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No. 22 Dayton plays way into rankings, turns focus to UNLV
Dayton has knocked off some highly ranked opponents this season. Now, the Flyers will be wearing the tag of a nationally ranked team this week.,It's another stretch with notable matchups for No. 22 Dayton, which takes on visiting UNLV on Tuesday night.,"Keep the main thing the main thing and not mak...

Greg Kampe, Oakland get their latest shot at No. 20 Michigan State
In his 41st season as head coach at Oakland, there is one program dream Greg Kampe has yet to realize: beating in-state rival Michigan State.,Kampe and the Golden Grizzlies will get another chance to do so when No. 20 Michigan State and Oakland hook up in Detroit on Tuesday.,Kampe and Oakland achiev...

No. 2 Auburn going for third straight win vs. Georgia State
Fresh off a statement win over Ohio State, No. 2 Auburn aims to extend its dominant run against visiting Georgia State on Tuesday.,The Tigers (9-1), who received 12 first-place votes in Monday's AP Top 25 poll, followed a 98-54 win over Richmond with Saturday's 91-53 victory against the Buckeyes in ...

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich updates recovery from November stroke
Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich provided an update on his recovery from a stroke suffered in November and thanked supporters for well wishes during his absence from the bench.,Popovich, 75, is the NBA's all-time wins leader and the team said on Nov. 13 that physicians expected him to make a full rec...

No. 17 Ole Miss improving its defense as Southern visits
Ole Miss is trying to solidify its defense and develop its depth as the start of SEC play nears.,The No. 17 Rebels (9-1) had an encouraging performance in their last game, a 77-46 rout of Southern Miss on Saturday in Biloxi, Miss.,Ole Miss will try to continue its momentum when it plays Southern (5-...

After great escape, No. 1 Tennessee meets Western Carolina
Only three nonconference games remain for No. 1 Tennessee and the Volunteers are preparing nicely for Southeastern Conference play.,After its biggest test of the young season, coach Rick Barnes' squad will start its second week as the nation's top-ranked team against visiting Western Carolina on Tue...

Khaman Maluach, No. 5 Duke rested and ready for George Mason
No. 5 Duke can extend its four-game win streak Tuesday night when it hosts George Mason in Durham, N.C.,Duke (8-2) enters the game against the Patriots (7-3) having had a full week between games. The Blue Devils had some time off for final exams after pulling away from Incarnate Word for a 72-46 vic...

Lions RB David Montgomery out for season after MCL surgery
Lions running back David Montgomery will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn MCL in his right knee.,Detroit was devastated by injuries on Sunday in a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. ,Montgomery finished the game and was scheduled for more detailed testing on Monday that revealed the tear. Mont...

North Carolina vying for resume win vs. high-powered No. 7 Florida
No. 7 Florida will try to continue one of its best starts in program history when it takes on North Carolina on Tuesday night as part of the Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte, N.C.,The Gators (10-0) have won their first 10 games in a season for only the third time in the 118-year history of their pr...

Sabres hope to 'solve' woes on road vs. Canadiens
Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff faced the music after his team extended its winless skid to 10 games, answering questions as best he could before ending the session by placing the blame on himself.,"I'm almost lost for words, obviously," said the 64-year-old Ruff, who has been behind the bench ...

Ravens WR Diontae Johnson out of team activities this week
Following a one-game suspension Sunday, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson will not participate in team activities this week, the team confirmed Monday.,In a decision that was said to be mutual, Johnson will miss preparations for Saturday's home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.,John...

Xavier F Zach Freemantle out indefinitely with lower-body injury
Xavier leading scorer Zach Freemantle came away with a lower-body injury Saturday against Cincinnati and will be out indefinitely, the program announced Monday.,Freemantle came back for a final season of college basketball after missing the end of the 2022-23 season and all of the 2023-24 season due...

Dream, Storm to play first regular-season game outside U.S.
The WNBA will have a test run in Canada in 2025 when the Atlanta Dream face the Seattle Storm on Aug. 15 at Vancouver, B.C., in the league's first regular-season game outside of the United States.,The Canada game comes in advance of the 2026 debut of the expansion Toronto Tempo.,The WNBA has played ...

Titans coach noncommittal about starting QB in Week 16
Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan would not commit to a starting quarterback for their Week 16 game. ,Callahan told reporters Monday that he'll take the next two days to decide if Will Levis or Mason Rudolph will start next week's game at the Indianapolis Colts (6-8). ,Callahan yanked Levis...

Report: USC's JuJu Watkins joins Unrivaled ownership group
Southern California sophomore JuJu Watkins made an investment in her future, joining the ownership group of Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women's basketball league that will make its debut in January, Sportico reported Monday.,Also joining Unrivaled's latest $28-million investment round were the Milwaukee B...

Reports: Lions RB David Montgomery (MCL) could miss rest of season
Lions running back David Montgomery could be in jeopardy of missing the rest of the season with a torn MCL in his right knee, according to multiple reports. ,Detroit was devastated by injuries on Sunday in a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. ,Montgomery finished the game but is scheduled for more det...

NYCFC transfer M Nicolas Acevedo to Brazilian club
New York City FC on Monday transferred midfielder Nicolas Acevedo on a permanent basis to Brazilian Serie A side Esporte Clube Bahia.,NYCFC received an undisclosed fee and will get a percentage of future transfer fees if he is sold to another club.,Acevedo, 25, has been on loan to Bahia since the 20...

Two more Lions defensive starters out for rest of season
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill tore his ACL in Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills while starting cornerback Carlton Davis III broke his jaw and will be sidelined for at least six weeks, multiple outlets reported Monday. ,Further, top special teams player and backup defensive back Khail ...

Coach Mike Norvell giving $4.5M to Florida State initiative
Florida State coach Mike Norvell has restructured his contract to include a $4.5 million contribution to a new fundraising campaign for revenue sharing with student-athletes, the university announced on Monday.,The Vision of Excellence university initiative was designed to help with the student-athl...

Report: Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II has mild ankle sprain
Denver All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II has a mild ankle sprain sustained in the Broncos' 31-13 home victory over the Indianapolis Colts, NFL Network reported on Monday morning.,Surtain injured the ankle in the fourth quarter on Sunday after making an interception, according to reports, and exi...