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In wake of stunning Marchand trade, Bruins take ice at Tampa Bay
The Boston Bruins suffered a crushing loss Thursday night that hampered their dwindling postseason push.,For Bruins fans, Friday's NHL trade deadline turned out even worse.,As Boston prepared to play at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney appeared to wave the whit...
Wake Forest desperate for wins, faces hot Georgia Tech squad
With four losses in its last six games, Wake Forest has faded to the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble, likely requiring the Demon Deacons to make a significant run in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament next week.,But first Wake Forest (20-12, 12-7 ACC) takes on Georgia Tech (16-14, 10-...
Tallon Griekspoor stuns top-seeded Alexander Zverev at Indian Wells
Tallon Griekspoor delivered the biggest victory of his career by recording a 4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) win over top-seeded Alexander Zverev on Friday in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.,It marks the first time Griekspoor has ever notched a victory over a top-five player. ...
Shane Lowry moves in front at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Shane Lowry rang up six birdies in a 5-under-par 67 to establish a two-shot lead halfway through the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Friday in Orlando, Fla.,The Irishman stands at 8-under 136 after his stellar second round. He passed 18-hole leader Wyndham Clark, who posted a 71 Friday and is alone in...
No. 9 Texas Tech tackles reflective Bobby Hurley, Arizona State
Arizona State lugs an eight-game home losing streak into what could be head coach Bobby Hurley's last regular-season game with the Sun Devils, when No. 9 Texas Tech visits Saturday night in Tempe, Ariz.,Multiple media reports indicated Hurley could be on the way out after a 10-year run that featured...
No. 11 Clemson chasing new program record vs. Virginia Tech
No. 11 Clemson's dream regular season can end in historic fashion when the Tigers host Virginia Tech on Saturday evening.,Clemson (25-5, 17-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) needs a win against the Hokies on Senior Day to surpass the regular-season win total of the 1986-87 Tigers for most in program hist...
UConn aims to improve seed, get revenge vs. Seton Hall
UConn knows it at least clinched a bye in next week's Big East tournament. Now it is a matter of seeding.,Either way, the Huskies may be starting to peak again, and the two-time defending champions attempt to end the regular season with a fourth straight win when they host Seton Hall Saturday aftern...
Kraken meet Flyers after both were deadline sellers
Count the Philadelphia Flyers and Seattle Kraken among the teams that have been a bit out of it this week.,That's what happens in the days leading up to the NHL trade deadline.,The teams, who are scheduled to meet Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia, both ended up being sellers.,The Flyers dropped th...
Georgetown, DePaul seek momentum heading into postseason
Both Georgetown and DePaul are looking for momentum heading into the Big East tournament. ,The Hoyas and Blue Demons each can close the regular season with two straight victories in their matchup Saturday afternoon in Chicago. ,Georgetown (17-13, 8-11 Big East) snapped a three-game losing streak wit...
Sens, Rangers both dealing with the business of trade deadline
While the Ottawa Senators made a blockbuster deal, the New York Rangers operated along the margins at the trade deadline and made their big move a few weeks ago.,Two teams with differing approaches at the deadline get together for a contest that has the feel of a postseason game Saturday afternoon w...
American swap: Bruins deal F Charlie Coyle to Avalanche for C Casey Mittelstadt
The Boston Bruins traded veteran forward Charlie Coyle to the Colorado Avalanche to obtain center Casey Mittelstadt in a swap of American players on Friday, according to multiple reports. ,Boston also received prospect winger Will Zellers and a conditional second-round draft pick in 2025 in the deal...
Manchester City meets 'impressive' Nottingham Forest
Third-place Nottingham Forest will host fourth-place Manchester City on Saturday in a match that could prove crucial in the scrap for a top-four finish and automatic qualification for next year's UEFA Champions League.,With 11 matches to go for most clubs, not only are Forest (14-7-6, 48 points) and...
With 'family' approach, No. 22 Texas A&M takes on LSU
Texas A&M ended its four-game losing streak in resounding fashion by beating No. 1 Auburn on Tuesday.,The No. 22 Aggies (21-9, 10-7) will try to build momentum for the Southeastern Conference tournament when they play LSU (14-16, 3-14) in the regular-season finale Saturday afternoon in Baton Rouge, ...
Miami, NC State to meet in finale after lost seasons
Two years ago, the Miami Hurricanes, coached by Jim Larranaga, reached the NCAA Final Four for the first time in program history.,This season, however, has been a disaster for the Hurricanes (6-24, 2-17 Atlantic Coast Conference). Larranaga abruptly retired in December, leaving the team to interim c...
No. 13 Maryland meets Northwestern, aims to continue ascent
The nadir of the season for Maryland came in a loss at Northwestern on Jan. 16. The defeat dropped the Terrapins to 0-4 in road games in the Big Ten and refueled criticism of coach Kevin Willard that his teams shrink in hostile arenas.,Nearly two months later, Maryland (23-7, 13-6) has solved its ro...
Georgia, Vanderbilt tangle with chance to prove tourney credentials
Seemingly secure on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble, Georgia entertains Southeastern Conference foe Vanderbilt on Saturday in Athens, Ga. ,Georgia (19-11, 7-10 SEC) hasn't made the tourney in a decade, but a three-game winning streak pushed the Bulldogs closer to return to the postseaso...
Report: Mikko Rantanen joins Stars, agrees to 8-year deal
The Dallas Stars are acquiring Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes and are signing the forward to an eight-year, $96 million contract extension, TSN reported on Friday.,Per ESPN, the Hurricanes will receive two first- and two third-round picks as well as forward Logan Stankoven in the deal.,...
Rafael Devers ready for Red Sox spring debut, but who's on third?
Red Sox three-time All-Star Rafael Devers plans to make his spring training debut next week, but where he plays in the field for Boston remains a mystery. ,Devers focused on building strength in his shoulders because of injuries last season and has not yet played in a Grapefruit League game for the ...
No. 5 Florida, Ole Miss angle for postseason positioning in finale
One would have to take No. 5 Florida seriously as a national championship contender if record were the only factor on an NCAA Tournament resume.,Dig deeper into the Gators' 26-4 overall record and 13-4 Southeastern Conference mark, and it's even more evident Florida is fully capable of winning six s...
No. 14 Louisville faces Stanford, eyes ACC title
This time last year, Louisville was preparing to enter its second consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference tournament as the league's last-place finisher.,Few could've predicted that just 12 months later, the No. 14 Cardinals would have a chance at sharing the regular-season title. ,Louisville (24-6, 1...