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SMU out to boost fading NCAA tourney hopes vs. Florida State
Not that long ago, SMU seemed to be securely in the NCAA Tournament.,That assumption has moved to treacherous ground entering the Mustangs' regular-season finale Saturday against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla.,SMU (19-11, 8-9 Atlantic Coast Conference) has lost its last three games, following up...
Cincinnati, TCU jostling for better postseason standing
A crucial game with NCAA Tournament bubble ramifications happens Saturday as Cincinnati visits TCU in the Big 12 regular-season finale for both teams in Fort Worth, Texas.,Cincinnati (17-13, 9-8) enters the contest as one of the nation's hottest teams, pushing hard for a potential at-large berth in ...
D.C. United move to Baltimore briefly to welcome Lionel Messi, Inter Miami
Since Lionel Messi signed with Inter Miami in 2023, several MLS games have been moved to larger venues to accommodate the rush of fans anxious to see the Argentine superstar.,D.C. United has done the same by shifting Saturday's high-profile clash with Inter Miami to 71,000-seat M&T Bank Stadium in B...
Villanova, adjusting without Matt Hodge, ends regular season vs. Xavier
Villanova's first full game without Matt Hodge went about as well as the Wildcats could have hoped.,On Saturday afternoon, Villanova hope to build momentum for the postseason when the Wildcats host Xavier in the regular-season finale for both Big East squads.,Villanova has been off since Wednesday, ...
Timberwolves in high spirits, put 5-game streak on line vs. Magic
The mood in the Minnesota Timberwolves' locker room is as positive as it has been all season. Now, the challenge for the team is to keep the good times rolling as the playoffs approach.,Minnesota will put its five-game winning streak on the line when it tips off against the Orlando Magic on Saturday...
Quiet at deadline, Devils and Rangers renew rivalry
New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe wasn't going to let the uncertainty of the NHL's trade deadline alter his plans for the team's workout on Friday morning.,"In lots of ways, it's business as usual," Keefe said. "It's a distracting day, whether you feel you're involved in it or not, there's ...
Despite trading veterans, Capitals continue playoff push vs. Bruins
For the second straight game, the Boston Bruins are set to face a team that is fresh off making major moves ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.,Coach Marco Sturm's club still occupies the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot but has seen its lead shrink to a single point following a 6-3 loss Th...
No. 15 Purdue, Wisconsin eye 4th seed in Big Ten tourney
Both Wisconsin and No. 15 Purdue are locks for the NCAA Tournament and don't have a chance to win the Big Ten regular-season title with Michigan already claiming that crown.,But both have something to play for in their second meeting of the season Saturday afternoon in West Lafayette, Ind., in the r...
Kentucky eyes 4th seed, but No. 5 Florida stands in way
Unranked Kentucky has one more shot in the regular season to make a strong impression on the Southeastern Conference when it hosts No. 5 Florida on Saturday afternoon in Lexington.,Locked in a four-way tie for fifth place, the Wildcats (19-11, 10-7 SEC) find themselves in a pack with Missouri, Texas...
No. 24 Vanderbilt has plenty of incentive vs. No. 23 Tennessee
No. 24 Vanderbilt looks for revenge against No. 23 Tennessee when the Commodores visit Knoxville on Saturday in the teams' regular-season finale.,The in-state rivals are playing for a shot at the No. 4 seed and a double-bye in next week's SEC tournament.,The Vols (21-9, 11-6 SEC) won 69-65 at Vander...
Ole Miss, South Carolina buckling under weight of close calls
Style points are not part of the picture for Ole Miss and South Carolina down the stretch. ,The Rebels have one win in their last 12 games, and the Gamecocks are 2-10 in their last dozen games as the SEC foes square off Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams in Oxford, Miss.,The Rebels...
No. 22 Miami out to extend home success as Louisville visits
No. 22 Miami, the most improved team in the nation at 24-6, plays host to Louisville on Saturday in an ACC matchup that serves as the teams' regular-season finale.,The Hurricanes went 7-24 last season, including 3-17 in the ACC, then cleaned house, bringing in coach Jai Lucas and an entirely new ros...
NYCFC hope to build on history of strong home openers vs. Orlando
New York City FC's time at Yankee Stadium is coming close to its end.,Until NYCFC move into their new stadium next year, they hope to continue their strong performances in home openers Saturday when they host Orlando City and attempt to maintain an unbeaten start.,New York City (1-0-1, 4 points) is ...
Texas A&M out to prove postseason worth at LSU
Texas A&M coach Bucky McMillan made a case for his team to get an NCAA Tournament at-large bid if it doesn't win the SEC tournament.,The Aggies (20-10, 10-7) can add to an already strong postseason resume when they face LSU in their regular-season finale Saturday in Baton Rouge La.,"You should want ...
No. 6 Iowa State out to regroup vs. upstart Arizona State
No. 6 Iowa State will have its hands full with enigmatic Arizona State on Saturday afternoon when the teams square off in Ames, Iowa, in a key Big 12 Conference clash that doubles as their regular-season finales.,The Cyclones (24-6, 11-6 Big 12) need a win over Arizona State and a No. 14 Kansas loss...
Tyler Reddick seeks to make history in Phoenix
In the current state of the NASCAR Cup Series with increased competition, what occurred in Austin last weekend was not supposed to happen.,And by that, we mean this: Tyler Reddick was surely not going to come to Texas' Circuit of the Americas and reel off his third straight victory to open 2026.,But...
Butler takes aim at Blue Demons as DePaul targets rare Big East bye
Since DePaul joined the Big East in 2005, it has experienced just one winning record in league play. ,The Blue Demons finished alone in last place 10 times in their first 20 Big East years and shared the basement two other times. ,With that as the backdrop, there's more on the line than the records ...
Clemson wraps regular season with wobbling Georgia Tech
Clemson and visiting Georgia Tech are limping into their Atlantic Coast Conference meeting on Saturday.,For the Yellow Jackets, describing their stride coming into Saturday's regular-season finale as a limp is putting it kindly. ,After four straight seasons with at least 21 games under Brad Brownell...
No. 14 Kansas eyes kickstart on Senior Day against Kansas State
No. 14 Kansas would like nothing more than to regain its rhythm going into the postseason as it hosts rival Kansas State in the Sunflower Showdown on Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse.,The Jayhawks (21-9, 11-6 Big 12) have lost three of their last four, including a forgettable trip out West wit...
No. 4 UConn visits Marquette with share of Big East title in play
Fourth-ranked UConn has everything to lose when the Huskies close out the regular season against Marquette on Saturday in Milwaukee.,UConn can secure at least a share of the Big East title and stay in the mix for a possible No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed by defeating Marquette and rolls into Wisconsin r...