NCAA Football News Stories


	Villanova entered last season's Big East tournament with the same 13-5 conference record it brings to Madison Square Garden this week, but a recent slump has cast some doubt on whether another Final Fou ...[+]

LSU vs Tennessee

3:15p


	Tennessee's roller-coaster campaign has included the arrest and suspension of four players, followed by a win over the nation's top team less than two weeks later. But the 15th-ranked Volunteers could ...[+]

Thrashers vs Jackets

7:00p

on SPSO
	While the Columbus Blue Jackets have long faded out of contention for the playoffs, the same appears to be happening to the Atlanta Thrashers. The Thrashers seek to end a three-game slide Thursday nigh ...[+]

Hawks vs Wizards

7:00p

on SPSO
	Last month, the Atlanta Hawks were unable to make it into Washington D.C. due to a winter storm. They are facing a different kind of challenge heading into the rescheduled matchup. The Hawks will try ...[+]

Blues vs Islanders

7:00p

on FxMW
	The St. Louis Blues saw their longest winning streak of the season end in their last game. An advantageous schedule could allow them to start a new run. The Blues look to rebound from their worst defen ...[+]

Lightning vs Leafs

7:00p

on SunS
	While the Tampa Bay Lightning can still advance to the postseason for the first time in three seasons, they don't have much time to get back on track. The Lightning look to snap a four-game road losing ...[+]

Oilers vs Canadiens

7:00p

on RDS
	With Scott Gomez providing the offensive punch, the surging Montreal Canadiens are making a push for a third straight playoff berth. Gomez and the Canadiens look to match a season high with their fourt ...[+]

Bruins vs Flyers

7:00p

on NESN
	When Marco Sturm scored in overtime to give Boston a 2-1 win over Philadelphia at Fenway Park on Jan. 1, the Bruins hoped the Winter Classic victory would propel them toward a strong second-half run. I ...[+]

Penguins vs Hurricanes

7:00p

on FxPt
	The Pittsburgh Penguins had been playing inconsistent hockey since late December when the Olympic break rolled around, so they were hoping two weeks away would revitalize the team as it prepares to defe ...[+]

Notre Dame vs Pittsburgh

7:00p


	Luke Harangody's injured knee kept him on the sidelines when Pittsburgh visited South Bend two weeks ago. At the time, Notre Dame appeared headed for the NIT. Five consecutive wins later, the Fighting ...[+]

Wild vs Red Wings

7:30p

on NHL
	The Detroit Red Wings could use some consistency in the final month of the season if they are going to keep their streak of playoff appearances intact. A home meeting with the struggling Minnesota Wild ...[+]

Bulls vs Magic

8:00p

on TNT
	In their last two games, the surging Orlando Magic posted wins against one of the league's best teams and one of the worst. Their next opponent is playing more like the latter. The Magic look to win t ...[+]

Panthers vs Avalanche

9:00p

on FFLA
	With one month left, the Florida Panthers know they're a longshot to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2000. More efforts like the one in their last game could shorten those odds considerably. ...[+]

Senators vs Flames

9:30p

on RSNE
	Back in the win column following the Olympic break, the Ottawa Senators look for continued success on their three-game trip in Western Canada. The Senators hope to keep getting their offense back on tr ...[+]

Texas vs Baylor

9:30p


	At last season's Big 12 tournament, Baylor fell just short in its run toward an improbable NCAA tournament bid. The 21st-ranked Bears enter this season's conference showcase with an NCAA spot all but w ...[+]

Predators vs Sharks

10:30p

on FSTN
	The San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators could be headed for a meeting in the playoffs. Judging by their regular season matchups, such a series would seem likely to be tightly contested. The Sharks ...[+]

Blazers vs Warriors

10:30p

on TNT
	Success on the road has helped put the Portland Trail Blazers in position to make the playoffs, and it would seem visiting the woeful Golden State Warriors should only help. However, the Trail Blazers ...[+]

Dayton vs Xavier

Fri


	Xavier enters the Atlantic 10 tournament wanting to atone for losing in the semifinals three straight years. It may be an added bonus that its first game is against the last team to knock off the Musket ...[+]

Nets vs Thunder

Fri

on YES
	The Oklahoma City Thunder are trying to earn a spot in the postseason for the first time in five years. A solid stretch run could have them hosting a first-round series. Oklahoma City looks for another ...[+]

Jazz vs Bucks

Fri

on FxUt
	The Milwaukee Bucks knew they had three tough games to begin their homestand. Though they won the first two, the third may prove to be the most difficult. The Bucks will try to cool off the similarly r ...[+]