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Lakers use strong 2nd half to surge past Nuggets
Luka Doncic had 38 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers used a strong second half to beat the Denver Nuggets 115-107 on Tuesday night.,LeBron James scored 19 points for Los Angeles, which rallied from 16 down. Marcus Smart added 15 points for the Lakers, who played...
Mets acquire Luis Robert Jr. from White Sox
After missing out on Kyle Tucker, the New York Mets made their outfield upgrade on Tuesday, acquiring center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox for infielder Luisangel Acuna and right-handed pitching prospect Truman Pauley.,Despite not getting Tucker, who agreed to a deal with the Lo...
Rockets steal one from Spurs thanks to 4th-quarter rally
Reed Sheppard scored 12 of his 21 points off the bench in the fourth quarter to help spark the Houston Rockets to a 111-106 comeback win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.,The Rockets erased a 16-point deficit en route to squaring the season series with the Spurs at a game apiece. Shepp...
Iowa holds off Rutgers behind Bennett Stirtz's 20 points
Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points and dished five assists, allowing Iowa to hold on for a 68-62 win over Rutgers in a Big Ten matchup Tuesday night in Iowa City.,Tate Sage added 17 points on 5-for-7 shooting for Iowa (14-5, 4-4 Big Ten), which won its second game in a row to climb back to .500 in the ...
Another big night from Mark Scheifele carries Jets past Blues
Mark Scheifele had two goals and an assist to lead the host Jets past the St. Louis Blues 3-1 in Winnipeg on Tuesday.,Josh Morrissey had a goal and two assists for the Jets, who had lost two straight and were playing the second of a back-to-back after a 2-0 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. ...
Senators stretch point streak to five games by beating Jackets
Tim Stutzle scored the go-ahead goal midway into the first period to fuel the visiting Ottawa Senators to a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.,Stutzle joined Ridly Greig with a goal and an assist and captain Brady Tkachuk and defenseman Tyler Kleven also tallied for the Senators,...
St. John's rallies past Seton Hall for fifth straight win
Dillon Mitchell totaled 17 points and 11 rebounds and St. John's overcame a 15-point second-half deficit for a physical 65-60 victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday night in New York.,Mitchell posted his second double-double this season -- in consecutive games -- and hit the go-ahead layup with 4:53 lef...
Knicks desperate for a turnaround, starting vs. rival Nets
The Brooklyn Nets are 12 games behind the New York Knicks and well into draft prep mode.,But it's the Knicks who will be the team in crisis Wednesday night when they host the Nets in a battle of Big Apple rivals.,Both teams were off after losing at home Monday, when the Knicks were routed by the Dal...
Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Five-tool center fielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones learned Tuesday that they have been elected as the newest members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.,Beltran, a nine-time All-Star, piled up 435 home runs and 312 stolen bases during a 20-year career, culminated by winning the 2017 World ...
Creighton hopes to replicate previous rout of Xavier
Creighton began a season-best four-game winning streak with a 41-point romp over Xavier last month.,After losing three of five games following the completion of that streak, the Bluejays (11-8, 5-3 Big East) will bid to get back on track Wednesday when they host the Musketeers (11-7, 3-4) in Omaha, ...
Georgetown hoping not to fall short again with Villanova on tap
Georgetown may be at the bottom of the Big East standings, but Villanova must not take its opponent for granted when the Hoyas visit the Wildcats on Wednesday.,Georgetown (9-9, 1-6 Big East) is looking to snap a five-game losing streak, but the team suffered two hard-fought defeats against quality o...
Hornets' recent trip 'shows growth' as Cavaliers come to town
The Charlotte Hornets have something to build on, while the Cleveland Cavaliers will reflect on a one-sided loss after their most recent games when the teams meet Wednesday night in Charlotte.,The Hornets are back home following a 3-2 road trip that included victories against the Los Angeles Lakers ...
Trial begins for slugger Yasiel Puig in sports betting case
A trial in the federal case against former major league slugger Yasiel Puig started on Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles.,Puig, 35, faces one count of obstruction of justice and two counts of making false statements to federal investigators about his suspected involvement in an illegal sports betting ...
Phillies president on being unable to land Bo Bichette: 'It's a gut punch'
Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski admitted to feeling the sting after he was unable to land two-time All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette in free agency.,Bichette turned down a seven-year, $200 million contract from the Phillies, MLB.com reported. Instead, he agreed to...
Report: Sporting KC stake sold at $700M valuation
Wealth advisor Peter Mallouk finalized his purchase of a majority stake in Sporting Kansas City at a valuation of $700 million, ESPN reported.,Previously a minority shareholder, Mallouk's ownership stake will increase to 80% as a result of the sale, according to the report on Monday.,Sporting KC con...
Rockets put trust in Jabari Smith Jr. ahead of showdown vs. Spurs
The Houston Rockets could address their need for a traditional point guard before the Feb. 5 trade deadline, a vacancy caused by the loss of veteran Fred VanVleet to a preseason knee injury.,The Rockets will hit the halfway point of their season on Tuesday when they host the San Antonio Spurs. Houst...
Why the Detroit Lions’ Drew Petzing Hire Makes No Sense
The Lions took a step back in 2025, and the hiring of Drew Petzing raises serious questions about Detroit’s offensive future....
St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets January 20th NHL Betting Picks, Predictions
Slumping NHL picks look for a rebound as the Blues face the Jets in a revenge spot. Why St. Louis is worth a look at plus money....
Blues, Jets bid to ignite offenses in battle of Central cellar dwellers
Two teams coming off shutout losses will try to get their offenses back on track when the St. Louis Blues visit the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.,Winnipeg will open a three-game homestand and will play the second game of a back-to-back set after a 2-0 loss at the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night...
Past two CFP champs listed among favorites for 2026-27 title
Sportsbooks aren't ruling out another chapter in the Indiana fairy tale, as the Hoosiers rank among the favorites to win the 2026-27 College Football Playoff national championship.,Indiana completed its rise from being one of major college football's perennial doormats to being the country's best by...