AP Sports WriterMacKinnon, Rantanen help Avs to 4-1 win over Wild in openerBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) For a brief moment, the Minnesota Wild...

No. 12 UCF turns focus to AAC race against SMUORLANDO, Fla. (AP) No. 12 UCF feels criticism of its schedule is invalid and...

AP Basketball Writer'We're trying': Thibodeau offers update on Butler situationBy TIM REYNOLDSJimmy Butler is still with the Minnesota Timberwolves, at least in an official...

NHLPA files appeal of Wilson's 20-game suspensionWASHINGTON (AP) The NHL Players' Association has filed an appeal on behalf of Tom Wilson after the...

AP Sports WriterNavy braces for Air Force, eyes Commander-in-Chief's TrophyBy PAT GRAHAMAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) Air Force senior defensive back Garrett Kauppila's...

Associated PressBig man Brook Lopez could give Bucks boost on perimeterBy JIM HOEHNMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks' key free agent acquisition is a...

Devils F Jesper Bratt to miss opener with broken jawNEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Devils forward Jesper Bratt will miss the start of...

Duquesne player dies from fall(STATS) - Duquesne University grieved the loss of football player Marquis Brown on Friday, one day after he died following...

AP Sports WriterOregon St expects Cougars to turn to run moreBy ANNE M. PETERSONFacing pass-happy Washington State on Saturday means Oregon State's harried run...

AP Sports WriterInterior strength of Hawkeyes to give Gophers another testBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Much of the success Iowa has had over time...