6+ min ago (239+ words) The Minnesota Wild will attempt to keep a five-game win streak intact when they play the Chicago Blackhawks Minnesota Wild (12-7-4, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (10-8-4, in the Central Division) Chicago; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild will attempt to extend a five-game win streak with a victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago has a 10-8-4 record overall and a 2-2-0 record in Central Division play. The Blackhawks serve 12.1 penalty minutes per game to rank fourth in NHL play. Minnesota is 12-7-4 overall and 3-2-1 against the Central Division. The Wild have a 2-1-4 record in games decided by a goal. The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Frank Nazar has five goals and 10 assists for the Blackhawks. Tyler Bertuzzi has nine goals and three assists over the past 10 games. Kirill Kaprizov has 13 goals…...

6+ min ago (215+ words) St. Louis Blues (7-10-6, in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (14-7-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils and the St. Louis Blues square off in a non-conference matchup. New Jersey is 14-7-1 overall and 8-0-1 in home games. The Devils have a 12-3-0 record in games they score three or more goals. St. Louis has gone 4-5-2 on the road and 7-10-6 overall. The Blues are 3-4-1 in games their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes. Wednesday's game is the first time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Timo Meier has scored seven goals with 10 assists for the Devils. Simon Nemec has four goals and two assists over the last 10 games. Jordan Kyrou has six goals and seven assists for the Blues. Justin Faulk has four goals and three assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Devils:…...

6+ min ago (208+ words) Buffalo Sabres (9-9-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (10-6-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres take the ice in Eastern Conference action. Pittsburgh has a 5-3-2 record at home and a 10-6-5 record overall. The Penguins have a +nine scoring differential, with 64 total goals scored and 55 given up. Buffalo has gone 1-5-2 on the road and 9-9-4 overall. The Sabres have given up 75 goals while scoring 70 for a -5 scoring differential. Wednesday's game is the first time these teams match up this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Bryan Rust has five goals and 10 assists for the Penguins. Sidney Crosby has five goals and three assists over the last 10 games. Alex Tuch has seven goals and 13 assists for the Sabres. Zachary Benson has 10 assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Penguins: 3-4-3, averaging 2.4 goals, 3.9 assists, 2.9 penalties and 6.3 penalty minutes…...

22+ min ago (244+ words) Montreal Canadiens (11-7-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (12-8-3, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Mammoth host the Montreal Canadiens after Logan Cooley's four-goal game against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Mammoth's 5-1 win. Utah is 12-8-3 overall and 7-2-1 in home games. The Mammoth rank ninth in NHL play with 71 total goals (averaging 3.1 per game). Montreal has a 5-2-2 record on the road and an 11-7-3 record overall. The Canadiens have gone 2-1-0 in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes. Wednesday's game is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Canadiens won the previous matchup 6-2. Cole Caufield scored two goals in the win. TOP PERFORMERS: John-Jason Peterka has scored nine goals with seven assists for the Mammoth. Cooley has five goals and four assists over the past 10 games. Nicholas Suzuki has five goals and…...

22+ min ago (246+ words) The Calgary Flames will look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Tampa Bay Lightning Calgary Flames (8-13-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (13-7-2, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames visit the Tampa Bay Lightning seeking to extend a three-game win streak. Tampa Bay has a 13-7-2 record overall and a 7-5-0 record on its home ice. The Lightning have a 9-1-0 record in games their opponents serve more penalty minutes. Calgary has a 4-9-1 record on the road and an 8-13-3 record overall. The Flames are second in league play with 110 total penalties (averaging 4.6 per game). The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Nikita Kucherov has scored 10 goals with 15 assists for the Lightning. Brandon Hagel has seven goals and six assists over the…...

29+ min ago (289+ words) LAS VEGAS -- Pharrell Payne scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half to lead Maryland to a 74-67 victory over UNLV on Monday in the nightcap of the Players Era Festival. Payne made 7 of 8 shots from the floor and 6 of 10 free throws for Maryland (5-1), adding eight rebounds. Darius Adams had 15 points and David Coit scored 11. Myles Rice had eight points and six assists. Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn led UNLV (3-3) with 17 points. Kimani Hamilton scored 11 before fouling out. Gibbs-Lawhorn, Hamilton and Howie Fleming Jr. all scored seven to help UNLV take a 30-27 lead at halftime. Aleks Alston hit all three of his shots, scoring six to lead Maryland. It was a one-possession game until Alston scored the first four points in a 6-0 spurt to put the Terrapins up 16-12 with 10:54 remaining. Gibbs-Lawhorn hit a 3-pointer to ignite a 9-0 run and the Rebels led 28-20 at 3:23. Rice…...

41+ min ago (467+ words) President Donald Trump plans to pardon two turkeys and head to his Florida resort to celebrate Thanksgiving WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump plans to bestow ceremonial pardons on two turkeys and fly to his private Florida resort on Tuesday to celebrate Thanksgiving, a holiday interlude during what has been a turbulent and uncertain chapter of his second term. Waddle and Gobble, the two birds that will be spared from the dinner table, enjoyed luxury hotel accommodations ahead of their White House visit. The turkey pardon is a presidential tradition dating back years. However, Thanksgiving may not provide Trump with much political respite after Democrats won sweeping victories in New Jersey, Virginia and elsewhere earlier this month. Some research indicates that holiday meals could cost more this year, despite the president's insistence otherwise, a reminder of persistent frustration with elevated prices. Meanwhile,…...

41+ min ago (218+ words) WASHINGTON -- Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants rose slightly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer. Sales increased 0.2% last month from August, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, in a report delayed more than a month because of the government shutdown. Many reports on inflation, employment, spending, and growth remain delayed and the government won't likely be caught up until late December. At the same time, hiring has been weak and the unemployment rate has ticked higher, which could drag down consumer spending and the broader economy if it worsens. Unemployment rose to 4.4% in September, the highest in nearly four years, from 4.3%, according to the delayed monthly jobs report released last week. Higher-income consumers are driving much of the gains, according to data from Bank of America and reports from retailers such as Walmart, as lower-income…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago (154+ words) Led by Isaac Johnson's 16 points, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defeated the Hawaii Pacific Sharks 88-76 Isaac Johnson scores 16 to lead Hawaii over Hawaii Pacific 88-76 Led by Isaac Johnson's 16 points, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defeated the Hawaii Pacific Sharks 88-76 HONOLULU -- Isaac Johnson scored 16 points as Hawaii beat Hawaii Pacific 88-76 on Monday night. Johnson shot 3 of 4 from the field and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Rainbow Warriors (5-2). Harry Rouhliadeff scored 14 points while shooting 4 for 7 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line, adding eight rebounds. Gytis Nemeiksa had 12. The Sharks were led in scoring by Quinton McCullough, who finished with 17 points and six rebounds. Quentin Meza added 16 points and five assists. Joshua West finished with 15 points, seven rebounds and four steals....

1+ hour, 40+ min ago (166+ words) As Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid continue, civilians are having to adapt to regular blackouts as part of life. Ukrainians adapt to regular blackouts amid war As Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid continue, civilians are having to adapt to regular blackouts as part of life. Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava during eruption Tracking holiday air traffic over the continental US: FlightAware Tracking severe weather potential in the South; Thanksgiving travel weather forecast for the nation Powerful storms to impact Thanksgiving travel Busiest day for air travel Russia launches barrage of missiles at Kyiv amid peace talks Pentagon launches 'thorough review' of Sen. Mark Kelly Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments New warning on holiday virus Porch pirate "criminal organization" taken down Denver Broncos" Alex Singleton on cancer battle Campbell's defends soup after alleged rant by executive Firefighters demand answers…...