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Warriors, Trail Blazers meet after bruising games
Two teams coming off physical affairs against the Detroit Pistons will hope for more of a free-flowing contest when the Portland Trail Blazers visit the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Monday night.,Having thumped the Trail Blazers 140-104 in Portland on Opening Night on Oct. 23, the Warri...
Reports: Steelers chasing Aaron Rodgers
There reason for delay by the Pittsburgh Steelers in re-signing their two free agent quarterbacks reportedly has a name -- and it's Aaron Rodgers.,Rodgers, 41, is a free agent after the New York Jets informed him they were going another direction after two seasons and a coaching change. ,The Steeler...
Reeling Mavericks aim to halt slide in meeting vs. Spurs
Even though they've already played twice this season, there won't be a lot of familiarity between the host San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks when they square off on Monday night.,The teams will play in the first of two games against each other over three nights.,The lack of familiarity will...
MVP candidates square off again in Thunder-Nuggets rematch
For the second time in as many days, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets will face off in Oklahoma City.,The teams -- two of the top three in the Western Conference -- will meet Monday night, one day after the Thunder's 127-103 home victory Sunday.,The Thunder enter the matchup with a seven...
Suns look to continue sharp shooting in clash vs. Grizzlies
The Phoenix Suns suddenly are pushing for the playoffs -- or, at least, the play-in tournament.,When the Suns visit Memphis on Monday night, they'll be coming in on an early March roll. The Suns won for the third time in five games Sunday, 125-116 over the Dallas Mavericks.,Phoenix closed to 1 1/2 g...
Big East tourney title on the line as No. 3 UConn, No. 23 Creighton clash
UConn has not missed a beat since leaving the American Athletic Conference to rejoin the Big East in 2020.,For the fifth straight season since returning to the conference, the No. 3-ranked Huskies will play for the Big East tournament title, this time against No. 23 Creighton on Monday night in Unca...
Streaking Celtics look to tune out reeling Jazz
It appears unlikely that Kristaps Porzingis will be available to play for the Boston Celtics on Monday night when they take on the Utah Jazz in the sixth contest of the Celtics' seven-game homestand.,Porzingis hinted on social media that he would play in Boston's 111-101 victory over the Los Angeles...
Hawks look to continue playoff push in clash vs. 76ers
The Atlanta Hawks will try to keep their playoff push going forward when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday in the first meeting this season between the two Eastern Conference teams.,Atlanta has won three of its last four games overall and swept both contests of a mini-series against Indiana...
Report: Falcons, OT Jake Matthews agree on 2-year, $45 million contract extension
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with left tackle Jake Matthews for $45 million, the NFL Network reported on Sunday night.,The deal includes a guarantee of $38 million for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Matthews, 33, had two years remaining on his contract, which...
Report: Rockets F Amen Thompson (ankle) to miss 2 weeks
Houston Rockets small forward Amen Thompson has a sprained left ankle that will keep him sidelined for 10 to 14 days, ESPN reported on Sunday night.,Thompson, 22, had an MRI on Sunday that did not show structural damage to the ankle, per the report, and he will undergo treatment and rehabilitation.,...
Report: Rays owner under pressure to sell team
Commissioner Rob Manfred and multiple team owners have run out of patience with the Tampa Bay Rays for their inability to work out a new stadium arrangement in St. Petersburg, and are pressuring owner Stu Sternberg to sell the team, the Athletic reported Sunday.,The report listed the Edward DeBartol...
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue (back pain) misses game vs. Kings
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue was not on the bench for Sunday's home game against the Sacramento Kings because of back pain.,The team announced shortly before tipoff that Lue was being sent home and that assistant coach Brian Shaw would be in charge of the team.,Los Angeles entered Sund...
Reports: Patriots signing LB Harold Landry III, TE Austin Hooper
The New England Patriots signed free agent outside linebacker Harold Landry III on a three-year contract and re-signed tight end Austin Hooper to a one-year deal, according to media reports on Sunday night.,Landry, a one-time Pro Bowl selection who was recently released by the Tennessee Titans in a ...
Reports: Broncos reach two-year deal with QB Jarrett Stidham
The Denver Broncos reached agreement on a two-year deal to retain quarterback Jarrett Stidham, according to multiple reports on Sunday night.,The Denver Post reported that the deal is worth up to $12 million with $7 million guaranteed.,Keeping Stidham was pivotal for the Broncos as they keep continu...
Maple Leafs aim to get back on track in 1st visit to Utah
The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to avoid a fourth straight loss when they conclude a three-game road trip against the Utah Hockey Club on Monday in Salt Lake City.,Mitch Marner and John Tavares both scored twice in the Leafs' 7-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Captain Auston Matthews ...
Report: Steelers obtain WR DK Metcalf from Seahawks for 2nd-round pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a big-time move on Sunday night by acquiring receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks for a second-round draft pick, NFL Network reported.,Metcalf reportedly will sign a five-year, $150 million deal with the Steelers.,The teams reportedly are also switching draft pi...
Cardinals re-sign LB Baron Browning to 2-year contract
The Arizona Cardinals announced on Sunday that they have re-signed outside linebacker Baron Browning to a two-year contract, which according to multiple outlets is worth $15 million.,Per reports, the deal that could reach up to $19 million with incentives.,In November, the Cardinals traded a 2025 si...
Reports: Jets retain MLB Jamien Sherwood on 3-year, $45M deal
The New York Jets have retained standout middle linebacker Jamien Sherwood with a three-year, $45 million deal, according to reports on Sunday night.,The deal reportedly includes $30 million in guaranteed money.,Sherwood was New York's team MVP last season when he recorded a career-best 158 tackles,...
Rams, WR Davante Adams agree on 2-year contract
Three-time All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams, the team announced Sunday.,The deal is worth $46 million with $26 million guaranteed, according to multiple outlets.,Adams, 32, was recently released by the New York Jets, where he pl...
Bills give MVP Josh Allen new 6-year deal with record guarantee
One month after winning his first NFL Most Valuable Player award, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen received a brand-new contract.,The Bills announced Sunday that a new contract agreement will keep Allen tied to Buffalo through the 2030 season.,It replaces Allen's previous deal that had four year...