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No. 19 Florida rebounds into rankings, visits slumping Oklahoma
Florida's exile from the Associated Press Top 25 didn't last long.,After getting the boot last week for the first time since the end of the 2023-24 season, the Gators drilled Georgia and Tennessee at home to earn the No. 19 spot in the AP poll that came out Monday.,To stay there, Florida (11-5, 2-1 ...
After turning corner, St. John's returns home to meet Marquette
Shortly after the horn sounded on a disappointing home loss to Providence on Jan. 3, St. John's seemed to have hit a low point. At least, the Red Storm hoped it would be their low point.,In the past week, the Red Storm responded with a pair of impressive road performances and they seek their third s...
Celtics star Jaylen Brown fined $35K for officiating criticism
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown said he'd pay the fine for his postgame rant against the officiating crew after Boston's 100-95 loss to the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.,The time has come to pay up, as the NBA on Monday fined Brown $35,000 for his public criticism of the officiating.,The fine c...
Rested Creighton eager to bounce back vs. Georgetown
Creighton coach Greg McDermott was hoping his team could find a little bit of extra energy against St. John's on Saturday, but that was not the case.,The Bluejays (10-7, 4-2 Big East) played three games last week, losing 56-54 to Seton Hall on Jan. 4, recording a 76-72 victory versus Villanova on We...
Arizona expands lead atop AP Top 25, Iowa State up to No. 2
Arizona opened a commanding lead for the No. 1 spot in this week's Associated Press men's top 25 poll on Monday.,The Wildcats (16-0) earned 60 of 61 first-place votes to top the poll for a fifth straight week after receiving 32 first-place votes in last week's edition, enough to lead at that time by...
Dynamo sign Brazilian D Lucas Halter through 2029-30
The Houston Dynamo acquired Brazilian top-flight defender Lucas Halter on Monday.,Halter, 25, arrives from Botafogo and is under contract through 2029-30 with an option for 2030-31.,He will occupy an international roster slot in Houston after tallying 17 goals in 219 matches in Brazil since 2019.,Ha...
For all of No. 3 UConn's success, winning at No. 25 Seton Hall has been problematic
No matter the strength of Dan Hurley's teams during UConn's recent run of dominance, the Huskies have failed to do one thing since 2021: Beat Seton Hall on the road.,With how the Pirates have bounced back from a dismal 2024-25 campaign, No. 3 UConn may have its work cut out for it in Tuesday night's...
Senators sign G James Reimer for duration of season
The Ottawa Senators signed goaltender James Reimer on Monday to an $850,000 contract that runs through the end of the season.,The Senators are reeling from four consecutive losses that magnified their shaky goaltending. They were outscored 19-8 in that span, and their .872 season save percentage is ...
Unranked West Virginia tries to slay another giant in No. 7 Houston
West Virginia is after its second straight win against a ranked opponent when it travels to No. 7 Houston for a Big 12 Conference showdown on Tuesday.,The Mountaineers (11-5, 2-1 Big 12) knocked off No. 22 Kansas on Saturday in Morgantown, W.Va., behind 23 points from Honor Huff.,Brenen Lorient's re...
For all of No. 4 UConn's success, winning at Seton Hall has been problematic
No matter the strength of Dan Hurley's teams during UConn's recent run of dominance, the Huskies have failed to do one thing since 2021: Beat Seton Hall on the road.,With how the Pirates have bounced back from a dismal 2024-25 campaign, No. 4 UConn may have its work cut out for it in Tuesday night's...
Kings, without suspended Dennis Schroder, have score to settle with Lakers
The Sacramento Kings might possess the third-worst record in the NBA, but they certainly are showing they haven't lost fight.,Monday night's rematch with the Los Angeles Lakers promises to be a testy affair in Sacramento, and the Kings will be without veteran guard Dennis Schroder for his actions fo...
Raptors look to win season series, sweep back-to-back vs. 76ers
The Toronto Raptors can clinch the season series with the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night by completing a sweep of their two-game, back-to-back set.,The Raptors took the opener on Sunday with a 116-115 overtime victory. They hold a 2-1 lead in the season series between teams a game-and-a...
Roman Josi, Steven Stamkos push Predators past Capitals
Roman Josi had a goal and two assists and the host Nashville Predators held on late for a 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals on Sunday night.,Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist for the Predators, who have won two of three. Justus Annunen made 29 saves, including four in the final minute of...
Raptors beat 76ers in OT on Scottie Barnes' last-second free throw
Scottie Barnes made the game-winning free throw in the final second of overtime Sunday night and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 116-115.,Philadelphia took a four-point lead in overtime before Toronto rallied with a 7-0 run. Collin Murray-Boyles dunk put the Raptors ahea...
Zoom Diallo, Hannes Steinbach help Washington rally, down Ohio State
Zoom Diallo scored 22 points and Hannes Steinbach 21 when Washington ended a two-game losing streak with an 81-74 victory over Ohio State in Seattle on Sunday.,The Huskies (10-6, 2-3 Big Ten) used a burst early in the second half to pull away after trailing by two at the half.,Bryson Tucker scored 1...
Jonas Korpisalo stifles Pens in Bruins' 1st shutout of season
Viktor Arvidsson scored in the first period and Joonas Korpisalo pitched the Boston Bruins' first shutout of the season with 27 saves in a 1-0 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening. ,The Bruins posted their third straight win and improved to 5-1-1 in the last seven games by the...
Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 12 LSU hands No. 2 Texas first loss
Mikaylah Williams poured in 20 points and No. 12 LSU handed No. 2 Texas its first loss with a 70-65 victory in a Southeastern Conference showdown Sunday at Baton Rouge, La.,Jada Richard, Flau'jae Johnson, ZaKiyah Johnson and MiLaysia Fulwiley all had 10 points for the Tigers (16-2, 2-2 SEC), who ben...
Women's Top 25 roundup: Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame crush No. 22 North Carolina
Hannah Hidalgo exploded for 31 points, eight rebounds, six assists and seven steals as Notre Dame ripped No. 22 North Carolina 73-50 in South Bend, Ind.,Notre Dame blew open a six-point halftime lead by dominating the third quarter 22-5. Vanessa de Jesus, who finished with 16 points, made three 3-po...
Injuries loom large as Sixers open 2-game set vs. Raptors
The Philadelphia 76ers aim to build on the momentum of winning five of their past six games when they visit the injury-riddled Toronto Raptors on Sunday to open a two-game set.,The teams, who split the first two games of the season series at Philadelphia, play again in Toronto on Monday.,The 76ers a...
Alex Ovechkin heating up ahead of Caps' encounter vs. Predators
The Washington Capitals will try to win back-to-back games for the first time since Dec. 3 when they visit the Nashville Predators on Sunday night.,Both teams are coming in off games against the Chicago Blackhawks. Washington posted a 5-1 victory over Chicago on Friday night before the Blackhawks bo...