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UCF, Utah conclude underwhelming seasons
Utah and UCF will meet in Orlando on Friday to conclude seasons that each team undoubtedly hoped would be far more successful.,The Black Friday game ends the first Big 12 season for the Utes (4-7, 1-7) and the second for the Knights (4-7, 2-6).,Utah was a drive away from staying in the race for bowl...
Boston College seeks continued growth vs. Dartmouth
Boston College considers itself a changed team as it prepares to face Dartmouth on Friday afternoon in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,The Eagles (6-1) came away with a championship at the Cayman Islands Classic, doing so thanks to a 63-61 victory over Boise State on Tuesday night. Joshua Beadle knocked down a...
Backups golden for Grizzlies with diving Pelicans up next
Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. are the undisputed leaders for the Memphis Grizzlies, a core that ranks among the best in the NBA.,But through the team's first 19 games this season, the trio has found itself on the floor at the same time on only three occasions. The last gathering came...
High-scoring Ohio State primed to test Pitt
After routing three straight mid-major opponents, Ohio State moves up a weight class to host Pittsburgh on Friday.,The Panthers (6-1) will play in Columbus without one of their key players in guard Damian Dunn, who underwent surgery Monday to repair a right thumb injury, according to the school. Du...
Trae Young, Hawks chase consecutive wins over Cavs
The Atlanta Hawks own two of the more impressive -- and surprising -- victories of the young NBA season.,Currently holding the ninth spot in the Eastern Conference standings, Atlanta has knocked off the top two teams in the league on the road. ,Without point guard Trae Young on Nov. 12, the Hawks sh...
Work-in-progress Virginia back home to challenge Holy Cross
Virginia resumes the learning process against a first-time opponent Friday afternoon when Holy Cross takes the floor in Charlottesville, Va., ,The Cavaliers (4-2) got back in the win column with a wire-to-wire 74-65 home win against Manhattan on Tuesday. Five players scored in double figures for int...
Arkansas eyes first-ever win at No. 21 Missouri
On the road for five of their last seven games, No. 21 Missouri embraces home cookin' when Arkansas comes to Columbia on Saturday for the annual Battle Line Rivalry game. , ,The Tigers (8-3, 4-3 SEC) are 6-0 at home this season, including one-possession victories in each of their last four contests ...
No. 10 Indiana resumes playoff push with Purdue duel on tap
In the final analysis, last week's 38-15 loss at No. 2 Ohio State was no death knell at all for Indiana. ,The chaos that enveloped last week's top 12 in the College Football Playoff enabled the Hoosiers to stay inside the playoff field. They dropped from No. 5 to 10th. ,That means a win Saturday nig...
Road-weary Knicks chase consistency at Charlotte
The New York Knicks embarked on a five-game, cross-country road trip last week in a test of their consistency.,But stability remains elusive as ever for the Knicks as they conclude the trek Friday afternoon with a visit to the Charlotte Hornets in NBA Cup Group A. ,Both teams were off on Thanksgivin...
Charging Nebraska angles to block Iowa's bid for 8-win season
The Heroes Trophy is up for grabs when Nebraska visits Iowa in a Big Ten game on Friday in Iowa City, but for the first time in eight years the contest won't serve as the season finale for both teams., ,That's because Nebraska (6-5, 3-5 Big Ten) is bowl-eligible and headed for the postseason for the...
Providence may receive boost in Bahamas encounter vs. Davidson
Providence was hoping Bryce Hopkins would return from a torn ACL but erred on the side of caution and held out the star on Wednesday.,While Hopkins is getting close to returning from the injury he suffered last January, the Friars remain uncertain if he will suit up Thursday night against Davidson i...
San Jose State WR Nick Nash out to test Stanford DBs
San Jose State's Nick Nash enters Friday's regular-season finale at home against Stanford with a national-best 96 catches.,The Cardinal may have to start three freshmen in the secondary after injuries ravaged their depth during last Saturday's 24-21 Big Game loss to California.,Stanford coach Troy T...
Kobe Elvis, Oklahoma set sights on No. 24 Arizona in Bahamas
No. 24 Arizona and Oklahoma will meet in Thursday's semifinals in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Paradise Island, Bahamas, with some familiarity between Sooners guard Kobe Elvis and the Wildcats.,Elvis was part of Dayton's team that faced Arizona in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season.,He ...
Banged-up 49ers hope to get well against soaring Bills
The Buffalo Bills might have a chance to clinch the AFC East on Sunday night when they battle the injury-decimated San Francisco 49ers at Orchard Park, N.Y.,Buffalo (9-2) has won six straight games and is on the verge of a fifth straight AFC East crown. If the Miami Dolphins lose to the Green Bay Pa...
No. 14 Indiana faces No. 3 Gonzaga in consolation round in Bahamas
No. 3 Gonzaga and No. 14 Indiana anticipated a second-round clash in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. But they didn't think it would come in the consolation round.,That's where the two traditional powers landed after both suffered upset losses in the opening round on Wednesday. ,After Louisville m...
Louisville aims to pick up more steam vs. West Virginia in Bahamas
Louisville and West Virginia already have checked in with accomplishments in the Battle 4 Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas.,Now they'll try to gain more momentum in Thursday afternoon's semifinals.,While it's no surprise that they're meeting on the tournament's second day, it wasn't supposed to ...
Rams, Saints still looking to make playoff push
The New Orleans Saints are playing better.,The Los Angeles Rams are inconsistent.,Both teams face an uphill climb to get into the playoffs and have little margin for error left as they prepare to meet Sunday afternoon in New Orleans.,The Saints (4-7) have won both games they have played since interi...
On three-game skid, Commanders face Titans' tough defense
Having lost three straight after a 7-2 start, the Washington Commanders will look to get back on track when they host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.,Under the guidance of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels looked sharp over the season's first half bu...
Banged-up Jets search for positives against contending Seahawks
Things seem to be going from bad to worse for the New York Jets, who have lost six of their past seven games.,Star running back Breece Hall sat out practice earlier this week with a knee injury, and it was uncertain if he would play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks in East Rutherford, N.J.,"We're...
Colts will look to challenge Drake Maye-led Patriots
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye isn't buying into any superstitions as New England prepares to face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon in Foxborough, Mass.,Maye, the third overall pick in this year's draft, has made it clear that he isn't intimidated by the "rookie wall," a phenomenon that s...