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Nathan MacKinnon sets Colorado points record in win over Kings
Nathan MacKinnon collected two assists to become Colorado's all-time points leader, leading the visiting Avalanche to a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings in the season opener for both teams on Tuesday.,Martin Necas scored two goals for the Avalanche, who lost 8-4 in their season opener a year ago a...
Tigers ask Casey Mize to save season vs. Mariners
DETROIT -- A year ago, Detroit pitcher Casey Mize was told that he was not going to be on the Tigers' roster for the American League Division Series.,On Wednesday, the Tigers will call upon the former No. 1 overall pick to help them stave off elimination in Game 4 of the ALDS against Seattle.,The Ma...
USC hosts No. 15 Michigan in first Coliseum meeting since 1957
All six of Southern California's Big Ten Conference losses since joining the league last season have been by one-score margins, a streak that began in 2024 against the Trojans' visiting opponent on Saturday, No. 15 Michigan.,The Wolverines (4-1, 2-0 Big Ten) welcomed USC (4-1, 2-1) to the conference...
No. 16 Notre Dame carrying momentum into NC State matchup
No. 16 Notre Dame is coming off three straight wins and playing as well as it has all season.,Those who believe in momentum would certainly say that the Fighting Irish have it on their side.,Count Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman among the believers. He will look for Notre Dame (3-2) to maintain its ...
TCU hopes to rocket up Big 12 standings vs. Kansas State
Three seasons removed from playing in the Big 12 Championship Game, TCU and Kansas State will square off Saturday in Manhattan looking to find the groove that recently put them at the top of the conference.,Kansas State (2-4, 1-2 Big 12) gave up a late 14-point lead in a 35-34 loss at Baylor on Satu...
Facing elimination, Phillies put ball in Aaron Nola's hands vs. Dodgers
LOS ANGELES -- Even with their flaws exposed, the Los Angeles Dodgers get their first chance to advance out of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies as the matchup shifts to the West Coast for Game 3 on Wednesday., ,Strong starting pitching and a late-strike offense a...
QB questions swirl on both sides of Iowa-Wisconsin showdown
Both teams will be dealing with quarterback uncertainty when the Iowa Hawkeyes head to Madison, Wis., on Saturday for the annual battle for the Heartland Trophy.,Iowa (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten), coming off a bye, lost 20-15 at home to seventh-ranked Indiana two weeks ago. Hawkeyes quarterback Mark Gronowski...
Minnesota, Purdue set to battle it out for traction in Big Ten
Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck contends "there's lots of good to pull" from last week's loss at top-ranked Ohio State despite the Buckeyes' 42-3 runaway., ,The Golden Gophers (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) will aim to channel it during Saturday's visit from Purdue while hoping to keep the Boilermakers (2-3, 0-2) wi...
Clemson continues 'Patriots Tour' against Boston College
The "Patriots Tour" continues for Dabo Swinney and Clemson.,A week after routing New England's six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick and his new North Carolina team, the Tigers (2-3, 1-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) have shifted gears to a Saturday night matchup with Boston College (1-4, 0-3) in C...
After easy start, No. 14 Missouri ready for test presented by No. 8 Alabama
No. 14 Missouri has thrived with a light schedule and now gets a resume-sharpening contest on Saturday when it faces No. 8 Alabama in Southeastern Conference play at Columbia, Mo.,The Tigers (5-0, 1-0 SEC) haven't even played outside their home stadium this season as the Crimson Tide (4-1, 2-0) come...
Chargers acquire edge rusher Odafe Oweh from Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens traded standout edge rusher Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for safety Alohi Gilman on Tuesday.,The deal also included a draft pick swap, with the Chargers shipping a fifth-round pick in 2026 to Baltimore and receiving a 2027 seventh-rounder that originally be...
Maryland set to test Nebraska's top-ranked pass defense
If not for some recent painful home losses, Nebraska and Maryland would be meeting as unbeaten teams for a Big Ten Conference game Saturday afternoon in College Park, Md.,The host Terrapins (4-1, 1-1) are coming off a 24-20 setback to Washington, a game they led 20-0 late in the third quarter. That ...
Connor McDavid, Oilers begin quest for Cup with opener vs. Flames
Now that the Edmonton Oilers have superstar center Connor McDavid locked up for an extra two years, they can focus on winning a Stanley Cup title., ,The Oilers are set to open the season Wednesday evening against the visiting Calgary Flames, two days after McDavid signed a two-year contract extensio...
Cincinnati brings dominant offensive line into test vs. UCF
Coming off a win over then-No. 14 Iowa State on Saturday, its first over a ranked team in head coach Scott Satterfield's tenure, Cincinnati is on the cusp of the AP Top 25.,Cincinnati (4-1, 2-0 Big 12) is 2-0 in the Big 12 for the first time in three seasons as a Power Four program, and expectations...
Penn State welcomes Northwestern, trying to avoid third straight loss
Penn State began the season ranked No. 2 in the nation, but that feels like a distant memory right now., ,The slumping Nittany Lions hope to avoid a third straight defeat Saturday when they host Northwestern in Big Ten action from University Park, Pa., ,Penn State (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) opened its campa...
Quarterback questions abound as Houston takes on Oklahoma State
The Houston Cougars and Oklahoma State Cowboys each head into their Saturday Big 12 matchup with questions surrounding who will line up under center in Stillwater, Okla.,For Houston (4-1, 1-1), the Cougars already matched their win total from last season's 4-8 campaign but stumbled in a 35-11 defeat...
No. 11 LSU starts SEC gauntlet against South Carolina
LSU had an open date last week, giving it extra time to regroup after a 24-19 loss at Ole Miss two weeks ago., ,The No. 11 Tigers (4-1, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) squandered much of their margin for error in trying to reach the CFP. Now they begin a challenging stretch of five consecutive games ag...
Rutgers ventures to surging Washington eyeing bounce-back
Washington and Rutgers enter their Big Ten matchup Friday night in Seattle with vastly different mindsets.,While the Huskies (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) are flying high after rallying from 20 points down in the second half of a win at Maryland, the Scarlet Knights (3-2, 0-2) are coming off consecutive Big Te...
No. 24 USF, North Texas meet in bout of surprise heavyweights
No. 24 South Florida is back in the Top 25 once and North Texas is on the verge of being ranked as the two sides prepare to clash Friday night in American Conference play at Denton, Tex.,The Bulls (4-1, 1-0 in American) are coming off back-to-back wins over South Carolina State and Charlotte followi...
Kansas offense, No. 9 Texas Tech's defense set for spotlight
Kansas' potent offense will be matched against No. 9 Texas Tech's stout defense when the teams play Saturday night in a Big 12 Conference game at Lubbock, Texas.,The Jayhawks (4-2, 2-1) average 434.8 yards and 35 points a game behind senior quarterback Jalon Daniels, who ranks 13th nationally with 1...