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Banged-up Hurricanes return home against Golden Knights
The Carolina Hurricanes will play their first home game in more than two weeks when the Vegas Golden Knights visit Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.,But the Hurricanes might not look all that recognizable to their fans.,"It's a huge concern with the injuries we have," Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour sai...
New faces debut as Clemson opens with New Hampshire
Three consecutive NCAA Tournament trips is the goal for Clemson, and the journey begins Monday with the first game of the regular season against visiting New Hampshire., ,The goal is a repeat for the Tigers, but coach Brad Brownell is loading 10 new faces on the Clemson bus this season. ,He has six ...
As Congress knocks, NBA sends memo vowing review of 'dire risks' of betting
NBA officials are planning to take a step back and review what the league labeled "dire risks" gambling can have on players and their careers, according a memo sent to all 30 teams on Monday.,Changes under consideration include timing and release of injury information and applying artificial intelli...
No. 17 Illinois determined to debut 'Balkan Five' vs. Jackson State
The Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll says Illinois ranks No. 17 nationally. KenPom.com's algorithms declare the Illini are No. 6. BartTorvik.com say Brad Underwood's squad belongs at No. 8.,While it's clear Illinois sits among college basketball's best, it's unclear when the Illini will have a...
Who wants the AFC North? Third-place Ravens (2-5) are new favorite
The new favorite to win the AFC North through eight weeks of the season bears a striking resemblance to the old favorite. ,The two-time defending division champ Baltimore Ravens are again the pick of oddsmakers to claim the crown despite a 2-5 record and uncertainty surrounding quarterback Lamar Jac...
Packers’ Jordan Love Outshines Aaron Rodgers, Ties Brett Favre Record
Jordan Love completes 29 of 37 passes for 360 yards, three touchdowns, and ties Brett Favre’s franchise record for consecutive completions in a primetime victory....
Relieved Flames face Maple Leafs in search of more success
One team will emerge with a welcome second straight win Tuesday night when the Calgary Flames visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The Flames ended an eight-game losing streak in which they were 0-7-1 Sunday night with a 5-1 home victory over the New York Rangers.,"The overall feeling is a little bit of r...
Nikola Jokic starring for Nuggets while Wolves are without Anthony Edwards
Nikola Jokic has posted triple-doubles in his first two games of the season.,Jokic will try to push his streak to three straight games when the Denver Nuggets tip off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Denver is coming off a 133-111 home win over the Phoenix Suns on S...
Report: Wolves G Anthony Edwards (hamstring) out 2 weeks
Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards will miss two weeks with a right hamstring sprain, ESPN reported Monday.,Edwards exited early from Sunday night's win against the Indiana Pacers due to right hamstring tightness.,He was ruled out later in the first half as Minnesota went on to beat I...
Mavericks to retire Mark Aguirre's jersey on Jan. 29
The Dallas Mavericks will retire forward Mark Aguirre's No. 24 jersey on Jan. 29, the team announced Monday.,The Mavericks made Aguirre the No. 1 overall pick in the 1981 NBA Draft and he earned three All-Star selections in eight seasons with the franchise.,Aguirre, now 65, held the team record for ...
Report: Browns LB Carson Schwesinger has high-ankle sprain
Testing confirmed a high-ankle sprain for Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger, ESPN reported Monday.,Schwesinger, who leads Cleveland with 64 tackles, was injured during Sunday's setback at New England and could be sidelined for four or more weeks. He was wearing a boot on his righ...
Report: Bills fear torn biceps for star DT Ed Oliver
The Buffalo Bills are awaiting MRI results but fear defensive tackle Ed Oliver tore his biceps in Sunday's win at Carolina, ESPN reported Monday.,Oliver, 27, was injured on a 3-yard rushing play by Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard just before the two-minute warning in Buffalo's 40-9 victory.,Oliv...
No. 6 Duke, Texas expecting test in high-profile opener
No. 6 Duke has run this race before, the one that begins with newcomers starting the season in consideration for anchor roles with a title contender.,Head coach Jon Scheyer is prepping the Blue Devils to be ready to sprint out of the gates when Duke tangles with a rebuilt Texas team with Sean Miller...
Reconstructed Virginia roster chasing chemistry in opener with Rider
Twelve months after Tony Bennett's surprising retirement, Virginia has been almost completely overhauled. ,The Cavaliers open the season with new head coach Ryan Odom and 12 newcomers on Monday against Rider in Charlottesville, Va.,The only players returning from a team that finished 15-17 under int...
No. 25 North Carolina fixed on fast start vs. Central Arkansas
When the light goes green on the 2025-26 college basketball season, North Carolina plans to go with an all-gas approach to eliminate a recent history of starting slow.,Expect the No. 25 Tar Heels to be fully attentive when their schedule begins with a Nov. 3 game against Central Arkansas in Chapel H...
Charlotte, NYCFC have reasons to be confident heading into playoff series
Charlotte FC will attempt to earn its first MLS Cup Playoff win in regulation when it hosts a Round One series opener against New York City FC on Tuesday night.,Charlotte forced its previous opening-round series in 2024 to three games, but only by winning a penalty tiebreak after a 0-0 draw against ...
Austin Reaves red-hot for Lakers with Blazers up next
Austin Reaves is typically a complementary player for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he's fresh off one of the top performances in franchise history.,Reaves looks to follow-up an outing in which he nearly nailed a 50-point triple-double when the Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.,R...
Nikola Jokic starring for Nuggets while Wolves could be without Anthony Edwards
Nikola Jokic has posted triple-doubles in his first two games of the season.,Jokic will try to push his streak to three straight games when the Denver Nuggets tip off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Denver is coming off a 133-111 home win over the Phoenix Suns on S...
Thunder keep rolling, while Mavs coming off first win after slow start
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren have done plenty to help the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 3-0 start to the season.,But with Jalen Williams still out following offseason wrist surgery, second-year reserve shooting guard Ajay Mitchell is having a big impact as well.,Mitchell and Oklahoma City ...
Victor Wembanyama on historic run as unbeaten Spurs host Raptors
Victor Wembanyama has answered every challenge posed to him on the court over San Antonio's first three games of the season. Now it will be his stamina and ability to produce on consecutive days that will be tested when the Spurs host the Toronto Raptors on Monday.,Both teams will be on back-to-back...