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Kansas QB Jalon Daniels (knee) recovering from minor surgery
Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels will be limited in spring practices after recently undergoing knee surgery.,The school released the news on Thursday and said the surgery was minor.,Daniels missed most of spring drills prior to the 2024 season due to a back injury.,Daniels will be entering his sixth...
Chiefs notebook: Travis Kelce admires Taylor Swift's work ethic
NEW ORLEANS -- As the cameras pan around the Caesars Superdome on Sunday during Super Bowl LIX, they're sure to find Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's girlfriend and one of his biggest supporters.,Swift, one of the world's biggest music stars, is famous for putting on an entertaining show during her leng...
Laterals and 'Corn Dogs': Chiefs gain an edge from creative offense
NEW ORLEANS -- Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has said he's dreamed about tossing a lateral to win the Super Bowl.,It's not that far-fetched an idea.,In a Week 5 win over the New Orleans Saints, Kelce caught a pass over the middle well short of the yardage to gain on third-and-22. Instead...
Angels extend stadium lease through 2032
The Los Angeles Angels extended their lease at Angel Stadium, keeping them in Anaheim, Calif., and inside the fourth-oldest ballpark in the major leagues through 2032.,An expansion franchise in 1961, the Angels have played in their current ballpark since 1966. The lease for Angel Stadium that was ju...
Reports: Lakers acquire C Mark Williams from Hornets
The Los Angeles Lakers acquired center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round draft pick and a swap of 2030 first-round picks, multiple outlets reported.,At 7-feet, 241 pounds, Williams fills the inside void vacated ...
Report: Heat acquiring Davion Mitchell from Raptors
The Miami Heat are acquiring guard Davion Mitchell from the Toronto Raptors for small forward PJ Tucker, a second-round draft pick and cash considerations, ESPN reported Thursday.,Mitchell, 26, is averaging 6.3 points, 4.6 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 44 games (22 starts) this season. He is set to be...
Jayden Daniels tabbed Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of Year
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been named the 2024 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year, a likely precursor to more awards to come.,The Pepsi-sponsored award, announced Thursday, was completed by fan vote. The league's official award, the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, is ...
Mavericks GM Nico Harrison Was So Close, Yet So Far From Pulling off a Masterful Trade
Dallas trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers could have been a franchise-defining move—if they got the right return. Instead, the Mavericks made a deal that might haunt them for years....
Reports: Pelicans ship Brandon Ingram to Raptors
The New Orleans Pelicans traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for fellow forwards Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday night.,New Orleans will also receive a first-round pick and a second-round pick in the reported deal, which comes hours after both teams p...
Pacers, Clippers each on the rebound heading into matchup
The visiting Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Clippers will bring impressive defensive credentials into the first of two matchups between the teams this month when they face off Thursday at Inglewood, Calif.,The Clippers are third in the NBA through Tuesday with 107.5 points allowed per game as well a...
Nuggets erupt for 144 points, extend Pelicans' skid
Michael Porter Jr. tied his career high with 39 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Nikola Jokic finished with 38 points and 10 assists and the host Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 144-119 on Wednesday night.,Christian Braun scored 23 points, Aaron Gordon tied his career high with 12 assist...
Capitals, Flyers coming off dramatically different results
In their most recent games, the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers experienced a whirlwind of emotions in -- of all moments -- the final second.,Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of the NHL's all-time goals record continues Thursday when the high-scoring superstar leads the visiting Capitals against ...
Nick Sirianni: Eagles looking to 'focus and refocus' at practice
METAIRIE, La. -- Throughout the Philadelphia Eagles' first pre-Super Bowl LIX practice on Wednesday, Coach Nick Sirianni urged his players to "focus and refocus." ,"It's not a normal week," Sirianni said. "You want to keep it as normal as possible, but the times are different, the obligations are di...
St. Pete mayor to Rays: City is prepared to move on
St. Petersburg, Fla., mayor Ken Welch said Tuesday that the city will move ahead with its plan to redevelop the Gas Plant District, even if the Rays opt out of a deal to build a $1.3 billion stadium in the area by 2028.,At his State of the City address, Welch said the city has other avenues it will ...
Chiefs notebook: Patrick Mahomes digests formations, not tortillas
NEW ORLEANS -- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was asked Wednesday about his college playing days, specifically about the tradition at Texas Tech of fans throwing tortillas onto the field to celebrate good plays.,Wisely, Mahomes suggested it would be a mistake to try to eat one of tho...
Pelicans trade C Daniel Theis to OKC
The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired veteran center Daniel Theis from the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. ,The Pelicans also sent a 2031 second-round pick to the Thunder in exchange for cash considerations, the Thunder announced. ,Theis, 32, provides depth at center while the Thunder await Chet Hol...
Mavs could have Anthony Davis for Finals rematch vs. Celtics
Anthony Davis could make his debut for the Mavericks on Thursday when Dallas hits the road to wrap up its two-game season series with the Boston Celtics.,The Mavericks are 0-2 since trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package that included Davis, who is working his way back from an a...
Report: Rockets obtain G Jaden Springer from Celtics
The Houston Rockets are acquiring backup guard Jaden Springer and a 2030 second-round draft pick from the Boston Celtics, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Both teams will exchange protected second-round picks as well.,Springer is averaging 1.7 points and 5.4 minutes in 26 games off the bench for Boston this...
Pelicans trading C Daniel Theis to OKC
The Oklahoma City Thunder are acquiring veteran center Daniel Theis from the New Orleans Pelicans, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. ,The Pelicans are also sending a 2031 second-round pick to the Thunder, according to the reports. ,It's unclear what the Thunder are sending in return, per the repo...
Waiting for Gold: Class of '25 finalists anxious to hear Hall of Fame fate
Fifteen former players will take a deep breath and hope to hear their name called when the Pro Football Hall of Fame announces its newest slate of modern-era selections on Thursday night ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.,The Hall of Fame Selection Committee can elect up to five players from th...