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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 ...

Jets edge Isles, again tie franchise mark for consecutive wins
Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals and Connor Hellebuyck made 32 saves as the Winnipeg Jets ran their winning streak to eight games with a 4-3 victory over the visiting New York Islanders on Friday.,The eight-game run matches the longest winning streak in franchise history, dating back to the 1999-200...

Jets edge Islanders, again tie franchise mark for consecutive wins
Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals and Connor Hellebuyck made 32 saves as the Winnipeg Jets ran their winning streak to eight games with Friday's 4-3 victory over the visiting New York Islanders.,The eight-game run matches the longest winning streak in franchise history, dating back to the 1999-2000 A...

Trail Blazers bring six-game win streak into matchup with Wolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves know better than to judge the Portland Trail Blazers by their record.,On paper, the Trail Blazers are six games under .500 entering Saturday night's tipoff against the Timberwolves in Minneapolis. But the overall standings disguise the fact that Portland has been one of th...

Vanderbilt hoping for home spark against Texas
Vanderbilt hopes a return home can help snap a recent swoon when it battles Texas on Saturday afternoon in a Southeastern Conference game in Nashville, Tenn.,It is the first time the teams will square off on the hardwood since a 2016 win for Texas in Austin that tied the all-time series at 4-4. The ...

Colorado adds Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk to coaching staff
Marshall Faulk is joining head coach Deion Sanders at Colorado, giving the Buffaloes three members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on its coaching staff. ,Sanders and Faulk were 2011 inductees in Canton, with Warren Sapp joining them in 2013.,Sapp is the Buffaloes' senior quality control analyst on...

Bruce Thornton stars as Ohio State overtakes No. 18 Maryland
Bruce Thornton banked in a 3-point shot with seven seconds left to cap a 31-point night and propel Ohio State to a 73-70 come-from-behind victory over No. 18 Maryland on Thursday in Columbus, Ohio.,Micah Parrish added 13 points for Ohio State (14-9, 6-6 Big Ten), which trailed by 17 points late in t...

Bruce Thornton takes over for Ohio State, which topples No. 18 Maryland
Bruce Thornton banked in a 3-point shot with seven seconds left to cap a 31-point night and propel Ohio State to a 73-70 come-from-behind victory over No. 18 Maryland on Thursday in Columbus, Ohio.,Micah Parrish added 13 points for Ohio State (14-9, 6-6 Big Ten), which trailed by 17 points late in t...

Jets aim for second 8-game win streak of season vs. rising Isles
Winners of their last seven games, the Winnipeg Jets will try to make some team history when they host another red-hot opponent in the New York Islanders on Friday.,An eighth straight victory would equal the longest winning streak in Jets franchise history. Winnipeg also matched that team record wit...

Dricus du Plessis, Sean Strickland ready for rematch in Sydney
A middleweight title rematch between champion Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland takes center stage at UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia on Saturday night (Sunday morning locally).,Their first fight took place at UFC 297 in January 2024, with Strickland attempting to defend his championship for the fi...