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Jazz look to repeat season-best effort vs. Blazers
The Utah Jazz return to the site of their biggest blowout victory of the season on Thursday night when they take on the host Portland Trail Blazers. ,Utah wraps up a five-game, cross-country road trip in Portland, where it defeated the Trail Blazers by 42 points -- 141-99 -- on Dec. 6.,Reserve Johnn...
Lamar Jackson breaks QB career rushing record
Lamar Jackson is officially the most prolific rushing quarterback in NFL history.,The Baltimore Ravens star on Wednesday broke the record for most career rushing yards by a quarterback, getting just enough to pass Michael Vick as the Ravens demolished the host Houston Texans 31-2.,Entering the game ...
Report: Mavs star Luka Doncic (calf) to miss extended time
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is expected to miss an extended period of time after straining his calf, ESPN reported Wednesday night.,Doncic sustained the injury during a 105-99 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, heading to the locker room in the second quarter before missing the e...
This time, Chargers looking for more than win at New England
The Los Angeles Chargers notched a rare win for the franchise in Foxborough, Mass., last season. Another one Saturday will clinch a playoff berth.,The Chargers blanked a lowly New England squad 6-0 in December 2023 to move to 2-12 all-time in Foxborough, including the postseason.,The previous victor...
Road-tested Pistons draw Kings next
The Detroit Pistons hope to continue to enjoy their holiday away from home when they go for a third straight road win on Thursday night against the host Sacramento Kings.,Last season's losingest team appeared to catch no break in the schedule when dealt a four-game Western swing sandwiching Christma...
Rockets getting lift from different players while Pelicans seek spark
The Houston Rockets have won three straight games and five of their last six.,The New Orleans Pelicans have lost seven games in a row and have just five victories this season.,The team with the second-best record in the Western Conference will visit the team with the worst record in the conference o...
Feeling a holiday snub, Bucks to face Nets next
After having Christmas Day off for the first time in seven seasons, the Milwaukee Bucks will face the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.,Milwaukee players expressed surprise after the Bucks were not selected to play on the holiday. After all, the Bucks were the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference ...
Wizards host Hornets in a matchup of win-starved teams
The NBA highlighted its marquee teams over a five-game Christmas television slate on Wednesday.,Not among those teams were the Washington Wizards or the Charlotte Hornets, who have 11 wins between them. Instead, the bottom two teams in the Southeast Division will meet Thursday night in Washington.,C...
Raptors well aware of challenge Morant, Grizzlies pose
Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic knows firsthand the impact Ja Morant has on the Memphis Grizzlies.,When the visiting Raptors play the Grizzlies on Thursday night, Rajakovic will return to the arena he called home for three seasons as a Memphis assistant coach.,After a league suspension and inj...
Panthers QB Bryce Young full participant despite hamstring listing
The Carolina Panthers listed quarterback Bryce Young as having a hamstring injury on the practice report released Wednesday, although he reportedly was a full participant on the field the day before.,Young, the first pick in the 2023 draft, is averaging 206.3 yards per game and has thrown for 10 tou...
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (concussion) estimated as missing practice
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is in concussion protocol and would not have practiced Wednesday, while his replacement, Kenny Pickett, would have been listed as a limited participant on the injury report because of a ribs issue.,The Eagles did not practice on Wednesday, so the report wa...
Streaking Thunder intent to show worth in clash vs. Pacers
Not getting to play on Christmas has the Oklahoma City Thunder feeling like they have something to prove when they head to Indianapolis for a meeting with the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.,A 57-25 finish to the 2023-24 campaign that resulted in the No. 1 seed in the West wasn't enough to get Okl...
Mavs G Luka Doncic (calf) won't return against Wolves
Dallas star Luka Doncic exited the Mavericks' game against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday in the second quarter with a left calf injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.,Doncic came away with the non-contact injury with 2:31 remaining in the second quarter and wen...
Chiefs star Travis Kelce becomes third TE with 1,000 receptions
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce became the third tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 career receptions during Wednesday's contest against the host Pittsburgh Steelers.,Kelce reached the milestone by making a 19-yard catch late in the third quarter. He later caught a touchdown to set a franc...
Heat looking to avenge recent setback against Magic
After coughing up a 25-point lead to the Orlando Magic on Saturday, the Miami Heat get a shot at redemption Thursday when they hit the road.,"We owe them one," Miami guard Tyler Herro said after the Heat's 110-95 home win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.,Saturday's matchup saw Orlando lose an...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on baby's birth: 'Any day now'
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany are expecting the arrival of their new addition soon -- as in, very soon.,The couple has two children: daughter Sterling and son Bronze. A baby girl will be arriving soon, and the three-time Super Bowl champion said he wants to be ...
Giants WR Malik Nabers, RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. out of practice
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers and running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. were listed as non-participants in Wednesday's practice estimation. ,Nabers is nursing a toe injury while fellow rookie Tracy is dealing with an ankle injury. ,The Giants (2-13) have lost a franchise-record 10 in a row head...
Stephen Curry says 'end is near' for career
NBA great Stephen Curry said he is appreciating his 16th season, knowing he is closing in on the end of his record-setting career.,"It's OK to accept and acknowledge that the end is near," Curry said in a clip of an interview posted to the NBA on ESPN's account on X. "But only because it allows you ...
Hawks hoping to reverse recent history with Bulls
The Atlanta Hawks will try to reverse their losing trend against Chicago on Thursday when they host the Bulls for their third meeting of the season.,The Bulls have won the first two meetings against the Hawks this season -- 125-113 in Atlanta on Nov. 9 and 136-122 in Chicago on Nov. 22. The Bulls ha...
Chiefs DT Chris Jones (calf) inactive vs. Steelers
Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones is officially inactive for Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh due to a calf injury.,Jones, 30, did not practice on Monday and was limited on Tuesday. The five-time Pro Bowl selection has five sacks, 20 quarterback hits and 37 tackles in 15 starts this...