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Sixers sign F MarJon Beauchamp to two-way contract
The Philadelphia 76ers signed forward MarJon Beauchamp to a two-way contract Friday. Terms were not disclosed.,Beauchamp, 25, has averaged 20.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists in seven games this season for the NBA G League's Delaware Blue Coats. He is shooting 44.2% from 3-point range.,He last...
Wild looking to shake 2-game skid, host struggling Jets
The Winnipeg Jets and visiting Minnesota Wild begin their post-Christmas schedules Saturday with something to prove.,Minnesota intends to show it is positioned to win the franchise's first Stanley Cup. Winnipeg wants to be competitive and put together a consistent 60-minute effort to stabilize a sea...
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce takes (final?) bow at Arrowhead
Travis Kelce paused to take in what might have been his final introduction at Arrowhead Stadium before Thursday's game and the Kansas City Chiefs' star tight end admits emotions are heavy these days.,"You know it's -- you only get a few of those where you just get to stand there and appreciate 60-70...
Division leaders clash as Canes host Red Wings
The Carolina Hurricanes probably needed a break, a chance to wipe away the bitter taste they dealt with prior to their three-day layoff.,They'll try to get back on track when the Detroit Red Wings visit for Saturday night's game at Raleigh, N.C.,While the Hurricanes might have been feeling the holid...
Jets rule out TE Mason Taylor, DE Will McDonald, 2 others vs. Patriots
The New York Jets have ruled out defensive end Will McDonald, tight end Mason Taylor and two others for Sunday's game against New England.,Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Friday that McDonald (knee), Taylor (neck), defensive tackle Jay Tufele (foot) and linebacker Francisco Mauigoa (neck) will not ...
Panthers ride hot streak into clash with rival Lightning
The Florida Panthers are 8-2-0 over their past 10 games and looking to stay hot Saturday night against the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning.,It's a rivalry matchup pitting two teams that have combined to win four of the past six Stanley Cups. In addition, either the Lightning or the Panthers have won th...
Texas' leading rusher Tre Wisner entering portal
Leading rusher Tre Wisner is the latest Texas running back planning to enter the transfer portal, his agent confirmed to ESPN on Friday.,The junior has rushed for 597 yards and three touchdowns and caught 22 passes for 146 yards and one score in nine games this season.,Wisner saved his biggest momen...
Orlando City sign Brazilian teenager Luis Otavio
Orlando City acquired midfielder Luis Otavio from Brazilian Serie A side Internacional on Friday.,The 18-year-old Brazilian is under contract through 2027-28 with an option for 2028-29.,He will occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot in Orlando after making 28 first-team appearances for Internacional.,"...
Reports: Michigan focuses on Utah's Kyle Whittingham
Michigan's coaching search is focused on outgoing Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, multiple outlets reported on Friday.,Whittingham, 66, announced earlier this month that he is stepping down after 21 seasons as the Utes' head coach. He led Utah to a 177-88 record over his tenure, earning one Mountain We...
NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic's historic triple-double too much for Wolves in OT
Nikola Jokic compiled 56 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists as the host Denver Nuggets rallied from nine down in overtime to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 on Thursday night.,The 30-year-old star produced the first NBA game ever with at least 55 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists. Jokic als...
Nikola Jokic's 56-point triple-double lifts Nuggets past Wolves in OT
Nikola Jokic compiled 56 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists as the host Denver Nuggets rallied from nine down in overtime to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 on Thursday night.,The 30-year-old star produced the first NBA game ever with at least 55 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists. Jokic als...
Lakers G Austin Reaves (calf) reportedly headed for MRI
Austin Reaves exited the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday night due to left calf soreness, and he is headed for MRI exam on Friday, according to The Athletic and ESPN.,Reaves, the team's second-leading scorer this season behind Luka Doncic, scored 12 points o...
Mavericks F Anthony Davis (groin) exits game vs. Warriors
Oft-injured Mavericks big man Anthony Davis left Dallas' Thursday game against the Golden State Warriors with what the team called right groin spasms.,He did not return to the Christmas Day showdown, with ESPN reporting that the team was operating with an "abundance of caution.",Following the Maveri...
NBA roundup: Spurs smother Thunder for third time in 13 days
De'Aaron Fox scored a game-high 29 points as the visiting San Antonio Spurs knocked off the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-102 to hand the Thunder their first back-to-back losses this season.,The Spurs have won eight consecutive games -- which does not include the NBA Cup final loss to the New York Knick...
NFL roundup: Broncos edge Chiefs to retain AFC's No. 1 spot
Bo Nix tossed a 1-yard scoring pass to RJ Harvey with 1:45 remaining and the Denver Broncos played keepaway while notching a 20-13 victory over the host Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.,Nix completed 26 of 38 passes for 182 yards and one interception and rushed for 42 yards and a touchdown on n...
Broncos edge Chiefs to get closer to AFC's No. 1 seed
Bo Nix tossed a 1-yard scoring pass to RJ Harvey with 1:45 remaining and the Denver Broncos played keepaway while notching a 20-13 victory over the host Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.,Nix also rushed for a touchdown as Denver (13-3) won for the 12th time in 13 games. The Broncos possessed the...
Rockets wrap up trip with dominant Christmas win over Lakers
Amen Thompson scored 26 points and Kevin Durant added 25 as the visiting Houston Rockets led wire-to-wire in a 119-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in a Christmas Day matchup on Thursday.,Jabari Smith Jr. had 16 points for Houston, which finished its six-game road trip with a 2-4 record. Alperen S...
Kyle Whittingham waves farewell as No. 15 Utah battles Nebraska in Vegas
One of the longest and most successful college football tenures will be coming to an end when Utah and Nebraska meet in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31.,Utah coach Kyle Whittingham announced earlier this month he would be stepping down after 21 seasons. The 66-year-old Whittingham is 177-88 with the U...
Lakers G Austin Reaves (calf) ruled out vs. Rockets
Austin Reaves won't return to the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday night due to left calf soreness.,Reaves, the team's second-leading scorer this season behind Luka Doncic, scored 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting in 15 minutes during the first half.,Reaves missed...
QB questions, playoff positioning in play as Packers host Ravens
The Packers tied up a playoff spot on Christmas night thanks to the rival Lions' loss, but Jordan Love and company can try to improve their NFC North hopes and extinguish the Ravens' shot at crashing the AFC field when Baltimore visits Green Bay in prime time Saturday night.,The Ravens (7-8) fumbled...