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High-scoring Blue Jackets tangle with Islanders next
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the more surprising NHL teams this season, particularly on the offensive end, and they will attempt to keep rolling when they host the New York Islanders on Wednesday evening.,Columbus is coming off a 6-1 win against the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Monday, ...
As they face Nets, Grizzlies aim to avoid third-quarter lull
The Memphis Grizzlies may want to consider skipping the halftime break.,Going into Wednesday night's game against the Brooklyn Nets, the Grizzlies have struggled to maintain their defensive intensity coming out of the locker room. Third quarters have been an issue.,In a second-half collapse against ...
After rout, Yankees attempt to send World Series back to L.A.
NEW YORK -- Jack Flaherty and Gerrit Cole spent Tuesday afternoon preparing for a game they weren't certain would happen.,A few hours later, Anthony Volpe ensured the World Series would continue with Game 5 on Wednesday, when Flaherty pitches for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cole starts for the New Y...
No. 11 Clemson red-hot entering showdown with Louisville
No. 11 Clemson seeks its seventh consecutive win this when it faces Louisville at home on Saturday. However, coach Dabo Swinney expects the Tigers' Atlantic Coast Conference rival to be a tough test.,The Cardinals (5-3, 3-2 ACC) travel to upstate South Carolina after an emotional 31-27 comeback vict...
Jets searching for answers ahead of visit from Texans
When the New York Jets take the field on Thursday night, it will be exactly six weeks since they won a football game.,In other words, the Aaron Rodgers era hasn't been loaded with success.,Rodgers and the Jets will try to snap a five-game losing streak when they battle the charging Houston Texans at...
Kyrie Irving pours in 35 as Mavericks outscore Wolves
Kyrie Irving scored 35 points on 13-for-23 shooting as the Dallas Mavericks held on for a 120-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Luka Doncic finished with 24 points, eight rebounds and nine assists for Dallas, which earned its second victory in as many nights. P...
Starting QBs questionable for No. 18 Pitt-No. 20 SMU showdown
The status of both starting quarterbacks is the top storyline heading into Saturday's Top 25 matchup between No. 18 Pitt and No. 20 SMU in Dallas.,Coach Pat Narduzzi said the Panthers (7-0, 3-0 ACC) are taking a "wait-and-see" approach when it comes to Eli Holstein. Similarly, SMU coach Rhett Lashle...
No. 17 Kansas State not underestimating Big 12 foe Houston
No. 17 Kansas State will try to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive when the Wildcats travel to Houston Saturday afternoon for the second-ever matchup between the schools.,The Wildcats have won four straight games since losing their Big 12 opener at BYU. Kansas State (7-1, 4-1 Big 12) now ...
No. 7 Tennessee focuses on preparation ahead of matchup vs. Kentucky
Tennessee has five games remaining in its regular season, and coach Josh Heupel would prefer to avoid discussion about the 12-team postseason playoff.,Of course, that's a hard issue to sidestep these days.,What Heupel knows is that the No. 7 Volunteers need to keep winning and can't avoid a stumble ...
No. 24 Illinois' Bret Bielema out to remain perfect vs. Minnesota
Illinois coach Bret Bielema will strive to maintain his stranglehold over Minnesota when the No. 24 Fighting Illini host the Golden Gophers on Saturday in Champaign, Ill.,Bielema is 10-0 in his coaching career against Minnesota, including a 3-0 mark since he took over at Illinois in December 2020. H...
Texas Tech tries to contain Rocco Becht, No. 11 Iowa State
Texas Tech started its Big 12 Conference schedule strong, winning three straight, but now head to Ames, Iowa, on a two-game losing streak to face No. 11 Iowa State.,While Iowa State (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) was on a bye week, the Red Raiders (5-3, 3-2) lost a heartbreaker to TCU 35-34, giving up 14 unanswe...
James Harden, rising Clippers return home to play Blazers
After a promising two-game road trip, the Los Angeles Clippers return to their new arena to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif.,The Clippers lost to the Phoenix Suns, 116-113, in overtime in the first game in their new $2 billion home, the Intuit Dome. They hit the road...
Hughes brothers reunite as Devils open trip at Canucks
The New Jersey Devils begin a three-game road swing through western Canada on Wednesday night when they face the Vancouver Canucks., ,The Devils, who entered Tuesday's action with a one-point lead in the Metropolitan Division, also play at Calgary on Friday before ending the trip in Edmonton on Mond...
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs take on red-hot Thunder
Victor Wembanyama ran away with NBA Rookie of the Year honors last season.,His closest challenger for that honor, Chet Holmgren, spent last season helping his team to the best record in the Western Conference and a playoff series win.,Two of the league's best young big men square off for the first t...
Flames, Utah stuck searching for early-season form
Both the Utah Hockey Club and Calgary Flames are in desperate need of a victory to change their fortunes when they meet Wednesday in Salt Lake City.,While the Flames arrive amidst a three-game skid, Utah is winless in four games (0-3-1) and with one victory in seven outings (1-4-2). The recent slide...
Lightning, Avs out to boost special teams ahead of matchup
The Colorado Avalanche feel they haven't played well for two straight games. They got away with it once, but the subpar performance Monday night cost them in a 5-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.,Colorado can atone for its loss when it faces the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night to close out a ...
Paolo Banchero aims to stay hot for Magic against Bulls
Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero compared elements of Monday's 50-point outburst against the visiting Indiana Pacers to a practice session.,"It was just being in the zone," Banchero said. "Felt like I was in an open gym, back at home, just working on my game. Every shot felt like it was going in an...
Jimmy Butler Heat's catalyst as they face uneven Knicks
The New York Knicks arguably won the offseason, acquiring stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.,It's still early, but things haven't gone smoothly for the Knicks, who play the host Miami Heat on Wednesday night.,Depth has been an issue for New York, which is missing center Mitchell Robinson an...
Jets out to recover from first loss, visit Red Wings
The Winnipeg Jets' lengthy winning streak was halted on Monday. They'll bid to start a new one when they visit the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.,Winnipeg's 16-game regular-season streak, dating back to last season, was snapped by a 6-4 loss to Toronto. The Maple Leafs scored the game's first...
Zaccharie Risacher, Hawks eye revenge vs. Wizards
The top two picks from this year's NBA Draft will meet for the second time in three days on Wednesday when the Washington Wizards host the Atlanta Hawks.,Atlanta's No. 1 overall selection, Zaccharie Risacher, and No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr of Washington squared off for the first time Monday in the...