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After string of close losses, Mavs heating up ahead of Pelicans clash
The Dallas Mavericks have played a lot of close games of late.,The results had been unfavorable until the Mavericks followed a blowout victory over San Antonio with a two-point win at Oklahoma City on Sunday.,Dallas will try to notch a third straight win when it hosts the New Orleans Pelicans in an ...
Maryland on rebound from first loss with winless Canisius up next
After falling short in its first test of the young season, Maryland will aim to bounce back on Tuesday night when it hosts a winless Canisius squad in College Park, Md.,The Terrapins (3-1) opened the campaign with three 30-point victories against light opponents before falling 78-74 at home to No. 1...
PGA Tour Policy Board approves eligibility, field size changes
The PGA Tour Policy Board approved several changes to field sizes, eligibility and the FedEx Cup points system Monday that will be introduced over the next two years.,Perhaps the most notable change involves a reduction in fully exempt players on tour in a given season. Beginning in 2026, players wh...
Nuggets aim to be more physical vs. Grizzlies in NBA Cup tilt
Denver coach Mike Malone knows what to expect when the Nuggets play the Memphis Grizzlies.,But do his players comprehend the physicality required?,Malone will get another opportunity to impart that wisdom Tuesday when the visiting Nuggets play the Grizzlies for the second time in three days, this ti...
Hornets, Nets both seek first NBA Cup victory
LaMelo Ball is on a roll lately but also a little lighter in the wallet for some poor word choices over the weekend.,After paying a $100,000 fine and apologizing for an anti-gay slur uttered during a postgame on-court interview, Ball will attempt to turn his focus back to the court Tuesday night whe...
Panthers try to sweep Jets in rematch of NHL titans
After handing Winnipeg back-to-back defeats for the first time this season, the Florida Panthers can now send the Jets on their first extended losing streak.,The visiting Panthers aim to complete a home-and-home sweep of the Jets, who'll try to avoid a third consecutive loss Tuesday night.,Winnipeg ...
Blues hope for better results at home when they welcome Wild
No. 1 St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas has been inching closer to a return from his broken ankle.,He traveled with the Blues on their 1-1-1 road swing through Buffalo, Boston and Carolina and continued skating. Without him and a trio of injured defensemen, the Blues have been trying to stave off...
Middling Penguins try to escape rut against Lightning
The Pittsburgh Penguins have not taken advantage of a November that features nine games played on home ice out of 14 overall.,On Tuesday night, the Penguins will play the second of a five-game homestand when it hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first meeting between the Eastern Conference clubs.,...
Iowa QB Brendan Sullivan out, Cade McNamara back from injury
Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan will miss the final two regular-season games and Cade McNamara will return from a two-game absence to replace him when the Hawkeyes visit Maryland on Saturday, according to multiple reports on Monday.,McNamara sustained a concussion against Northwestern on Oct. 26 a...
Unranked again, Ohio State tries to rebound vs. Evansville
Evansville coach David Ragland wanted to challenge his team in the preseason to prepare the Purple Aces for the Missouri Valley Conference.,He'll get his wish Tuesday in Columbus when Evansville takes on Ohio State, with the Buckeyes looking to bounce back from a 78-64 loss at No. 23 Texas A&M on Fr...
Unbeaten No. 6 Purdue, No. 15 Marquette clash after big wins
After grinding out an impressive road win, No. 15 Marquette returns home to face another daunting challenge against No. 6 Purdue in a nonconference matchup of undefeated teams on Tuesday night in Milwaukee.,Purdue (4-0), which upset then-No. 2 Alabama 87-78 at home on Friday, will be on the road for...
No. 21 Florida, winning despite coach's controversy, welcomes Florida A&M
With its head coach under fire off the court, No. 21 Florida will strive to continue its unbeaten start to the season when Florida A&M visits on Tuesday night in Gainesville, Fla.,Todd Golden has guided the Gators (4-0) to an unscathed record so far despite dealing with an ongoing school inquiry int...
No. 18 Cincinnati returns to Northern Kentucky, site of 2022 upset
No. 18 Cincinnati will take its unbeaten record on the road for the first time to visit Northern Kentucky on Tuesday night in Highland Heights, Ky.,The Bearcats (3-0) are coming off their third straight blowout win to open the season, an 86-49 rout of Nicholls on Friday night. Northern Kentucky (0-3...
Boston College out to keep rhythm against Loyola-Maryland
Boston College will attempt to remain unbeaten at home Tuesday when it plays a nonleague game against Loyola-Maryland in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,The Eagles (2-1) have won both games played on their home court this season. Their lone loss came against VCU (80-55) in the Veterans Classic played in Annapo...
Coming off statement win, No. 9 Kentucky hosts Lipscomb
No. 9 Kentucky is looking to continue its impressive start to the season on Tuesday, when Atlantic Sun Conference foe Lipscomb travels to Lexington, Ky.,Kentucky (3-0) is coming off Tuesday's 77-72 win over then-sixth-ranked Duke, their first signature win of the Mark Pope era. Andrew Carr led the w...
Ravens back PK Justin Tucker after missed FGs in two-point loss
Justin Tucker remains the only option for the Baltimore Ravens at kicker, and head coach John Harbaugh emphasized on Monday he plans to keep it that way. ,Tucker missed two field goals Sunday in Baltimore's 18-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a defeat that pushes the Steelers into full control of...
Six-man core sharing spotlight as No. 5 Iowa State faces IU Indy
Most teams rely upon a starting five to lead the way.,No. 5 Iowa State is following a different approach at the start of this season. The Cyclones boast a starting five -- plus one.,"For us, I look at it like we pretty much have six starters," Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger said.,Iowa State (2-0)...
No. 19 Wisconsin aims to avoid letdown vs. Texas Rio Grande Valley
After taking down ninth-ranked Arizona, No. 19 Wisconsin will look to avoid a letdown when the undefeated Badgers host Texas Rio Grande Valley in a non-conference game Monday night in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin (4-0) upended the Wildcats 103-88 on Friday behind a career-high 41 points from graduate tra...
No. 20 Arkansas, starting to 'elevate,' takes on Pacific
Coach John Calipari pledged to teach Arkansas "how to win and how to finish games" after the Razorbacks pulled away from Troy on Wednesday night.,As No. 20 Arkansas prepares for a visit from Pacific on Monday night in Fayetteville, Ark., forward Zvonimir Ivisic already can recite the top of the less...
Chaney Johnson, No. 4 Auburn thriving as North Alabama visits
After transferring to Auburn from Division II Alabama-Huntsville for the 2023-24 season, Chaney Johnson's playing time was limited because of the presence of Jaylin Williams.,Following the departure of Williams, Johnson was aware of his playing time and despite coming off the bench in each game, he ...