Vancouver Canucks (34-12-5, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (26-18-6, fifth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Pacific Division-leading Vancouver Canucks visit the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit is 26-18-6 overall and 14-8-5 in home games. The Red Wings have gone 8-8-6 in games decided by a goal. Vancouver has a 34-12-5 …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Navy Midshipmen (8-14, 4-7 Patriot League) at Army Black Knights (7-17, 3-8 Patriot League) West Point, New York; Saturday, 1:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Josh Scovens and the …

For decades, the plotline for LGBTQ+ activism in the U.S. was one of advances — often slow-paced and hard-fought but inexorably moving forward. Now, faced with unprecedented attacks in state legislatures, transgender rights leaders acknowledge they are playing defense — and two of the biggest groups are joining forces to counter the onslaught. “This is going to be a defense …