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Heat's Terry Rozier investigated in illegal betting probe
Federal prosecutors are investigating whether NBA veteran Terry Rozier altered his performance as part of an illegal sports betting operation, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.,Rozier, now a point guard for the Miami Heat, was playing for the Charlotte Hornets when the game under scrutiny o...
Stars D Miro Heiskanen (lower body) week-to-week
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, head coach Peter DeBoer announced on Thursday.,Heiskanen, 25, was hurt in a collision with Vegas forward Mark Stone in the third period of Tuesday's 4-3 overtime road win against the Golden Knights.,The recovery timelin...
Franchise hero Miguel Almiron returns to Atlanta United
Atlanta United announced the return of franchise hero Miguel Almiron on Thursday.,The 31-year-old Paraguay international helped Atlanta claim the 2018 MLS Cup before joining the Premier League's Newcastle United for a then-record outgoing transfer fee of $27 million.,Almiron returns from Newcastle f...
ESPN picks up option on ACC contract through 2036
ESPN has agreed to exercise its option to continue broadcasting Atlantic Coast Conference sporting events through 2036, the network reported on Thursday.,ESPN had until Feb. 1 to pick up the option on a 20-year contract it signed in 2016. The deal would have ended after the 2027 season had the netwo...
No. 10 Purdue bracing for Indiana's 'best effort'
No. 10 Purdue looks to record its ninth victory in 10 games when it hosts Indiana on Friday night in Big Ten play at West Lafayette, Ind.,The Boilermakers are looking to beat the rival Hoosiers for the 16th time in the past 20 meetings.,Purdue (16-5, 8-2 Big Ten) is 1 1/2 games behind first-place Mi...
Eagles open practice window for DE Brandon Graham
The Philadelphia Eagles opened the practice window Thursday for defensive end Brandon Graham and tight end CJ Uzomah.,Graham, a team captain in his 15th season with the Eagles, was placed on injured reserve on Nov. 26 after tearing a triceps muscle in a Week 12 win against the Los Angeles Rams.,Grah...
Red Bulls sign Canadian D Raheem Edwards
The New York Red Bulls announced the signing of Canadian defender Raheem Edwards on Thursday.,The two-year deal is pending receipt of his international paperwork and includes an option for 2027.,Edwards, 29, has eight goals and 28 assists in 177 MLS matches with Toronto FC (2016-17), CF Montreal (20...
Denver to join NWSL as 16th franchise in 2026
The National Women's Soccer League officially announced on Thursday that Denver will join the league as its 16th team in 2026.,"As the NWSL continues its rapid growth, we knew it was critical to launch our 16th team in a city with a passionate sports culture and vibrant fan base -- and Denver is the...
Travis Kelce loves Chiefs being seen as villains
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is offering no apologies for his team's success.,Kelce, in fact, acknowledged this week on his "New Heights" podcast that the Chiefs have embraced the role of villains as they vie for an unprecedented third consecutive title in Super Bowl LIX. According to K...
Figure skaters, coaches on plane that crashed in D.C.
Top figure skaters and their coaches were among the 64 people aboard an American Airlines flight that crashed into a U.S. Army helicopter on Wednesday night near Washington, D.C.,By early Thursday, at least 28 bodies had been pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River as emergency crews shifted...
Lions announce John Morton as OC, Kelvin Sheppard as DC
The Detroit Lions on Thursday announced the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.,Terms of their respective contracts were not disclosed by the Lions.,Morton, 55, replaces Ben Johnson, who was hired as the head coach of the Chic...
Reports: Raiders bringing back DC Patrick Graham
The Las Vegas Raiders are re-signing Patrick Graham to remain their defensive coordinator, multiple media outlets reported.,Graham, who has held the position since 2022, saw his contract expire at the end of this season.,He is expected to provide continuity for new head coach Pete Carroll and new ge...
Surging Wolves take on Jazz after fiery display from Chris Finch
Minnesota coach Chris Finch didn't see the end of his team's game in Phoenix on Wednesday night, but he certainly had to like what transpired after he was ejected.,The Timberwolves, who trailed by two in the third period when he was tossed for arguing with officials, went on to earn a 121-113 victor...
Hawks look to extend good fortune vs. Cavaliers
Trae Young is confident the Atlanta Hawks will emerge better and stronger from their current rut.,That quest begins in Cleveland on Thursday against a Cavaliers outfit rolling again on the back of consecutive wins.,The Hawks' losing run stands at six games following Tuesday's 100-96 road defeat agai...
Lakers look to limit turnovers in clash vs. woeful Wizards
Playing without their red-hot star Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers travel to the nation's capital to face the reeling Washington Wizards on Thursday.,Los Angeles saw its four-game winning streak come to an end Tuesday in a 118-104 setback to the Philadelphia 76ers. ,Davis exited the game in th...
Islanders aim to continue hot streak in rematch vs. Flyers
The New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers will square off for the third time in two weeks on Thursday night when they reconvene in Philadelphia.,The Flyers visited Long Island for a matchup with the Islanders on Jan. 16 and then again last Friday. Philadelphia won the first meeting 5-3, but the...
Lightning end busy month with encounter vs. Kings
As the 4-Nations Face-Off tournament and the resulting break loom in February, the Tampa Bay Lightning are seeking one key as January comes to a close: normalcy.,After playing 15 games in 27 days, the Lightning will close a mediocre January on Thursday night against the visiting Los Angeles Kings. ,...
After first win without Kirill Kaprizov, Wild take aim at Canadiens
The Minnesota Wild passed their first test without star winger Kirill Kaprizov.,They will look to continue that good fortune on Thursday night when they visit the Montreal Canadiens.,The Wild announced Tuesday that Kaprizov, who leads the team in goals (23), assists (29) and points (52), will be out...
U.S. figure skaters, coaches were on plane that crashed in D.C.
Top figure skaters and their coaches were among those who were on an American Airlines flight that crashed Wednesday night near Washington, D.C.,The airplane collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter close to Ronald Reagan National Airport, and both fell into the Potomac River.,It was unknown ...
Blue Jackets look to continue playoff push at Vegas
In a season that began with the death of star left winger Johnny Gaudreau six weeks before opening night, the Columbus Blue Jackets are getting closer to ending a four-year playoff drought.,The Blue Jackets, who begin a key four-game road trip in Las Vegas on Thursday against the sputtering Vegas Go...