review Page 654 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Kentucky tries to get right vs. FCS foe Murray State
Ever since a win at playoff contender Ole Miss on Sept. 28, the sky has fallen on Kentucky's season.,The Wildcats (3-6) have lost four straight since then and will have to win their last three games just to gain bowl eligibility, starting with Saturday's nonconference home game against Murray State ...
Hoping their luck turns, Predators continue trip vs. Flames
The Nashville Predators arrive in Calgary to face the Flames on Friday night after losing two consecutive games in overtime.,Yet the Predators, who have earned one victory in six games (1-3-2), have a glimmer of hope they might be turning the corner.,"It's not going to come easy for us, that's for s...
Texans seek improvement from C.J. Stroud vs. scuffling Cowboys
C.J. Stroud appeared ahead of his years when he put together a strong rookie campaign last season and guided the Houston Texans to a playoff victory.,However, things haven't come easy for Stroud of late and the Texans are looking for the star quarterback to begin a turnaround when they visit the Dal...
Red Wings begin West Coast leg of trip vs. slumping Ducks
The Detroit Red Wings and host Anaheim Ducks are each coming off one-goal victories ahead of their game Friday., ,Both teams played Wednesday. The Red Wings defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in overtime, and the Ducks lost 3-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights., ,Detroit defenseman Simon Edvinsson scor...
High-scoring Warriors, Grizzlies clash in NBA Cup play
The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors get their first opportunity to show off their new look to one another when the Western Conference rivals meet in an NBA Cup game Friday night in San Francisco.,The Grizzlies will be making their first NBA Cup appearance of the season, while the Warrior...
Kings gaining confidence ahead of battle vs. middling Wolves
Two teams eager to shed their early-season struggles meet when the Sacramento Kings host the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup group stage game on Friday night.,Minnesota lost its third straight game and second in a row to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The Wolves shot 7-for-39 (17.9 pe...
Utah aims to treat jersey-clad crowd to win over Golden Knights
The wait to buy official Utah Hockey Club jerseys finally ends Friday, a few hours before the team hosts the Vegas Golden Knights in Salt Lake City.,Long lines are expected at the team store at the Delta Center for the first jersey drop for a franchise that moved in from Phoenix on April 18. Only a ...
Ageless Alex Ovechkin excelling as Capitals face Avalanche
Alex Ovechkin has drawn a lot of attention in his quest for Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record. Ovechkin is 31 behind The Great One and he is still scoring at an impressive clip at age 39.,He will try to move closer to Gretzky when his Washington Capitals play the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night...
Devin Booker, Suns hope to heat up vs. stingy Thunder
Playing the Thunder typically isn't a way for struggling shooters to regain their rhythm, but Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns will try to defy that Friday when they visit Oklahoma City in NBA Cup action.,Booker comes into the game shooting just 43.4 percent overall and 34 percent from 3-point rang...
Slumping Pelicans next up for streaking Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are rolling. Now, they are also well rested.,The Nuggets have had four days off since they won their fifth straight game -- a 122-120 home victory against Dallas last Sunday. They begin a three-game road trip when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.,Coach Michael Malone...
Rockets' reserves leading the way entering rematch vs. Clippers
It is rare when a team can feature two defensive-minded wings capable of dismantling an opponent's game plan. That the Houston Rockets have two such players coming off their bench makes for an even more unique set of circumstances.,Tari Eason and Amen Thompson provided strong two-way play in the Roc...
Superstars set to collide when Lakers battle Spurs
Superstars LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama will battle for the first time this season when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the San Antonio Spurs on Friday in an NBA Cup Western Conference Group B game.,It will be the first of four group-stage games for both Los Angeles and San Antonio. Each squad wi...
Red-hot Nick Martinelli guides Northwestern against Eastern Illinois
Nick Martinelli figured prominently into Northwestern's outlook before the season.,With running mate Brooks Barnhizer still working through a foot injury, however, Martinelli is embracing the opportunity to showcase his impact early.,When Eastern Illinois visits Northwestern on Friday in Evanston, I...
Nets, Knicks enter NBA Cup battle trying to brush off losses
For a little while Wednesday night, the Brooklyn Nets looked like the team most expected them to be this season.,And the Nets were not happy about it.,Brooklyn will strive to bounce back from a frustrating defeat Friday night when it visits New York in NBA Cup action.,The two rivals were off Thursda...
Blue Jackets, Penguins searching for positives ahead of clash
Two struggling Metropolitan Division rivals will try to turn things around when the Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.,The Blue Jackets are tied for the fewest points (12) in the NHL, though the Penguins are not on a much better pace. Columbus has played only 15 games, wh...
Hawks, Wizards meet again, this time in NBA Cup play
A pair of familiar foes meet on Friday for the third time already this season, as the Atlanta Hawks host the Washington Wizards in pool play of the NBA Cup.,Washington's only two wins are against Atlanta, as the Wizards beat their Southeast Division rivals 121-119 on the road Oct. 28 and 133-120 at ...
Raptors try to halt 5-game skid in Cup matchup vs. Pistons
When the Raptors face the visiting Detroit Pistons on Friday night in both teams' second NBA Cup game, Toronto will aim to end a five-game losing streak.,In their opening Cup game Tuesday, the Pistons won 123-121 in overtime over the visiting Miami Heat.,Despite Gradey Dick's career-best 32 points, ...
SMU's next big test comes on road vs. Butler
SMU football is doing surprising things in the school's first year in the ACC. The men's basketball team could be following a similar script., ,The Mustangs were picked 13th of 18 in the ACC preseason poll but have put together a promising first week of the season. Their first road test comes Friday...
Still-perfect Cavaliers 'hunting' history as Bulls arrive
History is well within reach for the Cleveland Cavaliers., ,At 13-0, Cleveland stands 11 wins from matching the best start to an NBA season. First it will have to get through the visiting Chicago Bulls on Friday night., ,The Cavaliers remained perfect with a 114-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76e...
Iowa State strives to spin up new streak, 'move on' to Cincinnati
Consecutive losses may have derailed Iowa State's Big 12 title hopes but the Cyclones are certain they face a must-win situation on Saturday when Cincinnati comes calling at Ames, Iowa.,Undefeated prior to a bye in late October, Iowa State (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) since lost 23-22 to visiting Texas Tech an...