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Jazz desperate to end 7-game skid when Raptors come to town
It's uncertain whether Utah Jazz players will wear white headbands when they host the Toronto Raptors on Friday night in Salt Lake City, like most of them did in a coordinated decision Wednesday in Memphis.,Fashion statement aside, the Jazz will try to replicate the style of play they had while rall...
Report: 76ers F Paul George considering medical procedure
In a debut season with the Philadelphia 76ers to forget, nine-time All-Star Paul George is contemplating a medical procedure for groin and knee injuries, ESPN reported Thursday.,A decision on how to handle multiple injuries could come by early next week, according to the report.,George has missed fi...
Avalanche aim to keep working on defense on trip to Calgary
An extra-time loss in which they tied the game with a late tally will not ruffle the feathers of the Colorado Avalanche as they return to action on the road to face the Calgary Flames on Friday.,The Avalanche arrive in the Stampede City after suffering a 2-1 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild on Tu...
Top two Central teams square off as Stars visit Jets
Two of the NHL's premier squads will do battle when the Dallas Stars visit the Winnipeg Jets on Friday.,With four days rest to their name, the Stars enter the contest with five wins over their past six games, while the Jets have three wins out of their past four outings after dropping three straight...
Reports: Chiefs sign QB Gardner Minshew II
The Kansas City Chiefs reached a one-year agreement with quarterback Gardner Minshew II, per multiple media reports.,Minshew has played six NFL seasons, spending time with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, and Las Vegas Raiders.,In 2023, Minshew got the opportunity t...
Rockets put win streak up against defense-challenged Mavericks
With veteran point guard Fred VanVleet playing for just the second time since an ankle injury sidelined him for 16 of the previous 17 games, the Houston Rockets exercised some caution Wednesday relative to the workload they heaped upon him.,One silver lining of VanVleet's absence has been fourth-yea...
Cavaliers go for franchise-record 16th straight win in matchup vs. Grizzlies
How does anyone stop the Cleveland Cavaliers?,Minus three key players -- Donovan Mitchell, De'Andre Hunter and Ty Jerome -- in Tuesday's game against Brooklyn, the Cavaliers fell behind by 18 points. But they recovered, as they have most of this remarkable season, behind the defensive efforts of Jar...
Clippers, Hawks meet a month after trade-deadline deal
The Los Angeles Clippers will continue their quest for Western Conference playoff position on Friday when they visit the Atlanta Hawks, who are in a similar situation in the Eastern Conference.,The Clippers have won four of their last five after Wednesday's 119-104 road victory over the Miami Heat. ...
Hurricanes ride five-game win streak into rematch with Red Wings
There's less stress for the Carolina Hurricanes in some regard, and that might be a good thing going into the final month of the season.,The Detroit Red Wings might be more relaxed, as well, after finally breaking a slump and showcasing some rare offensive spark.,The teams meet for the second time t...
Heat face challenge in ending 5-game slide vs. Celtics
The Miami Heat, who are 8-23 versus teams with .500 records or better, are going through a rough stretch at the moment.,Miami is on a season-high five-game losing streak, and they will get a visit on Friday night from one of the NBA's elite teams, the Boston Celtics.,Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said "...
Pacers look to build on dramatic win, take on skidding 76ers
Fresh off one of their most exciting wins in recent memory, the Indiana Pacers will try to ride the momentum into Friday's road matchup against the scuffling Philadelphia 76ers.,Indiana had lost three games in a row entering Tuesday -- and it appeared that skid was destined to reach four games, as t...
Flames' Connor Zary suspended 2 games for elbowing
Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary was suspended for two games by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Thursday, one day after his hit on Vancouver Canucks rookie defenseman Elias Pettersson.,The discipline was handed down not long after it was announced that Zary would have a hearing with the dep...
Report: Vikings trading G Ed Ingram to Texans
The Minnesota Vikings are trading guard Ed Ingram to the Houston Texans, NFL Network reported Thursday.,The Vikings will receive a 2026 sixth-round draft pick from Houston in exchange for the three-year veteran.,Ingram, 26, has started 41 of his 48 games since Minnesota made him the 59th overall pic...
Mercury retiring Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey
The Phoenix Mercury announced plans Thursday to retire Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey and induct the legendary guard into the club's Ring of Honor.,There will be plenty of time for fans to secure tickets, as the ceremonies won't happen until the "Summer of 2026," according to the team's post Thursday ...
Duke considers phenom Cooper Flagg 'long shot' for ACC semis
CHARLOTTE -- Duke freshman Cooper Flagg was unable to finish his first ACC Tournament game on Thursday, and it's up in the air whether the Blue Devils will use the conference player of the year Friday in the semifinals. ,Flagg injured his left ankle with 2:46 remaining in the first half of Duke's 78...
Reports: Raiders signing veteran RB Raheem Mostert
The Las Vegas Raiders are signing veteran running back Raheem Mostert to a one-year, $1.2 million contract, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,The free agent is reunited with the Raiders' new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, who was the head coach in San Francisco in 2016 when Mostert playe...
Jordan Spieth has chaotic start at The Players Championship
Jordan Spieth endured a topsy-turvy start to The Players Championship on Thursday, collecting two eagles, two birdies, two bogeys and one double bogey -- and that was just over his first nine holes.,Spieth added one more birdie and a bogey over his final nine holes to finish at 2-under-par 70 on the...
Report: Cubs negotiating deal with RHP Lance Lynn
The Chicago Cubs and free agent right-hander Lance Lynn are in negotiations on a one-year contract, USA Today reported Thursday.,Lynn, 37, has spent much of his career with the Cubs' archrival, the St. Louis Cardinals (2011-17, 2024) but also has pitched for the Minnesota Twins (2018), New York Yank...
Red Sox RHP Lucas Giolito (hamstring) to open season on IL
Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito will begin the season on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, manager Alex Cora confirmed Thursday.,Giolito, 30, had an MRI on Wednesday after departing Tuesday's spring training start against the Philadelphia Phillies after one inning.,Giol...
Duke's Cooper Flagg injures left ankle, out of ACC tourney quarterfinal
CHARLOTTE -- Duke freshman Cooper Flagg injured his left ankle with 2:46 remaining in the first half of the ACC Tournament quarterfinal against Georgia Tech on Thursday and was helped off the court by teammates.,Flagg, the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year, returned to the Blue Devils' be...