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Oilers on upward trajectory as Predators visit (Dec 14, 2017)

EDMONTON, Alberta — Maybe, just maybe, the Edmonton Oilers are turning the corner.

Wild, Maple Leafs aim to persevere without stars (Dec 14, 2017)

ST. PAUL, Minn. — As the Minnesota Wild prepares to host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night, much of the game’s attention is focused toward players not expected to be in the lineup.

Nets' improved defense to be tested by Knicks' Porzingis (Dec 14, 2017)

NEW YORK — The overall picture shows some porous defensive numbers for the Brooklyn Nets. A closer look at recent results demonstrates some improvements, though.

England allrounder Stokes hits 93 in New Zealand T20 match

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Allrounder Ben Stokes hit seven sixes in a 47-ball innings of 93 in a Twenty20 match for Canterbury province Thursday which sends the strongest signal yet that he is ready for a recall to the England test team during its current Ashes series in Australia.

Reeling Pistons face struggling Hawks (Dec 14, 2017)

ATLANTA — The Detroit Pistons included a home victory over the Atlanta Hawks in a five-game winning streak during early November that had them off to a 10-3 start.

Isles, Jackets try to bounce back from blowouts (Dec 14, 2017)

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two teams that were knocked back on their heels in their last game will be looking to get their skates under them Thursday night.

Quarterback Sam Darnold, linebacker Uchenna Nwosu named USC's co-MVPs

Sam Darnold and Uchenna Nwosu shared USC’s team MVP honors at its awards banquet on Wednesday night. Darnold, the Trojans’ star quarterback, threw for 3,787 yards, 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions this season, completing 64 percent of his passes. The redshirt sophomore also ran for five touchdowns

Suns compete until end vs. Raptors but drop fifth straight

Troy Daniels led the Suns with a season-high 32 points on 11-of-16 shooting, including 7 of 10 on 3-pointers.

'Inside the NFL': Former players describe favorite weather games

The “Inside the NFL” crew discusses their favorite cold and snow games.

Ulis: 'We're tired of saying that, tied of hearing that; we want get some wins'

Suns guard Tyler Ulis discusses his team’s 115-109 loss to the Raptors.

5 Ex-NFL Players, Executive Suspended by Networks Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

The NFL Network, ESPN and Bill Simmons’ The Ringer have suspended five on-air commentators and a senior executive after allegations of sexual harassment by a former co-worker. The former football players, including Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk, Heath Evans and Ike Taylor, allegedly groped

Jags aim to clinch first playoff spot since 2007 (Dec 17, 2017)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars aren’t used to having to figure out playoff-clinching scenarios.

Jags aim to clinch first playoff spot since 2007

The Jacksonville Jaguars aren’t used to having to figure out playoff-clinching scenarios. Jacksonville will return to the playoffs for the first time since 2007 if they beat the Houston Texans on Sunday at EverBank Field. The Jaguars (9-4) are a game up on Tennessee for the lead in the AFC South

Brown's 22 helps Oregon hold off Portland State 95-84 (Dec 13, 2017)

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) Elijah Brown scored 22 points, and Payton Pritchard and Kenny Wooten had 18 each to help Oregon fend off Portland State 95-84 on Wednesday night.

Chiefs set to host Chargers in battle for AFC West supremacy

Los Angeles Chargers-Kansas City Chiefs preview

Fresno State routs Arkansas-Pine Bluff 78-52 (Dec 13, 2017)

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) Terrell Carter II scored 19 points to lead five in double figures as Fresno State shot 55 percent from the floor to rout winless Arkansas-Pine Bluff 78-52 on Wednesday night for its seventh straight win.

Hutchison leads Boise State over Grand Canyon, 85-80 in 2OT (Dec 13, 2017)

BOISE, Idaho (AP) Chandler Hutchison had 27 points and 11 rebounds, Christian Sengfelder scored six of his 12 points in double-overtime and Boise State beat Grand Canyon 85-80 on Wednesday night for its sixth straight win.

Justin Rose has 10-under 62 to take early lead in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) Justin Rose shot a 10-under 62 to take the early clubhouse lead Thursday in the Indonesian Masters at Royale Jakarta Golf Club.

Hill, Hearlihy lead Seattle past D-II St. Martin's, 88-72 (Dec 13, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Jordan Hill scored 21 points and Josh Hearlihy added another 20 and Seattle needed a late rally to get past in-state, Division II rival St. Martin’s, 88-72 on Wednesday night.

Jerry Jones quietly won the war over Goodell

Roger Goodell fought for more money, but the Cowboys owner managed to wrestle power away from the NFL commissioner in the process.

Davison's late free throw tops WKU at Kohl Center

Brad Davison’s free throw with two seconds to go lifted Wisconsin to an 81-80 win against Western Kentucky on Wednesday night.

Epps leads LSU past Houston 80-77 (Dec 13, 2017)

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) Aaron Epps scored a career-high 26 points and Tremont Waters blocked a game-tying 3-point attempt in the final seconds as LSU defeated Houston 80-77 on Wednesday night.

Anthony Davis: 'I took myself off minute restrictions'

The New Orleans Pelicans come away with a huge win at home against the Milwaukee Bucks and Anthony Davis had a lot to say on Wednesday’s victory.

Spight has 7 3s, 27 points, N Colorado whips Denver 83-63 (Dec 13, 2017)

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) Andre Spight had seven 3-pointers and 27 points, Anthony Johnson scored 23 points with five 3s and Northern Colorado rolled to an 83-63 win over Denver on Wednesday night.

Bruins tie it late, beat Red Wings 3-2 in OT behind Marchand (Dec 13, 2017)

DETROIT (AP) Brad Marchand assisted on the tying goal late in regulation and scored the game-winner 35 seconds into overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.

Cousins, Davis lead Pelicans past Bucks, 115-108 (Dec 13, 2017)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) DeMarcus Cousins had 26 points and 13 rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-108 on Wednesday night.

Arrows point to tight game between Chargers, Chiefs (Dec 16, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The teams meeting Saturday night share striking similarities with the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers sitting atop the AFC West with 7-6 records and seeking the inside track to the division crown with two games left after their showdown at Arrowhead Stadium.