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No. 4 Duke set to test mettle in encounter vs. No. 25 Kansas
No. 4 Duke and No. 25 Kansas will play in numerous high-profile games this season, but when the teams meet Tuesday night as part of the Champions Classic in New York, it will be special for the participants.,"It's what dreams are made of," Duke guard Caleb Foster said. "It's what you come to Duke fo...
No. 21 Arkansas intent on seeing more production from big men vs. Winthrop
Precocious freshman guards Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas are pulling their weight, and a little more, to help No. 21 Arkansas win three of four games this season.,Coach John Calipari appears to be getting frustrated with the lack of consistent production from his big men, however, as the Razorb...
No. 18 UNC eager to keep defensive focus in meeting vs. Navy
No. 18 North Carolina will seek another stress-free outcome when it plays Navy on Tuesday night in Chapel Hill, N.C.,There's plenty to gain from these types of games, something the Tar Heels appreciate as they face teams with various styles.,"It's good to see different kinds of defense," North Carol...
No. 17 Michigan State plots for better effort vs. No. 12 Kentucky
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo wasn't the least bit pleased with how his team played Thursday against San Jose State.,Naturally, his mood didn't improve when the topic turned to No. 12 Kentucky, the squad that the No. 17 Spartans will face Tuesday night in the Champions Classic in New York City.,"Oh,...
Why JJ McCarthy’s Slow Start Mirrors the Paths of Other NFL Late Bloomers
JJ McCarthy is off to a rocky start in Minnesota, but history shows QBs like Sam Darnold and Lamar Jackson turned early struggles into stardom. Here’s why patience may pay off....
Player admits he 'shaved points' for 'fast cash'
What motivated a college shooting guard to shave points to benefit a Las Vegas-based bettor?,Money.,University of New Orleans starting shooting guard Cedquavious Hunter admitted to shaving points, a broad label for manipulating the outcome of games for betting purposes, for only one reason.,"I was m...
Reports: LPGA moving first '26 major to Houston muni course
The LPGA is expected to release its 2026 schedule this week, and it reportedly will include a new venue for the Chevron Championship, the tour's first major tournament each season.,It has been played the past three seasons at The Club at Carlton Woods outside Houston, and multiple outlets reported t...
Jason Kidd: Mavs C Anthony Davis needs 7-10 more days
Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis needs another week before he's under consideration for a return to game action. ,Davis played five games this season before sitting out with a left calf strain that forced him out of an Oct. 29 game against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter. ,He targeted N...
Nashville star D Walker Zimmerman entering free agency
Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman's decorated tenure with the club is over and he will explore free agency, the team announced Monday.,The 32-year-old center back has been with the club since its 2020 expansion season, earning two MLS Defender of the Year trophies (2020, 2021), three MLS All-St...
Nuggets to test new-found depth against Bulls
The Denver Nuggets front office spent the offseason adding depth to the roster, and the efforts have paid off early this season.,Denver has won seven games in a row, twice without two starters, and will try to make it eight straight when it hosts the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.,The latest victory...
Pelicans prioritize defense with Thunder rolling into town
James Borrego hopes his team's shooting level matches its defensive intensity when the New Orleans Pelicans take a second shot at a first win for their interim coach Monday night against the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder.,Sitting at the end of the New Orleans bench for the first time in the wake of...
Timberwolves look to bounce back against Mavericks
The Minnesota Timberwolves insist they are not too worried about a one-game setback.,They just want to make sure that a hiccup does not turn into something more serious.,Minnesota will have a chance to reassert its winning ways when it tips off against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night in Minneap...
Canucks, with Quinn Hughes in a groove, take on Panthers
The Vancouver Canucks will look to conclude a short trip to the Southeastern United States with another victory when they play the Florida Panthers on Monday night in Sunrise, Fla.,Vancouver ended its three-game losing streak (0-1-2) with a 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday. The Can...
Sixers looking for more well-rounded outing vs. Clippers
Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers appear to have learned a valuable lesson in their most recent game.,The Sixers will aim for a tougher, more complete effort Monday when they host the Los Angeles Clippers.,Philadelphia was hoping to notch its third win in four games Friday against the Detroit ...
Avalanche keep hot streak with 4 straight goals vs. Islanders
Brock Nelson had a goal and an assist, Ross Colton and Victor Olofsson scored goals 1:19 apart in the second period, and the surging Colorado Avalanche beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday night in Denver.,Martin Necas also scored and Scott Wedgewood turned away 28 shots for Colorado, which has...
Daniel Gafford helps push Mavericks past Blazers in OT
Daniel Gafford's contributions on both ends of the floor proved critical down the stretch, as the Dallas Mavericks snapped a three-game losing skid and avoided a winless homestand with their 138-133 overtime defeat of the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.,Gafford, limited thus far in 2025-26 by an a...
Reports: Lakers among teams contacted in gambling investigation
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of multiple NBA teams that have been asked to surrender "documents and records" to the league as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal gambling operations, The Athletic and ESPN reported Sunday.,ESPN reported that Mike Mancias, an assistant trainer, and Randy M...
Browns QB Crisis Deepens as Shedeur Sanders Struggles in First Real Action
Shedeur Sanders made his long-awaited Browns debut after Dillon Gabriel’s injury. But behind a bad offense, the rookie struggled through an error-filled outing....
Oregon seeking ninth straight win over fierce rival Oregon State
Though they are no longer in the Pac-12 together, Oregon and Oregon State continue to face each other across a number of sports.,The two programs' long basketball rivalry continues on Monday when the Ducks of the Big Ten host the Beavers of the West Coast Conference in Eugene, Ore.,Oregon (3-0) is c...
Arizona State hopes to limit mistakes vs. Georgia State
Arizona State will try to bounce back from its first loss of the season when the Sun Devils host Georgia State on Monday night in Tempe in a tuneup prior to their trip to Hawaii.,Arizona State (2-1) was beaten 77-65 by No. 19 Gonzaga on Friday. Other than being on the wrong end of a 21-5 run in the ...