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Australian journeyman James Nitties played his last nine holes in 29 to snatch a one-stroke lead at the midway point of the Australian Open on Friday as his compatriot Adam Scott matched that 7-under 65 to surge into contention for his second national title.

NEW YORK -- There may not be a team in the NHL that needs a win more than the New York Islanders. A desperate Islanders team is going to meet an angry but wounded opponent Friday night, when the Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Barclays Center for the second meeting this season between the Metropolitan Division rivals.

Check out the best highlights and interiews from the Bucks 96-73 loss to the Heat

No, the Huskies aren't a finished project. But everyone needs to R-E-L-A-X.

Roy Nelson faced punishment after kicking a referee in Brazil

Stephanie Egger hopes to be judo's next gift to MMA

Herman is making history with the Cougars that's sure to last ... if he stays

Richardson opened the scoring earlier in the period with his fifth goal of the season.

WASHINGTON -- The Washington Capitals look to build on Wednesday's blowout of the Pittsburgh Penguins when they continue their five-game homestand Friday night against the Detroit Red Wings.

Ben Hutton scored on a penalty shot at 2:34 of overtime to lift the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night.

Jeff Carter scored the tiebreaking short-handed goal midway through the second period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Thursday night.

Panthers have won three of their past four.

Ayaka Hamasaki wants to become a two division champion

Connor Brown is having fun playing for his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs.

Ryan Kesler scored the tiebreaking goal on a rush to the net with 3:40 to play, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped the New Jersey Devils' five-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory Thursday night.

Thunder guard Russell Westbrook really is like Mike.

Was this a shot at KD?

Patrick Eaves capped Dallas' three-goal first period and the Stars held off the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 Thursday night.

A bounce went the right way at a key time for Mikael Granlund and the Minnesota Wild.

From start to finish, the Nashville Predators were the better team and simply outworked the Ottawa Senators.