AP Sports WriterCavs F Windler has broken left hand, no timetable on returnBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers rookie forward Dylan Windler broke his left hand in the season opener, another unlucky medical setback for the promising player.The team...

AP Sports WriterNew Auburn coach Bryan Harsin embraces challengesBy JOHN ZENORBryan Harsin got a quick lesson in priorities at Auburn.The Tigers' new coach, fresh from a successful seven-year run at Boise State, meandered through a more than half-hour opening...

AP Sports WriterCavs F Windler has broken left hand, no timetable on returnBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers rookie forward Dylan Windler broke his left hand in the season opener, another unlucky medical setback for the promising player.The team...

AP Sports WriterWisconsin-Michigan State headlines Big Ten's Christmas slateBy STEVE MEGARGEEA look at the upcoming week around the Big Ten Conference:GAME OF THE (HOLIDAY) WEEKEND: No. 9 Wisconsin (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) at No. 12 Michigan State (6-1, 0-1):...

AP Sports WriterIsolation play: College teams fend off holiday lonelinessBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Eric Curry texted his mom last week. He needed a headshot of her and his sister.The photo request was not for a social media post...

Devils agree to terms with 1st-round draft pick MercerNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with center Dawson Mercer on a three-year entry-level contract.General manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the tentative deal with Mercer, who...

AP Basketball WriterBig 12 takes holiday off before more league play in JanuaryBy DAVE SKRETTAA look at the upcoming week around the Big 12 Conference:GAME OF THE WEEKENDAfter a couple of high-profile Big 12 games during the first true...

Blackhawks F Dach to miss world juniors with wrist injuryCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach has been ruled out for the world junior championship after he hurt his right wrist during Canada's exhibition victory over Russia on...

NHL: Canadian teams able to start season in home arenasTORONTO (AP) The NHL believes all seven Canadian teams will be able to start the season playing in their home arenas.NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said Thursday the league...

NHL: Canadian teams able to start season in home arenasTORONTO (AP) The NHL believes all seven Canadian teams will be able to start the season playing in their home arenas.NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said Thursday the league...