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Suns bring four-game win streak into matchup with Cavaliers
The Phoenix Suns have a chance to match their longest winning streak of the season when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.,Dillon Brooks scored 26 points and Collin Gillespie had 25 points and six assists for Phoenix in a 115-101 victory over the host Washington Wizards on Monday, exte...

Pacers, Magic meet with work to do while void of stars
The visiting Orlando Magic will look to prolong the Indiana Pacers' dreadful season on Wednesday afternoon as the teams close out 2025 at Indianapolis.,Just six months removed from being a win away from an NBA championship, the Pacers have the league's worst record at 6-27 as the close of a roller-c...

Yankees sign versatile Amed Rosario on 1-year deal
The New York Yankees signed utility player Amed Rosario to a one-year contract for 2026, with The Athletic reporting the deal is worth $2.5 million.,Rosario, 30, joined the Yankees after a July trade from the Washington Nationals and batted .303 with one home run and five RBIs in 16 games.,After bre...

Report: Angels sever ties with oft-injured 3B Anthony Rendon
The Los Angeles Angels bought out the contract of third baseman Anthony Rendon, The Athletic reported Tuesday, restructuring the final season of a seven-year, $245-million free-agent deal signed before the 2020 season.,Rendon, 35, was owed $38.6 million in 2026. The report did not indicate how much ...
What’s Next for the Nuggets as Nikola Jokic Misses Time With Injury
Nikola Jokic’s injury puts pressure on Jamal Murray and Denver’s depth as the Nuggets fight to stay near the top of the West....

Cowboys release veteran CB Trevon Diggs
The Dallas Cowboys released two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday.,The 27-year-old veteran will be subject to the waiver process and if unclaimed, will become a free agent.,Diggs confirmed the news to NFL Network, telling a reporter that "he will miss his time in Dallas, he assures me...

Charlotte FC sign USMNT M Luca de la Torre
Charlotte FC acquired midfielder Luca de la Torre from LaLiga side Celta Vigo on Tuesday.,The 27-year-old U.S. men's national team veteran is under contract through June 2029 with an option for the 2030 season.,He spent last season on loan with San Diego FC and tallied five goals and one assist in 3...

No resolution for LIV's OWGR points pursuit as 2026 season looms
LIV Golf will begin its fifth season in February, potentially with its application for Official World Golf Ranking points still pending.,Trevor Immelman, chairman of the OWGR, issued a statement on the matter Tuesday.,"Since the end of June, the Governing Board has endeavored to thoroughly evaluate ...

Philadelphia Union acquire D Finn Sundstrom from D.C. United
The Philadelphia Union acquired 19-year-old defender Finn Sundstrom from D.C. United on Tuesday.,Sundstrom arrives via transfer from USL Championship side North Carolina FC and is under contract through 2028 with club options for 2029 and 2030.,The Union acquired Sundstrom's rights from the United i...

Tiger Woods turns 50 with competitive future in question
PGA Tour legend Tiger Woods turned 50 years old on Tuesday, officially making him eligible for a run at becoming a legend on the Champions Tour as well.,However, it remains to be seen when Woods might make his return to the links as he continues to recover from a seventh back surgery in October.,Whe...

Chris Redman named head coach of Louisville Kings
Former Louisville star and NFL quarterback Chris Redman was named head coach of the Louisville Kings, a 2026 UFL expansion team, on Tuesday.,Other than a couple of seasons as an assistant coach at a Texas high school, this is the first coaching job for the 48-year-old Louisville native.,"Chris Redma...
Losing Coach in Ravens vs. Steelers Could Be Fired
Sunday night’s Steelers vs. Ravens matchup decides the AFC North and could shape the futures of Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh....

Rick Neuheisel named head coach of Dallas Renegades
Former NCAA head coach Rick Neuheisel was named the head coach of the UFL's Dallas Renegades on Tuesday.,The former Colorado, Washington and UCLA boss succeeds Bob Stoops, who led the spring league's Arlington Renegades for four seasons.,"I am elated to join the UFL as the head coach of the Dallas R...
NCAA Basketball Picks Tonight: December 30th ACC Openers and More
College basketball betting picks for Tuesday featuring Gonzaga vs. San Diego and two ACC openers, including Florida State vs. UNC....
NHL Betting Picks Dec. 30th: Hurricanes, Islanders Target Struggling Teams
Two NHL picks for tonight as the Penguins and Blackhawks continue to slide. Hurricanes and Islanders moneyline bets explained....

Report: Second act over for Philip Rivers; Colts to start Riley Leonard
The Indianapolis Colts will start 23-year-old rookie quarterback Riley Leonard over 44-year-old Philip Rivers in Sunday's season finale at Houston, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Rivers lost all three of his starts for the Colts (8-8) after coming out of retirement in mid-December following injuries to sign...

Northwestern hires Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator
Chip Kelly was hired as Northwestern offensive coordinator on Tuesday.,Kelly, 62, was fired as offensive coordinator of the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 23 after a 2-9 start this season.,He was the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles (2013-15) and San Francisco 49ers (2016) and at Oregon (2009-12) an...

Canadiens' Sam Montembeault returns to start against Panthers
Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky, the first overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, continues to improve.,The 21-year-old Slovakian has 13 goals in 38 games and is on pace to eclipse his career high of 20 tallies in 2023-24. He also has four goals and four assists in his past four games headin...

Top 25 roundup: No. 8 Houston muddles past Middle Tennessee
Kingston Flemings recorded 15 points and five assists to help No. 8 Houston hold off visiting Middle Tennessee 69-60 in nonconference play on Monday night.,JoJo Tugler added 13 points and six rebounds as the Cougars (12-1) won their sixth straight game. Emanuel Sharpe had 10 points and three steals....

NHL roundup: Sabres best Blues for 9th straight win
Zach Benson broke a tie early in the third period as the Buffalo Sabres won their ninth straight game, defeating the host St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Monday.,Buffalo is one victory short of matching the franchise record achieved three times, in 1983-84, 2006-07 and 2018-19.,Noah Ostlund, Alex Tuch and Pe...