Devils 4, CBJ 1
Alexander Holtz, Nico Hischier and Nathan Bastian scored 6:03 apart during New Jersey’s four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Blue Jackets 4-1 on Friday night to snap a two-game skid.
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Returning players, key transfers, O’Brien hiring kick-start offseason for Ohio State’s Ryan Day
Before the end of January, Coach Ryan Day has got a new offensive coordinator and a roster that may put the Buckeyes in better competitive shape than last season.
Sports Illustrated planning significant layoffs after license to use its brand name was revoked
The publisher of Sports Illustrated has notified employees it is planning to lay off a significant portion — possibly all — of the outlet’s staff after its license to use the iconic brand’s name in print and digital was revoked.
Reba McEntire, Post Malone and Andra Day to sing during Super Bowl pregame
Country music star Reba McEntire will grace next month’s Super Bowl stage to sing the national anthem while Post Malone will perform “America the Beautiful.”
Ohio State women ease past Maryland in fourth quarter 84-76
Rebeka Mikulasikova scored 20 points, Taylor Thierry added 17 and No. 18 Ohio State turned back Maryland 84-76.
Cavaliers thrash Giannis-less Bucks 135-95 for 6th win in a row
Donovan Mitchell had 31 points and the Cavaliers took advantage of Milwaukee being without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to extend their winning streak to a season-best six games by pounding the Bucks 135-95.
Cavaliers pull away late to beat the Bulls 109-91
The Cavaliers extended their longest winning streak of the season to five games.
CBJ 4, Canucks 3 (SO)
Kirill Marchenko scored in a shootout to lift the Blue Jackets to a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
MBK: Michigan 73, OSU 65
Michigan beat Ohio State 73-65 in front of the Fab Five to snap a five-game losing streak.
WBK: (17) OSU 70, Mich. St. 65
Jacy Sheldon scored 18 points and Taylor Thierry posted a double-double and 17th-ranked Ohio State held off Michigan State for a 70-65 win.