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NCAA tournament bracketology: Major movement on bubble line spells bad news for Big Ten
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Editor's note: This story has been updated with the latest NCAA tournament projections through games on Feb. 19. Indiana's postseason fate might've been sealed with a last-second tip-in basket by Purdue's
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Examining the NBA's easiest and most difficult remaining schedules
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Finally, we've arrived. The stretch run of the 2018-19 NBA season is here, and with it come the games that will define the campaign and change the landscape of the upcoming postseason. The final 20-plus
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10 best snow games in sports history
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A massive snow storm is battering the eastern seaboard of the United States today, and with tons of people stuck home from work and school, we thought we’d take a moment to look back at some of the best
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NHL legend Jaromir Jagr is still playing hockey at age 47
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HAVIROV, Czech Republic — Jaromir Jagr is back again. The Czech winger and 13-time NHL All-Star has recovered from a series of injuries that prevented him from playing for more than a year and appeared
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Barcelona-Madrid rivalry moves to the basketball court
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MADRID (AP) — The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid goes far beyond the soccer field. A highly disputed basketball final between the Spanish clubs on Sunday is still sparking controversy days with
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Reports: MLB implementing new rules in attempt to curtail high-tech sign-stealing
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Major League Baseball is implementing new rules in an attempt to curtail sign-stealing, according to multiplereports. According to Sports Illustrated, which first reported the news Tuesday, the rules around
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Trevor Bauer's breakout season doesn't excuse his terrible behavior
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Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer claims to not care about being liked. Even before he cut his ERA in half in 2018, made an All-Star team and contended for the Cy Young, Bauer was known for his unusual behavior
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NBA power rankings: LeBron, Lakers in serious danger of missing playoffs
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The All-Star break is over. Games pick back up on Thursday. Less than two months remain. Welcome to the final stretch of the NBA regular season. Some teams (Cleveland, New York, Phoenix, etc.) are playing
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Federer to play Madrid Open after 2-year absence
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MADRID (AP) — Roger Federer will play at the Madrid Open as part of his return to the clay court. Organizers say the 20-time Grand Slam champion will participate in the tournament from May 3-12. The 37-year-old
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Man City ownership buys Chinese club to expand portfolio
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City's Abu Dhabi ownership has expanded its portfolio of soccer clubs by purchasing Sichuan Jiuniu FC, which plays in China's third tier. City Football Group, of English
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Players brace for moves as NHL trade deadline approaches
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Thomas Vanek remembers waking up in Edmonton, Alberta, and turning on the TV in his hotel room to find out where he was heading. It was March 5, 2014, the NHL's trade deadline day, and Vanek's bags were
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Washington closing in on first Pac-12 title in 6 years
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A look at things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK: Colorado at Washington, Saturday. This may not end up being the best game of the week, but it could be the most significant.
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New York Liberty excited for upcoming season with new owners
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NEW YORK (AP) — It's been five weeks since the New York Liberty were sold to an investment group led by Brooklyn Nets minority owner Joseph Tsai, and the front office has been working hard to get the ready
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Former Dodgers great Don Newcombe dies at 92
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don Newcombe, the hard-throwing Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who was one of the first black players in the major leagues and who went on to win the Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player
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Russell on the rise in Brooklyn and seeking first postseason
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NEW YORK (AP) — D'Angelo Russell stood high above Times Square, a spot where stars are showcased in New York. He was front and center on a billboard celebrating the Nets' midseason success, pictured with
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Former Minnesota coach Jerry Kill blasts current head coach P.J. Fleck over antics
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Not everyone is a fan of rowing the boat. In an interview with SiriusXM, former Minnesota football coach Jerry Kill blasted current head coach P.J. Fleck over the latter's antics in executing his program
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Hinostroza gets shootout winner as Coyotes beat Oilers 3-2
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes' confidence didn't waver after allowing a late goal. Vinnie Hinostroza scored in regulation and got the winner in the fourth round of the shootout to lift Arizona
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Miller leads Lightning past Flyers for seventh straight win
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Miller had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning used a fast start to win their seventh straight, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Tuesday night. Alex Killorn,
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Josi scores 2 in 3rd period, Predators beat Stars 5-3
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DALLAS (AP) — Filip Forsberg answered for the Nashville Predators when they needed it in the second period. In the final frame, Roman Josi provided the decisive blow — and one more for good measure. Forsberg
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Howard Mudd's back to coaching again because Colts have Frank Reich, Chris Strausser
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Reich and Mudd go way back, back to the golden era of Colts football, and the next time they talked, they started reminiscing, talking about old calls code-named Harry Potter and how the game has changed
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No. 4 Kentucky beats Missouri 66-58
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Three days after knocking off the nation's top-ranked team, Kentucky coach John Calipari just wanted to get out of Missouri with a victory over the struggling Tigers, regardless of
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Clyburn scores 17 to carry UNLV past Wyoming 66-56
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LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Kris Clyburn had 17 points as UNLV defeated Wyoming 66-56 on Tuesday night. Joel Ntambwe had 15 points for UNLV (15-11, 9-5 Mountain West Conference). Amauri Hardy added 10 points.
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Unlike men's World Cup, no open vote on women's event host
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LONDON (AP) — FIFA will still decide the host of the Women's World Cup in secret, unlike the new open vote held last year for host of the 2026 men's tournament. The 2023 Women's World Cup bidding process
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Kabengele leads No. 16 Florida State to 77-64 win at Clemson
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CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Trent Forrest said Florida State entered the season hoping to make history. The 16th-ranked Seminoles certainly did that at Clemson. Mfiondu Kabengele had 19 points and 11 rebounds,
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O'Reilly's overtime goal lifts Blues past Maple Leafs 3-2
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — In the beginning of the season, the St. Louis Blues were finding ways to lose games. Now, they're managing to pull out wins. Ryan O'Reilly scored 34 seconds into overtime and the St. Blues
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Miller earns shutout as Ducks blank Wild, 4-0
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Even after a rough few months, the Anaheim Ducks are still among the teams jockeying for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Ryan Miller made 31 saves for his 44th career
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New Mexico St. routs Texas A&M-International 80-42
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Trevelin Queen came off the bench to score 14 points to help carry New Mexico State to an 80-42 win over Texas A&M-International on Tuesday night, the Aggies' 12th straight victory.
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Texas A&M overcomes big deficit for 65-56 win over Alabama
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — When Texas A&M fell behind by double digits in the second half on Tuesday night against Alabama, coach Billy Kennedy was certain his team could get back in it if the Aggies
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Huberdeau scores 2 as Panthers beat Sabres 4-2
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers are playing their best hockey of the season now. They're hoping it's not too late. Jonathan Huberdeau scored two goals and had an assist to lead the Panthers a