New Jersey visits Washington after Hischier’s 2-goal game

New Jersey Devils (28-22-4, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (24-21-8, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils visit the Washington Capitals after Nico Hischier scored two goals in the Devils’ 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Washington has an 11-7-1 record in Metropolitan Division play and a 24-21-8 …

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With few other options, football is hope for families in rural Mississippi

LEXINGTON, Miss. (AP) — A winter sun is setting over the brown, patchy field where Ronald Redmond’s kids have been playing football since they were 5. The goalposts are rusting and the fence is ripped. But Redmond knows what kids who played on this field have gone on to achieve: high school stardom, college scholarships and even NFL glory. “Stay …

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Pittsburgh visits Wake Forest following Hinson’s 41-point performance

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Pittsburgh Panthers (17-8, 8-6 ACC) at Wake Forest Demon Deacons (16-9, 8-6 ACC) Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh plays the Wake Forest Demon …

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Acuff leads Eastern Michigan against Buffalo after 34-point game

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-15, 3-9 MAC) at Buffalo Bulls (3-22, 1-11 MAC) Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Michigan faces the Buffalo Bulls after …

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Jackson State hosts Bethune-Cookman after O’Neal’s 22-point game

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (12-13, 7-5 SWAC) at Jackson State Tigers (11-14, 7-5 SWAC) Jackson, Mississippi; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -5.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: …

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Virginia Tech hosts No. 21 Virginia following Beekman’s 20-point performance

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Virginia Cavaliers (20-6, 11-4 ACC) at Virginia Tech Hokies (14-11, 6-8 ACC) Blacksburg, Virginia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 21 Virginia visits the Virginia Tech Hokies …

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Alston scores 21 in Loyola Chicago’s 77-67 win against Rhode Island

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Philip Alston had 21 points in Loyola Chicago’s 77-67 victory against Rhode Island on Sunday. Alston also added 10 rebounds for the Ramblers (19-7, …

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