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No. 6 Gonzaga holds off Arizona State to stay unbeaten
Khalif Battle scored all 19 of his points in the second half as No. 6 Gonzaga avoided an upset bid, outlasting Arizona State 88-80 on Sunday in a nonconference game in Spokane, Wash.,Braden Huff came off the bench to score 21 points for Bulldogs (2-0). Guard Ryan Nembhard registered a double-double ...
Florida State fires 3 assistants, including OC, DC
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell fired three members of his coaching staff on Sunday, one day after the Seminoles were steamrolled 52-3 by No. 10 Notre Dame.,Norvell fired offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Alex Atkins, defensive coordinator Adam Fuller and wide receivers coach Ron Duga...
Cavaliers seek 12-0 start when they visit Bulls
The Cleveland Cavaliers remain unbeaten entering Monday's visit to the Chicago Bulls.,They're also aware that a torrid start quickly has transformed their profile.,"We know how hard it is to win in this league," the Cavaliers' Darius Garland said. "And now, 11 in a row, 11-0. We're the hunted. We're...
Vikings kick their way past Jaguars
John Parker Romo made four field goals in his NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings escaped with a 12-7 win over the host Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon.,Romo, a 27-year-old rookie who signed with the Vikings this week after rookie kicker Will Reichard went down with an injury, provided all...
Chiefs remain unbeaten by sneaking past Broncos
Harrison Butker kicked three field goals, including a go-ahead 20-yarder with 5:57 left, and Leo Chenal blocked a 35-yard field goal as time expired as the host Kansas City Chiefs rallied to defeat the Denver Broncos 16-14 on Sunday to remain unbeaten.,Patrick Mahomes threw for 266 yards and a touch...
No. 21 Florida faces tricky test against Grambling
No. 21 Florida has been doing just fine on the court after a pair of season-opening wins. It's the recent off-court concerns with Title IX allegations against coach Todd Golden that have dominated the news.,In a home battle with Grambling on Monday in Gainesville, Fla., the Gators will try to keep t...
Wake Forest completes comeback against Michigan
Hunter Sallis scored 18 points and Tre'Von Spillers posted 16 points as they sparked Wake Forest in the second half of a 72-70 victory against Michigan on Sunday afternoon in Greensboro, N.C.,Sallis sank two free throws with 4.7 seconds left as the Demon Deacons (3-0) went up by three and completed ...
No. 25 Rutgers seeks second strong effort in clash with Saint Peter's
No. 25 Rutgers will aim for another strong showing when it hosts Saint Peter's on Monday night in Piscataway, N.J.,The Scarlet Knights (1-0) started the season with a 75-52 victory Wednesday over Wagner despite the absence of Ace Bailey, the nation's No. 2 overall recruit in 2024.,Bailey, a 6-foot-1...
David Joplin, No. 18 Marquette aim to jolt Central Michigan
No. 18 Marquette's second win of the season was a much closer affair than the 82-63 final score would suggest.,The Golden Eagles were pleased with how they put Friday's game to bed and will try to bring a similar composure into Monday's contest against visiting Central Michigan in Milwaukee.,In a ga...
No. 2 Alabama readies for McNeese State as challenging week awaits
Second-ranked Alabama might be tempted to look past its home game against McNeese State on Sunday, especially with a clash against No. 14 Purdue looming later this week. ,But coach Will Wade and the reigning Southland Conference champion McNeese State have proved they aren't a team to sleep on.,McNe...
No. 14 Purdue looks for inspired performance vs. Yale
Purdue won its first two games by an average of 19.5 points but coach Matt Painter wasn't all that impressed.,The No. 14 Boilermakers (2-0) look to please their leader when they battle Yale (1-1) on Monday night in nonconference play at West Lafayette, Ind.,A showdown with No. 2 Alabama looms on Fri...
No. 5 Iowa State faces Kansas City, aims to overcome 'sloppy' effort
No. 5 Iowa State won its season opener by 39 points, but that doesn't mean coach T.J. Otzelberger is fully satisfied.,The group's mentality is to always find areas to improve, and that will be the case as Iowa State (1-0) tips off against Kansas City (2-0) on Monday night in Ames, Iowa.,"Yeah, we ha...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence inactive vs. Vikings
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is inactive for Sunday's game against the visiting Minnesota Vikings as he deals with an AC joint sprain in his left (non-throwing) shoulder.,NFL Network reported that rest and rehab appear to be the plan of the Jaguars (2-7) for Lawrence. However, su...
Sabres, Canadiens moving in opposite directions
The hot Buffalo Sabres, in search of their fourth straight victory, will host the struggling Montreal Canadiens -- who are desperate for a win -- on Monday afternoon.,The Sabres followed impressive blowout wins over the Ottawa Senators and the New York Rangers with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Ca...
Reports: Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence to sit out vs. Vikings
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is expected to sit out Sunday's game against the visiting Minnesota Vikings as he deals with an AC joint sprain in his left (non-throwing) shoulder, multiple media outlets reported.,NFL Network reported that rest and rehab appear to be the plan of the...
Lakers aim to benefit from comforts of home in clash vs. Raptors
The Los Angeles Lakers will look to remain perfect at home on the season when they host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.,After opening with the franchise's first 3-0 start since 2010-11, the Lakers went 1-4 on a five-game road trip.,A return home on Friday to face Philadelphia -- and a 116-106 win -- ...
Frustrated Ducks aim to ignite offense vs. Blue Jackets
Ducks coach Greg Cronin said his team's frustration is "at a super-high level" heading into Anaheim's Sunday night game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. ,The Ducks, who have scored a league-low 27 goals in 13 games (4-7-2), bring a four-game losing streak into the contest. They have dropped the fi...
Jack Hughes, Devils get first look at Sharks' Macklin Celebrini
Jack Hughes is on the verge of reaching a notable milestone in his young career, and the New Jersey Devils are constantly finding the back of the net lately.,Hughes' current hot streak has the 2019 top overall pick one shy of 300 career points. Hughes will look to add to that total as the Devils att...
Down 13 in 4th, Cavs rally past Nets for 11-0 start
Evan Mobley collected 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers, who trailed by 13 early in the fourth quarter, extended their season-opening winning streak to 11 games with a 105-100 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.,Cleveland became the first team to open a seas...
No. 8 Indiana holds off Michigan for first 10-win season
Kurtis Rourke went 17-of-28 passing for 206 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 8 Indiana to a 20-15 win over Michigan in Bloomington on Saturday.,Indiana (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) has now won 10 games in a season for the first time in school history and kept its hopes for a conference title and College ...