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Miami tops Southern Miss behind strong outing from Timotej Malovec
Timotej Malovec, a 6-8 freshman reserve from Slovakia, made a game-high four 3-pointers as the host Miami Hurricanes won their third straight game, defeating the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 88-64, on Saturday afternoon.,Malovec's 5-for-11 overall shooting busted Southern Miss' zone as he finished w...

Report: Memphis closes in on Southern Miss' Charles Huff
Memphis is finalizing a deal with Southern Miss head coach Charles Huff to become the next head coach of the Tigers, ESPN reported Saturday.,Huff, 42, reportedly will receive a five-year contract to replace Ryan Silverfield, who departed on Nov. 30 to take over at Arkansas.,Huff guided the Golden Ea...

No. 24 USC puts strong inside-outside combo up against Washington
No. 24 Southern California will strive to remain unbeaten when it returns home to Los Angeles to face Big Ten Conference counterpart Washington on Saturday.,USC (8-0, 1-0 Big Ten) is coming off its second straight win with standout guard Rodney Rice sidelined due to a shoulder injury. The Trojans ou...

Panthers’ confidence teeters ahead of Blue Jackets game
It's unusual to hear that the two-time reigning Stanley Cup champion is lacking in belief.,But that's currently the situation for the Florida Panthers, who have lost four consecutive games and their last five at home.,The Panthers, who fell 2-1 in overtime to visiting Nashville on Thursday night, wi...

Miami embracing monster mentality ahead of clash vs. Southern Miss
First-year head coach Jai Lucas is aware that his Miami club is not what he calls the "prettiest team" in the nation.,But the Hurricanes (7-2) are a tall and rugged bunch, which is why he bought a "Jason" mask and gives it out after wins to his player of the game.,"We're this big, physical monster,"...

Predators' overtime win extends Panthers' home misery
Steven Stamkos scored with 57 seconds left in overtime as the Nashville Predators defeated the reeling Florida Panthers 2-1 on Thursday in Sunrise, Fla.,Ryan O'Reilly had a goal and an assist for Nashville. Juuse Saros made 30 saves in a brilliant performance during which the Predators never led unt...

Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees named
The NFL revealed Thursday the 32 players nominated for the league's most prestigious award, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.,The players are the winners from each club, recognized for their play on the field and their commitment to "creating a positive impact beyond the game," the league...

Standings bottom-dwellers Panthers, Predators hope to find momentum
Something is wrong with this picture.,The Florida Panthers - the two-time reigning Stanley Cup champions - are in last place among 16 teams in the Eastern Conference with 25 points.,Florida, which has lost three straight games, will try to get back on the winning track Thursday night against the Nas...

Chad Baker-Mazara, No. 24 USC edge Oregon in Big Ten opener
Chad Baker-Mazara capped his 25-point night by sinking a step-back 3-pointer with 66 seconds remaining and No. 24 Southern California beat Oregon 82-77 on Tuesday in the Big Ten opener for both teams at Eugene, Ore.,USC (8-0, 1-0 Big Ten), playing its second consecutive game without injured Rodney R...

Rare goal-scorers guide Maple Leafs past Panthers
Toronto topped injury-riddled Florida 4-1 on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla., in their first encounter since the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.,Defenseman Troy Stecher scored his first goal as a Leaf since he was acquired on waivers in November before adding an assist on their second goal....

Texas A&M claims topsy-turvy ACC/SEC Challenge win at Pitt
Rashaun Agee produced a game-high 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead Texas A&M to an 81-73 win over host Pitt Tuesday in the ACC/SEC Challenge.,Ruben Dominguez scored 18 points and Jacari Lane added 14 for the Aggies (7-2).,Barry Dunning Jr. led the Panthers (5-4) with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Came...

Adversity unites playoff foes as Maple Leafs visit Panthers
The Toronto Maple Leafs hope their offensive spark stays lit when they visit the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla., in the teams' first encounter since the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.,Even as they linger near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, the Maple Leafs' ...

No. 24 USC hopes to take Maui momentum to Oregon
Coming off a championship run through the Maui Invitational, No. 24 Southern California returns to action on the mainland with the Big Ten Conference opener at Oregon on Tuesday in Eugene, Ore.,USC (7-0) capped its run of three wins in three days last Wednesday, beating former Pac-12 Conference coun...

Panthers use turnovers to knock Rams from perch atop NFC
Bryce Young threw three touchdown passes and the Carolina Panthers forced Los Angeles quarterback Matthew Stafford into three turnovers in 31-28 victory that ended the Rams' six-game winning streak on a rainy Sunday afternoon in Charlotte, N.C.,The Panthers were efficient on fourth-down plays in the...

Rams QB Matthew Stafford sets TD pass streak record
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford used the team's first drive against the Carolina Panthers to set an NFL record for consecutive touchdown passes without an interception.,Stafford threw his 28th consecutive touchdown pass without an interception when he found Davante Adams on a 4-yard sc...

No. 17 USC rallies in second half, upends rival UCLA
Jayden Maiava threw both of his touchdown passes in the second half to spearhead No. 17 Southern California's 29-10 comeback win over visiting rival UCLA on Saturday in Los Angeles.,With two stalled drives ending in missed field goals, USC (9-3, 7-2 Big Ten Conference) went to halftime trailing 10-7...

No. 12 Miami races past No. 22 Pitt for 10th win
Malachi Toney threw a touchdown pass and caught another while amassing 156 scrimmage yards to lead No. 12 Miami to a 38-7 victory over No. 22 Pitt on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh.,The Hurricanes (10-2, 6-2 ACC) finished their regular season on a four-game winning streak and kept their hopes of m...

No. 12 Miami races past No. 22 Pitt 38-7 for 10th win
Malachi Toney threw a touchdown pass and caught another while amassing 156 scrimmage yards to lead No. 12 Miami to a 38-7 victory over No. 22 Pitt on Saturday afternoon at Pittsburgh.,The Hurricanes (10-2, 6-2 ACC) finished their regular season on a four-game winning streak and kept their hopes of m...

No. 12 Miami races past No. 22 Pitt 38-7 for 10th win
Malachi Toney threw a touchdown pass and caught another while amassing 156 scrimmage yards to lead No. 12 Miami to a 38-7 victory over No. 22 Pitt on Saturday afternoon at Pittsburgh.,The Hurricanes (10-2, 6-2 ACC) finished their regular season on a four-game winning streak and kept their hopes of m...

Rams activate CB Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve
The Los Angeles Rams activated cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve and the veteran will be available for Sunday's road game against the Carolina Panthers.,Witherspoon came away from a Week 2 victory over the Tennessee Titans with a broken scapula and has missed the past 2 1/2 months ...