Louisville 78, Connecticut 69: Louisville Knocks Off UConn in a Showdown Between No. 2 and No. 3

Louisville had not beaten Connecticut since the 1993 N.C.A.A. women’s national tournament.

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Calgary Flames Propelled by New Coach and Infusion of Youth

The Western Conference leaders, guided by Bill Peters, feature four of the top 15 scorers in the N.H.L. and a solid goaltender in David Rittich.

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Need a Power-Play Goal? In the N.H.L., It’s as Easy as 1-3-1

Power-play success has increased with the arrival of more highly skilled young players who use sophisticated video scouting and an aggressive formation borrowed from the Capitals.

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Comeback Season for Robin Lehner Spurs the Islanders’ Resurgence

Lehrer, who spent much of his off-season in treatment for alcohol addition, has been the hottest goalie in the N.H.L. for the past month.

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Comeback Season for Robin Lehrer Spurs the Islanders’ Resurgence

Lehrer, who spent much of his off-season in treatment for alcohol addition, has been the hottest goalie in the N.H.L. for the past month.

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In a Lost Season, the Devils May Have Found a Goalie of the Future

Mackenzie Blackwood, 22, has offered a glimpse of hope for a team that has come back to earth after a surprising playoff run last season.

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N.H.L. and Players’ Union Say World Cup of Hockey Won’t Happen in 2020

The two groups announced the conclusion on Wednesday, saying there wasn’t enough time to put together the tournament.

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No. 1 Duke Falls to Syracuse in Overtime

Tyus Battle led the Orange with 32 points as Syracuse won for the second time in three years at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

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Men’s Basketball Roundup: Louisville Routs No. 12 North Carolina in Chapel Hill

Coach Roy Williams endured his worst home loss in 16 seasons with the Tar Heels. Elsewhere, No. 4 Virginia improved to 15-0 and Kansas State upset No. 20 Iowa State.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Rangers Finally Win at Barclays Center; Devils Edge Flyers

The Rangers won in Brooklyn for the first time since the Islanders began playing home games there in 2015.

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A Mystery for the Reeling Rangers: How to Beat the Islanders

The Rangers have lost 13 of 15 games to their local rivals and have never won a regular-season game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

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Citing Concussion-Related Symptoms, Rick Nash Retires From Hockey

Nash, the No. 1 overall pick by Columbus in 2002, scored 437 career goals with the Blue Jackets, the Rangers and the Bruins.

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In Battle of No. 1 vs. No. 2, Notre Dame Holds Off Louisville

The Irish escaped a close game with a 14-2 run in the final minutes to beat the Cardinals and hold on to their top ranking.

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Sorry, Canada: Parity Reshapes the World Junior Championship

Canada used to own the under-20 ice hockey world championships. But in recent years, Finland and the U.S. have won the event more often than the Canadians.

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Men’s Basketball Roundup: St. John’s Wins at Georgetown for First Time Since 2003

Shamorie Ponds had 37 points as St. John’s beat Georgetown in overtime on Saturday to snap a 13-game losing streak against the Hoyas in Washington.

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United States 2, Russia 1: U.S. Beats Russia to Reach the World Juniors Title Game

Seeking its fifth title and its first since 2017, the United States will play in the championship game on Saturday night.

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4 Reasons the Tampa Bay Lightning Have Dominated the N.H.L.

Like last season, the team has had a strong first half. This year, it hopes to keep that momentum.

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Baylor 68, Connecticut 57: Baylor Hands Connecticut First Regular-Season Loss Since 2014

The Huskies’ loss on the road broke a streak of 126 regular-season victories.

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Islanders 3, Blackhawks 2 | OT: First Career Goal Gives Islanders an Overtime Win

Devon Toews, playing in his fifth N.H.L. game, gave the Islanders their fifth consecutive win.

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St. John’s Rides Transfers to Renewed Relevance

After years of struggling, St. John’s basketball is back, thanks to a roster filled with players who began somewhere else.

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On College Basketball: Patrick Ewing and Alonzo Mourning Create a Mighty Basketball Tree at Georgetown

They were stars at Georgetown and in the N.B.A., where they were also fierce rivals. Now these classic big men and close friends are linked by Georgetown again.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Alex Ovechkin Pulls Out of All-Star Game

The Capitals star will skip the All-Star Weekend in San Jose, Calif., to get some extra rest and will serve an automatic one-game suspension.

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In the U.S., Young Hockey Goalies Are Coming In From the Cold

For years, there was wasn’t much instruction available for youngsters who wanted to guard the net. Gradually, that has changed.

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