Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Pre-Final Four deadline set for future NCAA Tournament expansion
A decision on expansion of the NCAA Tournament in future years from 68 teams to 76 has a pre-Final Four deadline.NCAA president Charlie Baker said Tuesday at the Intercollegiate Athletics Forum that t...
Dec 09, 2025
NC State coach wants to see team's 'edge' vs. Liberty
North Carolina State is aiming for a second consecutive win over a mid-major opponent Wednesday night when it hosts Liberty in Raleigh, N.C.The Wolfpack (6-3) have a big-time home matchup with No. 19 ...
Dec 09, 2025
Bill Daly: No NHL players if Olympic ice deemed unsafe
If NHL players feel the quality of the ice at the upcoming Olympics in Milan isn't safe, "then we're not going to play," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said.As NHL players prepare to return to the ...
Dec 09, 2025
Shelled 13-1 in last two games, Blackhawks regroup vs. Rangers
The host Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers both are aiming to end two-game losing streaks Wednesday.The predicaments are not as similar as they might seem.New York is coming off successive overt...
Dec 09, 2025
UMass, Boston College hope clash is talk of town
Massachusetts and Boston College will renew their in-state rivalry Wednesday when they meet in the Hall of Fame Classic in Springfield, Mass.The game will be their first matchup since November of 2014...
Dec 09, 2025
Short-handed Notre Dame to put 'toughness' up against Idaho
Notre Dame looks to remain unbeaten at home when it squares off with Idaho on Wednesday night in South Bend, Ind.The Fighting Irish (7-3), who are 5-0 at home, edged TCU 87-85 in overtime on the road ...
Dec 09, 2025
Fresh off loss, No. 6 Purdue seeks serious response vs. Minnesota
Matt Painter is quite familiar with watching his players look to build upon victories.It's less common for Painter to see how his team responds to a setback. He will get that chance when No. 6 Purdue ...
Dec 09, 2025
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (upper body) heads to IR
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an upper-body injury.Malkin, 39, did not play in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars after recording two ...
Dec 09, 2025
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann to have hearing with NHL
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Tuesday, the league announced.McMann received a match penalty for high-sticking during a break ...
Dec 09, 2025
Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor take aim at smarting Norfolk State
Tounde Yessoufou is making a name for himself with the Baylor basketball team.The 6-foot-5 freshman guard is averaging 17.8 points per game and 5.9 rebounds entering the Bears' game against Norfolk St...
Dec 09, 2025
