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No. 25 Miami (OH) eyes MAC record in matchup vs. Kent State
No. 25 Miami (OH), vying to remain one of three unbeaten programs in Division I, aims to make Mid-American Conference history Tuesday night at Kent State.,The RedHawks (19-0, 7-0) extended their program-best, season-opening winning streak to 19 in dramatic fashion in their last game, a 105-102 overt...
Ohio State faces Minnesota, hoping big win is foundation for more
Coming off perhaps its best win of the season, an 86-74 thumping of UCLA in Columbus on Saturday, Ohio State tries to keep the momentum going in a positive direction on Tuesday night when it hosts Minnesota.,And there's a chance the Buckeyes' roster could receive a boost. Former North Carolina and P...
Reports: Dolphins choose Jeff Hafley as new head coach
The Miami Dolphins reportedly decided to hire Jeff Hafley as their new head coach on Monday, the same day he had a second interview with the club.,Hafley spent the past two seasons as defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers.,Hafley, 46, was scheduled to interview for the Tennessee Titans' hea...
Bruins out to continue roll against struggling Stars
The Dallas Stars clash with a surging Atlantic Division opponent on home ice for the second straight game when they face the Boston Bruins for the first time this season on Tuesday night.,Boston has won six straight and eight of its last 10 games (8-1-1) following Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Chi...
Miami-Indiana CFP get-in price soars over $4K
Monday night's title game between Miami and Indiana will be the most expensive ticket in the history of the College Football Playoff.,The get-in price for two seats together at the 65,000-seat Hard Rock Stadium as of 5 p.m. ET on Monday was more than $4,000 across several secondary ticketing platfor...
Report: Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins could return for AFC title game
Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins was expected to miss the rest of the season after a Week 10 foot injury, but may play in Sunday's AFC title game after Denver opened his practice window, ESPN reported on Monday.,Dobbins, 27, is the Broncos' leading rusher this season with 772 yards and four touchdo...
Lexi Thompson, Charley Hull, Jeeno Thitikul among first WTGL signings
The new indoor tech-infused WTGL announced its first five players ahead of its debut next winter.,The WTGL is the women's version of the men's TGL which made its debut last year with some of the top stars on the PGA Tour and currently is in its second season.,World No. 1 Jeno Thitikul of Thailand wi...
Blue Jackets to test win streak, positive vibes against Senators
The Columbus Blue Jackets are out to record a season-high fifth consecutive victory Tuesday when they open a season-long five-game homestand with a visit from the Ottawa Senators., ,The Blue Jackets previously won four in a row from Oct. 25-Nov. 1 before matching that total following a 4-3 shootout ...
Bucks relinquish 23-point lead, recover to edge Hawks
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 21 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to help the visiting Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Atlanta Hawks 112-110 on Monday to end their three-game losing streak.,Atlanta erased a 23-point deficit and took a 105-104 lead with 1:10 remaining. The Hawks' C.J. McCollum missed a heavi...
Sharks acquire F Kiefer Sherwood from Canucks
The playoff-contending San Jose Sharks traded for Vancouver Canucks leading goal scorer Kiefer Sherwood on Monday, in a move that cost defenseman Cole Clayton and second-round draft picks in 2026 and 2027.,Sherwood, 30, has 23 points (17 goals, six assists) in 44 games this season. He is in the fina...
NBA reveals 10 starters for new All-Star Game format
The NBA named five All-Star Game starters from each conference Monday, with the 10 players set to comprise three separate teams at the annual star-studded event to be held Feb. 15 at the home of the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, Calif.,The Eastern Conference starters are Giannis Antetokounmpo (...
Reports: Lions land on ex-Cards OC Drew Petzing for same role
The Detroit Lions have hired former Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing to the same position, multiple outlets reported Monday.,After losing successful playcaller Ben Johnson to be the head coach of the Bears last offseason, the Lions struggled with Josh Morton calling plays this se...
No. 21 Georgia intent to step on defense vs. Missouri
After dropping a 97-95 overtime decision to Ole Miss at home on Jan. 14, No. 21 Georgia focused its practice sessions toward defense.,That paid off with a 90-76 victory over then No. 17 Arkansas on Saturday. ,The Bulldogs (15-3, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) will chase more progress when they tip off...
FIFA president condemns 'ugly scenes' from Senegal's AFCON win
FIFA president Gianni Infantino took to social media Monday to condemn the "ugly scenes" that marred Senegal's win over Morocco during Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.,Senegal won 1-0 on an extra-time goal by Pape Gueye. However, that only came following a series of events toward the en...
Reports: Anthony Weaver gets 2nd interviews with Ravens, Steelers
The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers have a candidate in common as they narrow their searches to replace longtime head coaches. ,Current Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is being brought in for second interviews with both teams later this week, according to multiple report...
U.S. No. 15 in FIFA men's world rankings as Senegal makes huge leap
The United States dropped one spot to No. 15 in the first FIFA men's world rankings of the World Cup year as Senegal vaulted seven spots to an all-time high of No. 12.,Senegal's leap came after its 1-0 victory over No. 8 Morocco in the AFCON final on a goal in extra time from Pape Gueye. Even in def...
No. 4 Purdue eager to continue winning ways vs. UCLA
While the gap has closed since the start of Big Ten Conference play, No. 4 Purdue has continued its winning ways heading into a game against UCLA on Tuesday at Los Angeles.,The Boilermakers (17-1, 7-0) are riding high on a nine-game winning streak. While its average scoring margin has been plus-17.0...
JT Toppin, No. 12 Texas Tech bid to stay hot vs. Baylor
No. 12 Texas Tech has used its grit and overall depth to make plenty of statements through the first 18 games of the season.,The Red Raiders hope to continue their good fortune on Tuesday when they square off with struggling Baylor in a Big 12 Conference clash in Waco, Texas.,Texas Tech (14-4, 4-1 B...
No. 15 Vanderbilt, No. 20 Arkansas aim to regain past form
No. 15 Vanderbilt and host No. 20 Arkansas will attempt to reverse recent trends when they meet in a Top 25 matchup Tuesday in Fayetteville, Ark.,After the best start in school history, the Commodores (16-2, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) have lost their last two, most recently 98-94 to then-No. 19 Fl...
No. 10 Michigan State aims to continue roll against short-handed Oregon
Michigan State seeks its fifth straight double-digit victory when it faces short-handed Oregon on Tuesday night in Big Ten play at Eugene, Ore.,The No. 10 Spartans have won their past four games by an average of 19.3 points, including Saturday's 80-63 win over Washington in the first contest of a tw...