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Scott Wedgewood shuts door as Avalanche blank Blackhawks
Cale Makar scored in the second period to back Scott Wedgewood's 22-save shutout as the visiting Colorado Avalanche edged the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0 on Sunday for their ninth straight victory.,Chicago was blanked for the first time this season but stayed afloat behind a 25-save effort from goaltende...
No. 4 Arizona staying humble, prepping for upset-minded Denver
Coming off an upset win over previously unbeaten Colorado State on Friday night, Denver now has its sights on No. 4 Arizona on Monday night in Tucson, Ariz.,The Pioneers (2-3) beat Colorado State 83-81 on the road behind graduate student Zane Nelson's 22 points off the bench. The Rams were 4-0 enter...
Reports: Rangers sending Marcus Semien to Mets for Brandon Nimmo
The New York Mets are acquiring second baseman Marcus Semien from the Texas Rangers for outfielder Brandon Nimmo, multiple outlets reported Sunday night.,Semien has three seasons remaining on a seven-year, $175 million deal. The 35-year-old missed the final 5 1/2 weeks of the 2025 season due to a br...
No. 7 Michigan a 'work in process' ahead of Players Era debut vs. Aztecs
As No. 7 Michigan prepares to open the Players Era men's tournament against San Diego State on Monday night in Las Vegas, Wolverines coach Dusty May has some goals in mind.,"I hope for some Vitamin D, I hope we stay healthy and I hope these three games in three days show us what we need to continue ...
Cal fires coach Justin Wilcox after nine years
Cal fired coach Justin Wilcox on Sunday, one day after the Golden Bears were routed by fierce rival Stanford in the "Big Game.",Wilcox compiled a 48-55 record in nine seasons with Cal. The Golden Bears are 6-5 overall and 3-4 in Atlantic Coast Conference play entering Saturday's regular-season final...
Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker comes up big in win over Hornets
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 points and came up with a crucial defensive play in the final seconds to help the Atlanta Hawks hold on for a 113-110 win over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.,Alexander-Walker put the Hawks ahead 111-110 with a layup at 1:42 and stripped Charlotte rookie ...
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves try for rebound vs. Kings after late collapse
The Minnesota Timberwolves aim to rebound from a horrific collapse when they visit the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.,The Timberwolves led Phoenix by eight with 1:09 left on Friday before the Suns finished the game with a decisive 9-0 run.,The 114-113 loss was only the third in 11 games for Minne...
Cowboys claw back from 14-point deficit to down Eagles
Brandon Aubrey converted a 42-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Dallas Cowboys to a come-from-behind 24-21 win over the visiting Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.,Aubrey's kick, the second game-winner of his career, capped a nine-play, 49-yard drive in the final 1:35. The big play was Dak Pre...
Wings win WNBA draft lottery for second straight year
Twice is nice for the Dallas Wings, who will pick first overall in the WNBA draft after landing star Paige Buckers No. 1 a year ago.,The Wings won the WNBA draft lottery Sunday for the second year running. The franchise entered with the best odds of landing the top spot -- 420 chances out of 1,000, ...
Shedeur Sanders wins first start as Browns sack Raiders 10 times
LAS VEGAS -- In his first career NFL start, highly publicized rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders did just enough to push the Cleveland Browns to their first road win of the season with a 24-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.,Sanders mostly stayed out of trouble in his debut, completing...
Northwestern converts late layup to edge South Carolina
Nick Martinelli scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half and found teammate Arrinten Page for the tiebreaking layup with 0.8 seconds remaining to give Northwestern a 79-77 win over South Carolina at the Greenbrier Tip-Off on Sunday in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.,With time running down in a ti...
Boise State, USC coaches have appreciation for Maui Invitational
When Boise State lost its season opener 79-78 to Division II Hawaii Pacific, it brought back memories of 1982, when Chaminade beat top-ranked Virginia in what is widely considered the greatest upset in college basketball history.,That game led to the creation of what is now known as the Maui Invitat...
Bulls look to continue run vs. skidding Pelicans
On the first night of a four-game road trip, the visiting Chicago Bulls will look to take advantage of a friendly part of the schedule, which continues on Monday against the plummeting New Orleans Pelicans.,After Chicago escaped with a 121-120 victory over the one-win Washington Wizards on Saturday,...
Kings have glaring issues to fix vs. stingy Senators
The Ottawa Senators will try to continue their successful start to the longest road trip of the season and take advantage of a Los Angeles Kings team that has struggled at home when they meet on Monday night.,The Senators opened their season-long seven-game road trip with similar 3-2 victories over ...
Supporting cast starring for Grizzlies with Nuggets up next
Suddenly, a Memphis Grizzlies team that was suffering through a difficult November that included injuries to its star duo of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. is making a late-month turnaround.,After a 102-96 victory over the host Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, the Grizzlies have won two straight for t...
No. 11 Alabama, No. 13 Gonzaga write new chapter in Players Era opener
For two college basketball powers on nearly opposite corners of the country, Alabama and Gonzaga have some history.,The next chapter comes Monday when the No. 11 Crimson Tide (3-1) and the No. 13 Bulldogs (5-0) are scheduled to meet at the Players Era men's tournament in Las Vegas.,Alabama and Gonza...
No. 22 Auburn to face tougher test with Oregon at Players Era opener
Auburn men's basketball is just two points away from being undefeated, with their only loss this season coming on Nov. 16, a 73-72 defeat to then-No. 1 Houston.,Beyond that, No. 22 Auburn (4-1) has feasted on small schools in its four wins. That won't be the case Monday night at Michelob Ultra Arena...
No. 5 Duke uses paint dominance to obliterate Howard
Cameron Boozer's 26 points and 12 rebounds powered No. 5 Duke's 93-56 blowout of Howard on Sunday in Durham, N.C.,Patrick Ngongba had 16 points and Isaiah Evans provided 11 points for Duke (7-0), which shot 61% from the field despite the team's late-game drop-off in efficiency. Darren Harris had all...
Strong home-ice advantage looms as Devils host Red Wings
The New Jersey Devils are hoping their strong form on home ice can end a losing streak when the Detroit Red Wings visit Newark, N.J. on Monday.,The Devils (7-0-1) and the Colorado Avalanche (8-0-2) are the only teams that have not lost a regulation home game this season. New Jersey is a more modest ...
No. 22 Auburn to see step up in competition with undefeated Oregon at Players Era opener
Auburn men's basketball is two points from being undefeated, the Tigers' only loss so far this season coming on Nov. 16, 73-72 to then-No. 1 ranked Houston.,Beyond that, No. 22 Auburn (4-1) has feasted on small schools in its four wins. That won't be the case Monday night at Michelob Ultra Arena nea...