Manning, Cruz Lead Giants Past Cowboys 20-19 In Thrilling Season Opener

• Makar scores 2 goals as NHL-leading Avalanche beat Blackhawks 3-1

  

• Dallas Cowboys place franchise tag on George Pickens

  

• Tigers' Troy Melton expected to miss start of season due to inflammation

  

• Sharks beat the Oilers 5-4 to snap a 5-game winless streak

  

• Detroit Red Wings bested by Carolina Hurricanes 5-2

  

• Sisters at Hill-Murray set sights on state basketball tournament

  

• Luka Doncic scores 26 points, LeBron James adds 22 as Lakers run away from Warriors for 129-101 win

  

• Mammoth take down Minnesota 5-2 to end the Wild's winning streak at 6