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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...
Injury-riddled Panthers visit goal-starved Predators
The Florida Panthers visit the Nashville Predators on Monday night after losing two more players to injuries this past week.,In addition to being without star forwards Aleksander Barkov (knee) -- the team's captain -- and Matthew Tkachuk (adductor), who haven't played all season, plus defenseman Dmi...
Capitals, Blue Jackets eye reset after losses
Both the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets have managed to earn points, just not consistently enough for sustained success so far this season.,Each looks to rebound from its latest defeat when the Capitals host the Blue Jackets on Monday night.,The Capitals followed a brutal 2-6-2 stretc...
Slumping Rangers aim for rare home win vs. Blues
A four-game losing streak has plunged the struggling New York Rangers back below .500.,They will try to end their downturn when they return home to host the St. Louis Blues on Monday night at Madison Square Garden -- where the Rangers are just 1-7-1 this season.,New York is coming off an 0-3 road tr...
No. 8 Illinois ready for tourney-like turnaround vs. UTRGV
When Brad Underwood scheduled No. 8 Illinois for home games on Saturday and Monday, he did it to simulate the NCAA Tournament's weekend format.,It's the only time during the regular season that the Illini will play twice in a three-day span. And, as is often the case in the NCAA Tournament, the qual...
Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) injured vs. Patriots
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins exited Sunday's 26-20 loss to the New England Patriots due to a concussion.,Higgins was injured when his head landed hard on the turf. He was motionless for several minutes before eventually being carted to the locker room with 4:45 left in the game.,New Engla...
Islanders D Alexander Romanov (shoulder) out 5-6 months
The New York Islanders announced Sunday that defenseman Alexander Romanov will miss 5-6 months to recover from shoulder surgery after Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen crushed him from behind into the boards.,Rantanen received a major penalty and a game misconduct for boarding Romanov in the final...
White-hot Lightning could be without key players vs. Flyers
The Tampa Bay Lightning are enjoying their best stretch of the season, but there is cause for concern as they prepare to host the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.,Coach Jon Cooper's team earned its 11th win in the past 14 outings (11-3-0) in a wild 5-3 affair at the Washington Capitals on Saturd...
Jahmyr Gibbs' 69-yard OT TD run lifts Lions over Giants
Jahmyr Gibbs totaled 264 yards and three touchdowns, including a 69-yard TD run in overtime, as the Detroit Lions turned aside the New York Giants' upset attempt, 34-27, on Sunday.,Gibbs also had a 49-yard scoring run and a 3-yard touchdown reception for the Lions (7-4). Jared Goff passed for 279 ya...
Drake Maye, Patriots hold Bengals at bay for 9th straight win
Drake Maye completed 22 of 35 passes for 294 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and the New England Patriots held on for a 26-20 win over the host Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon.,Hunter Henry caught seven passes for 115 yards and a touchdown for New England (10-2), which won its nint...
Sam Darnold throws pair of TDs, Seahawks prolong Titans' misery
Sam Darnold threw a pair of touchdown passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Tennessee Titans 30-24 on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn.,Smith-Njigba, the NFL's leading receiver, had eight catches for 167 yards. Darnold, who threw four interceptions in a 21-19 loss last week to t...
Kowacie Reeves helps Georgia Tech put away stubborn West Georgia
Kowacie Reeves matched his season high with 18 points to help Georgia Tech outlast a stubborn West Georgia team 82-66 on Sunday in Atlanta.,Reeves shot 7 for 11 from the field, including four 3-pointers, and scored in double figures for the fifth time in six games as the Yellow Jackets roared back f...
Derrick Henry, Ravens get past Jets for fifth straight win
Derrick Henry ran for two third-quarter touchdowns and the Baltimore Ravens posted their fifth straight win Sunday, stopping the visiting New York Jets 23-10.,Baltimore (6-5) moved within a half-game of Pittsburgh for first place in the AFC North, pending the outcome of the Steelers' game in Chicago...
Report: Rockets F Kevin Durant (personal) to miss two games
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant will miss at least two games as he tends to a family matter, ESPN reported Sunday.,Durant is expected to be out for road games against his former teams when he misses Monday's contest at Phoenix and Wednesday's matchup at Golden State. Houston then plays back-to-...
Patriots LT Will Campbell (leg) carted off field vs. Bengals
New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell was carted off the field after sustaining an apparent leg injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.,Campbell appeared despondent after the injury. He draped a towel over his head as he rode in the back of a cart toward...