Rivals BYU, Utah face off in first-ever Big 12 matchup

Jan 11, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes guard Gabe Madsen (55) lays the ball up against Oklahoma State Cowboys forward Marchelus Avery (0) during the first half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images Although the basketball version of the BYU-Utah rivalry isn’t as heated as football, there will…

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Canucks try to end slump, cool off rival Oilers

Jan 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) congratulates goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) after defeating the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Since the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks met in the postseason last spring, they have been heading in the opposite direction. The Oilers eliminated…

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NBA roundup: Nuggets spoil Jimmy Butler’s return to Heat

Jan 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) protects the basketball from Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware (7) during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Nikola Jokic posted his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season, bundling 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the…

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Hawks hope to get stars back for Celtics matchup

Jan 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Atlanta Hawks hope they will be closer to 100 percent healthy Saturday night when they go on the road to face the Boston Celtics. The Hawks were missing five…

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Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin set for 71st meeting

Jan 16, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with team after scoring a goal in overtime against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images Pittsburgh’s game at Washington on Saturday night will be the 71st regular-season meeting of the team’s superstar captains, the…

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Slumping teams clash as Knights face Blackhawks

Jan 17, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Keegan Kolesar (55) reacts to missing his penalty shot attempt against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images In the midst of their worst five-game stretch of the season, the Vegas Golden Knights will look…

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No. 20 Michigan aims to limit turnovers vs. Northwestern

Jan 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May reacts during overtime against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images No. 20 Michigan suffered its first conference loss to a team that didn’t have any Big Ten wins. The Wolverines will try to bounce back when they…

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