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No. 4 Michigan rebounds from 1st loss, tops Washington
Aday Mara scored 20 points on 10-of-11 shooting to lead No. 4 Michigan to an 82-72 victory over host Washington in Big Ten action Wednesday night at Seattle.,Morez Johnson Jr. recorded 16 points and a career-best 16 rebounds as the Wolverines (15-1, 5-1) bounced back from their first setback of the ...
First-period explosion powers Senators past Rangers
Brady Tkuchuk scored his 200th career goal and collected two of his three assists in a four-goal first period for the Ottawa Senators, who netted the first six goals of an 8-4 victory over the host New York Rangers on Wednesday night.,Tkachuk joined Daniel Alfredsson, Jason Spezza and Alexei Yashin ...
Raptors erupt early, stave off Pacers' late charge
Through much of Wednesday night's loss to the Toronto Raptors, the Indiana Pacers' chances of extending their season-high three-game win streak appeared dead in the water.,The Pacers pared down what had been a 27-point deficit in the second quarter to just four, but Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes...
Newly contending Sharks open road trip at inconsistent Capitals
The San Jose Sharks have been one of the NHL's best surprises this season.,After finishing the 2024-25 season with the league's worst record and 52 points, the Sharks have flipped the script as they have 49 points through 45 games and entered Wednesday in playoff position in the Western Conference.,...
Key players back for Pistons entering clash vs. Suns
The Detroit Pistons could have some of their top players back in action when they host the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.,Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart and Tobias Harris participated in Tuesday's practice after missing the team's 98-92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.,Franchis...
Report: Wizards star G Trae Young to sit out through All-Star break
The Washington Wizards will wait to reevaluate recently acquired guard Trae Young's right leg injuries until after the All-Star break in mid-February, ESPN reported on Wednesday afternoon.,A four-time All-Star, Young has not played for the Wizards since they acquired him last week from the Atlanta H...
Dash sign decorated North Carolina F Kate Faasse
The Houston Dash signed North Carolina forward Kate Faasse, winner of the 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy as the top player in women's college soccer.,The deal announced by the NWSL club on Wednesday runs through the 2028 season.,Faasse, 21, finished her career with the Tar Heels with 35 goals in 88 appeara...
Two-time All-Star M Hector Herrera rejoins Dynamo
Two-time MLS All-Star midfielder Hector Herrera rejoined the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday.,After spending 2025 at Liga MX power Toluca, the 35-year-old Mexican star signed with Houston through the 2026 MLS season with an option through June 2027.,Herrera recorded eight goals and 22 assists in 82 matc...
No. 9 Gonzaga braces for stern test from Washington State
Most years, Gonzaga's most difficult games come in the first couple of months of the season -- when they load up the schedule with highly ranked non-conference opponents -- and during March Madness.,But this season, the ninth-ranked Bulldogs are finding some stiff competition in the West Coast Confe...
Rangers intent on halting slide in clash vs. Senators
The New York Rangers were looking for answers on Monday after their latest home loss.,On Wednesday night, the Rangers hope to have found answers to questions about their fourth straight loss (0-3-1) when they host the Ottawa Senators.,The Rangers appeared they were going to rebound from Saturday's 1...
Austin Swartz's OT jumper leads Creighton past Georgetown
Austin Swartz hit a jump shot with 30 seconds to go in overtime, lifting Creighton to an 86-83 win over Georgetown on Tuesday in Omaha, Neb.,Swartz finished 33 points, including seven in overtime, guiding the Bluejays (11-7, 5-2 Big East) past the Hoyas (9-8, 1-5).,Georgetown led 76-73 in regulation...
Malik Monk behind Kings' surge heading into matchup with Knicks
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk had his playing time severely cut in mid-December.,But suddenly the Kings have won back-to-back games for the second time all season, and he has been the catalyst.,Monk strives to put together his third straight strong performance when the Kings host the New York Kn...
Clippers on the rise, while Wizards looking for more offense
The surging Los Angeles Clippers will complete a short visit at home between East Coast road trips when they face the Washington Wizards on Wednesday in Inglewood, Calif.,Travel fatigue or not, the Clippers continue to roll, having improved to 10-2 since Dec. 20. They held off the Charlotte Hornets ...
No. 4 Michigan hopes for bounce-back effort at Washington
Michigan's dominating season includes 10 wins by 25 or more points, but now there is a blemish on the ledger.,The No. 4 Wolverines will look to bounce back from their initial defeat of the season when they visit Washington on Wednesday night in Big Ten play at Seattle.,Michigan (14-1, 4-1 Big Ten) s...
Austin Swartz hits go-ahead jumper to lift Creighton over Georgetown
Austin Swartz hit a jump shot with 30 seconds to go to lift Creighton to an 86-83 overtime win over Georgetown in a Big East game Tuesday in Omaha, Neb.,Swartz finished 33 points, including seven in overtime, to lift the Bluejays (11-7, 5-2) past the Hoyas (9-8, 1-5).,Georgetown led 76-73 in regulat...
Milos Uzan leads No. 7 Houston to easy victory over West Virginia
Milos Uzan scored 17 points as No. 7 Houston cruised to a 77-48 home win over West Virginia in a Big 12 Conference tilt Tuesday.,Emanuel Sharp added 13 points, and Joseph Tugler recorded 10 points, six rebounds and four steals. Kingston Flemings scored 10 points, handed out seven assists and grabbed...
Roman Josi nets pair as Predators down Oilers in OT
Defenseman Roman Josi's second goal of the game with 1:17 left in overtime gave the host Nashville Predators a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.,Steven Stamkos and Erik Haula also scored for the Predators, who have won three of their last four. Juuse Saros stopped 28 shots.,Connor M...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 3rd-quarter outburst lifts Thunder over Spurs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 34 points in the third quarter to help the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-98 home win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.,The Spurs were held below 100 points for the first time this season.,The Thunder have won four consecutive games and eight of 10 since...
Rockets have answers in back-and-forth win over Bulls
Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun recorded double-doubles, and Jabari Smith Jr. drilled three late jumpers as the Houston Rockets outlasted the visiting Chicago Bulls 119-113 on Tuesday night.,The Rockets snapped a three-game losing skid in the first of five consecutive home games. Durant paired 28 po...
Tarris Reed Jr. nets 21 as No. 3 UConn holds off No. 25 Seton Hall
Tarris Reed Jr. tied his season high with 21 points, Alex Karaban netted 13 and Braylon Mullins scored 11 to help No. 3 UConn escape with a 69-64 victory over No. 25 Seton Hall on Tuesday in Newark, N.J.,The Huskies (17-1, 7-0 Big East) won their 13th straight game despite Seton Hall charging back f...