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No. 4 Arizona staying humble, prepping for upset-minded Denver
Coming off an upset win over previously unbeaten Colorado State on Friday night, Denver now has its sights on No. 4 Arizona on Monday night in Tucson, Ariz.,The Pioneers (2-3) beat Colorado State 83-81 on the road behind graduate student Zane Nelson's 22 points off the bench. The Rams were 4-0 enter...
No. 7 Michigan a 'work in process' ahead of Players Era debut vs. Aztecs
As No. 7 Michigan prepares to open the Players Era men's tournament against San Diego State on Monday night in Las Vegas, Wolverines coach Dusty May has some goals in mind.,"I hope for some Vitamin D, I hope we stay healthy and I hope these three games in three days show us what we need to continue ...
Cal fires coach Justin Wilcox after nine years
Cal fired coach Justin Wilcox on Sunday, one day after the Golden Bears were routed by fierce rival Stanford in the "Big Game.",Wilcox compiled a 48-55 record in nine seasons with Cal. The Golden Bears are 6-5 overall and 3-4 in Atlantic Coast Conference play entering Saturday's regular-season final...
Donovan Mitchell's big game fuels Cavaliers past Clippers
Donovan Mitchell collected 37 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and Evan Mobley scored 18 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away for a 120-105 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night.,De'Andre Hunter added 17 points and Darius Garland had eight points and eight as...
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves try for rebound vs. Kings after late collapse
The Minnesota Timberwolves aim to rebound from a horrific collapse when they visit the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.,The Timberwolves led Phoenix by eight with 1:09 left on Friday before the Suns finished the game with a decisive 9-0 run.,The 114-113 loss was only the third in 11 games for Minne...
Boise State, USC coaches have appreciation for Maui Invitational
When Boise State lost its season opener 79-78 to Division II Hawaii Pacific, it brought back memories of 1982, when Chaminade beat top-ranked Virginia in what is widely considered the greatest upset in college basketball history.,That game led to the creation of what is now known as the Maui Invitat...
Bulls look to continue run vs. skidding Pelicans
On the first night of a four-game road trip, the visiting Chicago Bulls will look to take advantage of a friendly part of the schedule, which continues on Monday against the plummeting New Orleans Pelicans.,After Chicago escaped with a 121-120 victory over the one-win Washington Wizards on Saturday,...
Kings have glaring issues to fix vs. stingy Senators
The Ottawa Senators will try to continue their successful start to the longest road trip of the season and take advantage of a Los Angeles Kings team that has struggled at home when they meet on Monday night.,The Senators opened their season-long seven-game road trip with similar 3-2 victories over ...
Supporting cast starring for Grizzlies with Nuggets up next
Suddenly, a Memphis Grizzlies team that was suffering through a difficult November that included injuries to its star duo of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. is making a late-month turnaround.,After a 102-96 victory over the host Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, the Grizzlies have won two straight for t...
No. 11 Alabama, No. 13 Gonzaga write new chapter in Players Era opener
For two college basketball powers on nearly opposite corners of the country, Alabama and Gonzaga have some history.,The next chapter comes Monday when the No. 11 Crimson Tide (3-1) and the No. 13 Bulldogs (5-0) are scheduled to meet at the Players Era men's tournament in Las Vegas.,Alabama and Gonza...
No. 22 Auburn to face tougher test with Oregon at Players Era opener
Auburn men's basketball is just two points away from being undefeated, with their only loss this season coming on Nov. 16, a 73-72 defeat to then-No. 1 Houston.,Beyond that, No. 22 Auburn (4-1) has feasted on small schools in its four wins. That won't be the case Monday night at Michelob Ultra Arena...
Jovan Milicevic, Xavier beat West Virginia to take third in Charleston
Jovan Milicevic tied a career-high by scoring 21 points as Xavier shined from 3-point range and earned a 78-68 victory over West Virginia Sunday in the Charleston Classic's Palmetto third-place game in Charleston, S.C.,Milicevic, who played for Xavier coach Richard Pitino at New Mexico, matched his ...
No. 5 Duke uses paint dominance to obliterate Howard
Cameron Boozer's 26 points and 12 rebounds powered No. 5 Duke's 93-56 blowout of Howard on Sunday in Durham, N.C.,Patrick Ngongba had 16 points and Isaiah Evans provided 11 points for Duke (7-0), which shot 61% from the field despite the team's late-game drop-off in efficiency. Darren Harris had all...
Strong home-ice advantage looms as Devils host Red Wings
The New Jersey Devils are hoping their strong form on home ice can end a losing streak when the Detroit Red Wings visit Newark, N.J. on Monday.,The Devils (7-0-1) and the Colorado Avalanche (8-0-2) are the only teams that have not lost a regulation home game this season. New Jersey is a more modest ...
No. 22 Auburn to see step up in competition with undefeated Oregon at Players Era opener
Auburn men's basketball is two points from being undefeated, the Tigers' only loss so far this season coming on Nov. 16, 73-72 to then-No. 1 ranked Houston.,Beyond that, No. 22 Auburn (4-1) has feasted on small schools in its four wins. That won't be the case Monday night at Michelob Ultra Arena nea...
Injury-riddled Panthers visit goal-starved Predators
The Florida Panthers visit the Nashville Predators on Monday night after losing two more players to injuries this past week.,In addition to being without star forwards Aleksander Barkov (knee) -- the team's captain -- and Matthew Tkachuk (adductor), who haven't played all season, plus defenseman Dmi...
Capitals, Blue Jackets eye reset after losses
Both the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets have managed to earn points, just not consistently enough for sustained success so far this season.,Each looks to rebound from its latest defeat when the Capitals host the Blue Jackets on Monday night.,The Capitals followed a brutal 2-6-2 stretc...
Slumping Rangers aim for rare home win vs. Blues
A four-game losing streak has plunged the struggling New York Rangers back below .500.,They will try to end their downturn when they return home to host the St. Louis Blues on Monday night at Madison Square Garden -- where the Rangers are just 1-7-1 this season.,New York is coming off an 0-3 road tr...
No. 8 Illinois ready for tourney-like turnaround vs. UTRGV
When Brad Underwood scheduled No. 8 Illinois for home games on Saturday and Monday, he did it to simulate the NCAA Tournament's weekend format.,It's the only time during the regular season that the Illini will play twice in a three-day span. And, as is often the case in the NCAA Tournament, the qual...
Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) injured vs. Patriots
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins exited Sunday's 26-20 loss to the New England Patriots due to a concussion.,Higgins was injured when his head landed hard on the turf. He was motionless for several minutes before eventually being carted to the locker room with 4:45 left in the game.,New Engla...