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The Louisville Cardinals and Kentucky Wildcats renew one of college basketball’s fiercest rivalries Tuesday night at the KFC Yum! Center, where both nationally ranked programs enter unbeaten at 2-0. Louisville (2-0) comes into the matchup with momentum after dominant wins over South Carolina State and Jackson State, averaging 105.0 points per game. The Cardinals have outscored opponents by a combined 95 points through two games — their best start since 2010 — and head coach Pat Kelsey knows the stakes. “It’s going to be an unbelievable atmosphere here at the Yum Center,” Kelsey said following Thursday’s 106-70 victory. Sophomore Khani Rooths has emerged as Louisville’s leader, averaging 18 points and 8.5 rebounds. Veteran J’Vonne Hadley remains day-to-day after entering concussion

After a physical clash on Saturday, the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs meet again Tuesday night at TD Garden. Boston’s 5-3 win in Toronto ended the Leafs’ three-game streak and pushed the Bruins’ win streak to six. David Pastrnak led the way with a power-play goal, while Jeremy Swayman stopped 30 shots. Rookie Fraser Minten, a former Leaf, sealed it with an insurance goal. Boston has now climbed to 10-7, second in the Atlantic Division. Toronto slipped to 8-7-1 but remains close in the standings. William Nylander extended his 10-game point streak with two goals against Carolina on Sunday, though defensive lapses cost the Leafs a 5-4 loss. Coach Craig Berube blamed turnovers and fatigue in back-to-backs for the

The North Carolina Tar Heels return home with momentum after a statement win over Kansas but will now need to adjust without senior captain Seth Trimble, who suffered a broken forearm in practice Sunday. Trimble’s injury is a major blow for No. 18 North Carolina (2-0). He had 17 points and eight rebounds in the 87-74 victory over then-No. 19 Kansas and served as the team’s starting point guard and emotional leader. The program confirmed he will undergo surgery this week and miss an indefinite stretch. “So sad for Seth,” head coach Hubert Davis said. “He’s worked so hard for his senior year and is a great leader for us. The good news is he’ll be back at some point

The Carolina Hurricanes host the Washington Capitals on Tuesday at Lenovo Center (7 p.m. ET, ESPN+). Carolina has won four straight and sits near the top of the Metropolitan. Washington has dropped six of seven and keeps blowing third-period ties. Carolina’s 5-4 comeback in Toronto showed its depth. Washington, 7-7-1 overall, hasn’t scored enough late. Bettors tracking numbers on the NHL odds page have seen the Canes move from -155 to -162. Hurricanes -162. Capitals +136. Total 6.0 (opened 6).Public action leans on Carolina, but sharper money has grabbed Washington’s plus price. For more edges, visit NHL picks Carolina ranks second in shots and keeps attacking despite a depleted defense. Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis drive the offense.Washington needs its