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Blackhawks seek rare home win streak as Kraken visit
After slumping through a winless four-game road trip, the Chicago Blackhawks will aim to earn consecutive home victories for the first time in three months on Tuesday as they host the Seattle Kraken.,Chicago (20-38-9, 49 points) is set to skate at the United Center for the first time since edging th...
Wichita St. looks to capitalize on surprise NIT bid against Oklahoma St.
Paul Mills was sure the season was over for his Wichita State team. After the Shockers lost in Friday's quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament, players and coaches parted ways, with a handful leaving Wichita to start spring break.,On Sunday night, though, Mills' daughter was na...
Georgia Tech not looking back as it opens NIT vs. Jacksonville State
Following a strong finish to the season, Georgia Tech finds itself in the postseason for the first time in four years.,The Yellow Jackets earned a No. 4 seed in the National Invitation Tournament, where they'll begin with a matchup against Jacksonville State on Tuesday in Atlanta.,Georgia Tech (17-1...
Clippers face major test against Cavaliers
In need of victories and yearning to test just how good they have become in recent weeks, the Los Angeles Clippers will get a chance to accomplish both when they play host to the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday.,The Clippers appear revived while winning six of their last seven games. That for...
Surging Blues aim to keep run going vs. Predators
The St. Louis Blues broke gravitational pull of .500 and climbed back into the Western Conference playoff chase with a 9-2-2 surge.,They got their offense into high gear while beating the Minnesota Wild 5-1 on the road Saturday and routing the Anaheim Ducks 7-2 at home Sunday. Jordan Kyrou had three...
Mikko Rantanen, Stars ready to move on to face Ducks
Now that the homecoming for Mikko Rantanen is over, the Dallas Stars can get back to focusing on playoff positioning.,The Stars are scheduled to host the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday evening, two days after losing 4-3 in overtime to the Colorado Avalanche.,It was Rantanen's first game back in Denver sin...
Celtics aim to complete season sweep of Nets
The Boston Celtics will look to continue their dominance over the visiting Brooklyn Nets when the teams meet Tuesday night.,Boston has won 13 of its last 14 games against Brooklyn, including a 115-113 victory at Brooklyn on Saturday. The Celtics are 3-0 against the Nets this season.,Kristaps Porzing...
Alex Ovechkin continues record climb as Capitals host Red Wings
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin enters Tuesday night's home game against the Detroit Red Wings eight goals short of becoming the most prolific scorer in NHL history.,Ovechkin has 887 career goals after a tally in Saturday's 5-1 road win over the San Jose Sharks. He is chasing Wayne Gretzky...
Penguins, Islanders still vying to keep postseason hopes alive
Impressive third periods by the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders on Saturday and Sunday ensured they'd each still remain on the fringes of the Eastern Conference wildcard race for at least another game.,On Tuesday night, the Penguins and Islanders will try to damage the other's long-shot h...
NCAA Tournament Betting Preview
When I woke up Sunday, I had this image of Rafiki, the baboon in "The Lion King," saying, "It is time!" ,In the film, he meant it was time for Simba to come back and take care of business. I took it as: It's time for March Madness, and the hundreds of betting opportunities that go with it.,With 67 g...
Senators, Canadiens have playoffs in sight ahead of latest tilt
It's been eight years since the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens made the playoffs in the same season. That could change in 2025.,Seeking a seventh consecutive victory, the surging Senators try to avoid a third loss in as many tries this season to the Canadiens, who eye a fifth straight home w...
Hawks try to shore up defense, finish season sweep of Hornets
The Atlanta Hawks took a big misstep during the weekend.,They'll try to avoid another detour against a similar type of opponent.,Atlanta visits the Charlotte Hornets, who have the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference, on Tuesday night.,The Hawks (32-36) are hanging around playoff contention...
Padres tab Michael King for Opening Day start vs. Braves
The San Diego Padres named right-hander Michael King as their Opening Day starter against the visiting Atlanta Braves on March 27.,King was chosen for the assignments over fellow right-handers Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish.,King said he pondered whether he would draw the start but was going to be fine ...
South Alabama fuming after NIT bid is rescinded
South Alabama coach Richie Riley is fuming after his program accepted a bid to the NIT on Sunday evening and had the invitation rescinded later that night.,Riley informed his players that they would be playing in the tournament after the NIT told him it was OK to do so.,But UC Riverside had invitati...
Arm 'fatigue' forces Padres RHP Yu Darvish to pause preparation
San Diego Padres staff ace Yu Darvish paused preparation for the upcoming season and might not be available for his first start of the season. ,Padres manager Mike Shildt said the issue for Darvish is "general fatigue.",The timing of the pause could make the injured list an option for the Padres, wh...
Braves' Spencer Strider fans six in sparkling spring debut
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider showed no signs of rust in his return to the mound Monday, striking out six of the eight Boston batters he faced in 2 2/3 perfect innings.,Strider said it was "fun to play" again following his sparkling Grapefruit League performance against the Red Sox in ...
Saint Francis, Alabama State meet for right to face top-seed Auburn
DAYTON, Ohio -- A pair of No. 16 seeds will square off Tuesday night for the right to take on the top overall seed of the NCAA Tournament when Saint Francis (Pa.) battles Alabama State in the opener of the First Four., ,The winner will play No. 1 Auburn on Thursday in a first-round South Region game...
Mavericks assign Anthony Davis to G League as part of rehab
The Dallas Mavericks assigned Anthony Davis to the Texas Legends of the G League on Monday as part of his rehabilitation from a left adductor strain.,The move should give Davis a greater chance to practice, even though the team hasn't said when -- or if -- he will return this season. The Mavericks a...
Wizards bid to extend promising stretch in matchup vs. Blazers
The Washington Wizards have endured a long season but are fresh off one of their most enjoyable moments.,The Wizards will look to follow up a stunning victory over the Denver Nuggets with another solid performance when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.,Washington (15-51) complet...
Suns face Raptors, look to reverse recent misfortunes
The Phoenix Suns can salvage their fast-setting playoff hopes with a strong showing in their five-game homestand, which will begin Monday night against the Toronto Raptors. ,With both teams playing the second leg of a back-to-back set, Phoenix (31-37) enters Monday's contest 1 1/2 games behind Dalla...