Miami's beefy offensive line steamrolls a path to title game

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Mario Cristobal is taking his Miami Hurricanes to the national championship after the kind of performance that the former offensive lineman had to love.

Josh Manson has 2 goals and a fight as Avalanche rout Senators 8-2

DENVER (AP) – Defenseman Josh Manson had two goals, two assists and a fight as the Colorado Avalanche beat Ottawa 8-2 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory over the Senators.

Laughton scores in return to Philly, and Maple Leafs top Flyers 2-1

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Easton Cowan scored 2:48 into a wild overtime and Scott Laughton had a short-handed goal in his return to Philadelphia as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Flyers 2-1 on Thursday night.

Maxim Naumov's emotional return after parents' tragic death

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Maxim Naumov returned to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Thursday night, the final place that his parents watched him compete, and managed to hold his emotions in check until a standing ovation carried the 24-year-old right off the ice.

Edward Cabrera agrees to 1-year contract with the Cubs a day after trade

CHICAGO (AP) – Edward Cabrera agreed to a $4.45 million, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, a day after the right-hander was acquired in a trade with the Miami Marlins.

Goaltender Colten Ellis shines in the red-hot Sabres' latest win

NEW YORK (AP) – Colten Ellis had never played at Madison Square Garden before, so the 25-year-old Buffalo Sabres goaltender got there a little early Thursday morning so he could look around “The World’s Most Famous Arena.”

Quentin Lake returns from injury just in time to lead Rams' defense

LOS ANGELES (AP) – When the Los Angeles Rams lost Quentin Lake to a dislocated elbow in mid-November, their defense suffered and slumped.

T-wolves beat Cavaliers 131-122 behind Randle's 28 points

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Julius Randle had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hang on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-122 on Thursday night for their fourth consecutive victory.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle wins 1,000th game as team ends 13-game skid

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle finally got a chance to celebrate Thursday night.