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Reports: Clippers trade Kevin Porter Jr. to Bucks
The Los Angeles Clippers dealt Kevin Porter Jr. to the Milwaukee Bucks for forward MarJon Beauchamp at Thursday's trade deadline, multiple reports said.,Porter, 24, was in his first season with the Clippers and sat out 2023-24 following a domestic violence arrest while he was signed with the Houston...
FOX's Mike Pereira: Theory that refs favor Chiefs 'a myth'
NEW ORLEANS -- Mike Pereira feigned surprise when a flock of reporters huddled around him Thursday.,"What do you all want to talk to me about?" he quipped as Pereira slid into a chair at FOX Sports' Super Bowl media day.,Predictably, the first question was about his feelings on the conversation abou...
Report: Grizzlies trade G Marcus Smart to Wizards
The Memphis Grizzlies dealt former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to the Washington Wizards at Wednesday's trade deadline, ESPN reported.,Memphis also sent a 2025 first-round pick to Washington in exchange for two second-round picks, center Marvin Bagley III and guard Johnny Davis, pe...
Report: Raports land injured C James Wiseman from Pacers
The Toronto Raptors acquired injured center James Wiseman and cash from the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, ESPN reported.,The Pacers reportedly will receive a 2026 second-round draft pick in the deal.,Wiseman, 23, played just five minutes of the Pacers' season opener against the Detroit Pistons and is ...
Wizards trade G Jared Butler to 76ers, get 1st-round pick
The Washington Wizards traded Jared Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in exchange for fellow guard Reggie Jackson and a 2026 first-round draft pick.,The Sixers also receive four future second-round selections (2027, 2028 and two in 2030) in the deal announced ahead of the trade deadline....
Report: Sun sets on potential Kevin Durant deadline deal
After he nearly was the latest superstar to be moved during a wild NBA trade season, the Phoenix Suns will end up keeping forward Kevin Durant, ESPN reported just as Thursday's trade deadline arrived.,The Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets were among the teams reportedly mak...
Reports: Busy Hawks acquire Terance Mann, Caris LeVert
The Atlanta Hawks were busy before the close of the NBA trade deadline, making three separate deals while acquiring Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, Terance Mann and Bones Hyland, ESPN reported Thursday.,The Hawks sent forward De'Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers for LeVert and Niang, while Bogdan...
PGA Tour asks President Trump to mediate with Saudis
The PGA Tour has asked President Donald Trump to help broker a deal with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia that could lead to a long-awaited alliance between the parties.,The PIF is the financial backer of the LIV Golf League, which has lured some of the PGA Tour's stars with its big-money ...
No. 5 Houston aims to keep Colorado winless in Big 12
By February, teams are looking for a signature win for their NCAA Tournament resume. The Colorado Buffaloes are simply looking for any win.,Colorado has lost 11 straight and has yet to win a league game in its return to the Big 12 Conference, and it won't be easy to avoid a 12th consecutive loss. Th...
No. 22 Mississippi State hopes to be bullish vs. Georgia
No. 22 Mississippi State will look to avoid a third straight loss on Saturday as it hits the road for a matchup against Georgia in a battle of Bulldogs in Athens, Ga.,Mississippi State (16-6, 4-5 SEC) has dropped five of its last six games to fall below .500 in conference play. The Bulldogs started ...
Report: Suns shipping benched Jusuf Nurkic to Hornets
The Phoenix Suns are trading benched Jusuf Nurkic and a first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to the Charlotte Hornets for forward Cody Martin, guard Vasilije Micic and a second-round pick in the same draft, ESPN reported Thursday.,Nurkic essentially became persona non grata with the Suns. He hasn'...
Bears mourn passing of owner Virginia Halas McCaskey
Virginia Halas McCaskey, owner of the Chicago Bears for more than 40 years, died Thursday. She was 102.,McCaskey's father, George Halas, founded the team, and she assumed ownership upon his death on Oct. 31, 1983. Her son, George, has run the franchise since he became chairman in 2011.,A cause of de...
Angels extend stadium lease through 2032
The Los Angeles Angels extended their lease at Angel Stadium, keeping them in Anaheim, Calif., and inside the fourth-oldest ballpark in the major leagues through 2032.,An expansion franchise in 1961, the Angels have played in their current ballpark since 1966. The lease for Angel Stadium that was ju...
Unbeaten at home, No. 15 Mizzou hosts No. 10 Texas A&M
No. 15 Missouri has rolled to a 15-0 record at home while emerging as the surprise team of the Southeastern Conference.,The Tigers (17-5, 6-3 SEC) will have their hands full with No. 10 Texas A&M on Saturday in Columbia, Mo. Standout guard Wade Taylor IV is back to full strength and top form for the...
Reports: Lakers acquire C Mark Williams from Hornets
The Los Angeles Lakers acquired center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round draft pick and a swap of 2030 first-round picks, multiple outlets reported.,At 7-feet, 241 pounds, Williams fills the inside void vacated ...
No. 11 Marquette looks to halt skid at red-hot Creighton
No. 11 Marquette is looking to snap a two-game losing streak while Creighton aims to remain red hot when the Big East teams square off Saturday afternoon in Omaha, Neb.,The Golden Eagles (18-5, 9-3 Big East) have fallen out of the top 10 for the first time since November, while the Bluejays (17-6, 1...
Coaches in spotlight as No. 24 Michigan visits Indiana
Saturday afternoon's Big Ten tilt between No. 24 Michigan and Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., might be a rare case where many of the home fans give a warmer reception to the opposing coach over their own coach.,There might not be a coach in the country under a hotter seat right now than Indiana's Mike...
Devils place captain Nico Hischier on IR, recall D Simon Nemec
New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 25, the team announced Thursday.,Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe said he expects Hischier to be ready to play after the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.,"It would be a surprise if he wasn't available when...
Reports: Pirates add OF Tommy Pham on 1-year deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent outfielder Tommy Pham to a one-year contract worth $4.025 million, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Pham, 36, has played for nine different clubs over just shy of 10 full seasons, including three teams last season - the Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardina...
Report: Heat acquiring Davion Mitchell from Raptors
The Miami Heat are acquiring guard Davion Mitchell from the Toronto Raptors for small forward PJ Tucker, a second-round draft pick and cash considerations, ESPN reported Thursday.,Mitchell, 26, is averaging 6.3 points, 4.6 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 44 games (22 starts) this season. He is set to be...