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WR Kadarius Toney arrested, allegedly strangled woman
Veteran NFL wide receiver Kadarius Toney was arrested last week on allegations that he strangled a woman during a January dispute, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.,Toney, 26, was arrested and booked on Feb. 6 on counts of aggravated assault-strangulation and obstructing/harassing 911 call...
Blazers C Deandre Ayton (calf strain) out at least 4 weeks
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton suffered a left calf strain during Monday night's game and will miss at least four weeks. ,The team announced Wednesday that an MRI exam confirmed the injury. ,The Trail Blazers also announced that guard Scoot Henderson (ankle sprain) will miss Wednesday's...
Brice Williams, Nebraska look to stay hot vs. No. 25 Maryland
Nebraska's NCAA Tournament hopes were dim after a six-game skid in January.,Since then, Brice Williams has taken over to help propel the Cornhuskers back into contention.,The fifth-year guard will try to lead Nebraska to a fifth straight win Thursday night when No. 25 Maryland visits Lincoln, Neb.,W...
No. 1 Auburn pulls away in second half to beat Vanderbilt
Denver Jones scored a game-high 21 points as No. 1 Auburn pulled away for an 80-68 win over Vanderbilt in the Southeastern Conference matchup on Tuesday night in Nashville, Tenn.,Chaney Johnson racked up 20 points off the bench on 9-of-10 shooting, and Johni Broome scored 17 points, 15 in the second...
Raptors F Brandon Ingram agrees to $120M extension
Newly acquired Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has agreed to a three-year, $120 million extension, his agents confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.,Ingram, 27, has not played for the Raptors since coming over in a trade last Thursday that sent Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk to the New Orleans Pelicans....
Thunder rout Pelicans behind franchise-record 27 treys
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 137-101 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday.,The Thunder extended their winning streak to six games while the Pelicans' losing streak was extended to nine.,During their run, the Thunder have won by an averag...
Thunder rout Pelicans behind franchise-record 27 3's
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 137-101 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday.,The Thunder extended their winning streak to six games while the Pelicans' losing streak was extended to nine.,During the winning streak, the Thunder have won by ...
No. 1 Auburn wary of pesky Vanderbilt following first SEC loss
Bruce Pearl knows that No. 1 Auburn will be challenged at Vanderbilt as the Tigers try to bounce back from their first Southeastern Conference loss on Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn.,A 90-81 defeat to Florida on Saturday was also Auburn's first home loss since Feb. 17, 2024, but it didn't drop the Tiger...
Orlando City SC acquire Colombian M Eduard Atuesta
Orlando City SC acquired midfielder Eduard Atuesta from Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras of Brazil's Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A on Monday for the 2025 season with a club option for 2026. ,After coming up through Independiente Medellin's academy system, where he was part of the Colombian championship...
Reports: Dodgers retain utility man Enrique Hernandez
The Dodgers and clubhouse favorite Enrique Hernandez agreed to a deal that will keep the veteran utility player in Los Angeles, multiple sources reported Sunday.,The Dodgers have not confirmed the deal, which is pending a physical, though Hernandez announced his return to the team in a TikTok video....
Magic face Hawks intent to settle into familiar surroundings
The Orlando Magic hope to build momentum in advance of All-Star weekend when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday in the first meeting between the Eastern Conference rivals this season.,The Magic opened their three-game homestand leading into the break with a 112-111 win over the San Antonio Spurs ...
Cavaliers ready to debut new piece vs. Timberwolves
After adding De'Andre Hunter at the trade deadline, the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers host the surging Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday.,Overshadowed by the jaw-dropping Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks, the Cavaliers still made a s...
Derik Queen (29 points), No. 18 Maryland handle Rutgers
Freshman Derik Queen bundled a career-high 29 points with 15 rebounds and five assists on Sunday to help No. 18 Maryland beat Rutgers 90-81 in College Park, Md.,Rodney Rice added 19 points and Selton Miguel scored 17 as the Terrapins (18-6, 8-5 Big Ten) won for the seventh time in nine games. Miguel...
Randy Moss returns to ESPN set amid cancer battle
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss made his return to ESPN on Sunday, joining the "Sunday NFL Countdown" crew in New Orleans amid his battle with cancer.,Moss had been on leave from the weekly pregame show since announcing Dec. 6 that he was taking time away to address a health issue...
Three NFL Teams That Could Win Super Bowl Next Year: Early 2026 Super Bowl Picks
Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles has to happen first, but these three teams have a serious chance at winning the Super Bowl in 2026....
Dricus du Plessis retains title in rematch with Sean Strickland
Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis outboxed Sean Strickland for 25 minutes en route to a unanimous decision win (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) in the main event of UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday night (Sunday in Australia).,The fight was never competitive as Strickland (29-7 MMA) stayed on hi...
Wild score final 5 goals, continue dominance of Isles
Matthew Boldy tallied two goals and an assist to lead the host Minnesota Wild past the New York Islanders 6-3 on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,Marco Rossi, Frederick Gaudreau, Yakov Trenin and Marcus Foligno also scored for the Wild, who have won seven straight against the Islanders. Defensema...
Jaylen Carey's career night lifts Vanderbilt over Texas
Jaylen Carey recorded career highs of 18 points and 14 rebounds to help Vanderbilt notch an 86-78 victory over Texas on Saturday afternoon in Southeastern Conference play at Nashville.,Jason Edwards scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half and Tyler Nickel also scored 17 as Vanderbilt (17-6, 5-...
Star freshmen in spotlight when Rutgers visits No. 18 Maryland
If you want to meet an NBA scout this weekend, head to College Park, Md.,That's where more than 30 recruiters reportedly will be when Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper and Rutgers visit fellow star freshman Derik Queen and No. 18 Maryland on Sunday afternoon.,All three players are projected to be first-round...
Islanders, Wild seek win before break for 4 Nations Face-Off
The New York Islanders and Minnesota Wild are each coming off one-goal decisions going into their game Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,The contest will be the last for both teams before the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, which will run from Feb. 12-20 in Montreal and Boston.,The Wild broke a ...