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76ers host Magic, look to conjure up third consecutive win
It took six weeks, but the Philadelphia 76ers finally have experienced the feeling of winning back-to-back games. ,The Sixers will go for their third straight win Wednesday night when they host the Orlando Magic for the first of two games this week. ,Fatigue could be an issue for both teams, as the ...
Pacers drag miserable road form into Brooklyn
The Indiana Pacers are off to an inconsistent start and can point to their spotty performances in road games as a cause.,One of three NBA teams with at least 10 losses away from home, the Pacers will attempt to stop a seven-game road losing streak when they face the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night ...
Celtics aim to continue defensive surge vs. Pistons
Although they were missing four players, including two starters, the Boston Celtics turned in what may have been their best defensive performance of the season during a 108-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday.,Boston coach Joe Mazzulla undoubtedly would like to see a similar effort when the Cel...
Ashton Jeanty, No. 10 Boise State expect challenge from No. 20 UNLV
Boise State might have the splashy superstar, but UNLV possesses the same task entering the Mountain West title game on Friday.,Just win the contest and punch your ticket into the College Football Playoff field.,The No. 20 Rebels will look to continue their road success when they visit record-settin...
One winning streak will end when Kings welcome Stars
Two teams on three-game winning streaks collide when the Los Angeles Kings host the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night.,The Kings are enjoying their longest win string of the season and are 8-2-1 at home. They have not played since beating visiting Ottawa 5-2 on Saturday.,Anze Kopitar, Kevin Fiala and ...
Unbeaten DePaul out to halt Texas Tech's home dominance
Texas Tech is set to encounter its toughest home test of the season, while unbeaten DePaul is primed for its first road challenge when the teams meet Wednesday in Lubbock as part of the Big 12-Big East Battle.,DePaul is off its first 7-0 start since 1942 and entered Tuesday as one of 17 unbeaten tea...
Surging Vanderbilt meets skidding Virginia Tech
In four years as coach at James Madison, Mark Byington never had an opportunity to take on in-state foe Virginia Tech.,But now in his first year at Vanderbilt, Byington gets that chance by way of the SEC/ACC Challenge, as the Commodores face the Hokies on Wednesday in Blacksburg, Va.,While Byington ...
Texas, NC State embark on important week, battle in Raleigh
It's a big week for Texas, but it's critical for North Carolina State for different reasons.,The teams meet Wednesday night in Raleigh, N.C., as part of the SEC/ACC Challenge.,Texas (6-1) has won six consecutive games since losing its opener to Ohio State. Four of the wins came at home and the other...
Inconsistent squads collide when Lakers battle Heat
Wednesday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the host Miami Heat appears to be a marquee matchup, but the NBA standings suggest otherwise.,Both teams have struggled to sustain momentum in the season's early weeks, with the Lakers entering at 12-9 and the Heat coming in at 9-10. Each squad sit...
Predators aim to energize offense vs. surging Maple Leafs
The Nashville Predators have worked plenty of overtime lately but have yet to be rewarded. They will try to escape their rut when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night.,Nashville has lost three straight games 3-2 in overtime. Its latest sudden-death setback came on Saturday at Minnes...
After 10 straight wins, Lions face Packers with much to accomplish
The Detroit Lions have equaled the franchise record for most consecutive victories and stand alone atop the NFC standings.,They still have plenty of obstacles to clear to remain at that perch. Even the NFC North remains up for grabs and they'll try to create a little more separation when they host t...
No. 12 Oregon flying high ahead of first Big Ten tilt vs. USC
Looking to build on its best start in 11 years, No. 12 Oregon begins its Big Ten Conference tenure on Wednesday in Los Angeles when it visits fellow league newcomer Southern California.,The Ducks (8-0) extended their hottest opening stretch since the 2013-14 season with a dramatic, 83-81 win over th...
Lacking 'magic wand,' Seton Hall takes on NJIT
Seton Hall has done a fine job this season defensively but has struggled on offense.,The Pirates are still reeling from their latest loss as they prepare to take on another in-state foe when NJIT makes the crosstown bus trip for Wednesday night's game in Newark, N.J.,Seton Hall (4-4) fell 63-51 to p...
Michigan State, Minnesota enter league opener with different resumes
Michigan State and Minnesota enter their Big Ten opener Wednesday night in Minneapolis with different feelings about their non-conference results this season.,Michigan State comes in after a solid 2-1 performance at the Maui Invitational last week. The Spartans ended their appearance with a 94-91 ov...
No. 18 Pitt takes new poll position to Mississippi State
Pittsburgh used a game-winning 3-pointer by Zack Austin in overtime Friday at Ohio State to vault from unranked to No. 18 in this week's Associated Press Top 25.,Sporting their highest ranking in 11 seasons, the Panthers (7-1) will play their first game as a ranked team this season on Wednesday nigh...
Oklahoma State looks to 'get over itself' and bounce back at Tulsa
Oklahoma State and host Tulsa will return from a much-needed holiday break as the in-state rivals meet Wednesday night in non-conference action.,The Cowboys (4-2) went into the Charleston Classic undefeated on Nov. 21 but left after absorbing two losses in four days. They fell to Florida Atlantic to...
Confident Maryland opens Big Ten play vs. Ohio State
Differing outlooks will collide when Maryland hosts Ohio State on Wednesday evening in their Big Ten Conference opener in College Park, Md.,The Terrapins (7-1) enter with confidence following an easy 96-58 victory over winless Alcorn State on Sunday for their fifth win by 30 or more points.,Four Mar...
No. 24 San Diego State opens league slate at Fresno State
Fresh off a victory over a top-10 opponent, No. 24 San Diego State will jump into Mountain West Conference play Wednesday night with a visit to Fresno State.,The Aztecs' 73-70 overtime victory over then-No. 6 Houston on Saturday in Las Vegas was their first over a top-10 team since ousting No. 1 Ala...
Dangerous Creighton presents road test for No. 1 Kansas
No. 1 Kansas has passed every test so far, but the unbeaten Jayhawks know a daunting Big 12 schedule lies ahead.,In between, three straight tricky Power 5 games await, beginning with Wednesday night's trip to Omaha, Neb., to take on Creighton in the Big 12-Big East Battle.,The Bluejays (5-3), who cr...
Patrik Laine to make Canadiens debut vs. Islanders
Forward Patrik Laine will make his Canadiens debut on Tuesday night when Montreal hosts the New York Islanders.,Laine, whom the Habs acquired in an offseason trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets, suffered a knee injury during a preseason game on Sept. 28. Montreal returned forward Joshua Roy to Amer...