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Cavaliers C Jarrett Allen expected to get MRI on hand
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is expected to undergo an MRI on Saturday, one day after injuring his right hand during the team's lopsided 142-105 rout of the visiting New York Knicks.,Allen told reporters that he sustained the injury while either attempting to block a shot or make a dunk ...
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With Jabari Smith Jr. back, Rockets take on lowly Jazz
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka hoped his team would rediscover its early-season form upon returning from the All-Star break this weekend.,"Just overall getting back to what we did early, which was being aggressive and putting teams back on their heels," he said before the Rockets' Friday home game ...
Rockets ride red-hot start to victory over Wolves
Jalen Green scored 35 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 121-115 win over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.,Green, who hit 5-of-11 3-point attempts, was supported by Alperen Sengun (24 points, 13 rebounds) and Amen Thompson (17 points, 10 rebounds) as Houston won for the thir...
Villanova upsets No. 16 Marquette behind 3-point barrage
Eric Dixon scored 23 points and Jhamir Brickus added 21 as host Villanova used a 3-point shooting assault to take down No. 16 Marquette 81-66 on Friday night.,Brickus made five 3-pointers, while Jordann Dumont went 4-of-4 from long distance. Dixon knocked down three triples of his own. As a team, Vi...
Hornets look to get back on track vs. Blazers
After snapping a 15-game losing streak in Portland last season, the Charlotte Hornets take aim at beating the Trail Blazers again in the Rose City when the teams meet Saturday night.,On Feb. 25, 2024, Charlotte snapped the streak in Portland with a 93-80 victory.,The franchise's previous road win in...
Aldrich Potgieter, 20, jumps into Mexico Open lead with 61
Twenty-year-old Aldrich Potgieter fired a 10-under-par 61 during Mexico Open second-round play Friday to open a four-shot advantage at VidantaWorld in Vallarta, Mexico.,According to the tour, Potgieter becomes the fourth-youngest player to shoot 61 or better in a PGA Tour event. Only Patrick Cantlay...
Jets captain Adam Lowry to return in visit to Blues
The Winnipeg Jets have built an eight-game winning streak on the strength of their scoring depth.,They could be even stronger up front coming out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break with the return of captain Adam Lowry. He expects to play Saturday night when the Jets visit the St. Louis Blues, accordin...
Blue Jackets resume playoff chase vs. Blackhawks
With the 4 Nations Face-Off break complete, the Columbus Blue Jackets resume their quest for their first Stanley Cup playoff appearance since 2020.,As the Blue Jackets play host to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, they sit one point back of the Detroit Red Wings and two behind the Ottawa Senators...
New-look Lakers out to change fortunes against Nuggets
The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets have forged a rivalry through their playoff matchups, but the showdowns have been one-sided.,Denver has won 13 of the last 14 meetings dating to January of 2023, including the last five in the regular season, and the Nuggets will try to extend that streak Sa...
No. 18 Clemson faces SMU in key ACC clash
Building resumes for the NCAA Tournament will be a priority when No. 18 Clemson travels to Dallas to play SMU in an Atlantic Coast Conference game on Saturday afternoon.,The Tigers (21-5, 13-2) are tied with Louisville for second place in the conference, trailing Duke by 1 1/2 games. Clemson has won...
U.S. sports betting soars 23.6% amid alarming rise in addiction
Americans are gambling on sports in record numbers, which has coincided with a rapid increase in the number of people turning to support for serious gambling addictions.,The American Gaming Association reported a 23.6 percent rise in sports betting in the United States in 2024, with Americans placin...
Shaky 76ers tied with lowly Nets entering matchup
The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets likely did not expect to be tied in the standings after 55 games. Yet, that's exactly where the Atlantic Division rivals are heading into Saturday's matchup in Philadelphia., ,The Sixers entered this season with aspirations of contending for a title, but inju...
Cup Series in need of another 'fantastic finish at Atlanta'
No race track did a better job last year with its racing product than Atlanta Motor Speedway, and the NASCAR Cup Series may be in for a repeat performance.,After last Sunday's Daytona 500 concluded with yet another crash-filled finish, race No. 2 on the 36-race schedule, Sunday's Ambetter Health 400...
Report: Unnamed Jets player robbed at gunpoint
An unidentified New York Jets player was robbed at gunpoint last weekend near his home in New Jersey, ESPN reported Friday.,The player was followed on Saturday morning from New York City to Morristown, N.J., where a witness reportedly saw a group of men get out of a dark SUV and take money and other...
Blue Jackets activate Boone Jenner, Kirill Marchenko off IR
The Columbus Blue Jackets activated captain Boone Jenner and fellow forward Kirill Marchenko off injured reserve on Friday.,Jenner, 31, has missed the team's first 56 games of the season after sustaining a shoulder injury on Oct. 4. He underwent surgery five days later.,Jenner is the franchise's all...
Red Wings begin rare playoff push against Wild
The Detroit Red Wings entered the two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament clinging to a playoff spot. For a franchise that hasn't qualified for the postseason since 2015-16, that's a significant development.,They have 27 games remaining to hold onto their position and perhaps even move ...
CF Montreal captain Samuel Piette inks 3-year extension
CF Montreal midfielder Samuel Piette signed a contract extension on Friday that spans through the 2027 season.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, which also holds an option year for 2028.,"It is with great honor that we see our team captain extend his stay with us. Since his arrival, Sa...
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Khris Middleton likely to make Wizards' debut vs. Bucks
Two teams that swapped key starters two weeks ago will return to the court on Friday night when the Washington Wizards host the Milwaukee Bucks.,The Bucks sent veteran forward Khris Middleton to the Wizards for Kyle Kuzma in a four-team deal on Feb. 6. Middleton is expected to make his Wizards debut...