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UCF wraps up nonconference play with 20-point win over Jacksonville
Keyshawn Hall scored 21 points, Jaylin Sellers and Mikey Williams made their much-anticipated season debuts and UCF stayed unbeaten at home with an 86-66 win over in-state foe Jacksonville on Saturday night in Orlando, Fla., ,UCF (9-2) successfully wrapped up its nonconference schedule ahead of its ...
Ravens pull away from Steelers to punch playoff ticket
Lamar Jackson passed for three touchdowns, Derrick Henry rushed for 162 yards on 24 carries and the Baltimore Ravens clinched an AFC playoff spot with a 34-17 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday.,Marlon Humphrey returned an interception for a touchdown as Baltimore (10-5) defea...
Creighton bounces back to end Villanova's win streak
Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 23 points and Jamiya Neal sizzled from the perimeter on his way to 20 points as Creighton held off Villanova for an 86-79 victory Saturday at Omaha, Neb.,Steven Ashworth added 20 points and 11 assists and Jackson McAndrew had 13 points for Creighton (8-5, 1-1 Big East), which...
No. 24 Michigan seeks 'killer mindset' against Purdue Fort Wayne
In the words of Michigan head coach Dusty May, his No. 24-ranked Wolverines simply "have got to find a way to keep moving forward," even after a heartbreaking loss.,The first step in the moving-on process for Michigan will be a home contest on Sunday against Purdue Fort Wayne.,Michigan comes in afte...
Suns G Devin Booker to miss two games with groin soreness
The Phoenix Suns announced on Saturday that Devin Booker will be out the next two games with left groin soreness.,The Suns will be without Booker for Saturday's home game against Detroit as well as Monday's contest at Denver.,They will be the first games Booker has missed this season.,The four-time ...
Louisville earns first ACC win with victory over Florida State
Reyne Smith scored a season-high 27 points for the Louisville Cardinals, who shot their way to their first Atlantic Coast Conference victory of the season Saturday with a 90-76 win over the host Florida State Seminoles in Tallahassee, Fla.,Playing against one of the nation's stingiest perimeter-defe...
Predators recover in OT to defeat Kings
Nick Blankenburg scored at 1:03 of overtime, and the Nashville Predators recovered for a 3-2 win against the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.,Filip Forsberg won a puck battle and took it to the right circle before feeding the defenseman, who was at the goal line to sweep in a backhand, with g...
No. 14 Oklahoma finding ways to win, with Central Arkansas next up
The Oklahoma Sooners are unbeaten 11 games into a season for the first time in nearly a decade, and they'll look to make it a dozen triumphs without a defeat when they host Central Arkansas on Sunday afternoon in Norman, Okla.,The 14th-ranked Sooners (11-0) are off to their best start since the 2015...
No. 3 Iowa State looking for fine-tuning against Will Thomas-led Morgan State
No. 3 Iowa State has one more nonconference matchup before it heads into what promises to be a challenging Big 12 Conference schedule.,The Cyclones (9-1) will look to fine-tune their performance on both ends of the floor when they host Morgan State (6-8) on Sunday afternoon in Ames, Iowa.,Iowa State...
David Joplin's career outing helps No. 9 Marquette get past Xavier
David Joplin scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half and reached a career milestone to lead the No. 9 Marquette Golden Eagles to a 72-70 win over the host Xavier Musketeers in a Big East contest Saturday in Cincinnati.,All-American guard Kam Jones had 20 points, including seven clutch points i...
No. 5 Duke wins sixth straight with rout of Georgia Tech
Kon Knueppel paired 18 points with five assists, helping guide the visiting No. 5 Duke Blue Devils to an 82-56 rout of Georgia Tech in Atlantic Coast Conference play Saturday in Atlanta.,Khaman Maluach added 15 points and eight rebounds, while Cooper Flagg -- on his 18th birthday -- scored 13 points...
Selton Miguel, Maryland cruises past Syracuse
Selton Miguel drilled a career-high six 3-pointers, fellow transfer Ja'Kobi Gillespie logged his first-career double-double and Maryland steamrolled Syracuse 87-60 on Saturday at the Gotham Classic in New York City.,Miguel, a South Florida transfer, shot 8 of 11 from the field and finished with 24 p...
After sluggish run, Rangers look to pick up steam vs. Hurricanes
The New York Rangers spent recent weeks dealing with trades, speculation and a lack of wins that dropped them well off the pace in the Metropolitan Division.,The Carolina Hurricanes also are experiencing a lack of wins recently, but their struggles are not as extensive as those for the team that bea...
Ravens waive WR Diontae Johnson after 4 games, suspension
The Baltimore Ravens waived wide receiver Diontae Johnson following a short stint with the team. ,Johnson reeled in just one catch for 6 yards and received a one-game suspension for what the team said was refusing to enter a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1.,The Ravens activated fellow...
Liverpool, with shrinking lead in EPL, face Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool had a commanding lead in the Premier League only a few weeks ago but must win at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to guarantee keeping hold of the top spot through the weekend. ,After a 2-0 victory over defending champion Manchester City to begin the month, Liverpool (11-1-3, 36 points) have dr...
No. 6 Alabama keeps guard up for encounter vs. Kent State
Alabama just survived a scare from a mid-major program, and the No. 6 Crimson Tide hope they don't face another one on Sunday afternoon.,Alabama will seek its fourth straight win as it tries to avoid an upset from Kent State at Tuscaloosa, Ala.,The Crimson Tide (9-2) were pushed to the limit before ...
After 'flat' performance, Bucks look to bounce back vs. Wizards
The Milwaukee Bucks will look to shake off a blowout loss when they host the Washington Wizards on Saturday night in the second night of a back-to-back set.,In a 124-101 setback to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 33 points and 14 rebounds for Milwaukee, which t...
Wild look for elusive win vs. Jets
The Minnesota Wild will face a challenging task when they visit Winnipeg on Saturday evening to take on the Central Division-leading Jets.,While Winnipeg will be well-rested and awaiting the Wild after two days off, Minnesota will be coming off a game on Friday, arriving late in Winnipeg from Minnes...
League-best Cavaliers face improving Sixers
After recording another statement win, the Cleveland Cavaliers will look to avoid a letdown when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.,Cleveland improved to a league-best 24-4 with a 124-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The Bucks trailed by as many as 36 points in their ...
Anthony Duclair expected to return as Isles battle Leafs
The New York Islanders expect to have Anthony Duclair back in the lineup on Saturday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The forward was activated from injured reserve on Friday after being out with a lower-body injury since Oct. 19. He has two goals and an assist in five games.,The Islan...