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Sharks seek reset vs. Blackhawks after late collapses
Contending for a Stanley Cup playoff berth for the first time since 2019, the San Jose Sharks continue a five-game road trip on Monday night against the slumping Chicago Blackhawks.,Only six points separate the top six teams in a tightly contested Pacific Division. The Sharks trail the third-place S...
Jets set sights on further momentum vs. streaky Stars
The Winnipeg Jets look to head into the upcoming Olympic break on a positive note when they face host Dallas on Monday night, while the Stars enter the matchup seeking their fifth straight victory.,Dallas forward Matt Duchene extended his goal-scoring streak to four games Saturday as the Stars edged...
Aurora tops Spirit to claim Fissure Universe: Episode 8 title
Aurora Gaming battled past Team Spirit 3-2 to claim first prize at Fissure Universe: Episode 8 on Sunday.,Aurora took home $125,000, or half the total prize pool, by polishing off an undefeated week with their grand final that went the distance.,Team Spirit advanced to the grand final by beating Tea...
Predators increasing their offense while Blues battle through rut
The Nashville Predators wanted to become a more dynamic offensive team this season under third-year coach Andrew Brunette.,They showed flashes of that potential by rallying for a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders Saturday to earn just their second victory in their last seven games (2-3-2).,The...
NBA All-Star Game reserves include LeBron James, Kevin Durant
LeBron James may not have been selected as a starter, but on Sunday the Los Angeles Lakers star was named to a record-extending 22nd NBA All-Star Game as a reserve from the Western Conference.,Kevin Durant was picked for his 16th All-Star Game, also as a reserve, after neither NBA great was selected...
Wild, Canadiens each carry 3-game win streaks into matchup
The Minnesota Wild have one home game remaining before the NHL's extended Olympic break.,On Monday night, the Wild will try to make the most of it.,Minnesota will return to home ice to face off against the Montreal Canadiens in Saint Paul, Minn. Both teams are riding three-game winning streaks, but ...
WTA Roundup: Leylah Fernandez, Liudmila Samsonova advance in Abu Dhabi
Fifth-seeded Liudmila Samsonova and sixth-seeded Leylah Fernandez both advanced in straight sets in the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Open, played on the outdoor hard courts in the United Arab Emirates.,Samsonova, from Russia, defeated Sofia Kenin, 6-4, 6-0, while the Canadian native Fernandez knoc...
Penguins, Senators brimming with confidence amid strong runs
The temperatures may be frigid outside, but the Pittsburgh Penguins are keeping things hot on the rink. Winners of six straight and on a 7-0-2 roll in their past nine games, the Penguins will look to keep the good times rolling when they host the Ottawa Senators on Monday.,Pittsburgh is coming off a...
Capitals chase 3rd straight win vs. Islanders in Metro playoff squeeze
The Washington Capitals closed January on a needed positive note.,They could improve their postseason chances with a victory over the visiting New York Islanders, who are ahead of them in the Metropolitan Division standings, on Monday night.,Washington is currently outside a playoff spot in the high...
'Very long wait' ends for Grizzlies' Ty Jerome against Timberwolves
It took Ty Jerome 40 seconds to put 46 missed games behind him.,The Memphis Grizzlies guard made his season debut in Saturday's 131-114 loss to the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves and needed less than a minute to toss up his first field goal attempt, a soft bank shot high off the board -- barely out...
Sabres carry rare superior record into rubber game with Panthers
The Buffalo Sabres, who are in the midst of a 14-year-playoff drought that is the longest in NHL history, are actually in prime postseason position.,With 28 games left in the regular season, the Sabres' start the week as one of the Eastern Conference's two wild-card teams.,Buffalo has 67 points, and...
Pacers' rare winning spree to be tested by Rockets
The Indiana Pacers continue a four-game homestand on Monday looking to extend a rare winning streak to three games with the Houston Rockets visiting Indianapolis.,Indiana opened its current home stretch Wednesday with a 113-110 defeat of Chicago, then followed up on Saturday by beating Atlanta, 129-...
Las Vegas Raiders Finally Have a Real Plan for the First Time in Years
The Raiders finished last, but hiring Klint Kubiak and drafting a franchise QB could finally reset the timeline in Las Vegas....
Alexander Volkanovski’s UFC 325 Win Strengthens His Case as the Greatest Featherweight Ever
Alexander Volkanovski defeats Diego Lopes at UFC 325 in Sydney, retaining the featherweight title and strengthening his case as the greatest 145-pounder ever....
New PG Derek Dixon boosts No. 16 North Carolina with Syracuse next
Inserting Derek Dixon into the starting lineup has paid dividends for No. 16 North Carolina, which carries a three-game winning streak into its Atlantic Coast Conference matchup on Monday night with Syracuse in Chapel Hill, N.C.,Coach Hubert Davis elevated the freshman point guard after a 95-90 loss...
Hot Hornets ride longest winning streak in 10 years vs. Pelicans
The Charlotte Hornets will try to add to their hottest stretch in a decade when the New Orleans Pelicans visit on Monday night.,The Hornets have been on the rise and are having sustained success, winning seven of their past eight games.,"It's their connectiveness. It's the work they put in every day...
Novak Djokovic's 2012 Australian Open racket sells for $540K
Shortly before Novak Djokovic took the court for Sunday's Australian Open men's final, a racket he used to win the 2012 tournament set a record for the highest selling price for any game-used racket.,Djokovic's racket was sold Saturday night by SCP Auctions for $540,000, which obliterated the record...
Summit sign Eva Gaetino from Paris Saint-Germain
Expansion Denver Summit FC signed defender Eva Gaetino from Paris Saint-Germain of France's Premiere League.,She is under contract with the Summit through the 2028 season. The National Women's Soccer League club announced her signing on Saturday but didn't release any financial details.,Gaetino, 23,...
Short-handed Bulls, Heat ready for round 3
The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat will conclude a rare three-game series on Sunday night after splitting the first two.,The Bulls lost the opener on Thursday, 116-113 in their home arena. The game had been rescheduled from Jan. 8, when a slippery court at the United Center forced a postponement. As a...
Ducks, Golden Knights each striving to get back on a winning track
The Anaheim Ducks will try to shed a two-game losing streak when they host the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday.,The Ducks pushed themselves back into the playoff picture with a recent seven-game winning streak but went into a deep chill in Canada while closing out a four-game road trip.,Anaheim's win...