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Pelicans usher in new era vs. Warriors, red-hot Stephen Curry
The New Orleans Pelicans will tip off a new era on Sunday, as they face the Golden State Warriors in their first game after under interim head coach James Borrego.,On Saturday, the franchise fired head coach Willie Green. He took over in New Orleans in 2021, guiding the team to a 150-190 overall rec...
Blazers conclude road trip against struggling Mavericks
The Portland Trail Blazers end a five-game road swing on Sunday against a Dallas Mavericks team closing out a four-game homestand.,The home stretch has been unkind to the Mavericks with Friday's 133-127 double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers dropping Dallas to 0-3. The Mavericks have lost ...
Report: Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins (foot) likely done for season
Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins' season is likely over after sustaining a foot injury that will require surgery and placement on injured reserve, ESPN reported Saturday.,Dobbins, 26, suffered the injury after a hip-drop tackle in Denver's 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10.,Dobb...
Efficient Rockets look to keep wheels churning against Magic
The Houston Rockets have one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA this season, and their increased emphasis on ball security has played a vital role in that success.,Houston committed only six turnovers in its 140-116 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, the middle game of a thre...
Bengals DE Shemar Stewart (knee) lands on IR
Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart was placed on injured reserve Saturday with a knee injury.,The first-round draft pick (17th overall) missed four games earlier this season with an ankle injury and now must sit out at least four more games.,Stewart, who turned 22 on Wednesday, h...
Predators face Penguins chasing two-game Sweden sweep
Heading into the 2025 NHL Global Series, the Nashville Predators had talked a lot about how the two-game set against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Stockholm, Sweden, could be a spark to help turn around what has been a disappointing start to the season.,They are hoping their rally for a 2-1 overtime wi...
NBA's bottom dwellers clash as Nets travel to Wizards
A pair of downtrodden teams look to halt their respective losing streaks at the other's expense Sunday when the Washington Wizards host the Brooklyn Nets., ,The Wizards and Nets are saddled with identical 1-11 records. The former saw its losing skid extend to 10 games after dropping a 135-112 setbac...
Injured Navy star QB Blake Horvath exits vs. South Florida
Navy star quarterback Blake Horvath left during the second half of a home game against No. 24 South Florida on Saturday with an apparent leg injury.,With his team ahead 24-16, Horvath ran a quarterback keeper to the right end and gained a first down on fourth-and-3. He was untouched as he jogged out...
Spurs hunt for victory against downtrodden Kings
The San Antonio Spurs will look to shrug off consecutive losses at home and get back on the winning track when they host the struggling Sacramento Kings on Sunday afternoon., ,The Spurs fell twice in three nights to Golden State, most recently a 109-108 setback in NBA Cup play on Friday that went do...
Celtics set to face Clippers with adjusted rotation
Third-year forward Jordan Walsh will attempt to build on what is starting to look like a breakout season Sunday afternoon when the Boston Celtics take on the visiting Los Angeles Clippers.,After coming off the bench and turning in strong defensive performances against Orlando's Paolo Banchero and Ph...
Devils star Jack Hughes out 8 weeks after finger surgery
Devils star Jack Hughes is expected to be out eight weeks after undergoing surgery on a finger injured in a non-hockey incident, the team announced Saturday.,The anticipated surgery recovery time is eight weeks, but Hughes will be reevaluated in six weeks, the team said.,Multiples outlets reported F...
Rams elevate K Harrison Mevis for second consecutive week
The Los Angeles Rams elevated kicker Harrison Mevis to the active roster for the second consecutive week, and he will be active against the visiting Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.,Mevis, who was signed to the Rams' practice squad earlier this month, made all six of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's ...
Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez has elbow surgery, will miss WBC
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Enrique Hernandez, whose offense and defensive versatility were a key during the Dodgers' World Series run, underwent left elbow surgery for an injury he played through during the postseason.,Hernandez underwent a procedure to repair an elbow extension muscle and took...
Sabres D Rasmus Dahlin returns from personal leave
Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is back with the team after traveling to Sweden to check on his fiancee, who is recovering from a heart transplant this summer.,He departed Nov. 7. The Sabres lost all three games they played without him as their record dropped to 5-8-4 (14 points).,Dahlin, 25, i...
After heartbreaker, Wake Forest set to face UMass-Lowell
Wake Forest will try to turn disappointment into something to build on when it takes on visiting UMass-Lowell on Sunday afternoon at Winston-Salem, N.C.,Wake Forest (2-1) won two home games prior to Tuesday night's 85-84 overtime loss to No. 6 Michigan in Detroit.,The Demon Deacons turned a 10-2 run...
Report: Patriots DT Milton Williams out 'multiple weeks'
New England Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams could miss "multiple weeks" with a high ankle sprain, ESPN reported Saturday.,Williams, 26, suffered the injury Thursday night in New England's 27-14 win over the Jets. The sprain occurred on the sixth play of New York's opening drive.,He went to...
Unbeaten Notre Dame, Ohio State face first real test
The preliminaries are out of the way for Notre Dame and Ohio State as the undefeated and untested teams meet on Sunday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio.,Neither the Fighting Irish (3-0) nor the Buckeyes (3-0) faced a major conference opponent while compiling some gaudy stats.,Notre Dame is averaging 12.3...
Report: Bengals DE Shemar Stewart (knee) lands on IR
Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is going on injured reserve with a knee injury, NFL Network reported on Saturday.,The first-round draft pick (17th overall) missed four games earlier this season with an ankle injury and now must sit out at least four more games.,Stewart, who tu...
Report: Texas A&M finalizing extension with Mike Elko
Texas A&M is finalizing a contract extension with Mike Elko that would make him one of the five highest-paid coaches in college football, ESPN reported Saturday.,The third-ranked Aggies (9-0, 6-0 Southeastern Conference) are off to their best start since 1992 heading into Saturday afternoon's clash ...
Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom in World Cup opener
Mikaela Shiffrin won the first slalom race of the 2025-26 World Cup season on Saturday, her record-extending 102nd overall career victory on the circuit.,Shiffrin held a one-second lead after the first run in Levi, Finland, and turned in a flawless second run for the victory.,"It's really important ...