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LeBron James downgraded to questionable vs. Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and forward Rui Hachimura both have been downgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the host Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.,James (left foot injury management) and Hachimura (left calf soreness) initially were listed as probable for the ...
No. 24 Memphis aims to limit turnovers in encounter vs. UAB
UAB has been hot for the last couple of weeks.,Memphis got hot when its last game was on the line.,The Blazers (12-7, 5-1) and the No. 24 Tigers (15-4, 5-1) will meet Sunday afternoon in Memphis to determine which team will stay atop the American Athletic Conference standings. North Texas also sport...
Strong at home, No. 18 Wisconsin out to extend Nebraska's skid
After splitting a pair of games on the West Coast, No. 18 Wisconsin is looking forward to home-court advantage in a Big Ten matchup against Nebraska on Sunday afternoon in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin (15-4, 5-3) lost at UCLA 85-83 on Tuesday to end a seven-game winning streak. ,Nebraska (12-7, 2-6) has ...
Novak Djokovic lobs shot at 'experts' by posting MRI of injury
Novak Djokovic apparently didn't take too kindly to being booed after he was forced to retire one set into his semifinal match at the Australian Open due to an injured left hamstring.,Djokovic posted a picture of his MRI taken of his hamstring on social media on Sunday.,"Thought I'd leave this here ...
Indiana aims to tighten up defensively in meeting vs. Maryland
Indiana coach Mike Woodson has not seen the scenario play out too often this season when the Hoosiers lose their focus defensively, give up a spate of 3-point shots and ultimately lose a game they could have won.,That was the case Wednesday night at Northwestern, where Indiana gave up nine 3-pointer...
Report: Commanders' success is 'killing' ex-owner Dan Snyder
Growing up in Maryland, Dan Snyder loved the Washington NFL team. His passion for the club only grew when his father scraped together the cash to buy tickets to take his young son to a game.,That's according to an ESPN report on Saturday, which chronicles the life of Snyder since he was forced by hi...
Rockies tab Charlie Blackmon as special assistant to GM
Former Colorado Rockies star Charlie Blackmon was named special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt on Saturday.,Per the Rockies, the retired outfielder will assist Schmidt in all areas of baseball operations.,"Charlie has been an integral part of the Rockies organization for over a decade, bo...
Rams GM open to extension for RB Kyren Williams
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams enjoyed a career season and is heading into the final year of his rookie contract.,With that in mind, Rams general manager Les Snead sounds like a man who is open to discussing an extension for his star running back.,"I think that's something that's going...
Titans coach: QB Shedeur Sanders makes 'really good first impression'
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders, expected to hear his name called early in the 2025 NFL Draft in April, is making the rounds at the East-West Shrine Bowl location but won't play in the college All-Star game.,Instead, he's taking part in meetings at the game site in Denton, Texas, giving NFL team officia...
Hurricanes go all in with trade ahead of visit to Islanders
Reaching the postseason is nothing new for the Carolina Hurricanes.,But as a blockbuster trade Friday indicated, the Hurricanes are getting tired of coming up short of the ultimate prize -- and they are willing to do just about anything to hoist the Stanley Cup again.,Right winger Mikko Rantanen and...
Stars, on end of back-to-back, look to fend off Blues
The Dallas Stars will be playing on little rest when they visit the St. Louis Blues on Saturday evening. ,The Stars will look to build off of their 4-3 home victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday.,Jason Robertson remained hot, scoring two goals in the win, while Wyatt Johnston, Matt Duchene...
Bulls bid to bounce back; 76ers hope to ride momentum
Steady for one possession, shaky during the next. ,So it goes for the Chicago Bulls, who have lost six of seven games entering Saturday night's visit from the Philadelphia 76ers, who snapped a seven-game skid Friday night.,Chicago holds a two-game edge on Philadelphia for 10th place in the Eastern C...
Streaky Red Wings host Lightning, look to reel off back-to-back wins
The Detroit Red Wings need another long winning streak if they are to make headway in the playoff race. ,They had a promising outing on Thursday with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens and will try to maintain the positive vibes going when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. ,Wit...
With Luke Kennard on a roll, Grizzlies host West-worst Jazz
Two NBA teams on different paths will face off Saturday night in Memphis.,The Memphis Grizzlies are on a roll, having won five straight with a 139-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. ,The Utah Jazz are struggling, having lost four straight and seven of their past eight.,The Grizzlie...
Rockets aim for back-to-back wins over East-leading Cavaliers
The Houston Rockets will be on the road Saturday night with an opportunity to complete a season sweep of the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers. ,Saturday's matchup will be the second of back-to-back games for Houston against Cleveland, following a 109-108 Rockets win in Houston on Wedne...
Pelicans, winning streak snapped, hope to rebound vs. Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are trying to keep their attention on the court amid numerous distractions.,The Hornets still might go into their Saturday night game against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans a bit rattled -- and not just because they have lost consecutive games.,Charlotte absorbed a 102-97 ho...
49ers bring back Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator
A day after The Athletic reported that the San Francisco 49ers were about to stage a reunion with Robert Saleh, the club announced Friday that the former New York Jets head coach is returning to his old job as defensive coordinator.,The 49ers tweeted, "ALL GAS, NO BRAKE. WELCOME HOME, ROBERT SALEH."...
Richie Saunders leads BYU into Big 12 clash vs. Cincinnati
Despite the hype that has surrounded BYU freshman Egor Demin -- a potential NBA lottery draft pick -- it's junior Richie Saunders who has been the Cougars' MVP and steadiest player this season.,BYU (12-6, 3-4 Big 12) will lean on Saunders again Saturday night when it hosts Cincinnati (12-6, 2-5) and...
Riding win streak, Bucks out to halt Clippers' home success
Once trusted to guide the Los Angeles Clippers into the future, Doc Rivers returns to Southern California on Saturday with a chance to match wits against his former team.,Rivers has his current team, the Milwaukee Bucks, on a five game-winning streak in advance of a matchup against the Clippers at I...
Panthers eye return to Cup form vs. lowly Sharks
The Florida Panthers will look to return to the win column after blowing a third-period lead when they continue their four-game road swing Saturday against the San Jose Sharks.,The defending Stanley Cup champions have been inconsistent lately, although they have managed to win three of their last fi...