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Wilson pushes No. 18 North Carolina past Navy, 73-61
Caleb Wilson had 23 points and 12 rebounds, leading No. North Carolina to a 73-61 win over Navy on Tuesday night. A true freshman, Wilson also had four steals and three blocks for the Tar Heels (5-0).
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Michigan is No. 18 in new College Football Playoff rankings
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CFP rankings release after Week 12 push Oklahoma higher, see Alabama, Texas fall
The third College Football Playoff rankings release had some significant changes after the results of Week 12.
College Football Playoff rankings: Alabama drops to No. 10, Oklahoma moves up to No. 8 after Sooners’ win over Tide
Alabama fell six spots.
No. 17 Michigan State makes season-high 11 3-pointers to beat No. 12 Kentucky 83-66
Kur Teng hit three of Michigan State's season-high 11 3-pointers on the way to scoring a career-best 15 points, and the 17th-ranked Spartans beat No. 12 Kentucky 83-66 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden in the opener of the annual Champions Classic. Michigan State (4-0) made half of its 3-point attempts after entering the game shooting 21.7% from long range — fourth-worst out of 361 Division I programs — with just 14 total through its first three games. The Spartans outrebounded Kentucky 42-28 and never led by fewer than 10 after Teng's baseline fadeaway jumper deep in the corner with 2 seconds remaining in the first half.
Red Wings Rookie Breaks Through With Two-Point Night Against Kraken
Detroit Red Wings rookie Nate Danielson delivered the most memorable performance of his young career Tuesday night, scoring his first NHL goal, seeing his second waved off, and later adding a smooth power play assist to former Griffins linemate Emmitt Finnie for a two point night against the Seattle Kraken.
Danielson officially got on the board by giving Detroit a 2-1 lead early in the second period. Fellow rookie Axel Sandin Pellikka sent a low shot from the point that changed direction twice.
Milestone: Red Wings Rookie Nate Danielson Scores First NHL Goal (VIDEO) Detroit Red Wings rookie forward Nate Danielson has scored his first National Hockey League goal, netting the milestone on Tuesday evening. It first deflected off Seattle forward Mason Appleton and then off Danielson’s knee pad as he battled for position in front of the crease. The redirected puck slipped past Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord and shifted the momentum in Detroit’s favor.
Minutes later it looked as though Danielson had scored again. He pressured a Kraken defenseman into a turnover at the blue line, collected the puck and skated in alone.
He pulled the puck through his legs and beat Daccord with a quick forehand move for what appeared to be a highlight reel tap in.
Ryan Hana (@RyanHanaWWP) on XNate Danielson with a beautiful play to score his 2nd career goal (under 3 minutes after his 1st), but sadly it was called back after offside review.
Cruel. #LGRWThe celebration was short lived when officials reviewed the play and ruled it offside because rookie winger Emmitt Finnie had entered the zone ahead of the puck.
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Danielson quickly shook off the disappointment. On a Detroit power play later in the period he delivered a sharp cross crease pass to Finnie, who converted for the Red Wings. The play reunited the chemistry the pair displayed with the Grand Rapids Griffins and added another milestone to Danielson’s night.
Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) on XBeauty.His path to this moment has been steady as Detroit drafted Danielson ninth overall in 2023 after an impressive junior career with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL. In his final season he led the team with 33 goals and 45 assists for 78 points in 68 games.
The year before he produced 57 points and he finished his WHL career with 150 points overall. In his first full professional season with Grand Rapids the previous year he recorded 12 goals and 27 assists for 39 points in 71 games.
Detroit signed him to an entry level contract in July 2023. He impressed again in the 2024 preseason with a goal and two assists in three games before an upper body injury sidelined him. Once cleared he returned to Grand Rapids and immediately contributed one goal and four assists in his first four AHL games.
"Fun To Get In There": Alex DeBrincat Reflects On Wild Finish To Victory Over Rangers The Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers engaged in an on-ice melee in the moments following Detroit's 2-1 victory, an experience that forward Alex DeBrincat enjoyed. The Red Wings recalled him November 9 and he made his NHL debut that same day against the Chicago Blackhawks. After going scoreless in his first four NHL outings he broke through on Tuesday with a performance that showcased the skill, confidence and poise Detroit has envisioned since drafting him.
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No. 17 Michigan State grabs blowout win over No. 12 Kentucky in latest rough showing for the Wildcats
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Flyers Trade for Senators Prospect is a Clear Home Run
The Philadelphia Flyers are impressively continuing to find ways to turn water into wine with what has been a rather quiet NHL trade market thus far.
On Monday, the Flyers traded veteran defenseman Dennis Gilbert to the Ottawa Senators for unsigned prospect Maxence Guenette, which was yet another example of a rebuilding team doing exactly what they should be doing.
But, what does that mean?
Gilbert, 29, is a career tweener and journeyman who has played a total of just 111 NHL games across seven seasons. He finished training camp well behind Flyers teammates Noah Juulsen, Egor Zamula, and Adam Ginning, and, while Emil Andrae failed to make the cut initially for whatever reason, he, too, bypassed Gilbert with time.
Gilbert played four games for the Senators last season, so he returns to a team that has a use for him and knows what he can bring. At 29, the former third-round pick is what he is, and the competition the Flyers felt they needed to bring with Gilbert's signing in free agency no longer exists.
On the other side of the fence, the Flyers got five years younger with Guenette, 24, a former seventh-round pick with eight games of NHL experience and 236 games of AHL experience.
Flyers Star's Olympic Chances Just Received a Major BoostWith Jack Hughes injured, Philadelphia Flyers star Trevor Zegras can seize a golden opportunity to make Team USA's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.Guenette is on the older side for a prospect, but he has at least shown some promise in the past. In the 2022-23 season, the 6-foot-2 blueliner racked up five goals, 35 assists, and 40 points in 72 games with the Belleville Senators.
With Andrae presumably staying for the Flyers for the foreseeable future, Guenette can and should help bring further offense to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms' back end.
This is not the first time the Flyers have made a move like this, either.
On Oct. 29, the Flyers traded Samu Tuomaala to Dallas for defenseman Christian Kyrou, who, like Guenette, is a right-shot defender.
Kyrou, 22, has already managed a goal, eight assists, and nine points in seven games with the Phantoms and is pacing well to smash his career-high of 23 points in 57 games, set back in the 2023-24 season with the Texas Stars.
How Guenette fits in the Phantoms' lineup remains unclear; the Flyers added Kyrou, still have Helge Grans, and just got Ethan Samson back from injury. Oliver Bonk could soon return from an injury of his own, which makes four right-shots for three lineup spots.
It would be unrealistic to expect Bonk to come back and hop right into contention for an NHL roster spot, but anything is possible.
At the end of the day, though, even if the Flyers turned nothing into nothing, they got a younger player in Guenette, provided he clears waivers, who has an outside chance of growing beyond his previous circumstances.
That's a smart play from GM Danny Briere and Co., regardless of the outcome.
Milestone: Red Wings Rookie Nate Danielson Scores First NHL Goal (VIDEO)
It's been a season of milestones for the Detroit Red Wings during their centennial campaign, as multiple rookies have not only made the team but also tallied their first of hopefully many goals at the NHL level.
And now, Nate Danielson can add his name to the list. Danielson, whom the Red Wings made their opening round selection (ninth overall) in 2023, scored the first goal of his NHL career on Tuesday evening against the Seattle Kraken.
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Danielson redirected a shot from fellow rookie Axel Sandin-Pellikka past Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord for the historic tally. Immediately, rookie Emmitt Finnie retrieved the puck for a keepsake souvenir:
Just minutes later, Danielson would score what appeared to be a highlight-reel goal, only to have it ultimately waived off after Finnie was ruled to have entered the offensive zone an instant too early.
While the Kraken would knot the score at 2-2 just minutes afterward, Danielson then collected an assist on a goal from Finnie, his first goal since Oct. 25.
The Red Wings now have eight total goals scored by rookies so far this season, which is good for a three-way tie with the St. Louis Blues and New York Islanders for the second most in the NHL.
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Flames Acquire 2019 First-Round Pick John Beecher
The Calgary Flames announced today that the organization has claimed forward John Beecher off waivers. The 24-year-old centre joins the club after spending the start of the season with the Boston Bruins.
Beecher, originally selected 30th overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, brings size, speed, and a responsible two-way game down the middle. Standing 6’3” and 220 pounds, he provides the Flames with a young, pro-ready option for depth at centre, particularly in a fourth-line role.
Beecher has appeared in 136 NHL games, recording 11 goals and 22 points over parts of three seasons. He is currently on a one-year contract valued at $900,000 and will be a restricted free agent at season’s end.
Sitting 32nd in the league standings, the Flames held top priority on the waiver wire and secured Beecher’s rights upon submitting their claim.
Beecher will join the Flames in Buffalo and will be available, if needed, against the Sabres.
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Yankees add top prospects Spencer Jones, Chase Hampton, Elmer Rodriguez to 40-man roster
The Yankees protected a trio of top prospects from the Rule 5 Draft on Tuesday, officially adding outfielder Spencer Jones and right-handers Chase Hampton and Elmer Rodríguez to the 40-man roster.
All major league clubs had until Tuesday's 6 p.m. ET deadline to set their rosters, and Jones was among five prospects inside MLB Pipeline's Top 100 rankings list who would've been exposed to the draft process and eligible to be poached.
New York's decisions were no-brainers, as Jones (No. 4), Hampton (No. 8), and Rodríguez (No. 3) are consensus Top 10 prospects within the organization. Their big league debuts are projected to arrive between the 2026 and 2027 seasons, according to MLB Pipeline.
As one of the best minor league hitters in 2025, Jones slashed .274/.362/.571 (403 at-bats) with 35 home runs, 23 doubles, 80 RBI, 102 runs, and 29 stolen bases in 116 combined games with Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 25-year-old also placed second among all qualified minor leaguers in home runs and fifth in slugging.
Hampton, who underwent Tommy John surgery in February and missed the entire 2025 campaign, has produced a 3.45 ERA with 161 strikeouts over 125.1 innings (27 starts) across three different levels, reaching as high as Double-A in 2023 and 2024. The 24-year-old was a sixth-round pick in 2022.
Rodríguez, named the Yankees' top minor league player by Baseball America this season, produced a sharp 2.58 ERA with 176 strikeouts across 27 appearances (26 starts) between Triple-A, Double-A, and High-A Hudson Valley. The 22-year-old's strikeouts mark ranked second among all minor league pitchers.
Knicks Injury Tracker: Josh Hart out, Miles McBride questionable for Saturday's game with Hawks
Here are the latest news updates and possible return dates for Knicks players...
Dec. 26, 3:42 p.m.
The Knicks will be without forward Josh Hart when they play the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. The forward left the Christmas Day win over Cleveland in the fourth quarter and has been diagnosed with an ankle sprain.
But there was some good news: reserve guard Miles McBride (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable. That's an indication that he is very close to making a return to the court after missing the last seven games.
Landry Shamet (shoulder) remains sidelined.
Dec. 22, 4:20 p.m.
The Knicks will be short-handed on Tuesday night in Minnesota against the Timberwolves.
Jalen Brunson (right ankle management), OG Anunoby (left ankle soreness), and Guerschon Yabusele (illness) are all listed as out.
Additionally, Miles McBride (ankle), Landry Shamet (shoulder), and Pacôme Dadiet (G-League assignment) will remain out as well.
New York has gone 2-1 since winning the NBA Cup last Tuesday and face a hot Minnesota squad, winners of four out of their last five games.
Dec. 19, 5:25 p.m.
Head coach Mike Brown confirmed that Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart will play against the 76ers on Friday, hours after they were listed as probable on the injury report.
Dec. 19, 2:00 p.m.
On the heels of a back-to-back, the Knicks will get some of their core back in the lineup on Friday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee soreness) and Josh Hart (rectus abdominis strain) are listed as probable, while Mitchell Robinson and OG Anunoby aren't on the injury report and should be available. Towns, Hart, and Robinson all did not play in Thursday's win over the Indiana Pacers.
Miles McBride (ankle) and Landry Shamet (shoulder) will remain out for New York on Friday. Additionally, Pacôme Dadiet was assigned to the Westchester Knicks.
The Sixers will be without former MVP Joel Embiid (illness, right knee injury management), who was downgraded from questionable. Embiid has played in just 11 of Philly's 25 games this season, averaging only 20.5 points and 6.6 rebounds when on the court (26.2 minutes per game). Philadelphia will also be without Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee sprain) and Trendon Watford (left adductor strain).
Dec. 18, 5:15 p.m.
Fresh off the NBA Cup triumph, the Knicks are going to be without a host of players for Thursday night's matchup with the lowly Indiana Pacers (6-20).
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee soreness), Josh Hart (rectus abdominis strain), and Mitchell Robinson (ankle management) will all not feature due to slight injuries. New York will already be without Miles McBride and Landry Shamet, who are on the shelf with longer-term injuries.
OG Anunoby (knee contusion) was on the injury report, but will play.
Dec. 7, 3:22 p.m.
Knicks guard Miles McBride exited Sunday's win over the Orlando Magic in the first half, and according to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, the guard is still in the process of being evaluated for a left ankle injury.
The Knicks say they will know more on McBride's status on Monday.
As a starter or a bench player, McBride has been terrific this season. In 19 games (nine starts), McBride has averaged a career-best 15.8 points per games while shooting 46.2 percent from beyond the arc.
Dec. 4, 5:10 p.m.
The Knicks are seemingly close to getting OG Anunoby back. According to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, Anunoby (hamstring) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz at MSG.
Begley noted on Thursday's episode of The Putback that this weekend's games are a target for the Knicks to get Anunoby back on the court.
Anunoby has missed every game since suffering the injury on Nov. 14 against the Miami Heat.
Head coach Mike Brown said that Anunoby has progressed to taking contact in practice and it seems as though the forward is reacting to it in a positive manner. Of course, this doesn't mean Anunoby will play on Friday, but it leaves open the possibility.
Dec. 3, 6:40 p.m.
Knicks head coach Mike Brown gave a short update on OG Anunoby (hamstring). The coach said that Anunoby has progressed to taking contact in practice.
“It’s still the same, he’s still progressing in the right direction," Brown said of Anunoby before Wednesday's game against the Hornets. "We’re not going to rush him."
Brown also confirmed that Mitchell Robinson (injury management) will miss Wednesday's game, as it's the second of a back-to-back.
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Nov. 19, 9:05 p.m.
Jalen Brunson (ankle) will return to the court and start on Wednesday night in Dallas against the Mavericks, the team announced prior to tip-off.
Brunson suffered a Grade 1 right ankle sprain against the Orlando Magic on Nov. 12 and missed the team's next two games against the Miami Heat. New York split the two contests, winning at home and losing on the road. The team is still searching for its first road win of the season, dropping all four games away from the Garden.
Over 11 games this year, Brunson is averaging 28.0 points on 46.7 percent shooting and 6.5 assists per game.
Meanwhile, the Mavs will be without rookie Cooper Flagg (illness) on Wednesday night as he'll miss the first game of his career.
Nov. 18, 6:50 p.m.
The Knicks upgraded Jalen Brunson (ankle) to questionable for their Wednesday tip against the Mavericks in Dallas.
Brunson had missed the team's last two games since suffering a right ankle sprain back on Nov. 12 against the Orlando Magic at MSG. Already without OG Anunoby (hamstring), the Knicks could use their captain to try and get their first road win of the season.
Oct. 28, 7:18 p.m.
Before the Knicks' tip-off against the Bucks, the Knicks announced that Towns (right quad strain) will play, but Yabusele (left knee sprain) will be out, joining McBride (personal) and Robinson (ankle sprain management) as players who are unavailable for Tuesday's game.
Oct. 28, 3:35 p.m.
Miles McBride has been downgraded from questionable to out for the Knicks' game on Tuesday at the Milwaukee Bucks, the team announced. This is the second-straight game the guard missed due to personal reasons. He was out for Sunday's loss against the Miami Heat.
Oct. 27, 6:45 p.m.
Mitchell Robinson still isn't ready to make his season debut, as the Knicks have officially ruled him out again for Tuesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Robinson has been sidelined for the first three games due to left ankle injury management, and it's still unknown when he'll make his return to the court.
New York has also listed Karl-Anthony Towns (right quad strain), Miles McBride (personal reasons), and Guerschon Yabusele (left knee sprain) as questionable for the contest.
Yabusele is the only new addition to the injury report. Towns has been included heading into each of the first three games, but played in all three, and McBride missed Sunday's game against the Heat for personal reasons.
Yabusele left Sunday's game at one point and had his knee checked, but he was able to return and saw regular time off the bench down the stretch.
Oct. 23, 6:10 p.m.
The latest NBA injury report has been released and the Knicks have designated center Mitchell Robinson (left ankle injury management) as out for Friday's home game against the Celtics.
Robinson missed Wednesday's season opener and the Knicks are being cautious with their big man this season as they want to have him at close to full strength for an anticipated long playoff run.
The Knicks have also designated both Josh Hart (lower back) and Karl-Anthony Towns (right quad strain) as questionable.
Hart also missed the season opener but has not seen action since the first preseason game where he tweaked his back. Towns almost missed Wednesday's game but toughed out his quad strain and to help the Knicks' win against the Cavaliers.
OG Anunoby, who played Wednesday despite being questionable with an ankle sprain, is probably for Friday's game.
Oct. 22, 10:59 p.m.
Karl-Anthony Towns was questionable, then doubtful, then questionable again in the hours leading up to the Knicks' win over the Cavaliers and now we know exactly why.
The Knicks forward told reporters after Wednesday's win that he is playing through a Grade 2 quad strain.
"I’ve been banged up and haven’t really got a chance to practice or play in the last two preseason games," Towns said. "I didn’t want to disappoint the fans, dealing with a Grade 2 quad strain. It’s not something that’s easy to do. We made it happen tonight. Glad the fans respect the effort I put in to play tonight, and my teammates, too. Shoutout to them for supporting me, knowing the situation that I was in."
Towns played through the pain to give the Knicks 19 points and 11 rebounds in 30 minutes.