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Aaron Rodgers ‘not going to make any emotional decisions’ re: retirement
In the end, the Pittsburgh Steelers weren't close to defeating the Houston Texans, and Aaron Rodgers wasn't close to good enough at quarterback.,The future Hall of Famer might well have played his final NFL game, and if so, it was a forgettable one. Rodgers had no touchdowns and two turnovers leadin...
Defensive touchdowns seal Texans' victory over Steelers
Sheldon Rankins returned a fumble for a touchdown and Caden Bullock took an interception back for a score to help the Houston Texans notch a 30-6 victory over the host Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night in an the AFC wild-card playoff game.,Christian Kirk produced a career-best 144 receiving yards ...
Tyrese Maxey scores 33, lifts 76ers over Raptors to split season series
Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points Monday night and the visiting Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 115-102 to gain a split of the two-game set.,The 76ers were a different team, playing stronger defense with the return of Joel Embiid and Paul George, who did not suit up when Toronto won 116-...
Red-hot Nikita Kucherov leads Lightning by Flyers for 10th straight win
Nikita Kucherov registered multiple points for the ninth straight game and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 5-1 road victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday., ,It was a successful trip to the City of Brotherly Love for the Lightning, who posted a 7-2 wi...
Pascal Siakam's floater lifts Pacers past Celtics
Pascal Siakam scored a go-ahead basket with 6.8 seconds left on Monday night to propel the Indiana Pacers to a 98-96 victory over the Boston Celtics in Indianapolis.,Siakam produced 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists while Jay Huff scored 20 points and Andrew Nembhard chipped in 13 points and...
Jazz bounce back from blowout, rally past Cavaliers
Keyonte George collected 32 points and nine assists and Lauri Markkanen had 28 points and 12 rebounds as the visiting Utah Jazz rallied past the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112 on Monday night, bouncing back from a 55-point loss in their previous game.,George, who made all 12 of his free throw attempts,...
Falcons interview John Harbaugh, Mike McDaniel for head coaching job
The Atlanta Falcons completed an interview with former Ravens coach John Harbaugh for its vacant head coach position on Monday, his first formal interview since his firing Jan. 6 after 18 seasons in Baltimore.,Later Monday evening, the Falcons also announced they had interviewed former Miami Dolphin...
Nuggets limp into New Orleans with sights set on season sweep
The Denver Nuggets are continuing their winning ways despite dealing with a myriad of injuries.,Bruised and bandaged, the Nuggets will look to complete a three-game season sweep of the spiraling Pelicans on Tuesday in New Orleans.,Nikola Jokic collected 21 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in Denve...
Celtics star Jaylen Brown fined $35K for officiating criticism
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown said he'd pay the fine for his postgame rant against the officiating crew after Boston's 100-95 loss to the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.,The time has come to pay up, as the NBA on Monday fined Brown $35,000 for his public criticism of the officiating.,The fine c...
NFL Playoffs: Texans-Steelers Preview, Props, Prediction
The first round of the NFL postseason concludes with what should be a defensive slugfest with the Houston Texans visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night.,The Steelers (10-7) were the last team into the postseason when they survived a missed field goal by Baltimore on the final play of the r...
Reports: Browns request to interview Jags OC Grant Udinski
The Cleveland Browns requested an interview with Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski for their head coaching position, according to multiple reports Monday.,Udinski, who turns 30 Monday, just concluded his first season on the coaching staff of the Jaguars, who were eliminated fr...
Reports: Browns, Falcons, Ravens, Titans interviewing Mike McDaniel
Mike McDaniel's interview card is starting to fill up after he was fired by the Miami Dolphins last Thursday.,The Cleveland Browns announced they are interviewing McDaniel about their head coaching vacancy on Monday. ,According to reports, McDaniel is also set to interview for the Atlanta Falcons' v...
LeBron James Wears Unique Jersey Patch as Retirement Questions Loom
LeBron James will wear a special jersey patch for his 23rd NBA season as retirement speculation grows....
WTA roundup: McCartney Kessler stunned in Hobart
Serbia's Olga Danilovic stunned defending champion McCartney Kessler 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round on Monday at the Hobart International in Australia.,Danilovic trailed 4-3 in the deciding set, then collected a crucial break in the ninth game to pull ahead and served out the match in two hours an...
ATP roundup: Action underway in Adelaide, Auckland
Thanasi Kokkinakis thrilled the home fans in Australia on Monday with a first-round comeback to beat Sebastian Korda at the Adelaide International.,Kokkinakis finished the 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory in two hours and 26 minutes, tallying 15 aces and saving six of nine break points. His second-round op...
Browns interviewing Mike McDaniel on Monday
The Cleveland Browns are interviewing former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel about their coaching vacancy on Monday, the team announced.,McDaniel, who coached the Browns' wide receivers in 2014, went 7-10 this season and posted a 35-33 record over four seasons with the Dolphins.,McDaniel, 42...
Kings, without suspended Dennis Schroder, have score to settle with Lakers
The Sacramento Kings might possess the third-worst record in the NBA, but they certainly are showing they haven't lost fight.,Monday night's rematch with the Los Angeles Lakers promises to be a testy affair in Sacramento, and the Kings will be without veteran guard Dennis Schroder for his actions fo...
Reports: Browns to interview Mike McDaniel for HC job
Fired as head coach of the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, Mike McDaniel will interview for the same position with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday.,McDaniel, 42, went 7-10 this season and posted a 35-33 record over four seasons, which included a pair of postseas...
Celebrated Syracuse football signee Calvin Russell III to hoop, too
One of the most celebrated recruits in Syracuse football history may actually make an impact first for the Orange men's basketball team.,The university on Sunday announced that five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell III, who enrolled early for the spring semester, has joined the hoops squad as well....
Celtics hit the road seeking more consistency, starting at Pacers
The Boston Celtics are in search of consistency as they begin a four-game road trip against the suddenly hot Indiana Pacers on Monday in Indianapolis.,Boston has dropped two of three, most recently matching a season low in scoring in its 100-95 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.,It's no...