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New-look Lakers out to change fortunes against Nuggets
(Photo credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets have forged a rivalry through their playoff...
No. 18 Clemson faces SMU in key ACC clash
(Photo credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images) Building resumes for the NCAA Tournament will be a priority when No. 18 Clemson travels...
Cincinnati looks to get back on track vs. TCU
(Photo credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images) Cincinnati coach Wes Miller is trying to instill confidence in his team coming off losses...
Devils hope to benefit from break with surging Stars ahead
(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) A couple of key roster pieces could await the New Jersey Devils coming out of the break...
Nearly 100 cases of measles reported in Texas, New Mexico
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 90 cases across seven counties, the state health department posted online Friday,...
Blue Jackets activate Boone Jenner, Kirill Marchenko off IR
(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) The Columbus Blue Jackets activated captain Boone Jenner and fellow forward Kirill...
Bengals release veteran DT Sheldon Rankins
(Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Cincinnati Bengals released veteran defensive tackle...
No. 23 Kansas looking to find form vs. Oklahoma State
(Photo credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images) No. 23 Kansas is in jeopardy of seeing its 80-week streak of being ranked in the...
No. 1 Auburn searches for shooting touch vs. Georgia
(Photo credit: Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Fresh off a scare against Arkansas, No. 1 Auburn looks...
No. 9 Texas Tech stumbles into matchup with West Virginia
(Photo credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images) Texas Tech will look to make an energized return to the court when it faces West Virginia...
FC Cincinnati, Red Bulls boast high-priced additions
(Photo credit: Jeff Swinger-Imagn Images) For FC Cincinnati and the New York Red Bulls, their performances in 2024 seemed like a...
Opportunity knocks for No. 21 Mississippi State and Oklahoma
(Photo credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images) No. 21 Mississippi State knocked off ranked opponents in its last two games. That doesn't...
Spurs, without Victor Wembanyama, hope to stop Pistons
(Photo credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images) The San Antonio Spurs will continue to adapt to the absence of star center Victor Wembanyama...
New-look Atlanta United open at home vs. CF Montreal
(Photo credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images) It could be an entirely different type of show on the field when Atlanta United begin their...
De'Aaron Fox carries Spurs past Suns in Austin
(Photo credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images) De'Aaron Fox scored 26 points, including 11 straight San Antonio points in the final 3:18,...
De'Aaron Fox rallies Spurs past Suns
(Photo credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images) De'Aaron Fox scored 26 points, including 11 straight in the final 3:18, as the short-handed...
No. 6 Tennessee, No. 7 Texas A&M collide in crucial matchup
(Photo credit: Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Don't expect any lack of attention or a loss of...
Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 15 Tennessee fends off No. 18 Tide
(Photo credit: Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Jewel Spear scored 20 points and Talaysia Cooper...
Reports: Pirates sign LHP Andrew Heaney
(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images) The Pittsburgh Pirates are signing starting pitcher Andrew Heaney, according to reports....
Depleted Mavs hope to tap back into their game vs. Pelicans
(Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images) A slew of injuries hasn't slowed down the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas was getting contributions...
AUS partners with UT Dallas to launch accelerated 4+1 engineering programme
Sharjah [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): The American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have...
Islanders waive D Dennis Cholowski to open roster spot
(Photo credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images) The New York Islanders placed defenseman Dennis Cholowski on waivers on Thursday. ...
AUS partners with UT Dallas to launch accelerated 4+1 engineering programme
SHARJAH, 20th February, 2025 (WAM) - American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have signed...
Texas, USC follow 'NFL approach,' punt annual spring game
(Photo credit: Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Texas and Southern California are part of the...
Mavs' Anthony Davis 'making progress'; out 2 more weeks
(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images) Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis 'is making good progress' with his left adductor strain...
Short-handed Spurs battle Suns in Kevin Durant's return to Austin
(Photo credit: Rodolfo Gonzalez/AMERICAN-STATESMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The San Antonio Spurs will be the de facto...
Doug Nussmeier back with Kellen Moore, Saints as OC
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Doug Nussmeier is headed back to the New Orleans Saints, who drafted the former NFL quarterback...
After stumbling out of break, Lakers set to battle Blazers
(Photo credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Lakers continue to insist it will take time to assimilate Luka Doncic...
LaMelo Ball delivers late as Hornets fend off Lakers
(Photo credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images) LaMelo Ball scored 27 points, including a driving layup with 14.2 seconds remaining,...
SEC, Big Ten commissioners promote change in CFP seeding format
(Photo credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images) Commissioners of the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences hinted that they know how they're...
Otega Oweh, Amari Williams pace No. 17 Kentucky past Vanderbilt
(Photo credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images) No. 17 Kentucky remains without three point guards due to injury, but a patchwork lineup...
Spurs battle Suns in Kevin Durant's first return to Austin as pro
(Photo credit: Rodolfo Gonzalez/AMERICAN-STATESMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The San Antonio Spurs will be the de facto...
Micah Peavy, Georgetown dominate Providence
(Photo credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images) Micah Peavy scored 19 of his career-high 30 points in Georgetown's big first half during...
Women's Top 25 roundup: Paige Bueckers, No. 5 UConn rout Seton Hall
(Photo credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images) Paige Bueckers scored 23 points with nine rebounds and No. 5 UConn extended its winning streak...
No restrictions on Luka Doncic as Lakers return to action
(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images) Lakers head coach JJ Redick said there won't be any minutes restriction placed on...
Does AI detect breast cancer better than doctors can
WASHINGTON — A German study shows that the cancer detection rate improves by almost 18% when doctors get help from artificial intelligence....
NFL rescinds fine for Texans RB Joe Mixon after misattributed quote
(Photo credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images) Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon is in the clear after the NFL on Tuesday retracted...
Netflix 'definitely' eyeing Sunday NFL package
(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) Netflix has called an audible and now plans to pursue a Sunday NFL package following...
QB Andy Dalton back with Panthers on 2-year deal
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, a pending unrestricted free agent, agreed to a new two-year...
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