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Kevin Durant scores 29 as Rockets hold off 76ers
Kevin Durant scored a game-high 29 points and drilled a critical late 3-pointer that helped the host Houston Rockets fend off the hard-charging Philadelphia 76ers 113-102 on Thursday.,The Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games but had to sweat out the final minutes. The 76ers (43-37) s...

Dylan Larkin scores hat trick as Red Wings slam Flyers
Dylan Larkin recorded a hat trick and an assist to highlight the Detroit Red Wings' resounding 6-3 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.,Alex DeBrincat became the first Red Wings player with 40 goals in a season since Marian Hossa in 2009. Moritz Seider had a goal and four assis...

Cole Caufield scores 50th goal; Canadiens tally late to edge Lightning
Jaraj Slafkovsky scored with 1:04 remaining in the third period and the host Montreal Canadiens edged the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Thursday night.,Nick Suzuki intercepted a pass behind the net and passed in front to Slafkovsky, who knocked it in from in front of the crease. The goal was No. 30 of ...

WNBA approves expansion into Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia
The WNBA announced formal approval for expansion teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia on Thursday.,The move certifies those three cities, previously announced, gained authorization to join the league on their own timelines.,Cleveland is set to begin play in 2028, with Detroit following in 20...

Daniel Hauser, Wisconsin edge North Dakota to reach Frozen Four final
Wisconsin scored twice in a 27-second span in the first period, and Daniel Hauser made 21 saves en route to a 2-1 win over North Dakota in Thursday's first Frozen Four semifinal in Las Vegas.,Simon Tassy and Ryan Botterill netted the quick-fire goals for the Badgers (24-12-2), who shrugged off North...

Tigers CF Parker Meadows hospitalized after collision
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows will be hospitalized overnight in Minneapolis after being carted off the field due to a scary collision in the bottom of the eighth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon.,Meadows was playing center field and Riley Greene was p...

Tigers CF Parker Meadows carted off after collision
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows was carted off the field after a scary collision in the bottom of the eighth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon.,Meadows was playing center field and Riley Greene was playing left field when Twins hitter Josh Bell hit a sli...

Argentina to play World Cup tune-ups at Texas A&M, Auburn
Defending champion Argentina will conclude its preparations for this summer's World Cup with a pair of friendlies at iconic college football stadiums in early June.,Argentina, led by eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, will face Honduras on June 6 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, and...

Rockets fight to keep win streak going, face inconsistent 76ers
In the blink of an eye, all the Houston Rockets gained during their six-game winning streak entering Tuesday seemed lost when the Phoenix Suns assertively seized momentum early with a 24-0 surge.,The Rockets had climbed to within range of the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and carved out a dec...

Report: Sky, Sparks discuss Ariel Atkins-Rickea Jackson trade
The Chicago Sky are in talks to trade two-time All-Star guard Ariel Atkins to the Los Angeles Sparks for forward Rickea Jackson, Front Office Sports reported Thursday.,Nothing has been finalized but an announcement is expected on Saturday, per the report.,Atkins, 29, averaged 13.1 points, 3.6 assist...
Why None of These NBA Play-In Teams Are True Contenders
The NBA Play-In Tournament features star power and fun matchups, but none of these teams are real contenders for a deep playoff run....

With closer Mason Miller looming, Padres strive to cool off Rockies
If the first two weeks of the season have proved anything, it's that no pitcher is harder to hit than San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller.,With another scoreless inning to end San Diego's 8-2 win in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Miller has 25 straight scoreless regular-season outings. During that time, ...

Rockets fight to keep win streak going, next take on inconsistent 76ers
In the blink of an eye, all the Houston Rockets gained during their six-game winning streak entering Tuesday seemed lost when the Phoenix Suns assertively seized momentum early with a 24-0 surge.,The Rockets had climbed to within range of the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and carved out a dec...

Atlantic Division-contending Canadiens, Lightning set for battle
Two of the teams tied atop the Atlantic Division in points face off when the Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.,The Lightning (48-24-6, 102 points), the Canadiens (46-22-10, 102 points) and the Buffalo Sabres (47-23-9, 102 points) each have a shot at claiming the div...

Jake Cronenworth homers to lead Padres past Pirates
Nick Castellanos drove in two runs and Jake Cronenworth hit his first homer of the season to lead the San Diego Padres to a 8-2 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon.,The Padres bounced back from Tuesday's loss and secured their fourth win in their past five games.,It was m...

Report: Pistons' Cade Cunningham (lung) to return vs. Bucks
Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham is expected to make his return to the court on Wednesday against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN reported.,Cunningham has been recovering from a collapsed left lung, an injury sustained on March 17 in a contest against the Washington Wizards. He has ...

Union sign homegrown D Nathan Harriel to new deal
The Philadelphia Union signed homegrown defender Nathan Harriel to a new contract on Wednesday.,The 24-year-old U.S. Men's National Team player is under contract through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30.,"Nate has established himself as an essential piece of our backline over the past five years,"...

Behind Mitch Keller, Pirates chase series win vs. Padres
Mitch Keller will try to continue the Pittsburgh Pirates' strong start while fellow right-hander Michael King will bid to get the visiting San Diego Padres back on track when the teams play the decisive contest of a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.,Keller (1-0, 1.50 ERA) will seek his secon...

Canadiens pull off comeback, shootout victory over Panthers
Cole Caufield and Alexandre Texier scored in the shootout to complete the host Montreal Canadiens' 4-3 comeback win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.,Ivan Demidov, Phillip Danault and Nick Suzuki scored for the Canadiens (46-22-10, 102 points) in regulation. Montreal has won nine of its la...

Paul Skenes takes no-hitter into 6th as Pirates stifle Padres
Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales each had clutch two-run singles to back up a gem by Paul Skenes and propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.,Skenes (2-1) carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning before allowing a one-out single by Fernando Tatis J...