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Resilient Ducks look to keep rolling vs. slumping Blackhawks
The Anaheim Ducks have been difficult to put away this season, even after falling behind by multiple goals.,The Ducks have won five games this season after trailing by two goals or more, the most in the NHL.,"On the bench, we never feel like we're out of a game," Ducks coach Joel Quenneville said. "...

On 9-game win streak, Patriots face Giants in Jaxson Dart's return
The New England Patriots haven't dealt with a tremendous amount of adversity this season, but they'll be dealing with some when they face the New York Giants on Monday night in Foxborough, Mass., ,New England (10-2) enters the matchup on a nine-game winning streak, but its offense will be without st...

Giants LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) out vs. Patriots
Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux will miss his third straight game with a shoulder injury, New York interim head coach Mike Kafka said Saturday.,Thibodeaux was injured in a 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Nov. 9 and didn't practice last week leading up to New York's 34-27 overtime loss to the ...

Reports: Orioles sign closer Ryan Helsley to 2-year contract
Veteran right-handed closer Ryan Helsley has signed a two-year, $28 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, multiple sources reported on Saturday afternoon.,The contract reportedly includes a player opt-out clause after the 2026 season.,Helsley, 31, is a two-time National League All-Star (2022,...

Oscar Piastri edges out Lando Norris for pole position in Qatar
Oscar Piastri edged out McLaren teammate Lando Norris to take pole position in Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday in Doha, Qatar.,Piastri, who led the World Drivers' Championship standings for much of the season, trails Norris by 22 points entering the penultimate race of the season. The 24-year-...

Hawks PG Trae Young (knee) to be re-evaluated in two weeks
Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young is progressing from his right knee injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team said Saturday.,Young sprained the MCL in the knee during a victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 29. He has missed the past 15 games.,Young was forecasted to miss at l...

With Jalen Johnson peaking, Hawks look for more vs. 76ers
Jalen Johnson's fifth NBA season is turning into his best one yet., ,Johnson hopes to lead the Atlanta Hawks to their fourth win in five games Sunday when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers., ,After averaging career highs in most major categories last season, Johnson is at it again this year. His sco...

With Jalen Johnson peaking, Hawks look for more vs. 76ers
Jalen Johnson's fifth NBA season is turning into his best one yet., ,Johnson hopes to lead the Atlanta Hawks to their fourth win in five games Sunday when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers., ,After averaging career highs in most major categories last season, Johnson is at it again this year. His sco...

West Virginia out to 'take accountability' against Mercyhurst
West Virginia looks to snap a two-game losing streak when it hosts Mercyhurst on Sunday in Morgantown, W. Va., ,The Mountaineers dropped both games in the Shriners Children's Charleston Classic, 70-67 last Friday to Clemson and the latest setback a 78-68 loss to Xavier last Sunday., ,Treyson Eaglest...

Iowa State ground game leads the way in win over Oklahoma State
Abu Sama rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown to lead Iowa State to a 20-13 Big 12 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday in Stillwater, Okla.,Carson Hansen added 109-rushing yards, and Chase Sowell caught a touchdown pass for Iowa State (7-4, 5-4 Big 12). Kyle Konrardy made field goals of 45 and 34 yar...

Iowa State ground game leads the way in win over Oklahoma State
Abu Sama rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown to lead Iowa State to a 20-13 Big 12 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday in Stillwater, Okla.,Carson Hansen added 109-rushing yards, and Chase Sowell caught a touchdown pass for Iowa State (7-4, 5-4 Big 12). Kyle Konrardy made field goals of 45 and 34 yar...

Rams activate CB Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve
The Los Angeles Rams activated cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve and the veteran will be available for Sunday's road game against the Carolina Panthers.,Witherspoon came away from a Week 2 victory over the Tennessee Titans with a broken scapula and has missed the past 2 1/2 months ...

Rams activate CB Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve
The Los Angeles Rams activated cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon from injured reserve and the veteran will be available for Sunday's road game against the Carolina Panthers.,Witherspoon came away from a Week 2 victory over the Tennessee Titans with a broken scapula and has missed the past 2 1/2 months ...

Confidence the key for both Hurricanes, Flames
The Carolina Hurricanes have found confidence in various ways at times this season, and that's important to coach Rod Brind'Amour., ,The Hurricanes will face a team riding its own form of confidence when the visiting Calgary Flames take the ice in Raleigh, N.C., ,The Flames are coming off a 5-3 win ...

Confidence the key for both Hurricanes, Flames
The Carolina Hurricanes have found confidence in various ways at times this season, and that's important to coach Rod Brind'Amour., ,The Hurricanes will face a team riding its own form of confidence when the visiting Calgary Flames take the ice in Raleigh, N.C., ,The Flames are coming off a 5-3 win ...

5-star WR Easton Royal commits to 2027 class for Texas
Easton Royal, a blue-chip wide receiver in the Class of 2027, committed to Texas on Saturday.,The 247Sports composite lists him as a five-star prospect, the No. 3 wide receiver in the class and No. 12 overall player.,He had numerous offers from Power 4 programs and chose the Longhorns over schools s...

5-star WR Easton Royal commits to 2027 class for Texas
Easton Royal, a blue-chip wide receiver in the Class of 2027, committed to Texas on Saturday.,The 247Sports composite lists him as a five-star prospect, the No. 3 wide receiver in the class and No. 12 overall player.,He had numerous offers from Power 4 programs and chose the Longhorns over schools s...

No. 20 Texas Tech listening to coach ahead of Wyoming game
Texas Tech basketball coach Grant McCasland has been telling his forward Luke Bamgboye to stop thinking he is a center and to just play basketball.,His advice is starting to pay off as the 6-foot-11 VCU transfer had four blocked shots, 13 points, five rebounds and four assists in the Red Raiders' 82...

Giants DE Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) out vs. Patriots
Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux will miss his straight game with a shoulder injury that has sidelined him since Nov. 9, interim head coach Mike Kafka said Saturday.,Thibodeaux was injured in a 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Nov. 9 and didn't practice last week leading up to New York's 34-...

Isles eager to turn around fortunes on homestand in clash vs. Caps
A seven-game road trip for the New York Islanders earlier this month ended up as one of the most successful treks in franchise history.,New York's current seven-game homestand, however, is shaping up as memorable for all the wrong reasons.,The undermanned Islanders will look to halt a skid Sunday af...