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Hawks continue push for guaranteed playoff spot vs. Nets
A month ago, the Atlanta Hawks looked destined to make their fifth straight trip to the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. While the team remains in the ninth spot of the conference standings, a seven-game winning streak has Atlanta searching for a top-six finish.,Enjoying a stretch that will se...
Lightning, Red Wings each licking wounds entering clash
The Detroit Red Wings and host Tampa Bay Lightning limp into their third matchup this season coming off bad losses on Tuesday night in Florida. ,Holding the top wild-card spot, the Red Wings had another terrible-looking injury to a forward, this time Andrew Copp, in a 4-3 setback against the Florida...
Pacific-leading Ducks eager to extend Maple Leafs' losing streak
The Anaheim Ducks aim to open their four-game road trip with a second consecutive win Thursday night when they visit the floundering Toronto Maple Leafs.,The Ducks started their trip Tuesday night with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on the strength of three consecutive goals in a 1:44 span of ...
Blue Jackets continue playoff surge vs. desperate Panthers
Conor Garland is apparently quite comfortable in his new surroundings.,He's been a massive addition in the Columbus Blue Jackets' continued surge toward a playoff spot as they prepare to face the Florida Panthers on Thursday in Sunrise, Fla.,Garland, who was acquired from the Vancouver Canucks at la...
Stefan Vaaks sinks eight 3s as Providence rallies to vanquish Butler
NEW YORK -- Stefan Vaaks scored a career-best 28 points and hit a career-high eight 3-pointers as ninth-seed Providence overcame a 16-point deficit in the first half for a 91-81 victory over eighth-seeded Butler Wednesday in the opening round of the Big East tournament.,Vaaks kept the Friars afloat ...
Homestanding Devils plan to extend Flames' misery
While the playoffs don't appear to be in the cards for the New Jersey Devils this season, at least they're playing well on their longest home stretch of the season.,Meanwhile, the road continues to be a problem for the lowly Calgary Flames.,Vying to bounce back after its four-game winning streak cam...
Hurricanes hope to keep 'cashing in' vs. Blues
The Carolina Hurricanes continue to find answers as the regular season reaches its home stretch.,They'll try to stay hot at home when the St. Louis Blues visit for Thursday night's game in Raleigh, N.C.,Carolina now holds a nine-point lead atop the Metropolitan Division over second-place Pittsburgh....
Reports: NFL looking into Thanksgiving Eve game
The NFL is exploring a new piece of holiday real estate with the possibility of adding a Thanksgiving Eve game, as soon as the 2026 season, according to multiple media reports.,A Wednesday, Nov. 25 slot has been discussed as the league continues to look for additional standalone broadcast windows du...
Ryan Conwell takes over late to help Louisville survive vs. SMU
CHARLOTTE -- Ryan Conwell scored five of his 16 points in the final 77 seconds as No. 24 Louisville overcame SMU for a 62-58 victory in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament's second round Wednesday afternoon.,The Cardinals, playing without freshman standout Mikel Brown Jr., received lifts from A...
Suns continue playoff climb vs. lowly Pacers
Devin Booker is heating up at the right time for the Phoenix Suns, who have won three straight heading into Thursday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.,With Booker leading the way, Phoenix has won five of its last six to move within one game of the Denver Nuggets for sixth place i...
Pistons clicking again, while short-handed Sixers dealing with another injury
The Detroit Pistons and their two All-Stars got back on track on Tuesday. Now they will look to build a winning streak when they host the banged-up Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.,Detroit snapped a four-game losing streak -- its longest of the season -- by pounding the host Brooklyn Nets 138-100. Th...
Bruins chase 14th straight home win against Macklin Celebrini, Sharks
The Boston Bruins go for their 14th straight home win when they host the San Jose Sharks -- led by sophomore sensation and former Boston University star Macklin Celebrini -- for a crucial Thursday night game amidst a playoff race for both teams.,Boston earned a 2-1 overtime victory over the Los Ange...
Ohio State clicking, follows Bruce Thornton into Iowa rematch
Not himself recently, Iowa is banking on Bennett Stirtz to find his March magic.,Stirtz scored 17 points with eight assists and six rebounds for the Hawkeyes on Wednesday, including 13 points in the second half, to send Iowa (21-11) to a third-round Big Ten tournament matchup with eighth-seeded Ohio...
Scottie Scheffler targets third Players title with ailing McIlroy defending
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- The Players Championship has made a habit of delivering high drama at an iconic venue which suits a wide array of golfers, and this week's edition promises more of the same as World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler bids for a rare third victory in the event.,Among other leading con...
Reports: Vikings retain RB Aaron Jones on restructured 1-year deal
The Minnesota Vikings are retaining running back Aaron Jones on a restructured one-year deal, according to multiple media reports.,Jones, who signed a two-year, $20 million contract last offseason, is set to make $5.6 million ($5 million guaranteed) instead of the $10 million he was set to earn.,ESP...
Reports: Patriots signing All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to 1-year deal
The New England Patriots are signing veteran safety Kevin Byard III to a one-year, $9 million contract, according to The Athletic and NFL Network.,Byard, 32, is coming off his third first-team All-Pro honor last season with the Chicago Bears. He finished the season, his second with Chicago, with sev...
Seton Hall eager to regain form in Big East clash vs. Creighton
Seton Hall can see the big picture.,The Pirates are not on the NCAA Tournament bubble, not with a NET of 55 and just one Quad 1 victory. To go dancing, they will need to run the table at the Big East tournament as the fourth seed, starting with Thursday's quarterfinal game in New York against fifth-...
Golf Glance: Elite field for The Players' $25M purse; LIV returns to Singapore
The smallest field in the history of The Players Championship tackles the iconic TPC Sawgrass with the PGA Tour's largest purse at stake, while Jon Rahm looks to keep his red-hot LIV Golf streak going in Singapore.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: The Players Championship, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., March 12-15,Co...
Unbeaten Miami (Ohio) faces UMass, keeps goals in sight
After securing the first unbeaten regular season in the 80-year history of the Mid-American Conference, No. 20 Miami (Ohio) looks to continue its historic run into the postseason against UMass in the quarterfinal round of the MAC tournament on Thursday in Cleveland, Ohio.,The RedHawks (31-0) enter t...
Alex Bowman (vertigo) remains sidelined for Las Vegas
NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman will miss his second straight race on Sunday while battling vertigo.,Hendrick Motorsports announced Wednesday that Justin Allgaier will pilot the No. 48 Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.,Anthony Alfredo replaced Bowman last Sunday at Phoenix Raceway and fini...