review Page 649 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
No. 18 Cincinnati returns to Northern Kentucky, site of 2022 upset
No. 18 Cincinnati will take its unbeaten record on the road for the first time to visit Northern Kentucky on Tuesday night in Highland Heights, Ky.,The Bearcats (3-0) are coming off their third straight blowout win to open the season, an 86-49 rout of Nicholls on Friday night. Northern Kentucky (0-3...
Boston College out to keep rhythm against Loyola-Maryland
Boston College will attempt to remain unbeaten at home Tuesday when it plays a nonleague game against Loyola-Maryland in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,The Eagles (2-1) have won both games played on their home court this season. Their lone loss came against VCU (80-55) in the Veterans Classic played in Annapo...
Coming off statement win, No. 9 Kentucky hosts Lipscomb
No. 9 Kentucky is looking to continue its impressive start to the season on Tuesday, when Atlantic Sun Conference foe Lipscomb travels to Lexington, Ky.,Kentucky (3-0) is coming off Tuesday's 77-72 win over then-sixth-ranked Duke, their first signature win of the Mark Pope era. Andrew Carr led the w...
Six-man core sharing spotlight as No. 5 Iowa State faces IU Indy
Most teams rely upon a starting five to lead the way.,No. 5 Iowa State is following a different approach at the start of this season. The Cyclones boast a starting five -- plus one.,"For us, I look at it like we pretty much have six starters," Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger said.,Iowa State (2-0)...
No. 19 Wisconsin aims to avoid letdown vs. Texas Rio Grande Valley
After taking down ninth-ranked Arizona, No. 19 Wisconsin will look to avoid a letdown when the undefeated Badgers host Texas Rio Grande Valley in a non-conference game Monday night in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin (4-0) upended the Wildcats 103-88 on Friday behind a career-high 41 points from graduate tra...
No. 20 Arkansas, starting to 'elevate,' takes on Pacific
Coach John Calipari pledged to teach Arkansas "how to win and how to finish games" after the Razorbacks pulled away from Troy on Wednesday night.,As No. 20 Arkansas prepares for a visit from Pacific on Monday night in Fayetteville, Ark., forward Zvonimir Ivisic already can recite the top of the less...
Chaney Johnson, No. 4 Auburn thriving as North Alabama visits
After transferring to Auburn from Division II Alabama-Huntsville for the 2023-24 season, Chaney Johnson's playing time was limited because of the presence of Jaylin Williams.,Following the departure of Williams, Johnson was aware of his playing time and despite coming off the bench in each game, he ...
No. 3 Gonzaga, San Diego State to test mettle in battle of powerhouses
Gonzaga and San Diego State have been considered the top programs in the West over the past several seasons.,But the evidence shows the topic also is a national one.,The No. 3 Bulldogs have the best record in the nation since the start of the 2019-20 season, and the Aztecs rank third as the two pote...
No. 1 Kansas testing readiness of rotation against UNC-Wilmington
No. 1 Kansas could soon be back to a complete roster when UNC Wilmington visits the Jayhawks in Lawrence, Kan., on Tuesday night. , ,The Jayhawks (4-0) welcomed Shakeel Moore for his first five minutes in KU colors on Saturday in a win over Oakland. The Mississippi State transfer guard had two rebou...
No. 2 UConn bringing Hassan Diarra off bench in tuneup vs. East Texas A&M
No. 2 UConn looks like a team ready to fight at any weight class after a dominant run through the mid-major introduction to the 2024-25 season.,The Huskies (3-0) started their season in workmanlike fashion, barely tested in three games UConn won by an average of 38.7 points per game.,Up next is East...
DePaul charging in new direction, shoots for 5-0 start against E. Illinois
Last year, DePaul's season lasted 128 days and the Blue Demons amassed just three wins. ,DePaul needed just 12 days to hurdle that miniature benchmark this season., ,Not only has new coach Chris Holtmann directed DePaul to a 4-0 start heading into Tuesday night's home game against Eastern Illinois (...
Champion Celtics circle NBA Cup showdown with undefeated Cavaliers
Cleveland visits the Celtics on Tuesday with defending champion Boston shooting to become the first team to defeat the Cavaliers this season. , ,The second NBA Cup game for each team is a rematch of the playoff series dominated by the Celtics last season, when Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell was rel...
De'Aaron Fox aims to continue torrid run as Kings host Hawks
De'Aaron Fox etched his name into NBA history by scoring 109 points in a two-night span.,After getting a day of rest, Fox will look to continue his epic scoring spree when his Sacramento Kings host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.,Fox scored a franchise-record 60 points in Friday's 130-126 overtim...
Knicks look to hand Wizards their ninth straight setback
The New York Knicks haven't gotten off to the start they would have liked.,But with consecutive wins over the rival Brooklyn Nets, the Knicks are close to passing a key test -- just as another one awaits.,The Knicks will look to close out their homestand Monday night with a win against the Washingto...
3-point barrage possible as Clippers take on Warriors
A pair of long-distance shooting legends will go head-to-head Monday when the Los Angeles Clippers host the Golden State Warriors at Inglewood, Calif. ,The Clippers' James Harden moved into second place all-time in 3-pointers made when he hit a shot from distance in the first quarter of Sunday's 116...
Magic take hot streak on road against Suns
The Orlando Magic have been unbeatable through their first seven home games this season. Duplicating that success on the road has been a different story.,After winning five straight games -- all at home -- the Magic will look to maintain that momentum when they begin a three-game road trip with a ma...
Rockets bid to ride explosive offense into clash vs. Bucks
If there is a blueprint for performance in the first game of a back-to-back set, the Houston Rockets showcased it on Sunday.,Houston recorded a season-high point total and season-best margin of victory in its 143-107 road win over the Chicago Bulls. Seven Rockets players scored in double figures, an...
Alex Ovechkin, high-scoring Capitals visit Utah HC
The Washington Capitals will go for a sweep of their three-game road trip when they visit the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night in Salt Lake City.,After squandering a two-goal lead in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Washington went west and defeated the Colorado Avalanche...
Heat look for better success at home vs. lowly Sixers
The Philadelphia 76ers, who are off to a 2-10 start, are set to visit the Miami Heat on Monday night.,Philadelphia has made seven straight playoff appearances. However, the 76ers haven't reached the conference finals since 2001.,This season was supposed to be different, especially considering the 76...
Raptors host Pacers, look to change season narrative
The Toronto Raptors keep coming close but falling short, and they will aim to change that Monday night against the visiting Indiana Pacers.,A victory would end a losing streak that grew to seven games when the Raptors lost 126-123 in overtime on Saturday night to the host Boston Celtics on a last-se...