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Nikola Jokic-Russell Westbrook duo clicking as Nuggets set to face Mavericks
The Denver Nuggets established a little history Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets, but more importantly, they got their sixth win in eight games.,The Nuggets will try for its seventh win in nine games at the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday afternoon.,In the 124-105 win over Brooklyn on Friday night,...
Surging Pacers set for back-to-back vs. sizzling Cavs
The Indiana Pacers have enjoyed quite the start to the calendar year, winning all five of their games in 2025 by double-digit margins.,The Pacers have a tall task on their hands as they vie for a season-high winning streak on Sunday when they visit the white-hot Cleveland Cavaliers in the opener of ...
Broncos activate RB Tyler Badie (back) off IR
The Denver Broncos activated running back Tyler Badie from injured reserve on Saturday, one day before the team's AFC wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills.,Badie sustained a back injury against the New York Jets on Sept. 29. He took a hit from Jets linebacker Quincy Williams and left the game. A...
With Paolo Banchero back, Magic try to knock off 76ers
Paolo Banchero's return couldn't have come at a better time for the Orlando Magic, who have lost 11 of their last 18 games after a torrid stretch in November.,The third-year star couldn't quite get Orlando over the hump in Friday's 109-106 loss to the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, but the silver lining ...
Danielle Collins seeks more success after backhanding retirement aside
Danielle Collins wasn't planning on being Down Under this month but the reversal of her retirement plans has her back at the Australian Open where she has enjoyed some big success.,Collins, the 2022 Australian Open finalist, announced nearly 12 months that she would retire after the 2024 season, but...
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues MVP push vs. Wizards
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will try to bolster his case for his first MVP award when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Washington Wizards on Sunday.,The seventh-year guard tallied another 30-point game on Friday night to help Oklahoma City bounce back after having its franchise-record 15-game winning...
Auburn F Johni Broome set for testing on 'significant' ankle injury
Auburn standout forward Johni Broome is dealing with a "significant" left ankle injury after he went down during Saturday's game at South Carolina.,Broome was injured when he defended a shot under the hoop by Collin Murray-Boyles that gave South Carolina a 47-45 lead with 13:45 remaining. He fell ba...
Celtics look to bounce back vs. Pelicans
The Boston Celtics will be trying to avoid back-to-back home losses when they face the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.,After earning three victories during a four-game road trip, the Celtics dropped a 114-97 decision to Sacramento on Friday night. Boston's home record fell to 13-7 with the loss.,The...
With renewed momentum, No. 15 Oregon faces Penn State
Both No. 15 Oregon and Penn State have been humbled by Illinois this month and can compare notes when they meet Sunday at University Park, Pa.,While the Ducks learned from the loss to the Illini and posted back-to-back quality wins, the Nittany Lions will take their first step toward regaining some ...
Falcons dismiss D coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season
After missing the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, the Atlanta Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers.,Lake, 48, was the Falcons' defensive coordinator for one season after he served as the Los Angeles Rams' assistant head coach in 2023. He wa...
Packers sign QB Sean Clifford amid Jordan Love injury
The Packers signed quarterback Sean Clifford to the 53-man roster so he can serve as an emergency backup to Jordan Love if needed in Sunday's NFC wild-card game against the host Philadelphia Eagles, the team announced Saturday.,Love is off the injury list and is expected to start Sunday, with backup...
Former LIV player moving on from 'only money' after contract ends
Disenchanted with his time spent on with LIV Golf, Spain's Eugenio Chacarra said he will move on from the upstart league now that his contract has expired, he told both Flushing It and Golf Channel Latin America.,Once the No. 2 ranked amateur in the world out of Oklahoma State, the 24-year-old was n...
No. 2 Auburn F Johni Broome (ankle) leaves game vs. South Carolina
Auburn standout forward Johni Broome left Saturday's game at South Carolina with an apparent left ankle injury.,Broome was injured when he defended a shot under the hoop by Collin Murray-Boyles that gave South Carolina a 47-45 lead with 13:45 remaining. He fell backwards defending the shot and his a...
Earthquakes acquire Cristian 'Chicho' Arango from RSL
The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Cristian "Chicho" Arango from Real Salt Lake on Saturday.,Real Salt Lake will receive $1.4 million in General Allocation Money split evenly across the next two seasons and a 2026 international roster spot from the Earthquakes.,"We're pleased to add one of Ma...
No. 21 West Virginia in search of rebound on road vs. Colorado
West Virginia has a daunting schedule ahead featuring two ranked teams, but first the No. 21 Mountaineers face a challenging road test from Colorado on Sunday at Boulder, Colo.,West Virginia (11-3, 2-1 Big 12) is coming off a 75-56 home loss to Arizona that might serve as a lesson for their date wit...
Kings put six-game win streak up against resurgent Bulls
Domantas Sabonis downplayed the career- and franchise-best 28 rebounds he snagged for the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.,Citing his teammates' aggressiveness and ability to share the ball, Sabonis said the energy "becomes contagious.",The Kings will hope to channel that energy again during a Sund...
Knicks face Bucks intent on correcting recent slide
The New York Knicks don't have to worry about facing the Oklahoma City Thunder again anytime soon but two double-digit defeats to the best team in the Western Conference have raised some questions.,The Knicks will look to get back on track Sunday afternoon, when they host the Milwaukee Bucks in a ba...
Lions OC Ben Johnson talks to Bears about head coach job
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, one of the hottest candidates on the 2025 head coaching circuit, interviewed for the Chicago Bears' top job, the team announced Saturday.,Johnson, 38, interviewed with the New England Patriots on Friday, and NFL.com reported that he's also spoken with...
Jaguars interview Lions DC Aaron Glenn for head coach vacancy
The Jacksonville Jaguars have interviewed Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for their head coaching vacancy, the team confirmed Saturday.,The team is searching for a replacement for Doug Pederson, who was fired Monday after the Jaguars finished 4-13 in his third season with the club.,G...
Report: Raiders to interview Pete Carroll for HC position
Former Super Bowl winner Pete Carroll will interview on Monday with the Las Vegas Raiders for the vacant head coaching position, NFL Network reported Saturday.,Carroll already interviewed for the same post with the Chicago Bears earlier this week.,The Raiders fired head coach Antonio Pierce on Tuesd...