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Jets, Hurricanes clash after shoring up talented rosters
The Winnipeg Jets and Carolina Hurricanes play Sunday in Raleigh, N.C., but there could be a certain amount of interest from fans of the Nashville Predators.,Two former Nashville players could suit up on opposite sides following deals Friday at the trade deadline.,The Jets added defenseman Luke Sche...
Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury may oppose Pens one last time
Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury could be in the crease to face the Pittsburgh Penguins for the final time of his Hall of Fame career when the teams meet Sunday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.,Fleury, 40, spent the first 13 seasons of his decorated career with the Penguins. A three-time St...
Oregon out to extend win streak vs. skidding Washington
The Big Ten Conference's regular season ends Sunday in Seattle with a rivalry game between Oregon and Washington.,One team is rolling into the conference tournament while the other concludes its 2024-25 campaign.,The Ducks (22-8 overall, 11-8 in Big Ten) appear to be in good shape for an NCAA Tourna...
Knee surgery in future for Kevin Streelman
Kevin Streelman announced Saturday over social media that he will require surgery to repair his injured knee.,"It saddens me to report that I suffered a knee injury the other day. The MRI showed a tear in my (meniscus) that will require surgery in the upcoming weeks," Streelman wrote on X, formerly ...
Iowa, Nebraska out to boost conference tourney positions
Iowa and Nebraska will meet Sunday in Lincoln, Neb., in the final push for positioning in the Big Ten Conference tournament. ,Nebraska (17-13, 7-12 Big Ten) landed in a five-team logjam following its 116-114 double overtime loss at Ohio State on Tuesday. Northwestern and Southern California, also pa...
Plenty at stake as Minnesota squares off vs. Rutgers
Rutgers and Minnesota have had surprising seasons for different reasons.,But both are guaranteed to make the 15-team Big Ten tournament as they square off in their regular-season finale Sunday afternoon in Piscataway, N.J.,The Scarlet Knights (14-16, 7-12) and Golden Gophers (15-15, 7-12) are part o...
Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy arrested on assault charge
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested Friday night on a family domestic violence charge in Texas.,Per jail records from Williamson County, Texas, Worthy was charged with assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation.,The charge is a thi...
Report: Murray State coach Steve Prohm to step down
Steve Prohm is stepping down as the head coach of the Murray State men's basketball team, ESPN reported.,Prohm, 50, was in his second stint with the Racers, taking over the Missouri Valley Conference program before the 2022-23 season. In that span, Murray State was 45-52, including a 16-17 record th...
No. 17 Michigan-No. 8 Michigan State is more than just a tourney tuneup
Matchups between Michigan and Michigan State always will have meaning to their fan bases. ,In terms of the Big Ten race, the regular-season finale between the in-state rivals in East Lansing on Sunday afternoon is essentially a tuneup for the conference tournament.,The eighth-ranked Spartans clinche...
Coby White, Bulls set to face injury-plagued Heat
Coby White is peaking at the right time for the Chicago Bulls, who are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference and hold the final spot in the NBA play-in tournament.,White will look to build on a career-best performance when the Bulls visit the Miami Heat on Saturday night.,White scored a career-hig...
Seattle’s Quarterback Conundrum: What’s Next After Trading Geno Smith?
After trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round pick, there are serious questions about what the Seattle Seahawks are going to do at quarterback....
Blues bid to continue ascent in rematch vs. reeling Kings
The St. Louis Blues and Los Angeles Kings have gotten to know each other well over the past week.,On Saturday, the teams will meet -- in Los Angeles -- for the third time in eight days and the final time in the regular season.,The Blues won the first two games against the Kings, including a 3-2 shoo...
Los Angeles Thieves stay perfect in Stage 2 Major qualifying
The Los Angeles Thieves stayed unbeaten with a sweep of the Vancouver Surge in the Call of Duty League Stage 2 Major qualifier on Friday.,Like the Thieves, Cloud9 New York posted a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Guerrillas M8 to begin the Week 3 festivities. Toronto Ultra notched a 3-1 victory over th...
Raptors, rested Wizards open 2-game set in Toronto
The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors are coming off of wins over the Utah Jazz as they open a two-game series in Toronto on Saturday night.,The difference is rest. The Wizards have not played since their 125-122 home victory over the Jazz on Wednesday. The Raptors defeated the Jazz 118-109 on ...
Drivers hope to get grip on tire strategy at Phoenix NASCAR race
The first three NASCAR Cup Series races of 2025 have gone as advertised, but the drivers need to step it up this week because they go to the one track on the schedule out west where they must eventually run well over 312 laps. ,Phoenix Raceway. ,After putting three very different races in the books,...
Different expectations, similar seasons: Blackhawks visit Predators
Entering the season, expectations for the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks were at opposite ends of the spectrum.,Nashville had high hopes after big offseason moves and was considered by many to be a sure-fire playoff team. Chicago was expected to be among the bottom teams as it continued ...
Nets vie for sweep of season series against Hornets
The Brooklyn Nets don't have any momentum nor a lot of accomplishments this season.,Unless they're playing the Charlotte Hornets.,The Nets will go for a sweep of the season series Saturday night in Charlotte in a matchup pitting two teams well outside the guaranteed playoff spots in the Eastern Conf...
Minnesota United looks to end Quakes' surprising start
Bruce Arena looks to continue his perfect start to life in San Jose on Saturday night when his Earthquakes host a Minnesota United squad that also has looked impressive.,As the all-time leader in MLS wins and MLS Cup titles, Arena brought instant credibility to the Quakes (2-0-0, 6 points) when he a...
Islanders begin life without Brock Nelson at San Jose
Brock Nelson is gone. Yet for the New York Islanders, the ultimate goal -- returning to the playoffs -- remains the same.,The Islanders will play their first game without Nelson on the active roster in more than a decade Saturday night when they open a three-game California road trip by opposing the...
Stars, boosted by Mikko Rantanen deal, clash with Oilers
The Dallas Stars are going all in for a Stanley Cup championship this season. The Edmonton Oilers are one of the teams that still stands in their way.,A day after making a blockbuster trade for high-scoring forward Mikko Rantanen, the Stars will try to keep things ticking when they open a four-game ...