TV SCHEDULE, STANDINGS & MORE - NOV. 27
TV, RADIO
TODAY
6:05 p.m. - Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240).
6:30 p.m. - College Basketball: Maryland-Eastern Shore at St. John's (FOX SPORTS 1).
7 p.m. - College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten Challenge - Virginia Tech at Penn State (ESPN2).
7 p.m. - College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten Challenge -- Illinois at Notre Dame (ESPNU).
7 p.m. - College Basketball: North Florida at Florida (SEC NETWORK).
7:30 p.m. - College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten Challenge - Michigan State at Louisville (ESPN).
7:30 p.m. - NHL Hockey: Carolina at Montreal (FOX SPORTSOUTH).
8 p.m. - College Basketball: Nevada at Loyola (Chicago) (ESPNEWS).
8 p.m. - College Basketball: Charleston Southern at Marquette (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST).
8 p.m. - NHL Hockey: Vegas at Chicago (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).
8:30 p.m. - College Basketball: Farleigh Dickinson at Providence (FOX SPORTS 1).
8:30 p.m. - Women's College Basketball: Montana State at Wyoming (STADIUM).
9 p.m. - College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten Challenge - North Carolina State at Wisconsin (ESPN2).
9 p.m. - College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten Challenge -- Pittsburgh at Iowa (ESPNU).
9 p.m. - NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers at Denver (NBA TV).
9 p.m. - College Basketball: Temple at Missouri (SEC NETWORK)
9:30 p.m. - College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten Challenge - Indiana at Duke (ESPN).
PREP FOOTBALL
SCHSL STATE PLAYOFFS
Semifinals
Friday
5A
Upper State
Byrnes at T.L. Hanna
Lower State
Dutch Fork at Summerville
4A
Upper State
Daniel at Greer
Lower State
Myrtle Beach at Hartsville
3A
Upper State
Chester at Union County
Lower State
Wade Hampton at Dillon
2A
Upper State
Abbeville at Southside Christian
Lower State
Carvers Bay at Barnwell
1A
Upper State
Lamar at Dixie
Lower State
Hemingway at Green Sea-Floyds
NFL STANDINGS
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
East
WLTPctPFPA
New England830.727307249
Miami560.455223283
Buffalo470.364161272
N.Y. Jets380.273221281
South
WLTPctPFPA
Houston730.700239205
Indianapolis650.545325273
Tennessee550.500178189
Jacksonville380.273197243
North
WLTPctPFPA
Pittsburgh731.682316249
Baltimore650.545271198
Cincinnati560.455276347
Cleveland461.409253283
West
WLTPctPFPA
Kansas City920.818404294
L.A. Chargers830.727307219
Denver560.455252252
Oakland290.182187327
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
East
WLTPctPFPA
Dallas650.545234213
Washington650.545220229
Philadelphia560.455230253
N.Y. Giants380.273237288
South
WLTPctPFPA
New Orleans1010.909409256
Carolina650.545287282
Atlanta470.364280307
Tampa Bay470.364294338
North
WLTPctPFPA
Chicago830.727317211
Minnesota641.591265246
Green Bay461.409264267
Detroit470.364238286
West
WLTPctPFPA
L.A. Rams1010.909389282
Seattle650.545276243
Arizona290.182155293
San Francisco290.182239293
Thursday's Games
Chicago 23, Detroit 16
Dallas 31, Washington 23
New Orleans 31, Atlanta 17
Sunday's Games
New England 27, N.Y. Jets 13
Baltimore 34, Oakland 17
Seattle 30, Carolina 27
Philadelphia 25, N.Y. Giants 22
Tampa Bay 27, San Francisco 9
Cleveland 35, Cincinnati 20
Buffalo 24, Jacksonville 21
L.A. Chargers 45, Arizona 10
Indianapolis 27, Miami 24
Denver 24, Pittsburgh 17
Minnesota 24, Green Bay 17
Open: L.A. Rams, Kansas City
Monday's Games
Tennessee at Houston, 8:15 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 29
New Orleans at Dallas, 8:20 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 2
L.A. Rams at Detroit, 1 p.m.
Carolina at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.
Arizona at Green Bay, 1 p.m.
Denver at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.
Baltimore at Atlanta, 1 p.m.
Chicago at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.
Cleveland at Houston, 1 p.m.
Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.
Buffalo at Miami, 1 p.m.
N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, 4:05 p.m.
Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.
San Francisco at Seattle, 4:25 p.m.
Minnesota at New England, 4:25 p.m.
L.A. Chargers at Pittsburgh, 8:20 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 3
Washington at Philadelphia, 8:15 p.m.
NBA STANDINGS
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
WLPctGB
Toronto174.810-
Philadelphia148.6363
Boston1010.5006
Brooklyn813.3819
New York714.33310
Southeast Division
WLPctGB
Orlando1010.500-
Charlotte910.474
Washington712.3682
Miami712.3682
Atlanta416.2006
Central Division
WLPctGB
Milwaukee145.737-
Detroit107.5883
Indiana118.5793
Chicago515.2509
Cleveland414.2229
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Southwest Division
WLPctGB
Memphis127.632-
New Orleans1010.5002
Dallas99.5002
Houston99.5002
San Antonio910.4743
Northwest Division
WLPctGB
Denver137.650-
Oklahoma City127.632
Portland128.6001
Minnesota911.4504
Utah911.4504
Pacific Division
WLPctGB
L.A. Clippers136.684-
Golden State147.667-
L.A. Lakers118.5792
Sacramento1010.5003
Phoenix415.2119
Sunday's Games
Orlando 108, L.A. Lakers 104
Detroit 118, Phoenix 107
Atlanta 124, Charlotte 123
New York 103, Memphis 98
Philadelphia 127, Brooklyn 125
Toronto 125, Miami 115
Utah 133, Sacramento 112
L.A. Clippers 104, Portland 100
Monday's Games
Houston at Washington, 7 p.m.
Milwaukee at Charlotte, 7 p.m.
Minnesota at Cleveland, 7 p.m.
Boston at New Orleans, 8 p.m.
San Antonio at Chicago, 8 p.m.
Indiana at Utah, 9 p.m.
Orlando at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday's Games
New York at Detroit, 7 p.m.
Atlanta at Miami, 7:30 p.m.
Toronto at Memphis, 8 p.m.
Indiana at Phoenix, 9 p.m.
L.A. Lakers at Denver, 9 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
Atlanta at Charlotte, 7 p.m.
New York at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Utah at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.
Cleveland at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.
Dallas at Houston, 8 p.m.
San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Washington at New Orleans, 8 p.m.
Orlando at Portland, 10 p.m.
Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.
Thursday's Games
Golden State at Toronto, 8 p.m.
Indiana at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.
L.A. Clippers at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.
NHL STANDINGS
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
GPWLOTPtsGFGA
Tampa Bay241761359268
Buffalo241662347666
Toronto241680328462
Boston231364306555
Montreal241185277681
Detroit2310103236373
Ottawa2391132183100
Florida21894206978
Metropolitan Division
GPWLOTPtsGFGA
Washington231373298073
Columbus231382287773
N.Y. Islanders221282267164
N.Y. Rangers2412102267174
Carolina231193256366
Pittsburgh22985237471
Philadelphia2310112226982
New Jersey229103216572
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division
GPWLOTPtsGFGA
Nashville241761358158
Minnesota231472307563
Colorado231364308665
Winnipeg221372287462
Dallas2412102266866
Chicago249105236582
St. Louis228113196773
Pacific Division
GPWLOTPtsGFGA
Calgary241491298169
San Jose241284287574
Vegas2512121256970
Anaheim2510105255674
Vancouver2611132247794
Edmonton2310112226476
Arizona229112205362
Los Angeles238141175174
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.
Sunday's Games
Calgary 6, Arizona 1
Tampa Bay 5, New Jersey 2
Nashville 5, Anaheim 2
Los Angeles 5, Edmonton 2
Monday's Games
Washington at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.
Ottawa at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.
New Jersey at Florida, 7 p.m.
Boston at Toronto, 7 p.m.
Columbus at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday's Games
San Jose at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Ottawa at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Anaheim at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
Carolina at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.
Vegas at Chicago, 8 p.m.
Colorado at Nashville, 8 p.m.
Arizona at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Dallas at Edmonton, 9 p.m.
Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
St. Louis at Detroit, 7 p.m.
Anaheim at Florida, 7 p.m.
San Jose at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
Dallas at Calgary, 9 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Colorado, 9:30 p.m.
Thursday's Games
N.Y. Islanders at Boston, 7 p.m.
Minnesota at Columbus, 7 p.m.
N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.
Arizona at Nashville, 8 p.m.
Los Angeles at Edmonton, 9 p.m.
Vegas at Vancouver, 10 p.m.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Amway Coaches Top 25 Poll
The Amway Top 25 football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 24, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, and previous ranking:
RecordPtsPvs
1. Alabama (63)12-015991
2. Clemson (1)12-015362
3. Notre Dame12-014693
4. Georgia11-113985
5. Oklahoma11-113246
6. Ohio State11-1129210
7. Central Florida11-012009
8. Michigan10-210414
9. Texas9-393911
10. Florida9-393713
11. Washington9-392116
12. Penn State9-388914
13. Washington St.10-28297
14. LSU9-38218
15. Kentucky9-363418
16. West Virginia8-362112
17. Utah9-361017
18. Syracuse9-349919
19. Mississippi St.8-446020
20. Boise State10-237522
21. Northwestern8-436321
22. Texas A&M8-4295NR
23. Fresno State10-215723
24. Utah State10-213015
25. Army9-211924
Others receiving votes: Iowa State 103; Cin
cinnati 82; North Carolina State 55; Missouri 33; Iowa 20; Appalachian State 14; Pittsburgh 13; Memphis 6; Alabama at Birmingham 4; Buffalo 3; Oregon 3; Stanford 3; California 1; Georgia Southern 1; Wisconsin 1.
FCS PLAYOFFS
First Round
Saturday, Nov. 24
Duquesne 31, Towson 10
Wofford 19, Elon 7
SE Missouri St. 28, Stony Brook 14
Montana St. 35, Incarnate Word 14
James Madison 20, Delaware 6
Nicholls St. 49, San Diego 30
N. Iowa 16, Lamar 13
Jacksonville St. 34, ETSU 27
Second Round
Saturday, Dec. 1
Jacksonville St. (9-3) at Maine (8-3), Noon
James Madison (9-3) at Colgate (9-1), 1 p.m.
Wofford (9-3) at Kennesaw St. (10-1), 2 p.m.
Montana St. (8-4) at N. Dakota St. (11-0), 3 p.m.
Duquesne (9-3) at S. Dakota St. (8-2), 3 p.m.
SE Missouri St. (9-3) at Weber St. (9-2), 4 p.m.
Nicholls St. (9-3) at E. Washington (9-2), 5 p.m.
N. Iowa (7-5) at UC Davis (9-2), 7 p.m.
Quarterfinals
Friday, Dec. 7 or Saturday, Dec. 8
Montana St.-N. Dakota St. winner vs. James Madison-Colgate winner
Duquesne-S. Dakota St. winner vs. Wofford-Kennesaw St. winner
Nicholls St.-E. Washington winner vs. N. Iowa-UC Davis winner
Jacksonville St.-Maine winner vs. SE Missouri St.-Weber St. winner
Semifinals
Friday, Dec. 14 or Saturday, Dec. 15
TBD
Championship
Saturday, Jan. 5
At Toyota Stadium
Frisco, Texas
Semifinal winners, Noon
TRANSACTIONS
Monday
BASEBALL
American League
CHICAGO WHITE SOX - Claimed LHP Ian Clarkin off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
KANSAS CITY ROYALS - Designated RHP Burch Smith for assignment. Claimed RHP Conner Greene off waivers from St. Louis.
MINNESOTA TWINS - Claimed 1B C.J. Cron off waivers from Tampa Bay.
NEW YORK YANKEES - Designated INF Ronald Torreyes for assignment. Claimed RHP Parker Bridwell off waivers from the L.A. Angels.
SEATTLE MARINERS - Named Tim Laker hitting coach.
National League
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS - Signed OF Rob Refsnyder and SS Kelby Tomlinson to minor league contracts. Named Darnell Coles hitting coach, Eric Hinske assistant hitting coach and Dan Butler bullpen catcher.
ATLANTA BRAVES - Agreed to terms with C Brian McCann on a one-year contract.
NEW YORK METS - Claimed OF/1B Jordan Patterson off waivers from Colorado. Named Jim Riggleman bench coach.
PITTSBURGH PIRATES - Named Jacob Cruz assistant hitting coach.
Frontier League
FLORENCE FREEDOM - Signed LHP Mike Castellani, OF Cutter McDowell and SS Austin Wobrock to contract extensions. Signed INF Tommy Anderson, OF Rodney Tennie, and C Peter Yorgan.
LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS - Signed RHP Kent Hasler and OF Zach Racusin to contract extensions. Signed RHP Augie Gallardo.
RIVER CITY RASCALS - Signed 3B Braxton Martinez to a contract extension.
WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS - Signed RHP Steve Heilenbach to a contract extension. Signed RHP Connor Mayes and C/1B Niko Pacheco.
BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS - Recalled F Kenrich Williams from Westchester (NBAGL).
FOOTBALL
National Football League
ARIZONA CARDINALS - Placed LB Josh Bynes and PK Phil Dawson on injured reserve. Released CB Bene Benwikere and OL Andre Smith. Signed PK Zane Gonzalez from the practice squad. Claimed TE Darrell Daniels off waivers from Seattle.
DETROIT LIONS - Placed WR Marvin Jones on injured reserve. Signed LB Nicholas Grigsby from the practice squad and DE Eric Lee to the practice squad.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS - Placed TE Jack Doyle on injured reserve.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS - Fired offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.
LOS ANGELES RAMS - Activated CB Aqib Talib from injured reserve.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - Released OL Matt Tobin. Activated RB Rex Burkhead from injured reserve.
OAKLAND RAIDERS - Waived WR Johnny Holton. Released CB Arrion Springs from the practice squad.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS - Waived S Godwin Igwebuike.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
ANAHEIM DUCKS - Recalled G Angus Redmond from Reading (ECHL) to San Diego (AHL).
ARIZONA COYOTES - Recalled F Mario Kempe from Tucson (AHL).
COLUMBUS CREW - Recalled Fs Sam Vigneault and Kole Sherwood from Jacksonville (ECHL) to Cleveland (AHL).
LOS ANGELES KINGS - Recalled F Sheldon Rempal from Ontario (AHL).
MONTREAL CANADIENS - Waived D Karl Alzner.
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS - Fired general manager Ron Hextall.
American Hockey League
BELLEVILLE SENATORS - Recalled F Boston Leier from Brampton (ECHL).
LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS - Returned G Austin Lotz to Reading (ECHL). Recalled F Alex Krushelnyski from Reading.
MANITOBA MOOSE - Recalled D Jacob Cederholm and Justin Woods from Jacksonville (ECHL).
MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS - Recalled F Garret Ross from Atlanta (ECHL). Assigned F Alex Overhardt to Atlanta.
TORONTO MARLIES - Recalled F Giorgio Estephan from Newfoundland (ECHL).
WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS - Recalled F Troy Josephs from Wheeling (ECHL).
ECHL
ECHL - Suspended Allen C Zach Pochiro one game.
ADIRONDACK THUNDER - D Jordan McNaughton announced his retirement.
ALLEN AMERICANS - Signed D Garrett Clarke. Released G Tom Hodges as emergency backup.
FLORIDA EVERBLADES - Claimed D Tate Olson off waivers from Newfoundland.
FORT WAYNE KOMETS - Traded G Kyle Hayton to Allen.
GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS - Released G Devin Buffalo. Signed D Jake Faiella. Traded F Jordan Sims to Fort Wayne.
READING ROYALS - Released G Nick Niedert. Signed G Tanner Creel. Released G Eric Vogel as emergency backup.
SOCCER
Major League Soccer
COLUMBUS CREW - Exercised 2019 options on Gs Jon Kempin and Ben Lungaard, Ms Luis Argudo and Niko Hansen and Ds Alex Crognale, Connor Maloney, Gaston Sauro and Josh Williams. Agreed to terms with D Lalas Abubakar.
FC DALLAS - Exercised 2019 options on Ms Jacori Hayes, Ryan Hollingshead and Victor Ulloa and G Kyle Zobeck.
LA GALAXY - Exercised 2019 options on M Sebastian Lletget, D Daniel Steres, M Bradford Jamieson IV and G Justin Vom Steeg.
SPORTING KANSAS CITY - Signed D Seth Sinovic to a one-year contract.
COLLEGE
SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE - Fined Texas A&M $50,000 after Aggie fans surged onto the field after A&M's 74-72 win in the seventh overtime period over No. 12 LSU on Nov. 24.
ARIZONA STATE - WR N'Keal Harry will enter the NFL draft.
OAKLAND - Junior G Brailen Neely left the men's basketball team.