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Arkansas visits No. 9 Tennessee; both looking for points

The Volunteers and Razorbacks aim to fix that problem Wednesday night when they meet in a Southeastern Conference contest in Knoxville, Tenn. In their 71-63 defeat to Alabama, the Volunteers (7-1, 1-1 SEC) converted only 21 of 66 field goals, including a pitiful 4 of 21 on 3-pointers. “Offensively, we were terrible to start the game,” Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said.

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3 things to know: Steph Curry, Draymond Green push Warriors to blowout win over the Kings, 137-106

On the second leg of a back-to-back, Steph Curry and Draymond Green led the Golden State Warriors to a 137-106 route over the Sacramento Kings.

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No. 15 Rutgers, No. 16 Minnesota set for AP Top 25 tests

Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell and his 15th-ranked Scarlet Knights didn’t have long to regroup from a loss to highly ranked Iowa in Big Ten play. Rutgers and No. 16 Minnesota illustrate that this week with tough games that highlight the week’s AP Top 25 schedule. For the Scarlet Knights, that means a trip to No. 23 Michigan State to face a team it has never beaten, followed by a game against an Ohio State team that beat Rutgers before Christmas.

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No. 10 Michigan risks spotless mark vs. No. 16 Minnesota

Michigan keeps on winning, and it’s getting more difficult to ignore the team’s spotless record. The Wolverines are the only undefeated Big Ten team. The 10th-ranked Wolverines (9-0, 4-0 Big Ten) will try to retain sole possession of first place in the conference when they host 16th-ranked Minnesota (10-2, 3-2) in Ann Arbor on Wednesday.

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In benching Jalen Hurts, the Eagles risked planting seeds of a losing culture

There’s now a whole new layer of nonsense on top of the Eagles, one that could complicate Doug Pederson’s relationship with Hurts.

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Jurgen Klopp questions Manchester United penalty record after Liverpool denied twice in Southampton loss

The German was left frustrated twice after two strong appeals for a penalty in the 1-0 loss at St Mary’s

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Steph Curry reiterates importance to Warriors’ offense as sequel to 62 points

It wasn’t 62, but it was what the Warriors needed Monday.

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West Virginia basketball finds a way to rally late for Oklahoma State win

Trailing 68-49 against Oklahoma State with 11:15 left, WVU seemed well on its way to its second consecutive loss.

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‘No excuses’: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confident Manchester United have form to beat City and reach League Cup final

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told his Manchester United players there are “no excuses” not to deliver in their Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Old Trafford. United suffered three semi-final defeats last season, including over two games in the League Cup to City 12 months ago when they lost 3-2 on aggregate after a disappointing display in the first leg. Wednesday’s semi-final will be decided on the night after the second leg was ditched due to the fixture congestion brought about by the coronavirus crisis, with City targeting a fourth consecutive triumph in the competition and sixth in eight seasons. But Solskjaer has urged his players to seize the moment and atone for last season’s disappointment as he targets his first trophy as United manager.

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A final look at the Heisman Trophy finalists

The wait is nearly over. Alabama will find out if it adds another Heisman Trophy winner as the award will be presented

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