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Senators 'focused and dialed in' with Blackhawks ahead
The Ottawa Senators look to extend the pronounced losing streak of a second straight opponent on Saturday afternoon when they host the struggling Chicago Blackhawks.,The Senators handed the reeling Pittsburgh Penguins a seventh consecutive regulation or overtime setback on Thursday with a decisive 4...
Red Wings looking to spoil Capitals' home point streak
The Washington Capitals are looking to extend their six-game home point streak (5-0-1) when they welcome the Detroit Red Wings to the nation's capital on Saturday afternoon.,The Capitals are coming off an impressive 4-0 home victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.,Jakob Chychrun scored twi...
Kentucky eager to jolt ranked foe, faces No. 22 St. John's
Kentucky has been woeful against ranked opponents thus far this season.,With one last chance to earn a marquee nonconference victory, the Wildcats face No. 22 St. John's on Saturday afternoon in the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta.,Kentucky (7-4) has lost four games before Southeastern Conference play...
Report: Rockets owners in talks to buy, relocate WNBA's Sun
Owners of the Houston Rockets are progressing in talks to purchase the Connecticut Sun and relocate the WNBA franchise, ESPN reported Friday.,No formal offer has been made, and the two parties have not entered an exclusivity agreement, per the report. At the same time, Sun owners haven't made a firm...
Playing time could be limited for Spurs' Victor Wembanyama vs. Hawks
The visiting San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks will have their ailing stars available when the teams meet on Friday night, although both stars could play diminished minutes as they continue to regain their health.,San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama has been dealing with a left calf injury that kept h...
Giannis Antetokounmpo 'locked in' with Bucks, not in on reported trade talks
Despite reports about discussions between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks regarding his future, the two-time NBA MVP said he is not a part of any of that.,Talking to reporters on Thursday as he continues to recover from a right calf strain which has sidelined him since early this month...
Cooper Flagg scores 23 as Mavericks hang on to edge Pistons in OT
Cooper Flagg had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Davis scored two pivotal baskets in overtime and the host Dallas Mavericks held off the Detroit Pistons, 116-114, on Thursday.,Naji Marshall supplied 16 points, while Davis contributed 15 points with 14 rebounds. Brandon Williams added 14 points wh...
Pelicans match franchise's biggest comeback, down Rockets in OT
Saddiq Bey scored 29 points, Trey Murphy III added 27 and the New Orleans Pelicans completed a franchise-record-tying comeback to beat the visiting Houston Rockets 133-128 in overtime on Thursday.,The Pelicans trailed by 22 points at halftime and as many as 25 points early in the third quarter befor...
Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes lift Raptors over Bucks
Brandon Ingram scored 29 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 111-105 road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kyle Kuzma., ,After ending a four-game losing skid, Toronto secured its second straight win. Scottie Barnes added 24 points and 11 rebounds., ,Bobby Porti...
Dylan Harper has career game as Spurs blow past Wizards
Dylan Harper poured in a career-high 24 points in 23 minutes off the bench to help the host San Antonio Spurs to a resounding 119-94 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday.,The Spurs lead by four points at halftime before outscoring Washington by a dozen in the third quarter to take control...
Tristan Jarry exits early as Connor McDavid, Oilers top Bruins
Quinn Hutson scored his first NHL goal with 5:22 left in the second period, and it stood as the game-winner as the visiting Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Thursday night.,Edmonton tallied a goal in each period on the way to its sixth win in eight games (6-1-1). Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and...
Brady Tkachuk scores twice as Senators blank reeling Penguins
Captain Brady Tkachuk scored two goals and Linus Ullmark made 23 saves, fueling the host Ottawa Senators to a 4-0 victory over the reeling Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.,Ullmark turned aside all 11 shots he faced in the third period to preserve his 13th career shutout and first of the season. He i...
Capitals hand Maple Leafs first blanking in 71 games
The Washington Capitals snapped the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs' league-leading 70-game non-shutout streak with a smothering 4-0 win on Thursday night.,Jakob Chychrun scored twice while Logan Thompson stopped 22 shots for his second shutout of the season. Defenseman John Carlson flew past the 750-p...
Oilers goalie Tristan Jarry leaves with injury
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry left Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins late in the second period with an apparent lower-body injury after making a save.,Jarry, who stopped 12 of 13 shots, departed at the 16:55 mark of the second. Calvin Pickard finished the rest of the stanza and re...
Padres land RHP Triston McKenzie on minor league deal
The San Diego Padres and right-handed pitcher Triston McKenzie agreed to a minor league contract on Thursday, according to multiple media reports.,McKenzie, 28, had spent his entire career with the Cleveland Guardians, starting 80 games in 88 appearances over six seasons before becoming a free agent...
Washington rides momentum into matchup with streaking Seattle
They call it the Battle for Seattle.,Although until last season, it hadn't been much of a fight.,Washington (7-3) faces Seattle (9-2) Friday night at Climate Pledge Arena with intra-city bragging rights on the line.,The Redhawks snapped a 19-game losing streak in the series with a 79-70 decision las...
Seton Hall's staunch defense faces Providence's potent offense
Shaheen Holloway and Seton Hall are finding their groove with stout defense after already surpassing their win total from last season.,Meanwhile, Providence has struggled against Power Five talent, but is set on turning things around behind a high-octane offense.,The teams have a key confidence boos...
Rams' Puka Nacua apologizes, 'had no idea' gesture was offensive
Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua apologized on Thursday for performing a potential touchdown celebration that included an antisemitic undertone.,"When I appeared the other day on a social media livestream, it was suggested to me to perform a specific movement as part of my next touchdo...
Puka Nacua's brother arrested, accused of taking Lakers rookie's SUV
A brother of Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua was one of two men arrested over the weekend for allegedly stealing a vehicle that reportedly belonged to Los Angeles Lakers rookie forward Adou Thiero.,Samson Nacua and Trey Rose, both 27, were arrested Saturday afternoon by the Los Angele...
Jimmie Johnson, 50, to make bid for Daytona 500
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will attempt to qualify for the 2026 Daytona 500.,Legacy Motor Club announced Thursday that the 50-year-old team owner will drive the No. 84 Carvana Toyota.,A two-time Daytona 500 winner (2006, 2013), Johnson will attempt to qualify for the season...