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No. 22 Auburn looks to shore up free throw issues vs. Jackson State
First-year Auburn coach Steven Pearl didn't need long to break down why his team lost to then-No. 1 Houston 73-72 Sunday in Birmingham, Ala.,"We missed 12 free throws. That's the difference in the game right there," he said. "If we go ahead and make our free throws, it's a different ball game.",The ...
No. 8 Illinois takes on No. 11 Alabama in battle of boards
In No. 11 Alabama's most recent game, Purdue outrebounded the Crimson Tide by 24 on live balls - going a long way toward explaining why the Boilermakers came away with a seven-point win on Alabama's home court., ,"That's embarrassing," said Alabama coach Nate Oats. "In life, in sports, the team that...
Unbeaten Texas A&M (10-0) draws Samford for first of two games in six days
Celebration of a second one-point win this season was short-lived for undefeated Texas A&M.,A fourth victory by six points or less became reality in a stirring comeback by the Aggies (10-0) to take down South Carolina, 31-30. It sets up the SEC leaders for a stretch of two games in six days, startin...
Carlos Alcaraz WDs from Spain's Davis Cup quarterfinal
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday withdrew from Spain's upcoming Davis Cup quarterfinal match against the Czech Republic due to a hamstring injury.,Alcaraz took to social media to deliver the news about the Thursday match.,"I am very sorry to announce that I will not be able to play with Spain in...
Astros 2B Jose Altuve (foot) will be ready for spring training
Jose Altuve started 154 games for the Houston Astros last season, but he ended the season fighting foot pain that required a surgical procedure on Monday. ,The Astros used Altuve at second base and left field in 2025 and he played 155 total games, more than any of the past nine seasons. ,Altuve, who...
Las Vegas Raiders Stuck in Familiar Freefall as 2026 NFL Draft Looms
The Raiders dropped to 2-8 after a loss to the Cowboys, continuing a familiar late-season collapse. With a weak offensive line, limited playmakers and tough schedule ahead, Las Vegas turns its focus to the 2026 NFL Draft....
Giovanni Reyna’s Role Becomes Key Challenge for Mauricio Pochettino After USMNT Win
Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT tenure faces a familiar dilemma: managing the talented but inconsistent Giovanni Reyna. After a standout showing vs. Paraguay, Reyna’s future role raises big questions for 2026....
No. 3 UConn takes aim at No. 4 Arizona in battle of unbeatens
No. 3 UConn will head from the bright lights of Boston back home to Storrs, Conn., looking to bank a second straight win over a Top 10 opponent when the Huskies meet No. 4 Arizona on Wednesday night in a battle of 4-0 teams.,After rolling to their first three victories by an average margin of 38 poi...
No. 7 Michigan intends to cut down on miscues vs. Middle Tennessee
While No. 7 Michigan certainly is happy with a 3-0 record and its lofty ranking, there is an issue from last season that is plaguing the team in 2025-26.,Turnovers were a concern last year, and Michigan has committed 39 in its last two games. The Wolverines will look to limit those miscues on Wednes...
Sharks eager to tighten defensively in meeting vs. Mammoth
The Sharks will look to clean up defensive mistakes when they return to San Jose to play the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night in the opener of a four-game homestand.,San Jose wrapped up a three-game trip with a 1-2-0 record after a 4-1 loss to Seattle on Saturday.,"There were probably four chances ther...
Streaking Jackets have little rest ahead of encounter vs. Jets
Riding a five-game points streak, the Columbus Blue Jackets will look to continue their momentum when they visit the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.,Columbus is 3-0-2 in its last five games, with just one contest ending in regulation. The Blue Jackets saw a two-goal lead in the third period lead sli...
Pistons put 10-game winning streak on line vs. surging Hawks
A pair of major winning streaks will be on the line when the Atlanta Hawks host the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.,Detroit has won a league-best 10 straight games after defeating the Indiana Pacers 127-112 on Monday. The last time the Pistons won 10 in a row was from Jan. 23 to Feb. 13, 2008.,Atl...
Ebuka Okorie, Stanford out to extend Louisiana's losing streak
Ebuka Okorie is off to a stellar start to his freshman season at Stanford as the Cardinal prepare to host Louisiana on Tuesday.,The 6-foot-2 guard leads the Cardinal (3-0) in scoring at 25.3 points per game.,Okorie put up 26 points in the opener against Portland State, followed with 29 points versus...
Lessons learned from loss, Cal heads home to face Presbyterian
Cal hopes to take more from a high-scoring road loss than three previous lopsided home wins when the Golden Bears return to their home floor in Berkeley, Calif., to oppose Presbyterian in a nonconference basketball game Tuesday night.,After thumping Cal State Bakersfield, Wright State and Cal State ...
Washington's Wesley Yates III brings hot hand into game vs. Southern
Wesley Yates III spent the 2023-24 season on the Washington bench, unable to play because of a foot injury.,With changes to the Huskies' coaching staff following that campaign, Yates transferred to Southern California, where he led all Big Ten freshmen with an average of 14.1 points per game in conf...
Minnesota puts focus on foul line ahead of Chicago State matchup
Minnesota barely avoided a stunning loss the last time it took the court.,The Golden Gophers want to avoid a similar situation from happening three days later.,Minnesota (3-1) will go for back-to-back victories when it tips off against Chicago State (0-4) on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,The Golden ...
Tepid Texas shooters seek solutions against Rider
Texas must find a way to make more shots and improve across the board when it hosts Rider on Tuesday in Austin, Texas.,The Longhorns (3-1) have captured three straight games -- all at home against mid-major opponents -- after losing to then-No. 6 Duke in its season opener.,Texas' defense was the key...
Utah hopes to put lessons to work against Purdue Fort Wayne
Utah is hoping for a less dramatic finish this time around when it hosts Purdue Fort Wayne in Salt Lake City on Tuesday.,The Utes (4-0) nearly squandered a 20-point second-half lead in an 85-79 home victory over Sam Houston on Saturday.,Utah did not make a basket over the final eight minutes, openin...
Iowa's goal: No slippage against SE Missouri
Coach Ben McCollum saw game slippage from his unbeaten Iowa team on Friday night.,The stats from an 81-62 win over Xavier tell another story. The Hawkeyes (3-0) sank 56.9% of their field-goal attempts and dominated the glass 41-24 while making more foul shots (20) than the Musketeers took (14).,Iowa...
Suns seek to shake off collapse against sliding Trail Blazers
The Phoenix Suns were well on their way to a sixth consecutive victory until they allowed 47 fourth-quarter points on Sunday.,The Suns look to rebound from that stunning collapse when they visit the struggling Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.,Phoenix led by 22 points with under 10 minutes re...