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Pelicans return home to take on Trae Young, Wizards
The New Orleans Pelicans return from a six-game road swing to begin a stretch of 6-of-7 at home, starting with Sunday's matchup against the Washington Wizards.,Washington begins a four-game road trip with its visit to the Big Easy, trying to snap a seven-game losing skid following Thursday's 122-112...
Mavericks aim to end losing streak, as they take on Raptors
The Dallas Mavericks will be out to end a six-game losing streak Sunday when they visit the Toronto Raptors.,The Mavericks' struggles go beyond the losing streak. They have dropped 16 of their past 18 games after their 120-100 road loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday.,The Raptors also hope to use t...
After rare loss, Stars must solve unlikely nemesis Blackhawks
It has been well over a month since the Dallas Stars needed to bounce from a defeat.,Not only will the Stars try to recover from the end of their franchise-record 10-game winning streak when they host the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, they're hoping avoid an unlikely season series sweep at the hands...
Jack Hughes' hat trick helps Devils double up Rangers
Olympic hero Jack Hughes recorded his fourth career hat trick and second this season, lifting the New Jersey Devils to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday in Newark, N.J.,Hughes, who also had an assist, scored one of the Devils' three power-play goals before converting on a breakaway...
Alyssa Thompson's tally lifts USWNT over Colombia to win SheBelievesCup
Alyssa Thompson's 82nd-minute goal was enough for the U.S. women's national team in a 1-0 victory over Colombia in Harrison, N.J., on Saturday to win the SheBelieves Cup for the eighth time.,Thompson received a pass from Jaedyn Shaw at the top of the box. With no one closing, she calmly drilled a sh...
Precocious Red Bulls prepared for struggling CF Montreal
For new coach Michael Bradley and the New York Red Bulls, the first two weeks of the 2026 MLS season feel right out of a dream. For CF Montreal, however, the season already has the makings of a nightmare.,Bradley's "Baby Bulls" host Montreal on Sunday in Harrison, N.J., for a clash between teams at ...
Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero lead Magic to thumping of Timberwolves
Desmond Bane scored 30 points on 10-for-17 shooting, and the Orlando Magic held on for a 119-92 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Paolo Banchero recorded a double-double with 25 points and 15 rebounds for Orlando, which won its third game in a row. Jalen Suggs...
No. 9 Nebraska looks to avenge loss vs. Iowa
A pair of Big Ten men's basketball teams seek to end recent on-court disappointment when Iowa travels to Nebraska for a conference regular-season finale Sunday.,No. 9 Nebraska (25-5, 14-5 Big Ten) enters the contest smarting from Tuesday's season-worst 20-point loss at UCLA, while the Iowa Hawkeyes ...
Coming off strong performance, Knicks head to Lakers
Over the past six weeks, the New York Knicks have resembled a team that many expect to make another deep playoff run., ,Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers are still holding onto the Pacific Division lead despite some mediocre results of late., ,Coming off an impressive showing to start a five-game ro...
St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt to retire at end of season
St. Bonaventure basketball coach Mark Schmidt announced Saturday that he will retire at the conclusion of the season.,He is in his 19th season coaching the Bonnies and has compiled a 339-254 record -- the most wins by a coach in program history. He has taken St. Bonaventure to the NCAA Tournament th...
ACC tournament roundup: No. 12 Louisville, No. 13 Duke reach title game
Taina Mair scored 16 points and No. 13 Duke pulled out a 65-63 victory against Notre Dame in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament semifinals Saturday at Duluth, Ga.,The Blue Devils, who also received 14 points from Toby Fournier, 10 points from Riley Nelson and nine points and 10 rebounds from D...
Louisville holds on to upset No. 22 Miami
Adrian Wooley made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 18 seconds left, as visiting Louisville defeated the 22nd-ranked Miami Hurricanes 92-89 in an ACC matchup in Coral Gables.,On Miami's next possession following Woley's shot, Tre Donaldson lost his balance and threw an errant pass for a turnover.,After a p...
Reports: Bills retain C Connor McGovern with $52M deal
The Buffalo Bills reached agreement with center Connor McGovern on a four-year, $52 million deal, multiple outlets reported Saturday.,The deal reportedly includes $32 million in guaranteed money and it prevents McGovern from becoming a free agent next week. The $13 million annual average salary is t...
Report: Eagles, DT Jordan Davis reach 3-year extension
The Philadelphia Eagles and defensive tackle Jordan Davis agreed on a three-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid nose tackle in NFL history, ESPN reported Saturday.,The contract extension worth $78 million, including $65 million guaranteed, keeps Davis in Philadelphia for four mor...
Nazem Kadri, Avalanche take aim at Wild
Nazem Kadri was an integral part of Colorado's 2022 Stanley Cup championship, and he's back with the Avalanche to try to win it again four years later.,Kadri, who left via free agency the summer after Colorado won the title, was acquired from Calgary at Friday's trade deadline. He is expected to mak...
Rutgers has eyes on seeding ahead of clash vs. Penn State
Rutgers can gain a single bye in the Big Ten tournament and enter Chicago on a positive note if it defeats last-place Penn State on Sunday afternoon in Piscataway, N.J.,Actually, the seeding could be decided before the Scarlet Knights (12-18, 5-14 Big Ten) take the court. A Northwestern loss to Minn...
Celtics, Cavaliers battle for position in East standings
Two of the top four teams in the Eastern Conference are set to battle Sunday afternoon in Cleveland, where the Cavaliers host the Boston Celtics.,Boston, which stands in second place behind the Detroit Pistons, has become the most dangerous squad in the conference with the return of star power forwa...
No.13 Virginia gets past rival Virginia Tech
Malik Thomas and Ugonna Onyenso each scored 16 points and No. 13 Virginia finished the regular season with a 76-72 victory over rival Virginia Tech in Atlantic Coast Conference action Saturday in Charlottesville, Va.,The Cavaliers (27-4, 15-3) finished 16-1 at home in their first year under coach Ry...
Duke Brennan, Acaden Lewis fuel Villanova past Xavier
Duke Brennan and Acaden Lewis each posted double-doubles as host Villanova rode a trio of lengthy runs to a 91-78 win over Xavier on Saturday in the Big East regular-season finale for both teams.,Brennan recorded 20 points and 13 rebounds while Lewis collected 14 points and 12 assists for the Wildca...
Rams place CB Darious Williams on reserve/retired list
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams has retired after eight NFL seasons.,The Rams on Saturday announced that they had placed Williams on the reserve/retired list.,That move comes on the heels of Wednesday's reports that Los Angeles agreed to acquire All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie from th...