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Weather causes postponement of Nuggets-Grizzlies game
The Sunday afternoon contest between the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies was postponed due to inclement weather in the Memphis area.,The area was hit hard by a winter storm that delivered plenty of snow and ice and made driving treacherous. Widespread power outages were reported.,The ABC affili...
UFC 324 bout canceled after betting concerns
A lightweight bout at UFC 324 on Saturday at Las Vegas was canceled because of irregular betting activity, CEO Dana White confirmed.,Alexander Hernandez was scheduled to fight Michael Johnson but the bout was pulled before the UFC 324 card began.,In November, UFC did not cancel a bout between Isaac ...
Yu Darvish denies retirement rumors, 'leaning' toward voiding deal
Yu Darvish acknowledged that he is "leaning towards" voiding his current contract with the San Diego Padres. ,The Japanese right-hander, however, made it clear that he is not retiring from baseball at this moment.,Signed to a six-year, $108 million contract extension prior to the 2023 season, Darvis...
Reports: Mets to sign reliever Craig Kimbrel to minor-league deal
The New York Mets are signing right-handed relief pitcher Kimbrel to a minor league deal and inviting him to spring training, multiple outlets reported.,Per a report late Saturday from The Athletic, Kimbrel will earn $2.5 million if he makes the major league roster.,Kimbrel, 37, was 0-1 with 2.25 ER...
Justin Gaethje dominates Paddy Pimblett to win 2nd interim lightweight title
LAS VEGAS - Justin Gaethje opened the Paramount era with a bang, dominating rising star Paddy Pimblett to win the interim UFC lightweight title belt at UFC 324 on Saturday.,Gaethje's win gave him his second career interim lightweight championship and sets up an undisputed title fight against Ilia To...
Red Wings score 4 goals in 3rd to beat Jets
J.T. Compher scored twice and Andrew Copp recorded two assists as the Detroit Red Wings used a four-goal third period to beat the host Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Saturday night.,John Gibson made 26 saves to win his eighth straight start -- and 17 of his last 19 -- for the Red Wings, who are 19-5-4 since N...
Mason Marchment (hat trick), Jackets end Lightning's point streak
Mason Marchment scored a hat trick and also had an assist as the host Columbus Blue Jackets brought an end to Tampa Bay's 15-game point streak with an 8-5 victory on Saturday night.,It was the third hat trick of Marchment's career. Charlie Coyle and Adam Fantilli each had a goal and two assists, and...
DePaul posts best start in Big East in 11 years with win over Seton Hall
CJ Gunn posted a game-high 19 points and a career-high four blocks to pace DePaul to a 67-60 Big East victory over Seton Hall on Saturday in Chicago., ,Brandon Maclin provided 14 points and four assists off the bench as the Blue Demons (12-8, 4-5) earned a fourth consecutive Big East home win for th...
Resurgent Clippers bring new expectations into showdown with Nets
Once a major disappointment, the Los Angeles Clippers are now the NBA's hottest team. They will be out to extend their run of success during a visit from the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.,More than a month removed from their 6-21 start to the season, the Clippers are now 14-3 since De...
Injuries loom large as Grizzlies face Nuggets
The Memphis Grizzlies once again will be in search of a playmaker when they play host to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.,Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been limited by a variety of injuries and has played in only 20 of the team's 43 games. Backups Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. haven't played this seas...
Dabo Swinney accusses Ole Miss' Pete Golding of 'blatant' tampering
Clemson football coach Dabo Sweeney denounced Ole Miss coach Pete Golding for allegedly direct tampering with a Tigers player, calling for changes to the current system of college football transfers which he said is "a really sad state of affairs.",Swinney's comments came during an hour-long press c...
Warriors-Timberwolves postponed due to safety concerns
The scheduled Saturday contest between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves was postponed and pushed back to Sunday afternoon.,The NBA cited safety concerns as the reason for the schedule adjustment.,"The decision was made to prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis comm...
Georgetown comes back from down 21 to beat Providence
KJ Lewis scored a game-high 26 points as visiting Georgetown erased a 21-point second-half deficit to defeat Providence 81-78 in a Big East matchup Saturday.,Providence (9-11, 2-7 Big East) trailed by three with 13 seconds to play, but Jaylin Sellers' 3-point shot at the buzzer was blocked by Kayvau...
NFC Championship Game: Rams-Seahawks Preview, Props, Prediction
This season's dramatic trilogy between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks will come to an end when the NFC West rivals battle in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, with the winner claiming a spot in Super Bowl LX.,Ironically, the Super Bowl will be held at the home of another bitter rival, ...
Hornets send Wizards to ninth straight setback
Brandon Miller scored 21 points, LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges both racked up 20 points and the Charlotte Hornets hit 52.6% of their shots from the field in a 119-115 victory against the visiting Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon.,Kon Knueppel's 16 points and Moussa Diabate's 11 points and 14...
NFL Championship Weekend Picks: AFC & NFC Best Bets
Two bets for Championship Weekend, including a Broncos team total fade and a Seahawks spread play with the Super Bowl on the line....
AFC Championship Game: Patriots-Broncos Preview, Props, Prediction
The Denver Broncos claimed the No. 1 seed in the conference but enter Sunday's AFC Championship Game as more than a field goal underdog at home following the season-ending ankle injury suffered by quarterback Bo Nix.,The Broncos (15-3) will turn to veteran backup Jarrett Stidham against the visiting...
UFC doubles bonus structure ahead of first card on Paramount+
Some UFC participants will walk away with more money in their pockets moving forward as the UFC is doubling the amounts of its fight night bonus structure and awarding a bonus for every finish inside the Octagon, UFC CEO Dana White told Sports Business Journal.,The changes will take effect starting ...
Reports: Wink Martindale to interview for Jets DC position
Former NFL defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale will have an in-person interview in New York on Saturday for the same open position with the Jets, according to multiple reports.,Martindale, 62, spent the past two seasons as the defensive coordinator for Michigan but was one of many staffers n...
Stan Wawrinka, Novak Djokovic part of memorable day in Melbourne
One champion said farewell, one tied a record and another was tested in an action-packed day in the men's draw Saturday at the Australian Open.,Stan Wawrinka, who won the first of his three career Grand Slam titles in Melbourne in 2014, lost his third-round match to No. 9 Taylor Fritz 7-6 (5), 2-6, ...