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Confidence soaring as No. 2 Kansas looks to school Yale
(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) No. 2 Kansas returns to the friendly environment of Allen Fieldhouse on Friday night for a matchup with Yale in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas (10-1) is coming off a big second-half comeback at Indiana in...
TCU's hot shooting downs shorthanded Old Dominion in Hawaii
(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports) TCU broke the Diamond Head Classic single-game scoring record on Thursday evening, defeating Old Dominion, 111-87, in Honolulu, Hawaii. After shooting 71 percent in the second half, TCU reached...
Kraken hope to catch Kings on bad end of back-to-back
(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) The Seattle Kraken salvaged a point with a late regulation goal in each of their last two games. But they're hoping for a better overall result when they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday...
Southern California loses Boogie Ellis, still clobbers Alabama St.
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Southern California bolted out to a 26-point, first-half lead and overcame the loss of its top scorer to post an easy 79-59 nonconference victory over Alabama State in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday night....
Butler takes down Georgetown in Big East opener
(Photo credit: Jenna Watson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK) Posh Alexander and Pierre Brooks II each scored 13 points and Butler rode a late first-half surge to pull away from Georgetown en route to a 74-64 win on Tuesday in Indianapolis to open Big...
Domantas Sabonis' triple-double powers Kings past Wizards
(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) Domantas Sabonis had 28 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Sacramento Kings scored a combined 85 points in the second and third quarters en route to a 143-131 victory over the visiting...
Domantas Sabonis' triple-double powers Kings past Wizards
(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) Domantas Sabonis had 28 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Sacramento Kings scored a combined 85 points in the second and third quarters en route to a 143-131 victory over the visiting...
Jackets, Sabres aim to shake off recent doldrums
(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) Bright spots have been few and far between this season for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres. The struggling teams will attempt to improve their standing at the other's expense on...
NHL roundup: Ex-Devil Adam Henrique powers Ducks with hat trick
(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) Adam Henrique notched his first career hat trick, producing the milestone against his former team Sunday night as the visiting Anaheim Ducks earned a rare win by beating the New Jersey Devils 5-1...
Ex-Devil Adam Henrique's first hat trick boosts Ducks
(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) Adam Henrique notched his first career hat trick, producing the milestone against his former team Sunday night as the visiting Anaheim Ducks earned a rare win by beating the New Jersey Devils 5-1...
Suns rally from 16-point deficit, upend Wizards
(Photo credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports) The Phoenix Suns rallied from a 16-point deficit and outscored the visiting Washington Wizards 31-19 in the fourth quarter en route to a 112-118 win Sunday. Devin Booker shot 4 of 6 from the...
Adama-Alpha Bal, Santa Clara too strong for Washington State
(Photo credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports) Adama-Alpha Bal scored 23 points and Santa Clara held off a late comeback to defeat Washington State 69-61 Saturday at the Jerry Colangelo Classic in Phoenix. Johnny O'Neil had 13 points and 10...
Oregon looks to limit turnovers in clash vs. Syracuse
(Photo credit: Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK) Riding some momentum from recent wins, Oregon and Syracuse will converge in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Sunday for a neutral-court nonconference matchup. The Ducks (7-2) enter on a...
Louisville hosts Pepperdine looking to stop losing skid
(Photo credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports) If expectations weren't particularly high for Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference this season, the Cardinals' 4-6 start has fueled speculation that coach Kenny Payne's job is in jeopardy....
After successful trip, Timberwolves welcome in Pacers
(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Timberwolves will return home from a three-game road trip to face the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves went 2-1 on their trip, including a 119-101 win...
De'Aaron Fox, Kings on roll heading into game against Jazz
(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) Racking up 40 points is becoming a trend for Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox. Fresh off his third 40-point effort of the season, Fox looks to lead the Kings to their seventh victory in 10 games...
Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco
(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Chargers fired head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on Friday, hours after an embarrassing 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Staley's job security long has...
Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco
(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Chargers fired head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on Friday, hours after an embarrassing 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Staley's job security long has...
NBA roundup: De'Aaron Fox's 41 points push Kings past Thunder
(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) De'Aaron Fox poured in 41 points, Malik Monk and Keon Ellis combined for 35 off the bench and the host Sacramento Kings overcame a 43-point performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for a 128-123...
Butler looks to fend off challenge of Saginaw Valley State
(Photo credit: Hali Tauxe/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK) Butler will continue its homestand and conclude nonconference play against Division II Saginaw Valley State on Friday in Indianapolis. The Bulldogs (8-2) ventured past regulation for the...