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Sharks end skid on home ice by defeating Blackhawks
Collin Graf scored two goals and Will Smith had a goal and an assist in the San Jose Sharks' 4-2 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.,The Sharks ended a three-game losing streak overall, and a five-game skid on home ice. San Jose's 22 home points (from a 10-20-2 record) are the fewe...

No. 24 Illinois lights up Iowa for 106 points in Big Ten tourney win
Kylan Boswell recorded 24 points and seven assists and No. 24 Illinois put on an offensive show while producing a 106-94 victory over Iowa on Thursday to reach the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals in Indianapolis.,Tre White scored 22 points and Will Riley added 21 points, seven rebounds and five ass...

Clippers, Hawks meet a month after trade-deadline deal
The Los Angeles Clippers will continue their quest for Western Conference playoff position on Friday when they visit the Atlanta Hawks, who are in a similar situation in the Eastern Conference.,The Clippers have won four of their last five after Wednesday's 119-104 road victory over the Miami Heat. ...

Lucas Glover among leading trio, Rory McIlroy 1 back at Players
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Lucas Glover, J.J. Spaun and Camilo Villegas formed a tie for the lead with World No. 2 Rory McIlroy lurking one stroke off the pace after Thursday's opening round of The Players Championship.,Former U.S. Open champion Glover, fellow American Spaun and Colombian Villegas e...

Lucas Glover sets early pace with opening 66 at The Players
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover finished with a flourish, making birdie on each of his last four holes to seize an early two-shot lead in the opening round of The Players Championship on Thursday.,Enjoying a new lease of life since he switched to a long putter in 20...

Past two No. 1 picks face off as Blackhawks battle Sharks
The first overall picks of the past two NHL drafts will finally oppose each other when Connor Bedard's Chicago Blackhawks visit Macklin Celebrini's San Jose Sharks on Thursday.,The teams split their first two meetings in October, but Celebrini didn't play in either matchup due to a lower-body injury...

Trae Young scores 35 as Hawks handle Hornets
Trae Young returned to the lineup to produce his 39th double-double of the season and help the Atlanta Hawks win their fourth consecutive game, a 123-110 decision against the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.,Young, who missed Atlanta's Monday game with a bruised left quadriceps, came back to...

Reports: DeMarcus Lawrence leaves Cowboys for Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks reeled in veteran defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on Wednesday with a three-year deal worth a reported $42 million.,The deal for the longtime Dallas Cowboys standout includes $18 million guaranteed.,Seattle's defensive coordinator is Aden Durde, Dallas' defensive line coach from...

Reports: Seahawks signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling
The Seattle Seahawks are in agreement with free agent wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling on a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The Seahawks would be the wideout's fifth team in eight seasons.,Valdes-Scantling, 30, began the 2024 season in Buffalo befor...

Hawks and Hornets have hot streaks in common
The suddenly hot Charlotte Hornets will try to slow down the streaking Atlanta Hawks when they meet on Wednesday in Atlanta.,The Hornets, who are next-to-last in the Eastern Conference standings, have won two straight games and stunned the playoff-bound Miami Heat 105-102 on Monday. It was Charlotte...

Collin Morikawa on tough Arnold Palmer finish: 'Frustration'
Collin Morikawa didn't speak to reporters on Sunday after the Arnold Palmer Invitational when the tournament that he led by three strokes with five holes to play slipped away.,On Tuesday, amid his preparation for The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Morikawa explained his emotions af...

Nathan MacKinnon hits milestone as Avs blank Blackhawks
Nathan MacKinnon had two assists to reach 1,000 points for his career and the Colorado Avalanche scored twice early in the third period to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Monday in Denver.,Scott Wedgewood made 20 saves for his second shutout of the season and the eighth of his career as the Avala...

Led by Dyson Daniels' 25 points, Hawks take down Sixers
Dyson Daniels scored 25 points to pace six double-figure scorers and help the Atlanta Hawks defeat the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 132-123 on Monday.,It was the third straight win for the Hawks, who have won four of their last five. It was the 13th loss in 15 games for Philadelphia.,Atlanta led by 2...

Reports: Seahawks, QB Sam Darnold are a $100M match
Sam Darnold plans to sign a three-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks that includes $55 million guaranteed and a total value of more than $100 million, according to multiple reports.,The Athletic and ESPN reported Monday afternoon that Darnold and Seattle completed the agreement, which can becom...

Reports: Seahawks, QB Sam Darnold are a $110M match
Sam Darnold plans to sign a three-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks that includes $55 million guaranteed and a total value of more than $110 million, according to multiple reports.,The Athletic and ESPN reported Monday afternoon that Darnold and Seattle completed the agreement, which can becom...

Reports: Commanders reach 3-year deal with DT Javon Kinlaw
The Washington Commanders and former first-round defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw are in agreement on a three-year deal worth $45 million, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The deal, which won't become official until the start of the new league year Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, includes $30 million guarante...

Hawks look to continue playoff push in clash vs. 76ers
The Atlanta Hawks will try to keep their playoff push going forward when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday in the first meeting this season between the two Eastern Conference teams.,Atlanta has won three of its last four games overall and swept both contests of a mini-series against Indiana...

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue (back pain) misses game vs. Kings
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue was not on the bench for Sunday's home game against the Sacramento Kings because of back pain.,The team announced shortly before tipoff that Lue was being sent home and that assistant coach Brian Shaw would be in charge of the team.,Los Angeles entered Sund...

Report: Steelers obtain WR DK Metcalf from Seahawks for 2nd-round pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a big-time move on Sunday night by acquiring receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks for a second-round draft pick, NFL Network reported.,Metcalf reportedly will sign a five-year, $150 million deal with the Steelers.,The teams reportedly are also switching draft pi...

Reports: Seahawks re-sign DT Jarran Reed, LB Ernest Jones IV
The Seattle Seahawks are retaining defensive tackle Jarran Reed and linebacker Ernest Jones IV on three-year deals, according to multiple reports on Sunday.,Reed's deal is reportedly worth $25 million while Jones will reportedly receive $33 million with $15 million guaranteed.,Reed just finished the...