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Critical holiday pairing matches climbing Cowboys, Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes was a rookie backup the last time the Kansas City Chiefs carried five losses into Thanksgiving. ,But Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid are adamant it's not too late for the Chiefs (6-5) to get something cooking in the crowded AFC playoff picture as they venture into Dallas to tackle t...
Avs hope to not repeat history, continue win streak vs. Sharks
The Colorado Avalanche have the longest winning streak in the NHL this season and they will try to add to that Wednesday night when they host the San Jose Sharks.,Colorado has reeled off nine straight wins and is 11-0-1 in its last 12 games to move to the top of the NHL in points (37). The last team...
Pelicans host Grizzlies in NBA Cup after snapping 9-game skid
The New Orleans Pelicans are on a roll, if you can call snapping a lengthy losing streak a roll.,The Pelicans head into Wednesday's NBA Cup group stage game against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, coming off a dominant 143-130 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. The victory ended a nine-game losin...
Henri Veesaar helps No. 16 Tar Heels defeat St. Bonaventure
Henri Veesaar's career highs of 24 points and 13 rebounds led No. 16 North Carolina to an 85-70 victory against St. Bonaventure on Tuesday night in the Fort Myers (Fla.) Tip-off.,Caleb Wilson scored 20 points and snared 12 rebounds. Kyan Evans, who made three 3-point shots, added 11 points and Luka ...
Thunder still playing like champs, get 1st shot at Timberwolves since playoffs
The Oklahoma City Thunder haven't displayed any signs of a championship hangover through the first month of the season.,The Thunder enter Wednesday's home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, an NBA Cup matchup, on a nine-game winning streak and with an NBA-best 17-1 record.,"We don't have anybo...
Stingy Wild take win streak into visit with Blackhawks
The Minnesota Wild will wrap up a three-game road trip Wednesday night before heading home for Thanksgiving.,They would love to bring a winning streak to the table.,Minnesota will go for its sixth consecutive victory when it faces off against the host Chicago Blackhawks. The Wild are 9-1-1 in Novemb...
Raptors put win streak up against optimistic Pacers
The Indiana Pacers get another chance to end an opponent's long winning streak Wednesday night when they visit the Toronto Raptors for an NBA Cup East Group A game.,The Pacers nearly derailed a red-hot opponent Monday when they made a late run before falling short in a 122-117 home loss to the Detro...
Lightning backed by defense in taking on streaky Flames
Known for their goal-scoring prowess, the Tampa Bay Lightning are still scoring, but it is their defense that has stepped up after a slow start and moved them to first place in the Atlantic Division.,Winners of 12 of the past 15 games, the Lightning will take their strong stretch of play into Wednes...
Capitals' defense driving offense as injury-hampered Jets visit
The Washington Capitals have won four of five games as they prepare to host the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night for the first of two meetings between the clubs this season.,In the Capitals' 5-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, their blue line powered the offense with four goals -- ...
Sabres strive for 'bare minimum,' travel to Penguins
The Buffalo Sabres are starting to find their way on the ice. With wins in four of their past five games, they'll look to keep that success going and improve their ways on the road when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday., ,The Sabres are coming off a 4-1 win against the Eastern Confere...
No. 6 Louisville puts perfect record on line against NJIT
Unbeaten No. 6 Louisville will attempt to ride one of the hottest offenses in the nation when it hosts NJIT on Wednesday night.,Louisville is averaging 97.2 points per game -- ninth-best in the nation -- and freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. (18.3 points and 5.8 assists per game) has been a standout ea...
Islanders keen to build more momentum against Bruins
The New York Islanders and Boston Bruins will complete their regular-season series on Wednesday night in Elmont, N.Y., ,But as a pair of teams in the tightly bunched Eastern Conference, neither needs to be reminded how results in November might impact their playoff hopes in April., ,The Islanders wi...
Devils can tie franchise mark for home points streak vs. Blues
The New Jersey Devils have carried the NHL's best home-ice advantage into the second quarter of the season.,They will try to extend their home point streak to 10 games when they face the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night in Newark, N.J.,The Devils improved 8-0-1 at home by holding off the Detroit R...
Red Wings hope to start piling wins with lowly Predators in town
The Detroit Red Wings followed up each of their last three losses with a victory. They'll look to keep that trend going when they host the reeling Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.,Detroit rallied from a two-goal, third-period deficit to beat Columbus in overtime on Saturday but couldn't pull ...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (toe) ready to play vs. Bengals
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson practiced Tuesday despite a toe injury and declared himself ready to play Thanksgiving night against the Cincinnati Bengals.,Jackson injured the toe in the first quarter of Sunday's 23-10 victory over the New York Jets.,"I just got fell on, but I'm good tho...
Streaking Heat put up-tempo offense up against Bucks
Teams headed in opposite directions clash in NBA Cup East Group C action on Wednesday when the Miami Heat chase a sixth consecutive victory and the Milwaukee Bucks try to avoid a sixth successive defeat.,Milwaukee's bid to end its skid has been made more difficult by the absence of superstar Giannis...
Cincinnati 'still learning,' hopes to take another step vs. E. Michigan
In another pre-Thanksgiving tune-up, Cincinnati will bid to continue its winning ways Wednesday night when it hosts Mid-American Conference foe Eastern Michigan.,On Monday, the Bearcats shot nearly 50% and scored 33 points off 20 turnovers in a 94-67 win over NJIT.,Cincinnati (5-1) is playing its th...
Karl-Anthony Towns heating up as Knicks visit Hornets
Karl-Anthony Towns is becoming more comfortable as the New York Knicks are in the second month of their season.,That's the last thing the Charlotte Hornets need to hear.,The Knicks visit the Hornets for a Wednesday night game and New York is 2-2 so far on a five-game road swing, including Monday's 1...
Hurricanes look for better effort to start homestand vs. Rangers
After putting forth an admittedly flat effort in their last outing, the Carolina Hurricanes look for a more well-rounded performance on Wednesday when they open a season-long seven-game homestand against the New York Rangers in Raleigh, N.C.,The Hurricanes have been idle since seeing their five-game...
Mavericks C Dereck Lively II (foot) out at least 3 more games
Dallas Mavericks big man Dereck Lively II will miss at least three more games due to swelling and discomfort in his right foot, the team said Tuesday.,Lively has missed the past two games. He will re-evaluated in seven to 10 days.,The 7-foot-1 Lively was bothered by the same foot last season when he...