leafs hope to rely on goalie vs. Ducks
The Toronto Maple Leafs know they stole a win on Tuesday thanks to goaltender Anthony Stolarz, and they aim to be better against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.,Stolarz stopped 38 shots against the host New Jersey Devils on Tuesday and captain Auston Matthews scored in overtime to pull...
Lions, Bills go at it in battle of top offenses
It would not come as a big surprise if Buffalo and Detroit wound up facing each other in February.,When the two Super Bowl contenders match up at the Lions' home field on Sunday afternoon, the primary concern for the Bills will be getting their defense straightened out.,Buffalo had its seven-game wi...
Ravens on the prowl with scuffling Giants up next
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson called his team's bye last week a "breath of fresh air." So what if it followed a narrow home loss?,"Games have just been going crazy for us," Jackson said. "We took a little deep breath, took a step back, relaxed.",With an AFC wild-card berth -- and maybe ...