Investigation begins into Christmas Day Kazakhstan plane crash
22 hours ago · An Azerbaijani airliner carrying 67 people crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing at least 38 who were on board, according to Kazakh authorities. In a sprawling rescue operation, 29 survivors including two children were pulled from the wreckage, Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime ...
Wild face improved Blackhawks looking to end 4-game skid
3 days ago · The Minnesota Wild have one more chance to stop their slide before they take a break for the holidays. Minnesota will look to snap a four-game losing streak when it faces off against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night in Saint Paul, Minn. The Wild are dealing with injuries to several key players ...
Stephen Curry says 'end is near' for career - bignewsnetwork.com
22 hours ago · NBA great Stephen Curry said he is appreciating his 16th season, knowing he is closing in on the end of his record-setting career. "It's OK to accept and acknowledge that the end is near," Curry said in a clip of an interview posted to the NBA on ESPN's account on X. "But only because it allows you ...
Bill Belichick casts heavy shadow over Fenway Bowl
2 days ago · Before a new era begins at North Carolina, there is one more football game to play. That comes when the Tar Heels meet UConn on Saturday in the Fenway Bowl -- at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. There is no doubt that much of the bowl game will include the backdrop of Bill Belichick becoming ...
Busy Bucknell faces latest tough opponent in No. 13 Gonzaga
6 days ago · Jordan Prather-Imagn Images. (Photo credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images) Looking at the schedule, it would appear Bucknell will have had 13 days to prepare for Saturday night's matchup against No. 13 Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash.
Islanders hope to win third straight when Kings roll into town
Dec 10, 2024 · The last time the New York Islanders won at least three straight games, it catapulted them into the playoffs. A playoff berth isn't imminent for the Islanders, but a third straight win -- this one against the hottest team in the NHL -- will continue to improve an outlook that appeared bleak justdays ...
Hot-shooting Pistons top Suns, big night from Kevin Durant
4 days ago · Cade Cunningham recorded 28 points and 13 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 133-125 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Jaden Ivey had 20 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as the Pistons thrived in the opener of a four-game road trip. Malik Beasley scored 18 points ...
Bigger Dance? NCAA Tournament expansion gaining support
Dec 12, 2024 · President Charlie Baker set a timeline of early April to determine whether the NCAA Tournament would expand in 2026. Speaking at a sports business conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Baker described growing support to increase the number of teams in the NCAA Tournament from 68 by up to eight.He ...
Bucks look for more from reunited star trio in matchup with Nets
Dec 8, 2024 · Other than the eventual defeat, Khris Middleton enjoyed everything about his season debut for the Milwaukee Bucks as he played with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard for the first time this season. On Sunday, Middleton and the Bucks turn their sights on the Brooklyn Nets, who they lost to115 ...
Caps look to keep record road win streak going vs. Blue Jackets
Dec 12, 2024 · The Washington Capitals look to extend their franchise-record road winning streak to 10 games when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. The Blue Jackets have lost four of five games, including a 5-3 defeat to the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. Kent Johnson had a ...