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CONCACAF Champions Cup: Nashville heads home with edge on Ottawa
Second-half goals from Woobens Pacius and Sam Surridge lifted Nashville SC to a 2-0 victory over Atletico Ottawa on Tuesday in Hamilton, Ontario, during the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup opening-round series.,The second leg of the two-game, total-goal series will be played on Feb. 24 in Nash...

Clemson on downturn, Wake Forest rising ahead of matchup
Clemson and Wake Forest went in different directions during the past week.,Now they end up in the same place for a Wednesday night meeting in Winston-Salem, N.C.,Clemson (20-6, 10-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) is coming off back-to-back losses, as an upset victim at home against Virginia Tech and the...

Keyshawn Hall expected back as Auburn visits Mississippi State
If Auburn hopes to extend its streak of four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, it needs leading scorer Keyshawn Hall on the court. It appears that may just be the case come Wednesday.,Hall, who has been indefinitely suspended for undisclosed reasons, was not listed on the SEC availability rep...

Jaron Pierre Jr., Boopie Miller lead SMU to win over No. 21 Louisville
Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Southern Methodist outlasted No. 21 Louisville 95-85 in Dallas on Tuesday.,The Atlantic Coast Conference's top two scoring offenses put up a fast-paced showcase that featured 16 ties and 17 lead changes. In the end, the Mustangs (18-8, ...

After two rousing road comebacks, West Virginia awaits lowly Utah
West Virginia coach Ross Hodges believes his Mountaineers are ready for the stretch run after coming from behind by 14 points to win twice on the road in a 10-day span., ,CBS Bracketology lists the Mountaineers (16-9, 7-5 Big 12) on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament heading into their final six reg...

Villanova survives Xavier in Big East overtime thriller
Acaden Lewis scored 21 and Tyler Perkins added 17 as visiting Villanova edged Xavier, 92-89, in overtime Tuesday night in Big East play in Cincinnati, Ohio., ,Bryce Lindsay added 15 as Villanova (21-5, 12-3 Big East) won its sixth straight despite continuing to struggle from the free throw line late...

In first game as No. 1, Michigan takes down No. 7 Purdue
Elliot Cadeau led a balanced attack with 17 points and seven assists as newly-crowned No. 1 Michigan downed No. 7 Purdue 91-80 on Tuesday in West Lafayette, Ind.,Playing for the first time as the nation's top-ranked team since 2013, the Wolverines (25-1, 15-1 Big Ten) led by double digits for the ma...

Seton Hall's NCAA desires require win over DePaul
They're the two biggest surprises in the Big East Conference. And while Seton Hall is the team with realistic NCAA Tournament hopes, DePaul has shown it's not the same old Blue Demons this season.,Seton Hall must continue its latest winning streak to keep postseason hopes alive when it hosts DePaul ...

Javier Baez on WBC suspension for failed test: 'All my fault'
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez accepted responsibility for a positive marijuana test in 2023, which barred him from competing in the upcoming World Baseball Classic in his native Puerto Rico.,"Honestly, I don't want to point fingers at anybody, because this is all my fault," Baez said in his f...

Baskets at a premium when Maryland, Northwestern collide
For those tuning in on Wednesday when Maryland faces Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., viewer discretion is advised.,The game features the Terrapins (10-15, 3-11 Big Ten), who have the worst field goal percentage in the conference at 40.8%, against the Wildcats (10-16, 2-13), who possess the worst 3-p...

Tennessee emphasizing defense against upset-minded Oklahoma
Tennessee forward J.P Estrella knows the path for the team's success for the remainder of the Southeastern Conference regular season and beyond -- defense.,Estrella and the Volunteers, tied for third in the conference standings, host Oklahoma in their only regular-season meeting on Wednesday night i...

Genesis extends with PGA Tour thru ‘30; Riviera’s calendar spot on move?
The luxury vehicle manufacturer Genesis has re-upped its PGA Tour title sponsorship through 2030, the parties announced Tuesday, even as the future of the tour's schedule remains up in the air.,The extension was revealed two days before the annual Genesis Invitational begins at Riviera Country Club ...

Reports: Michigan parting with football general manager Sean Magee
Michigan's new head coach Kyle Whittingham is shaking up the football staff, including parting ways with general manager Sean Magee, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,Magee, 49, began his second stint with the Wolverines when former head coach Sherrone Moore announced the hire in March 2024....

Georgetown out to stretch Butler's skid to 7 with sweep
Georgetown hosts free-falling Butler on Wednesday night in Washington, looking to earn its first season sweep of the Bulldogs in more than a decade.,The Hoyas (13-12, 5-9 Big East) got 17 points apiece from KJ Lewis and Vince Iwuchukwu in a 77-64 victory in the teams' first meeting in Indianapolis o...

PGA Tour returns to Riviera hoping for ‘positive impact’ after fires
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. -- The morning wind roared and alone was cause for alarm, even before it pushed a massive firestorm toward destruction on an unprecedented level.,The devastating blaze that ripped through the striking Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, starting Jan. 7 of last year, was ...

Skid over, Rutgers eyes win over struggling Penn State
Rutgers hopes to secure its first winning streak of the calendar year Wednesday when the Scarlet Knights visit Penn State in University Park, Pa., ,The Scarlet Knights (10-15, 3-11 Big Ten) have not won back-to-back games since defeating Penn and Delaware State in late December. In fact, they had no...

Golf Glance: Riviera welcomes PGA Tour year after fires; LPGA tees off 'Asia swing'
The PGA Tour returns to one of its most iconic venues at Riviera Country Club, while the LPGA Tour tees off its "Asia Swing" and the DP World Tour hits Kenya.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: The Genesis Invitational, Pacific Palisades, Calif., Feb. 19-22,Course: The Riviera Country Club (Par 71, 7,383 Yards),Pu...

Make a deal? Breaking down cost of trades for A.J. Brown, Maxx Crosby, Tua, Kyler Murray
Trade season is about to pick up in the NFL, with the window open on Tuesday for teams to apply the franchise tag and free agency set to begin next month.,Last March, the biggest deals consummated before checks were cut to free agents were trades sending DK Metcalf from the Seahawks to the Pittsburg...

Rapids acquire D Miguel Navarro on loan for 2026
The Colorado Rapids acquired defender Miguel Navarro on loan for the 2026 season on Tuesday.,Navarro, 26, returns to MLS from Argentina's Club Atletico Talleres. He played for the Chicago Fire from 2020-23.,The Rapids also hold a permanent transfer option for 2027 with a club option for 2028.,"Migue...

Breanna Stewart joining Fenerbahce Opet for EuroLeague Final Six
WNBA star and Unrivaled co-founder Breanna Stewart will join Turkey's Fenerbahce Opet for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Six April 15-19 in Zaragoza, Spain.,The team made the announcement on Monday.,Stewart, 31, will join the team upon the completion of Unrivaled's season on March 4. She's in her second ...