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Earthquakes sign German striker Timo Werner
The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Timo Werner from Bundesliga side Red Bull Leipzig on a permanent transfer Thursday and signed him to a designated player contract through June 2028. ,San Jose acquired the German international's "discovery priority" from Red Bull New York for $50,000 in 2026...
Serena Williams declines to shut down comeback rumors
Serena Williams is not ready to say she's returning to professional tennis. Or that she has played her final match.,In an interview on "Today" on Wednesday, the 44-year-old icon would not commit either way.,"I mean, really? Are you asking this on the 'Today' show? Oh, my goodness," Williams said,Whe...
Gervonta 'Tank' Davis arrested in Miami after 2-week search
Former three-weight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis was apprehended Wednesday on charges of attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery, Miami Gardens (Fla.) Police Department announced.,Davis, 31, was being held at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami. ,Per the Miami Gardens ...
Patriots elect to wear all white for Super Bowl
The New England Patriots will wear white jerseys and white pants in Super Bowl LX next weekend in Santa Clara, Calif., ESPN reported Thursday.,As the designated home team for the game against the Seattle Seahawks, New England got its call on the uniform color scheme.,Those colors brought the Patriot...
Three Trades the NBA Needs to Make Before the Deadline
With the NBA trade deadline approaching, Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMar DeRozan and Jrue Holiday loom as potential game-changers across the league....
Returning Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder take aim at Timberwolves
The Oklahoma City Thunder remain shorthanded heading into Thursday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.,But the Thunder will get a significant piece back for the matchup with the return of Isaiah Hartenstein.,Hartenstein is not listed on the injury report ahead of the rematch of...
Brandon Miller, Hornets aim to stay 'hungry' vs. Mavericks
These are heady times for the Charlotte Hornets, who have won four straight games for the first time in nearly two years.,Charlotte looks to carry the momentum into Thursday's road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, who have lost two in a row following a four-game winning streak.,Brandon Miller s...
Heat intend to tighten up defensively in series of clashes vs. Bulls
Miami and Chicago will get closely acquainted in the coming days, as the Bulls host the Heat on Thursday in the first of three straight matchups between the Eastern Conference counterparts. ,The series shifts to south Florida for a weekend back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday. The two teams remain se...
Soaring Hawks plot to subdue Kevin Durant, Rockets
The Atlanta Hawks will try to match their season high with a fifth straight victory on Thursday when they host the Houston Rockets.,Both teams are completing the second game of a back-to-back set. Atlanta defeated Boston 117-106 on Wednesday, while Houston fell for just the second time in seven game...
Facing adversity, Avalanche aim to regain form vs. Canadiens
The Colorado Avalanche visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday on the heels of arguably their most disappointing performance in what has been a standout season.,The Avalanche sit atop the league standings, nine points ahead of their closest competitors, but are looking to rebound after a dismal 5-2...
Ascending Islanders seek season sweep of reeling Rangers
The New York Rangers rarely score against the New York Islanders and infrequently win on home ice.,Those are among the litany of reasons general manager Chris Drury recently announced the Rangers will attempt to retool their roster.,The Islanders hope to capitalize on the struggles of their biggest ...
Bruins plot to extend home winning streak vs. Flyers
The Boston Bruins get their final taste of home cooking before the Olympics on Thursday when they face the Philadelphia Flyers for the first time this season.,Boston's outstanding recent form -- 9-1-1 in the past 11 games, including an active eight-game home win streak -- continued with a 3-2 overti...
Chargers hire Western Michigan's Chris O'Leary as DC
Jim Harbaugh is replacing his understudy with ... his understudy's understudy.,The Los Angeles Chargers announced late Wednesday night that they hired Western Michigan defensive coordinator Chris O'Leary to fill same role with the Chargers.,O'Leary will replace Jesse Minter, who left Los Angeles to ...
Cavaliers' video tribute leaves LeBron James in tears
LeBron James maintains that he has yet to decide if he is playing in his final NBA season, yet his emotions on Wednesday might have given a hint into his mindset.,During a visit back to his longtime home, Cleveland, the 41-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star cried as the Cavaliers played a video tribut...
Slumping Golden Knights play host to surging Stars
Marred in a slump that has seen them lose four of their past five games, the Vegas Golden Knights open a brief two-game homestand on Thursday against the Dallas Stars in Las Vegas.,The Golden Knights dropped three of four games on an eastern road trip that concluded with a 3-2 overtime loss at Montr...
Hat-rich Jared McCann, Kraken figure to challenge Maple Leafs
Jared McCann is a man of many hats.,After the unlikely events of Tuesday night, he might want to consider opening a haberdashery.,The Seattle Kraken forward received hundreds of pieces of headwear from a hat trick that wasn't in a 5-1 victory against the Washington Capitals.,The Kraken are set to co...
Ducks take on Canucks, hoping loss to Oilers was just bump in ice
The Anaheim Ducks will try to get back on a winning streak when they visit the struggling Vancouver Canucks in the finale of a five-game road trip on Thursday night.,The Ducks had won seven in a row before a 7-4 loss at the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. It was the second game in two nights for An...
Patriots list Drake Maye (shoulder) as limited
The New England Patriots' initial injury report leading up to the Super Bowl included a surprise entry: quarterback Drake Maye.,The team didn't practice on Wednesday, but per NFL rules, a projected injury report was required to be released. Maye was estimated to have been a limited practice particip...
Sharks determined to end long trend of losing to Oilers
Following years of futility, the San Jose Sharks are once again playoff contenders.,Perhaps they'll end their recent struggles against the Edmonton Oilers, as well.,Aiming for a third straight victory, the Sharks look to avoid a seventh consecutive loss against the host Oilers on Thursday night.,San...
Suns lean on bigs, paint attack for matchup vs. Pistons
The Phoenix Suns found a way around their guard shortage in a victory over Brooklyn on Tuesday.,They went right to the paint.,Center Mark Williams scored a season-high 27 points in a late comeback win, and it wouldn't be surprising if the Suns used a similar strategy when they host the East-leading ...