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NBA fines 76ers for violating rules leading up to Joel Embiid's return
The Philadelphia 76ers were fined $100,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for violating league injury reporting rules.,Per the league, the 76ers failed to accurately disclose the availability status of center Joel Embiid prior to their game against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. ,Embiid was listed as "out" o...
Ex-NBA champ, Clemson star Elden Campbell dies
Elden Campbell, the leading scorer in Clemson basketball history who later won an NBA title, died Tuesday. He was 57.,Clemson announced his death on Wednesday, but no cause was disclosed.,"I am deeply saddened to learn of Elden Campbell's passing," said Cliff Ellis, who was the Clemson head coach in...
Reports: USF hires Ohio State OC Brian Hartline as coach
Brian Hartline is near a deal to become head coach at USF but is delaying formally filling the role until after No. 1 Ohio State competes in the College Football Playoff. ,According to multiple reports, Hartline accepted the position on Wednesday and was hoping to convince co-offensive coordinator K...
Mountain West Championship Preview: UNLV-Boise State, The Trilogy
Mountain West Championship,UNLV (10-2, 6-2) at Boise State (8-4, 6-2),Friday, 8 p.m. ET (Las Vegas), ,UNLV and Boise State will meet for the Mountain West title for the third consecutive season, thanks to a composite average of four nationally recognized metrics used to settle a four-way, first-pla...
After Thanksgiving week woes, Ga. Tech, Mississippi St. square off
With both teams looking to flush disappointing Thanksgiving week efforts, Georgia Tech hosts Mississippi State in an ACC/SEC Challenge matchup on Wednesday in Atlanta.,Georgia Tech (5-3) dropped both of its games in the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Fla., losing 75-61 to DePaul and 84-74 to Dr...
Anthony Edwards' 44 points propel Timberwolves past Pelicans in OT
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves overturned a 13-point first-half deficit to defeat the host New Orleans Pelicans 149-142 in overtime on Tuesday.,Edwards hit 6 of 13 from 3-point range, while playing 47:27 -- his only rest was in the second quarter.,Rudy Gobert paired 2...
Jaylen Brown fires in 42 points as Celtics topple Knicks
Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 42 points while leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-117 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Tuesday night.,Brown made 16 of 24 shots from the floor and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line. It was his third game with at least 40 points this season.,New York trai...
Tyrese Maxey scores 35 as 76ers cruise past Wizards
Tyrese Maxey scored 35 points to spearhead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 121-102 win over the visiting Washington Wizards on Tuesday.,Jared McCain chipped in 15 points for Philadelphia, which played without Joel Embiid, Quentin Grimes and Kelly Oubre Jr. The Sixers avoided their fourth loss in five ga...
Kayden Mingo’s hot start, strong finish power Penn State over Campbell
Kayden Mingo scored 21 points to pace Penn State in an 87-76 win over visiting Campbell on Tuesday in University Park, Pa.,Freddie Dilione V added 17 points and four steals for the Nittany Lions (8-1), while Ivan Juric and Josh Reed chipped in with 16 points apiece. Penn State shot well from the fie...
Pelicans F Zion Williamson to miss time with adductor injury
The New Orleans Pelicans confirmed Tuesday that big man Zion Williamson will miss extended time with a Grade 2 right adductor strain.,Williamson was downgraded to out for Tuesday's game against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves with "right adductor soreness.",The 25-year-old will be re-evaluated i...
Steelers add WR Adam Thielen, mutually part ways with CB Darius Slay
The Pittsburgh Steelers added wide receiver Adam Thielen off waivers Tuesday, the same day the team mutually agreed to part ways with six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay.,Thielen, 35, becomes a Steeler one day after being granted his request by his former team, the Minnesota Vikings, to be waiv...
Charlie Weis Jr. to coach Ole Miss’ offense in CFP before going to LSU
Charlie Weis Jr. may be following Lane Kiffin to LSU, but unlike Kiffin he's being allowed to coach Ole Miss through the College Football Playoff.,The Rebels posted a graphic to social media Tuesday showing their coaching staff for the postseason, which revealed Weis will remain their offensive coor...
CB Darius Slay, Steelers agree to part ways
Six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay and the Pittsburgh Steelers mutually agreed to part ways, his agents told ESPN on Tuesday.,Per the network, Slay is interested in continuing his career and "will consider signing with other teams.",Signed to a one-year, $10 million contract in the offseason, ...
Pelicans F Zion Williamson questionable vs. Timberwolves
New Orleans Pelicans big man Zion Williamson has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves due to right adductor soreness.,Williamson scored 25 points in New Orleans' 104-96 loss against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday before sitting out Sun...
Pelicans C Zion Williamson questionable vs. Timberwolves
New Orleans Pelicans center Zion Williamson has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves due to right adductor soreness.,Williamson scored 25 points in New Orleans' 104-96 loss against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday before sitting out Sund...
Trial date set for Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz bribery case
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will be on trial next May on the federal charges that they both accepted bribes to help gamblers win prop bets on their pitches, it was announced Tuesday.,U.S. District Court Judge Kiyo Matsumoto announced that jury selection will begin May ...
Mike Tomlin 'agrees with' Steelers fans calling for his job
Aaron Rodgers might be limited in practice participation to start the week, but Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin anticipates the quarterback ramping up for his first in the Pittsburgh-Baltimore rivalry on Sunday. ,Tomlin teed up the week ahead for players on Tuesday, framing the AFC North bout for fi...
Nashville SC acquire Ghanaian D Maxwell Woledzi
Nashville SC acquired Ghanaian defender Maxwell Woledzi from Norway's Fredrikstad FK on Tuesday.,The 24-year-old center back is under contract through the 2028 season with an option for 2029.,"Maxwell is a tremendous player and leader who will be a great addition to our club. We are excited to be ab...
Fire acquire South African D Mbekezeli Mbokazi
The Chicago Fire acquired defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South African side Orlando Pirates on Tuesday.,The 20-year-old South African center back is under contract through 2029 with an option for 2030. He will occupy a U-22 Initiative roster slot.,"We are excited to welcome Mbekezeli to the club as...
Denny Hamlin takes stand as NASCAR antitrust trial begins
With NASCAR's revenue-sharing model at the forefront of 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports' antitrust lawsuit, 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin took the stand as the first witness Monday in Charlotte, N.C. and testified that it costs $20 million to bring a single car to the track over a 38-race season....