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Sabres bring 13-game losing streak into matchup with the Islanders

Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Islanders Elmont, New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres look to end a 13-game slide with a victory over the New York Islanders. TOP PERFORMERS: Brock Nelson has scored 10 goals with 10 assists for the Islanders. LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 5-4-1, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.6 assists, 2.1 penalties and 4.2 …

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1 day, 10 hours ago

Kings face the Pacers on 3-game skid

Associated Press

Indiana Pacers vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -2.5; over/under is 235.5 BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento comes into the matchup against Indiana after losing three straight games. Indiana ranks ninth in the league scoring 16.5 fast break points per game led by Bennedict Mathurin averaging 3.8. TOP PERFORMERS: DeMar DeRozan is scoring 21.6 points …

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1 day, 10 hours ago

Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide

Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta enters the matchup against Minnesota after losing three games in a row. The Hawks’ 12.3 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.2 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow. Rudy Gobert is scoring 10.6 points per game and averaging …

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Tiger Woods and son Charlie share halfway lead after first round of PNC Championship parent-child golf event

The Hindu

Tiger Woods and his 15-year-old son Charlie combined for a 13-under par 59 to share the lead after Saturday’s first round of the PNC Championship parent-child golf event. “We picked each other up, which was great, and Charlie made pretty much most of the putts,” Tiger Woods said. Woods hit well off the tee, saying, “It was OK,” and Charlie …

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1 day, 12 hours ago

JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women’s basketball’s top stars

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HARTFORD, Conn. — JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers both showed out in a primetime matchup between two of the brightest stars in women’s basketball. “I think it’s a testament to when you give women’s basketball a platform, we’re going to perform,” said Watkins, who scored …

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1 day, 13 hours ago

Frida Formann, Lior Garzon, Jade Masogayo rally Colorado women past No. 14 West Virginia 65-60

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BOULDER, Colo. — Frida Formann made four 3-pointers and scored 22, Jade Masogayo added 18 points and Lior Garzon scored 12 of her 14 in a pivotal fourth quarter as Colorado rallied to beat No. The Buffaloes pulled within a point to begin the third …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

No. 10 Oregon beats Stanford 76-61 in a matchup of former Pac-12 foes

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! This was the first nonconference game between the former Pac-12 rivals since the 1967 Portland Far West Classic as Oregon is playing its first season in the Big Ten and Stanford is now in the ACC. Stanford: The Cardinal had been off to a solid …

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1 day, 15 hours ago

UConn’s Azzi Fudd and USC’s Kennedy Smith both return from injury in marquee matchup

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn’s Azzi Fudd and USC’s Kennedy Smith both returned Saturday night after missing time with injuries. Now we’re a more complete team with her coming back.” She missed seven games, including USC’s loss to Notre Dame on Nov. 23. “I think Azzi’s …

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2 days, 13 hours ago

Shesterkin dazzles with 41 saves as Rangers beat Stars 3-1 to end three-game losing streak

Associated Press

DALLAS — Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 shots, including 23 on seven successful penalty kills, and the struggling New York Rangers beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Friday night to end a three-game losing streak. The Rangers also scored on their penalty kill, Reilly Smith’s short-handed goal tying the score midway through the first period. Takeaways Rangers: Artemi Panarin, who leads …

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3 days, 19 hours ago

Arizona’s James Conner looks to exploit favorable matchup against league’s worst run defense

Associated Press

Arizona at Carolina Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX. They’re third in the NFC West, one game behind the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams.. Arizona’s defense has allowed an average of just 17.9 points over the past eight games. That ranks second in the league over that span, trailing only Philadelphia.. LB Baron Browning and rookie DL Darius Robinson both …

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4 days, 17 hours ago

Prep basketball roundup: Unbeaten Redondo Union (9-0) to face Eastvale Roosevelt in Las Vegas

LA Times

It’s going to be quite a semifinal matchup on Friday in the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas, with unbeaten Redondo Union taking on Eastvale Roosevelt. Redondo Union advanced to the semifinals behind 18 points from Chace Holley and 17 points from Hudson Mayes in an 87-82 win over Nevada Coronado. @trigonis30 @TarkClassic @Tarek_Fattal @Pdouble_33 pic.twitter.com/volpQEqsyl — Gamebook Stats Inc. December …

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5 days, 21 hours ago

Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

Associated Press

Roster decisions can have big implications at this time of the fantasy football season, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking a chance on these players with outlooks that are more uncertain. Other locks: —Baker Mayfield at Cowboys —Kyler Murray at Panthers —Josh Allen vs Patriots Avoid: Russell Wilson, Steelers at Ravens Wilson struggled against Baltimore in Week 11, throwing …

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6 days ago

Former Lone Star high school rivals, Klubnik and Ewers meet again in Clemson-Texas playoff matchup

Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ Quinn Ewers and Clemson’s Cade Klubnik already have a championship history between them. My junior year in the state championship game was definitely a very high profile game,” Klubnik said. Ewers left high school early after that state championship game loss. As for facing Klubnik again, Ewers called it “cool.” Back in high school, Ewers had …

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6 days, 17 hours ago

How Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is pushing to play through sprained ankle this week

New York Times

— Once the X-ray scan revealed no broken bones in his right ankle, quarterback Patrick Mahomes knew exactly how his workday Sunday would end. “I wasn’t doing high knees or anything like that,” Mahomes said smiling, a joke referencing quarterback Russell Wilson’s time with the Denver Broncos. Luckily, I have a great wife who will take care of the kids …

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6 days, 17 hours ago

Chargers-Patriots Week 17 game moved to Dec. 28 as part of NFL Network tripleheader

LA Times

The Chargers’ Week 17 game against the New England Patriots is scheduled for Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. PST as the NFL Network chose the matchup to lead off a nationally televised Saturday tripleheader, the league announced Tuesday. Because of a Thursday night game this week against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium, the Chargers will not have to battle …

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1 week ago

Chargers appear playoff-bound, but loss to Tampa could mean they’re bound for disaster

LA Times

Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa and safety Tony Jefferson show their frustration during their loss to Tampa Bay. “Surprising isn’t the word,” Chargers defensive lineman Morgan Fox said of the torching. Chargers Chargers takeaways: Thursday matchup with Broncos critical after loss to Buccaneers The Chargers’ pride and bodies were hurt in a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which makes …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Trump Attends The Army-Navy Game Alongside Key Allies, Nominees And Daniel Penny

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING LANDOVER, Md. — President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies and a Republican cause célèbre at Saturday’s Army-Navy football game, taking in one of the most storied rivalries in college sports while spotlighting his emerging national security team. Trump was joined by Vice President-elect JD Vance, embattled Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, potential backup defense secretary option Florida Gov. …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Trump gets warm welcome as he watches Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny

Associated Press

— President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies and a Republican cause célèbre at Saturday’s Army-Navy football game, taking in one of the most storied rivalries in college sports while spotlighting his emerging national security team. President-elect Donald Trump, from left, Elon Musk and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the NCAA college football game between Army and Navy at Northwest Stadium …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Marshall withdrawing from Independence Bowl vs. Army after multiple players opt out, enter transfer portal

New York Times

Marshall pulled out of its Independence Bowl matchup against Army because of a roster depleted by players opting out and entering the transfer portal. A bowl official confirmed to The Athletic that the process for picking a replacement was based on the Academic Progress Rate of the 18 FBS teams with a 5-7 record, and Louisiana Tech was the first …

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1 week, 3 days ago

NBA: Officials made correct calls in Warriors-Rockets game

Hindustan Times

Coach Steve Kerr's blistering criticism of a foul call that went against his Golden State Warriors in the final 11 seconds of their loss to the host Houston Rockets was unwarranted, the NBA announced on Thursday night. HT Image The play in question was a scramble for a loose ball after the Warriors' Stephen Curry missed a 3-point attempt with …

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Hidalgo helps No. 8 Notre Dame hold off Bueckers, No. 2 UConn in matchup of All-America guards

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 8 Notre Dame’s lead down to one point in the final seconds of the third quarter, Hidalgo made a 3-pointer at the buzzer. “Notre Dame has a lot of outstanding players, but Hannah is obviously the head of the snake,” Bueckers said. As a freshman, …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Chiefs and Browns at opposite ends of NFL spectrum as they meet 4 years after tight playoff matchup

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — When they met in the postseason four years ago, the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns were both ascending teams. “I don’t remember too much about that playoff game,” said Browns safety Juan Thornhill, who was with the Chiefs at the time. It feels like forever ago.” The aforementioned “controversial hit” was delivered by Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen, …

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Lions and Bills meet in matchup of odds-on Super Bowl favorite and a top contender

Associated Press

DETROIT — The NFC-leading Detroit Lions are playing the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills in a marquee, late-season matchup that might be a Super Bowl preview. “There’s no place you’d rather be than playing this type of football, this type of team, in December,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “You saw a team that’s fighting for their lives to try to …

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1 week, 3 days ago

DK Metcalf is happy to block as Seahawks ride streak into Sunday night matchup with Packers

Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks receiver is DK Metcalf is just fine when he doesn’t have the the ball because it means he gets to showcase his blocking skills. The run has the Seahawks sitting atop the NFC West heading into Sunday night’s game against the visiting Green Bay Packers. “I always feel like I can put the ball where I want to …

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Sabres bring 13-game losing streak into matchup with the Islanders

Kings face the Pacers on 3-game skid

Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide

Tiger Woods and son Charlie share halfway lead after first round of PNC Championship parent-child golf event

JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women’s basketball’s top stars

Frida Formann, Lior Garzon, Jade Masogayo rally Colorado women past No. 14 West Virginia 65-60

No. 10 Oregon beats Stanford 76-61 in a matchup of former Pac-12 foes

UConn’s Azzi Fudd and USC’s Kennedy Smith both return from injury in marquee matchup

Shesterkin dazzles with 41 saves as Rangers beat Stars 3-1 to end three-game losing streak

Arizona’s James Conner looks to exploit favorable matchup against league’s worst run defense

Prep basketball roundup: Unbeaten Redondo Union (9-0) to face Eastvale Roosevelt in Las Vegas

Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

Former Lone Star high school rivals, Klubnik and Ewers meet again in Clemson-Texas playoff matchup

How Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is pushing to play through sprained ankle this week

Chargers-Patriots Week 17 game moved to Dec. 28 as part of NFL Network tripleheader

Chargers appear playoff-bound, but loss to Tampa could mean they’re bound for disaster

Trump Attends The Army-Navy Game Alongside Key Allies, Nominees And Daniel Penny

Trump gets warm welcome as he watches Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny

Marshall withdrawing from Independence Bowl vs. Army after multiple players opt out, enter transfer portal

NBA: Officials made correct calls in Warriors-Rockets game

Hidalgo helps No. 8 Notre Dame hold off Bueckers, No. 2 UConn in matchup of All-America guards

Chiefs and Browns at opposite ends of NFL spectrum as they meet 4 years after tight playoff matchup

Lions and Bills meet in matchup of odds-on Super Bowl favorite and a top contender

DK Metcalf is happy to block as Seahawks ride streak into Sunday night matchup with Packers