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Caleb Wilson, Bulls bid to pick up steam vs. Wizards
Chicago Bulls rookie forward Caleb Wilson overcame a shaky debut this week with a 21-point, six-rebound effort to help key Friday's come-from-behind victory in Milwaukee.,As the Bulls prepare to face the Washington Wizards in Chicago's home opener on Saturday night, Wilson is eager to keep building ...
Fresh off epic rally, Sixers take on Bucks
The Philadelphia 76ers' star-studded lineup quickly has proved that no obstacle is too great to overcome.,After two come-from-behind wins, including an epic rally in their home opener on Thursday, the Sixers gladly would settle for a more comfortable victory Saturday night when they host the Milwauk...
Heat, Hornets strive to bounce back after lopsided losses
The Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets have something in common -- and they don't like it.,Both teams suffered lopsided losses at home on Friday night.,Now they'll face off for the first time this season on Saturday night in Charlotte, N.C.,The Hornets will try to recover from a 128-81 drubbing by the...
T1 begin title defense at LoL Worlds with comfortable victory
Three-time defending champion T1 cruised to a win on Friday as the League of Legends World Championship's Swiss stage got underway in Allen, Texas.,In the previous 15 editions of the tournament, T1, a South Korean club, have captured the title six times and finished as runner-up twice.,Swiss-stage a...
Four more sweeps on Day 2 of PARI Universe Dota 2 event
PARIVISION made quick work of LEGION, posting a two-map sweep in 65 minutes at the PARI Universe tournament on Friday.,All four matches ended in 2-0 victories as Astra Invicta joined PARIVISION in Group B with a sweep of BetBoom Team. In Group A, OG took down 1w Team, and GamerLegion beat Team Liqui...
Rays bank on rested Drew Rasmussen to make difference in Game 2
MILWAUKEE -- The Tampa Bay Rays hope ace right-hander Drew Rasmussen will benefit from an extra day of rest as they look to even the World Series at one win apiece against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.,Rasmussen, who originally was expected to start the opener, will be opposed by rookie right-h...
NBA roundup: Hawks crush Hornets, set franchise mark for largest win
Jalen Johnson and reserve Aaron Wiggins each scored 19 points as visiting Atlanta blew out the Charlotte Hornets 128-81 on Friday, the biggest margin of victory in Hawks history.,The 47-point gap topped the old record of 46 set in a 126-80 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Nov 15, 2017. Nickeil A...
Mavericks awaiting update on star Cooper Flagg (shoulder)
The prognosis for Dallas forward Cooper Flagg, who exited the Mavericks' Friday game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis due to left shoulder soreness, was unclear following the contest.,"He'll be evaluated in the next couple of days," Mavericks coach Dusty May said.,As for whether Flagg woul...
Davis Warren (4 TDs), Stanford fend off late NC State rally
Davis Warren passed for 303 yards and a career-best four touchdown passes to lead Stanford to a 31-28 victory over visiting North Carolina State on Friday night in Atlantic Coast Conference play.,Nico Brown caught two touchdown passes, Caden High had nine receptions for 103 yards and one score and S...
San Diego FC, running out of time in playoff push, clash with Sounders
San Diego FC desperately need a home win Saturday night to bolster their playoff hopes against a Seattle Sounders side that could clinch a postseason spot with a victory and the right results elsewhere.,After finishing atop the Western Conference in its inaugural 2025 regular season, San Diego (8-12...
Win or draw vs. Timbers would punch Charlotte's playoff ticket
Charlotte FC are on the verge of clinching a playoff berth and Idan Toklomati has been a big force in that quest.,Toklomati has set a franchise record with 13 goals and he will look to add to the tally when Charlotte FC visit the Portland Timbers on Saturday night.,Charlotte FC (13-9-8, 47 points) c...
Clinging to final West playoff spot, Rapids host first-place Whitecaps
The Colorado Rapids will put their precarious playoff position to the test when they host the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday in Commerce City, Colo.,Colorado (11-13-6, 39 points) will lean on its nine-match unbeaten streak at home in MLS play (6-0-3) as it clings to the W...
Late 17-0 surge carries Grizzlies to comeback win over Warriors
Ty Jerome scored a game-high 28 points and the Memphis Grizzlies used a 17-0 fourth-quarter spurt to rally for a 111-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Friday.,Rookie Cameron Boozer added 25 points, 13 rebounds and six assists for Memphis, which won its second straight ga...
Deni Avdija propels Blazers to comeback victory over Kings
Deni Avdija scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 12-point first-quarter deficit en route to a 128-120 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Friday night.,Damian Lillard and Toumani Camara scored 19 points apiece and Sidy Cissoko scored 15 points, all in the first half, as P...
Lakers ride 39-point 3rd quarter to surge past Clippers
Austin Reaves scored 28 points and added nine assists while Luka Doncic recorded 23 points as the Los Angeles Lakers used a third-quarter surge to stay perfect through two games with a 125-117 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.,Walker Kessler scored 22 points, Ziaire Williams ...
Alperen Sengun, Rockets win physical battle against rival Spurs
Alperen Sengun pounded his way to 29 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, as the Houston Rockets ground out a 114-110 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday in Austin, Texas.,The Rockets led by three at halftime and four after three quarters. San Antonio rallied to take a 104-103 lead on Dy...
Unbeaten streak over, St. Louis out to dent RSL's playoff hopes
After a remarkable five-month stretch without a loss, playoff-bound St. Louis City will be out to begin a new streak Saturday night when they travel to Sandy, Utah, to face a Real Salt Lake club in search of a critical win.,St. Louis (14-7-9, 51 points) had a forgettable 10-game start that saw it ea...
Minnesota United need even more resolve in rematch with Dynamo
Minnesota United have done enough to stay in contention in the Western Conference, but work remains to be done.,That task hits another potential hurdle on Saturday in a road match against the Houston Dynamo, who need some positive results in the final weeks of the season after a rough patch.,The tea...
Jaren Jackson Jr., Jazz eke out home-opening win over Pelicans
Jaren Jackson Jr. logged 24 points and 10 rebounds and Keyonte George added 19 points and 10 assists to rally the Utah Jazz to a 120-119 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday in Salt Lake City.,Utah rookie Darryn Peterson scored 15 points, including two go-ahead free throws with 50.5 secon...
Clinging to playoff aspirations, Austin face last-place Sporting KC
When Sporting Kansas City host Austin FC on Saturday, it will be a matchup of clubs at the bottom of the MLS Western Conference table looking for their first win this month.,While Sporting KC (6-20-4, 21 points) has long been eliminated from playoff contention, Austin FC (7-13-10, 31 points) still h...