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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder set sights on Hornets
The Oklahoma City Thunder and host Charlotte Hornets couldn't look much different going into Saturday night's contest.,The Thunder have won four games in a row since falling to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup championship.,"It's the extra plays that put you over the edge," Oklahoma City guard Sha...
Chargers activate RB J.K. Dobbins from IR
The Los Angeles Chargers activated running back J.K. Dobbins from injured reserve on Friday.,Dobbins is formally listed as questionable but figures to be the team's top running threat for Saturday's road game against the New England Patriots. Teammate Gus Edwards (ankle) was ruled out Thursday.,Dobb...
Reports: Kings fire coach Mike Brown
The Sacramento Kings fired coach Mike Brown on Friday, ESPN and The Athletic reported, halfway into his third season at the helm.,Brown, 54, guided the Kings to the Western Conference playoffs in his first year on the job (2022-23), when he was voted NBA Coach of the Year, and to the play-in round l...
Kings finally back home to face surging Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL over the past five and a half weeks. Now, with the holiday break in the rearview mirror, they'll look to keep it going when they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.,Back on Nov. 18, the Oilers were 9-8-2 after a 3-0 loss to the M...
Georgia Tech looks to break out of funk, meets Alabama A&M
In Georgia Tech's final nonconference contest, the Yellow Jackets host Alabama A&M in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon.,Georgia Tech (5-7) has yet to beat a power conference team this season, earning wins over West Georgia, Texas Southern, Charleston Southern, Central Arkansas and UMBC.,Losers in four ...
Scottie Scheffler WDs from The Sentry after surgery on hand
World No. 1 and reigning FedEx Cup champion Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from The Sentry after undergoing surgery to repair a cut on his hand sustained during a mishap on Christmas.,Scheffler will miss that tournament, which was scheduled from Jan. 2-5 in Kapalua, Hawaii.,"On Christmas Day while ...
Athletics president Dave Kaval to resign on Dec. 31
Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign at the end of the calendar year, the team announced Friday.,Kaval has served as president for eight years. Upon his resignation on Dec. 31, he will pursue new business opportunities in California, according to the A's.,Athletics executive Sandy Dean...
Blake Horvath, defensive stop propel Navy past Oklahoma
Blake Horvath ran for 155 yards and two touchdowns and Navy stopped Oklahoma's two-point conversion in the final seconds to pull out a 21-20 win in the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday in Fort Worth, Texas.,The Sooners pulled within one with six seconds remaining after Jake Roberts reeled in a 10-yard to...
Generous Flyers aim to tighten up defensively vs. Ducks
Both the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks have had several days to think about their most recent loss.,Following the holiday break, the Flyers and Ducks are back in action Saturday in Anaheim.,Philadelphia has lost four of its last five games, including a disappointing 7-3 defeat to the rival P...
Dion Brown, BC bid to extend Fairleigh Dickinson's road woes
Guard Dion Brown will try to help Boston College get back on track at home Saturday when the Eagles welcome Fairleigh Dickinson to Chestnut Hill, Mass. ,Brown scored a season-high 20 points last Saturday but the Eagles (7-5) still ended up on the wrong end of a 103-77 blowout against SMU. It marked ...
Heat aim to display 'grit' in encounter vs. Hawks
The Miami Heat and Hawks both are coming off consecutive victories when they meet for the first of four times this season on Saturday in Atlanta.,The Heat recorded an 89-88 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday, while the Hawks scored 50 points in the final quarter for a 141-133 come-from-behind vi...
FC Dallas acquires Shaq Moore from Nashville
FC Dallas acquired defender Shaq Moore from Nashville SC in exchange for up to $150,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM), the team announced Friday.,Moore, 28, signed a two-year deal with a club option for 2027.,In addition to $50,000 in 2025 GAM and up to $100,000 in incentive-based GAM, Nashville...
Colts need help for playoff shot; Giants seek end to record skid
The Indianapolis Colts could show up to the stadium on Sunday with nothing to play for.,Or the scenario may call for a victory so they can remain alive in the AFC playoffs.,Either way, the Colts' postseason fate hangs on other teams as they enter Sunday's game against the lowly New York Giants at Ea...
Georgetown aims to continue ascent vs. Coppin State
Off to its best start since the 2017-18 season, Georgetown will look to continue its winning ways on Saturday afternoon against struggling Coppin State in Washington, D.C.,The Hoyas (10-2) have won three in a row and eight of their last nine overall.,While the improvements didn't happen overnight, c...
Colts QB Anthony Richardson questionable vs. Giants
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is questionable to start Sunday's key game against the New York Giants because of back and foot injuries.,Richardson did not practice this week, but head coach Shane Steichen fell short of declaring his starter out.,"We'll see how next 48 hours go," ...
Report: Tulane RB Makhi Hughes in transfer portal
Tulane star running back Makhi Hughes is entering the transfer portal, ESPN reported Friday.,A two-time selection to the All-American Athletic Conference first-team, Hughes has two years of eligibility remaining.,Hughes rushed for 1,401 yards and 15 touchdowns in 14 games for the Green Wave (9-5) th...
Syracuse bids to snap skid in encounter vs. Bucknell
Syracuse takes aim at snapping its third two-game losing streak of the season when it hosts Bucknell on Saturday afternoon.,The Orange (5-6) are coming off a disappointing 87-60 loss to Maryland last Saturday in a game in which they trailed 43-17 at the half.,Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry said he...
Louisville looking for another 3-point flurry vs. EKU
Coming off a pair of 3-point barrages, Louisville has a chance to match last season's win total when it hosts Eastern Kentucky on Saturday afternoon.,The Cardinals (7-5) followed up their 14 made 3-pointers in a Dec. 14 loss at then-No. 5 Kentucky by knocking down 15 of 29 triples in a 90-76 win aga...
Caps star Alex Ovechkin practices, eyes Saturday return
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin skated with his regular linemates in practice Friday and could return to the ice for Saturday's visit to the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to ESPN.,Ovechkin, who fractured his left fibula in a collision with Utah forward Jack McBain on Nov. 18, reportedly prac...
San Diego FC sign free agent GK Pablo Sisniega
San Diego FC announced the addition of free agent goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega on Friday.,The expansion club signed the 29-year-old for the 2025 season with options for 2026 and 2027.,The Mexico City native previously played for Los Angeles FC (2020-21) and Charlotte FC (2022-23).,"Pablo brings depth a...