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Spurs host hapless Pelicans, look to snap losing streak
The San Antonio Spurs will try to get back on the winning track when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday in a Western Conference clash.,The possible return of Victor Wembanyama to the lineup would help.,The Spurs have dropped a season-worst three straight games -- the past two without Wemba...
Magic host Suns in first game without Franz Wagner
The Orlando Magic have dealt with the loss of one star and, starting Sunday night, they have to deal with the loss of another.,The Magic will meet the visiting Phoenix Suns without forward Franz Wagner, who tore his right oblique in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.,Wagner joins Paolo Banc...
Wizards look to build on rare win in matchup vs. Grizzlies
When the Wizards welcome the Memphis Grizzlies to Washington, D.C., on Sunday night, the home team will have a rare opportunity to mount a winning streak. ,Washington snapped a 16-game losing streak on Saturday, weathering Nikola Jokic's career-high 56 points to beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113. Jord...
Heat preparing for clash with NBA-best Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers, who have the NBA's best record at 21-3, are set to invade Miami to play the Heat on Sunday evening.,Heat center Bam Adebayo, interviewed on the court Saturday night after a 121-111 home win over the Phoenix Suns, shared his thoughts about facing Cleveland.,"It's another test...
Pacers look to take advantage of Hornets' woes
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle can sympathize with the Charlotte Hornets' situation, but that doesn't mean he'll be showing them any mercy in Indianapolis on Sunday.,Back-to-back road losses against the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets last week stretched the Pacers' losing slide to four games ...
Stars on display as Nuggets visit hot Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks will try to extend their winning streak to seven games on Sunday evening when they host the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets.,Atlanta won its sixth straight game, the longest active winning streak by an Eastern Conference team, by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 in overtime o...
Blackhawks G Petr Mrazek (lower body) 'out for a little bit'
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek will miss time after sustaining a lower-body injury in the first period of a 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. ,Mrazek got banged up following a save near the post in the opening frame, left the game and did not return. He stopped all four shots he ...
Reports: Orioles get Tyler O'Neill on 3-year, $49.5M deal
Outfielder Tyler O'Neill has agreed to a three-year, $49.5 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, multiple media outlets reported Saturday. ,The deal includes an opt-out clause after the first year, per the reports. ,O'Neill heads to Baltimore after spending the 2024 campaign with the American Lea...
Blazers, Lakers look to finally get on track
Two struggling teams that have absorbed some intensive beatdowns in recent days get together Sunday night when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers.,Both teams have dropped three straight games and seven of their past nine while sinking the Western Conference standings.,Los Angeles...
Rockets face Clippers, aim to salvage one game in California trip
After dropping consecutive games for the first time this season, the Houston Rockets will complete a three-game California visit with a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.,The Rockets had won 10 of 12 games until they fell at Sacramento 120-111 on Tuesday. Then th...
Kings, Jazz face off in search of some momentum
The Sacramento Kings and visiting Utah Jazz will each be seeking their second straight win when the teams face off Sunday. ,The Kings have won two of their past three games, including a 140-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Domantas Sabonis was the driving force in the victory, tallying ...
App State hires Dowell Loggains as new coach
Dowell Loggains has been hired as Appalachian State's next football coach, athletic director Doug Gillin announced Saturday.,Loggains was inked to a five-year deal that runs through the 2029 campaign. He is the 23rd coach in program history.,App State will formally introduce him on Monday. ,"We are ...
After road difficulties, Stars return home to face Flames
The Dallas Stars hope to continue feasting at home when they face the Calgary Flames on Sunday.,Despite enduring plenty of road struggles, the Stars have the league's best home winning percentage at 10-2-0. On the road, Dallas has a paltry 6-8-0 mark, making for a different confidence level.,"A time...
Timberwolves look to complete road sweep of Warriors
The Minnesota Timberwolves seek a repeat performance when they go for a second win in three days over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Sunday night.,In the first game of the back-to-back set, the Timberwolves beat the Warriors 107-90 on the road Friday night. Anthony Edwards finished wi...
Old Pac-12 foes UCLA, No. 12 Oregon reconvene for Big Ten bout
Former Pac-12 rivals UCLA and Oregon will collide for the first time as Big Ten foes on Sunday when the Bruins visit the 12-ranked Ducks in Eugene, Ore.,UCLA (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) defeated Washington 69-58 on Tuesday and Oregon (9-0, 1-0) beat USC 68-60 on Wednesday.,The Bruins have won six consecutive...
Jets RB Breece Hall (knee) downgraded to out vs. Miami
Jets running back Breece Hall has been ruled out for New York's meeting with the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. ,Hall is dealing with a knee injury that bothered him during a 26-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks last weekend. He finished with 60 yards on 12 carries in that game. ,With Hall sideli...
49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa to miss third straight game
San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa will miss his third straight game after being downgraded to out for Sunday's contest against the Chicago Bears.,Bosa has been sidelined by hip and oblique injuries. He didn't practice at all this week.,Bosa has seven sacks in 10 games. He won the NFL ...
Reports: UCF bringing back former 13-0 coach Scott Frost
Scott Frost, who guided UCF to a 13-0 season in 2017, is returning to the school for a second stint as head coach, according to multiple reports on Saturday night.,Frost went 19-7 in two seasons (2016-17) at the school before departing for Nebraska, his alma mater.,That move didn't go so well as Fro...
Reports: SS Willy Adames agrees to seven-year, $182M deal with Giants
Free agent shortstop Willy Adames agreed to a seven-year, $182 million contract with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, according to multiple sources.,The deal, pending a physical, is the largest in Giants' history. The old mark was a $167 million deal in 2013 for catcher Buster Posey, who is now...
No. 6 Iowa State out to keep Jackson State winless
No. 6 Iowa State will go for its fourth win in a row when it hosts Jackson State in a nonconference matchup Sunday evening in Ames, Iowa., ,Iowa State (6-1) is coming off an 81-70 home win against No. 5 Marquette on Wednesday. Five of the Cyclones' six wins have been by double digits, and the team's...