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Islanders looking to hand Senators rare home loss
The New York Islanders thought their late-game performance was rewarded Tuesday night.,So did the Ottawa Senators, albeit for entirely different reasons.,The Islanders will look to begin building a winning streak and the Senators will aim to bounce back from a convincing defeat Thursday night, when ...
Rangers shoot for third straight win vs. visiting Sabres
While the New York Rangers are content with getting wins and stacking points, their inconsistencies on offense were enough for coach Peter Laviolette to make changes to their forward lines.,Laviolette placed Mika Zibanejad alongside Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafreniere, while Chris Kreider skated wi...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence limited, Week 10 status unclear
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was limited in Wednesday's practice and his status for Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings is unclear. ,Head coach Doug Pederson said Lawrence is "sore" with an "upper-body injury," that is specifically a left shoulder issue according to multiple re...
Qinwen Zheng clinches WTA Finals Riyadh semifinal berth
Qinwen Zheng used her dominating serve to defeat Jasmine Paolini of Italy 6-1, 6-1 and clinch a spot in the semifinals of the WTA Finals Riyadh on Wednesday.,Zheng, of China, the seventh seed, needed just 67 minutes to squash Paolini, the fourth seed, in Saudi Arabia.,For Zheng and Paolini, it was a...
Devils look to tag Canadiens with fifth straight loss
The New Jersey Devils have responded favorably following a four-game winless skid.,Winners of three of their last four games, the host Devils will look to add to the Montreal Canadiens' misery on Thursday when the teams meet in Newark, N.J.,Montreal has lost four in a row and eight of its last 10 ga...
Bruins, Flames look to shore up special teams in clash
After appearing to turn a corner with back-to-back shutouts this past weekend, the Boston Bruins returned to old habits on Tuesday.,Allowing three power-play goals in a 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs ended the Bruins' chances for their first three-game win streak this season. But they will look...
Sports World Reacts to Donald Trump’s 2024 Presidential Victory
Donald Trump has won the 2024 election, and the sports world reacted to the victory on social media on Wednesday morning....
No. 21 Wazzu hosts Utah State in search of 4th straight win
Washington State coach Jake Dickert said his team is now the hunted.,The 21st-ranked Cougars still have hunting to do during the last four games if they want to have a chance at reaching the College Football Playoff.,Washington State comes back off its bye week Saturday night when it welcomes Utah S...
Oilers star Connor McDavid to return vs. Golden Knights
Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is ready to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights.,McDavid initially was expected to miss two-to-three weeks after injuring his ankle during his first shift in a 6-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 28. The three...
Knights look to end road woes vs. returning Connor McDavid, Oilers
The first-place Vegas Golden Knights have had a few days off to prepare for a two-game trip that begins Wednesday night against the returning Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.,McDavid initially was expected to miss two-to-three weeks after injuring his ankle during his first shift in Edmonton'...
No. 20 Colorado, Texas Tech clash in key Big 12 game
No. 20 Colorado and host Texas Tech have their sights set on a trip to the Big 12 Championship when they square off Saturday afternoon in Lubbock, Texas.,Colorado (6-2, 4-1 Big 12) is tied for second place with Iowa State, and Texas Tech (6-3, 4-2) is tied with four other teams with two Big 12 losse...
No. 23 Clemson looks to shore up defense at Virginia Tech
After allowing 210 rushing yards and almost eight yards per carry in last week's loss, No. 23 Clemson wants to stop Virginia Tech's rushing attack, even though it's not clear who the Hokies will use to carry the ball.,The Hokies (5-4, 3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) host the Tigers (6-2, 5-1) at sold...
Debut of Ace Bailey on hold as No. 25 Rutgers clashes with Wagner
Rutgers' expectations for this season have been building to a fever pitch since two five-star high school recruits committed to the program.,They're not just any two five-stars, either, but potential future NBA players who were often ranked second and third in the Class of 2024: Ace Bailey and Dylan...
Marcus Freeman warns No. 10 Notre Dame: Prepare for fight from Florida State
No. 10 Notre Dame is touted as a heavy favorite when it hosts Florida State on Saturday night in South Bend, Ind., ,Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman offered a warning to his team this week: games are not played on paper. ,Notre Dame (7-1) was a 26-point favorite to start the week according to odd...
QB remains question mark for No. 24 Missouri as Oklahoma comes calling
When it comes to key ingredients, Missouri can't be certain lately when a vital piece in its recipe for winning is available. ,Tigers quarterback Brady Cook left each of the last two games due to different injuries.,Coming off a bye week, though, head coach Eli Drinkwitz is hopeful Cook can return w...
Bengals, Ravens set for rematch of October OT shootout
Two AFC North rivals looking to make a major statement on the national stage meet Thursday night when the Baltimore Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch of an overtime thriller earlier this season.,On Oct. 6 in Cincinnati, Baltimore trailed by 10 points three times in the second half but ...
Steve Garvey loses California Senate race
Former World Series champion Steve Garvey lost his bid Tuesday for California's open seat in the U.S. Senate.,Garvey, a Republican, was considered a longshot to defeat Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff, who played a prominent role in the first impeachment trial of Donald Trump. As of Wednesday morning. Schi...
Positive trends usher UCLA, Iowa into Friday night Rose Bowl meeting
UCLA returns to Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena on Friday for the first time in almost a month riding the momentum of its first winning streak in 2024 with Iowa visiting for a Big Ten Conference matchup.,The Bruins (3-5, 2-4 Big Ten) bookended their Oct. 26 bye with road wins over Rutgers (35-32) and ...
Wake Forest, Cal race for win No. 5
Cal and Wake Forest are four-win teams in vastly different situations as they prepare for their first November game of the season., ,Only one of them will have a winning record after Friday night's game at Winston-Salem, N.C. in an Atlantic Coast Conference game marking the first meeting between the...
Jaguars sign QB C.J. Beathard from Miami practice squad
The Jacksonville Jaguars added a third quarterback to the 53-man roster on Wednesday, signing veteran C.J. Beathard from the Miami Dolphins practice squad.,The move reunites the team and Beathard, who was released by the Jaguars in August with an injury settlement. It seemed clear then that Jacksonv...