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Lakers pull out OT win over Rockets, move to verge of sweep
LeBron James and Marcus Smart recorded double-doubles as the Los Angeles Lakers took a stranglehold on their first-round playoff series against the host Houston Rockets with a 112-108 overtime victory in Game 3 on Friday.,After James (29 points, 13 rebounds) forced OT with a 3-pointer, Smart scored ...
Rockets star Kevin Durant (ankle) ruled out for Game 3 vs. Lakers
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is set to miss his second game of the Western Conference first-round playoff series against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.,Less than 90 minutes before tipoff of Game 3 on Friday night in Houston, the Rockets ruled out Durant due to a left ankle sprain. He ...
Thunder must adjust without Jalen Williams in Game 3 vs. Suns
After being without him for much of the regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder will once again have to adjust to playing without Jalen Williams.,One of the Thunder's primary ballhandlers, Williams suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Phoenix Suns in their We...
Hurricanes push Senators to brink with Game 3 win
Logan Stankoven scored for the third straight game and the Carolina Hurricanes put the Senators on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in Ottawa on Thursday.,Carolina leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 and Game 4 is set for Saturday ...
Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett help Raptors halve Cavs' series egde
Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett each scored 33 points Thursday night and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 126-104 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.,Reserve Jamison Battle scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter to ignite a Toronto surge that reduced ...
Hurricanes push Senators to the brink with Game 3 win
Logan Stankoven scored for the third straight game and the Carolina Hurricanes put the Senators on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round in Ottawa on Thursday.,Carolina leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 and Game 4 is set for Saturday at 3 p.m. ET.,O...
Alex Tuch nets game-winner as Sabres take 2-1 series lead vs. Bruins
Alex Tuch scored 4:03 into the third period to propel the visiting Buffalo Sabres to a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Thursday night.,Buffalo's win was the second straight for a road team in the best-of-seven series, which it now le...
Desperate Senators hope to capitalize on chances in Game 3
The math is very simple for the Ottawa Senators as they prepare to host the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on Thursday night.,Ottawa trails the series 2-0, and only four times in NHL history has a team come back from down 3-0 to win a playoff series. Th...
Strong second period carries Flyers past Penguins for 3-0 edge
Trevor Zegras, Rasmus Ristolainen, Nick Seeler and Noah Cates all scored their first career playoff goals to guide the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 home victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday and a three-games-to-none series lead.,After capturing Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference qu...
Tensions rise between Nuggets, Timberwolves ahead of Game 3
The war of words is picking up between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets.,The battle on the court should be even better.,The Timberwolves and Nuggets will resume their high-stakes rivalry when the teams tip off in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round playoff matchup Thursday nigh...
Kings head home in need of turnaround against Avalanche
The Los Angeles Kings are hanging tough with the Presidents' Trophy-wielding Colorado Avalanche, yet they trail 2-0 in their Western Conference first-round playoff series as it shifts to the West Coast.,As the Kings prepare to host the Avalanche for Game 3 Thursday, they need to find a way to get ov...
Projecting the top 32 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft
For the third time in four years, a Heisman Trophy winner is going No. 1 in the NFL draft. ,Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, who led the Hoosiers to an undefeated season and national championship, is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders with the top overall pick. Traveling the route last taken by LSU's Joe Bu...
Led by CJ McCollum, Hawks look to seize series lead vs. Knicks
CJ McCollum is filling the exact role the Atlanta Hawks had in mind when they acquired him in January. The veteran is not only scoring plenty of points, but he's also providing an experienced presence for a young team.,McCollum scored 32 points on Tuesday to spark Atlanta's fourth-quarter comeback a...
Wild's Marcus Foligno: Stars 'can't hang with us 5-on-5' entering G3
As far as Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno is concerned, the key to regaining control of his team's first-round playoff series is staying out of the penalty box.,That's it. Simply keep the same number of players on the ice as the Dallas Stars.,"They're looking to play 5-on-4," Marcus Foligno sa...
Flyers return home in search of 3-0 lead over Penguins
In a first-round playoff series between Pennsylvania rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers threw the first punch -- and the second.,Holding a 2-0 edge in the best-of-seven series, the Flyers look to take a commanding lead on the Pittsburgh Penguins when the teams reconvene for Game 3 Wednesday in Philadel...
Four teams at 2-0 after opening week of CDL Stage 3 qualifying
FaZe Vegas and Toronto KOI joined two other teams at 2-0 in the standings after the first week of qualifying for the Call of Duty League's Stage 3.,The Paris Gentle Mates and Vancouver Surge, who did not have matches on Sunday, also are 2-0.,Toronto downed Boston Breach, while FaZe Vegas topped the ...
Surge, Gentle Mates unbeaten in CDL Stage 3 Major qualifying
The Paris Gentle Mates and Vancouver Surge are atop the standings at 2-0 after Saturday, the second day of qualifying for the Call of Duty League's Stage 3.,The Surge outlasted the Carolina Royal Ravens 3-2, while Paris topped G2 Minnesota 3-1.,FaZe Vegas swept Boston Breach 3-0 to open play, and To...
Surge shine in CDL Stage 3 Major qualifying opener
The Vancouver Surge recorded the lone sweep as qualifying for the Call of Duty League's Stage 3 got underway on Friday.,The Surge topped G2 Minnesota 3-0, albeit in three tight maps. In the opening day's other results, the Paris Gentle Mates downed the Carolina Royal Ravens 3-1, and the Los Angeles ...
UFC 330 to take place at Philadelphia in August
Philadelphia will host its first UFC event in 15 years when UFC 330 is held at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Aug. 15, UFC president and CEO Dana White and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday.,It will be UFC's first trip to Philadelphia since the same venue hosted UFC 133 on August 6, 2011.,Th...
Injured Carlos Ulberg pulls off improbable title victory
The dawn of a new era at light heavyweight commenced Saturday night in Miami in the main event of UFC 327, which saw Carlos Ulberg win the UFC vacant light heavyweight title over former champion Jiri Prochazka., ,Ulberg (14-1) finished Prochazka (32-6-1) after nearly losing the fight due to a knee i...