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Fred VanVleet, deep Rockets take on improving Mavericks
Houston Rockets veteran guard Fred VanVleet was waiting for a moment like he had Wednesday in Milwaukee, a breakout performance after missing the previous season due to knee surgery.,VanVleet scored a season-high 24 points in the Rockets' 132-100 victory over the Bucks, including 15 consecutive poin...
Heat open NBA Cup play against injury-riddled Pacers
In search of the first home win of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, the Miami Heat host the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers on Friday night in an East Group B game in the NBA Cup.,It took a week for the new-look Heat to earn their first victory of the season, a 129-117 road win over the Atlanta Hawks on...
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin for refusing to play until trade
The Detroit Red Wings suspended forward Dylan Larkin on Thursday after their former captain said he would not play again until he is traded.,Larkin, 30, requested a trade from the team over the summer. The Michigan native, who has spent his entire NHL career in Detroit, was stripped of his captaincy...
Pistons seeking balance for NBA Cup opener against winless Nets
The Detroit Pistons earned their first three wins with plenty of offense, while their fourth featured a stronger defensive showing.,The Pistons hope to combine the elements in their first NBA Cup game on Friday when they visit the winless Brooklyn Nets.,Detroit and Brooklyn are in Group A in the Eas...
Raptors finding ways to win without Kawhi Leonard, as Magic know well
Although the Toronto Raptors made a big splash bringing back Kawhi Leonard, they showed on Wednesday that they can win without the star forward.,The Raptors will try to do it again on Friday night when they host the Orlando Magic in a rematch that also serves as both teams' NBA Cup opener.,With Leon...
Backcourt battle on tap as Knicks, Sixers open NBA Cup play
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are grateful to have All-Star guards they can count on in crunch time.,Those stars will be on display Friday when Jalen Brunson and the Knicks visit Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers in NBA Cup action.,The Knicks won the 2025 NBA Cup, followed by the NBA Finals a...
Kraken confident, but aim to protect leads better as they meet Flames
The Seattle Kraken have enjoyed a strong run at home. Now they'll try to take those winning ways on the road when they visit the Calgary Flames on Friday.,The Kraken are off to their best start to a season with 17 points in the first 13 games (8-4-1). They capped a 3-1-0 homestand Wednesday by beati...
President Trump insists D.C. muni to shut down Nov. 15 despite judge’s order
After a federal judge pushed back against President Donald Trump's plans for East Potomac Golf Links earlier this week, the administration is moving forward with a project to renovate one of Washington, D.C.'s few public golf courses.,U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued a 70-page opinion on Monday ...
Mariners exercise Andres Munoz's 2027 option, decline two others
The Seattle Mariners exercised their $9 million club option for 2027 on closer Andres Munoz on Thursday after the right-hander's toughest season with the club.,Munoz recorded 28 saves, but his 10 blown saves tied for most in the majors and he had a career-worst 4.24 ERA in 61 relief appearances for ...
Caleb Wilson, Bulls poised for another tough test against Celtics
It may not be readily apparent, but the Chicago Bulls have reason for optimism despite their 1-4 start to the season.,The Bulls look to take another step forward when they visit the Boston Celtics on Friday in the NBA Cup Group C opener for both teams. They'll be tested by a Boston team that has won...
Stars D Kyle Capobianco (lower body) out 4 weeks
Dallas defenseman Kyle Capobianco will miss four weeks because of a lower-body injury, Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said Thursday.,Capobianco, 29, was injured in a collision behind the net with New Jersey's Timo Meier in the third period of the Devils' 5-1 road victory Tuesday.,"‘Capo' will be out for ...
Devils need new goalie Connor Hellebuyck's best against Golden Knights
Connor Hellebuyck showed in his team debut Tuesday night why the New Jersey Devils acquired him from the Winnipeg Jets.,The Devils will need classic Hellebuyck again Friday night, when they complete a three-game Western Conference road trip by visiting the Vegas Golden Knights.,The Devils were off T...
Braves pick up club options on OF Ronald Acuna Jr., 2B Ozzie Albies
The Atlanta Braves exercised their 2027 club options on outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and second baseman Ozzie Albies on Thursday.,Acuna will make $17 million next year while Albies will make $7 million.,The Braves picked up the first of two club options on Acuna, who signed an eight-year, $100 millio...
Reports: Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy to make season debut at Arkansas
Missouri All-American running back Ahmad Hardy will make his season debut on Saturday at Arkansas, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,Hardy has not played through seven games this season after being struck by a bullet in his upper leg while at an outdoor concert in May in Mississippi. He pra...
Florida State begins quest for first NCAA bid since 2021 against FAMU
Luke Loucks, who was part of four NCAA Tournament teams during his playing days at Florida State, enters his second season as Seminoles head coach with plans to take them back for the first time since 2021.,The first step in that process comes Monday night when Florida State opens with crosstown riv...
New-look Cal opens season with optimism against Adams State
California hopes to continue the upward trajectory of the Mark Madsen era when the Golden Bears tip off the 2026-27 basketball season Monday night in Berkeley, Calif., with a nonconference game against Division II Adams State of Colorado.,Cal, a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, has improved ...
John Calipari's latest freshman haul leads No. 12 Arkansas vs. Pine Bluff
No. 12 Arkansas' revolving door of "one-and-dones" is expected to spin again this season.,The remade Razorbacks will bring the nation's No. 1 recruiting class into their season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday in Fayetteville, Ark., the first meeting between the two programs.,Freshman g...
No. 4 UConn, Gardner-Webb to unveil revised rosters in opener
The refrain surrounding No. 4 UConn entering Monday's season opener against Gardner-Webb in Hartford, Conn., is familiar yet different.,After appearing in three of the past four national title games, the Huskies will look to make it four of five without the veteran leadership of Alex Karaban and Tar...
No. 23 Kentucky begins bid for ninth title by hosting Manhattan
Mark Pope faces major expectations as he begins his third season as Kentucky's coach on Tuesday when the No. 23 Wildcats host Manhattan in Lexington, Ky.,The Wildcats, who went 22-14 last season, enter the season ranked for the 18th straight year and for the 35th time in the last 36 seasons. Still, ...
After benching Naz Reid, Hornets prepare for AJ Dybantsa, Wizards
The Charlotte Hornets enter their next game following some internal drama.,New center Naz Reid was benched during Wednesday night's 97-89 setback at Detroit. He'll be under the microscope Friday night when the Hornets visit the Washington Wizards.,"Naz didn't meet our standards in the first half, an...