review Page 646 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Kings aim to capitalize on Stars' defensive injuries
The two-week break in the schedule for most of the Dallas Stars couldn't come at a better time, but they still have two more games to play this weekend.,The Stars are scheduled to visit the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night and the San Jose Sharks on Saturday before a handful of Dallas players head ...
Kevin Durant stays in Phoenix as Suns host Jazz
Kevin Durant wasn't dealt prior to Thursday's NBA trade deadline. As such, the eighth-leading scorer in NBA history still plays for the Phoenix Suns.,Still to be determined is whether the underachieving Suns can salvage their season as they move on with their big three of Durant, Devin Booker and Br...
Preds, Blackhawks out to halt skids in Central matchup
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Nashville Predators both come into Friday night's Central Division game in Chicago on losing streaks., ,The Blackhawks have not only lost three straight games after their 4-3 home overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night, but they also appeared to lose o...
Chet Holmgren expected back as Thunder host Raptors
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault was prescient in the aftermath of Chet Holmgren's injury on Nov. 10.,"This is a resilient, tough, competitive team," Daigneault said in early November. "And that's what we're going to be regardless of the circumstances.",The Thunder proved Daigneault corre...
Jets aim for second 8-game win streak of season vs. rising Isles
Winners of their last seven games, the Winnipeg Jets will try to make some team history when they host another red-hot opponent in the New York Islanders on Friday.,An eighth straight victory would equal the longest winning streak in Jets franchise history. Winnipeg also matched that team record wit...
76ers hope Big 3 reunion rights ship against Pistons
The Detroit Pistons might be catching the Philadelphia 76ers at a bad time.,Injuries have made it a rare occurrence for the Sixers' big three of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey to play together this season. On Friday, however, there's a good chance that trio will be in the lineup as Philad...
Heat begin post-Jimmy Butler era by visiting Nets
The Miami Heat can officially move on from the lengthy Jimmy Butler saga and feel relieved they were able to obtain a younger rotation player for the disgruntled star.,After sending Butler to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, the Heat visit the Brooklyn Nets on Friday for the second time in le...
Bucks hope to welcome back Giannis against reeling Hawks
The Milwaukee Bucks hope to get two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo back in the lineup Friday when they complete their three-game road trip with a stop in Atlanta to face the Hawks.,Antetokounmpo has missed the last two games. He did not play on Monday because of right knee soreness and was a lat...
Cavaliers aim for 12th straight win over Wizards
Fresh off a dramatic win, the Cleveland Cavaliers will look to strengthen their lead atop the Eastern Conference on Friday when they travel to face the suddenly streaking Washington Wizards.,Cleveland won its fifth game in six tries on Wednesday, as Darius Garland's 31-foot, buzzer-beating 3-pointer...
De’Aaron Fox, Spurs out to hand Hornets 7th straight loss
The Charlotte Hornets have one more chance to try to make something good out of a long homestand, but De'Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs will attempt to prevent that on Friday night.,Fox is set for his second game with the Spurs after a trade from the Sacramento Kings earlier this week.,"It will...
Penguins, Rangers clash as both try to climb back into East race
The challenges continue for the Pittsburgh Penguins as they push for playoff position.,Meanwhile, the addition of J.T. Miller might be a needed spark for the New York Rangers to also vault themselves into the top eight teams of the Eastern Conference.,With the status of superstar Sidney Crosby uncer...
No relief for Oklahoma as No. 4 Tennessee rolls into town
Another Top 25 game awaits Oklahoma as No. 4 Tennessee travels to Norman, Okla., for a Southeastern Conference matinee Saturday.,Tennessee (19-4, 6-4 SEC) grinded out an 85-81 home victory over No. 15 Missouri on Wednesday. The Volunteers scored 57 points in the second half to rally from a 34-28 hal...
Dricus du Plessis, Sean Strickland ready for rematch in Sydney
A middleweight title rematch between champion Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland takes center stage at UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia on Saturday night (Sunday morning locally).,Their first fight took place at UFC 297 in January 2024, with Strickland attempting to defend his championship for the fi...
No. 5 Houston aims to keep Colorado winless in Big 12
By February, teams are looking for a signature win for their NCAA Tournament resume. The Colorado Buffaloes are simply looking for any win.,Colorado has lost 11 straight and has yet to win a league game in its return to the Big 12 Conference, and it won't be easy to avoid a 12th consecutive loss. Th...
No. 22 Mississippi State hopes to be bullish vs. Georgia
No. 22 Mississippi State will look to avoid a third straight loss on Saturday as it hits the road for a matchup against Georgia in a battle of Bulldogs in Athens, Ga.,Mississippi State (16-6, 4-5 SEC) has dropped five of its last six games to fall below .500 in conference play. The Bulldogs started ...
Unbeaten at home, No. 15 Mizzou hosts No. 10 Texas A&M
No. 15 Missouri has rolled to a 15-0 record at home while emerging as the surprise team of the Southeastern Conference.,The Tigers (17-5, 6-3 SEC) will have their hands full with No. 10 Texas A&M on Saturday in Columbia, Mo. Standout guard Wade Taylor IV is back to full strength and top form for the...
No. 11 Marquette looks to halt skid at red-hot Creighton
No. 11 Marquette is looking to snap a two-game losing streak while Creighton aims to remain red hot when the Big East teams square off Saturday afternoon in Omaha, Neb.,The Golden Eagles (18-5, 9-3 Big East) have fallen out of the top 10 for the first time since November, while the Bluejays (17-6, 1...
Coaches in spotlight as No. 24 Michigan visits Indiana
Saturday afternoon's Big Ten tilt between No. 24 Michigan and Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., might be a rare case where many of the home fans give a warmer reception to the opposing coach over their own coach.,There might not be a coach in the country under a hotter seat right now than Indiana's Mike...
Kings look to atone for 'unacceptable' effort in clash vs. Blazers
Sacramento Kings interim coach Doug Christie didn't mince words ahead of his team's clash with the in-form Trail Blazers in Portland on Thursday night.,The Kings were blown away at home 130-111 by the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, the first leg of a back-to-back set.,Christie didn't like what he saw o...
New-look Lakers, Warriors test mettle in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic on Saturday, and the Golden State Warriors worked out a trade for Jimmy Butler on Wednesday.,However, neither newcomer will be on the floor Thursday night when the Warriors visit the Lakers.,Both teams made big moves prior to Thursday's trade deadline in h...