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Hot shooting in 3rd quarter lifts Clippers past Knicks
James Harden and Kawhi Leonard combined for 56 points as the Los Angeles Clippers rode a 16-of-30 3-point shooting performance to knock off the host New York Knicks 126-113 on Wednesday. ,After trailing for the entire first half, and by as many as 14 points, Los Angeles (41-31) erased the deficit by...
Paolo Banchero stepping up for Magic with Mavs next
Paolo Banchero looks to continue his scoring spree on Thursday when the Orlando Magic host the Dallas Mavericks in the opener of a three-game homestand.,Banchero scored 32 points to go along with seven rebounds and six assists in the Magic's 111-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The...
NFL competition committee proposes replay, kickoff changes
The NFL competition committee proposed changes to rules for next season around replay review and kickoff rules, which will be voted on next week along with several team proposals, including eliminating the tush push.,The committee announced a proposal Wednesday that would expand the reach of instant...
Phil Mickelson: TGL 'could really be good for the game'
Despite a history of acrimony between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, one of the original defectors to the rival league made supportive comments at the conclusion of the inaugural TGL season on Tuesday night.,Phil Mickelson, who left the PGA Tour in June 2022 for upstart LIV Golf, responded to a post on ...
Expansion Valkyries first WNBA team to hit 10K season tickets
The Golden State Valkyries are the first WNBA team to sell 10,000 seasons tickets, the expansion team said.,The Valkyries are the first team to join the league since 2008 and will begin play May 16 at home against the Los Angeles Sparks. The Valkyries will share Chase Center with the Warriors.,"This...
Arizona State's Joson Sanon transfers to St. John's
St. John's picked up a commitment Wednesday from 6-foot-5 guard Joson Sanon, who played his freshman season at Arizona State.,His commitment was confirmed by the 247Sports transfer portal listing.,Sanon was a four-star prospect in the Class of 2024, ranked as the No. 5 shooting guard and the No. 24 ...
Richard Pitino takes head coach job at Xavier
Richard Pitino is the new head basketball coach at Xavier, joining his legendary father in the Big East coaching ranks.,He heads to Xavier from New Mexico, where he led the Lobos to the past two NCAA Tournaments. He replaces Sean Miller, who was announced as the head coach at Texas on Monday.,Pitino...
Sweet 16 Best Bets: Top Picks and Expert Predictions for March Madness
Expert Sweet 16 betting picks and predictions for March Madness, including top spreads, totals, and analysis for Thursday and Friday's games....
Clippers open important road trip at Knicks
The Los Angeles Clippers begin a crucial four-game road swing on Wednesday when they visit the New York Knicks, who are playing the second night of a back-to-back.,Los Angeles (40-31) finds itself in a logjam in the Western Conference. Just four games separate the seventh- and eighth-place Clippers ...
Reports: Richard Pitino to coach Xavier, join Rick in Big East
Xavier is turning to Richard Pitino as its next head basketball coach, several outlets reported Tuesday night.,Pitino, who spent the past four seasons at New Mexico, replaces Sean Miller, who left for the Texas job earlier this week.,It also means Pitino will coach two games against his father, Hall...
Angels sign 2B Nicky Lopez
The Los Angeles Angels signed second baseman Nicky Lopez on Tuesday.,It is a one-year, $850,000 major league contract, the team announced. Lopez will be part of the squad's Opening Day roster.,The six-year veteran is best known for his four-plus seasons with the Kansas City Royals. In 2021, he had a...
Report: Angels sign 2B Nicky Lopez
The Los Angeles Angels signed second baseman Nicky Lopez on Tuesday, according to the New York Post.,It is reportedly an MLB contract, and Lopez will be part of the squad's Opening Day roster.,The six-year veteran is best known for his four-plus seasons with the Kansas City Royals. In 2021, he had a...
Rick Barnes’ March Madness Struggles: Will Tennessee Finally Break Through?
Can Rick Barnes and Tennessee break their March Madness curse? History says otherwise, but the Vols have a chance to rewrite the script in the Sweet 16....
The Best Expert MLB Future Player Prop Bets for 2025: Top Picks & Predictions
The MLB season is finally almost here and these are our best 2025 MLB future prop bets and predictions to lock in now before baseball season gets started....
NBA Best Bets Today: Top Sports Betting Picks, Predictions March 25th
Tuesday March 25th's top NBA sports betting picks and predictions include our expert analysis for games including Cavs vs. Trailblazers, Warriors vs. Heat and more!...
Knicks look to prevent Mavericks from picking up steam
Jalen Brunson isn't the only key injured player for a New York Knicks team that is looking at a relatively short period of time before it becomes something close to whole.,The Dallas Mavericks are hoping Monday night's glimpse of what it'd be like to have Anthony Davis carry an injury- and trade-dep...
Anthony Davis returns, Mavericks dominate Nets
Anthony Davis finished with 12 points in a 27-minute stint during his return from a left adductor strain as the Dallas Mavericks never trailed and took control early in a 120-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.,Originally listed as doubtful, Davis was upgraded to questionable before ...
Report: Mavs star Anthony Davis (adductor) to return vs. Nets
Anthony Davis is set to return to the Dallas Mavericks' lineup on Monday night against the Brooklyn Nets after missing 18 games with a left adductor strain, according to NBA insider Shams Charania.,On Monday the Mavericks changed Davis' status from doubtful to questionable before reports confirmed h...
NBA Contenders and Pretenders: Who’s Poised for a Deep Playoff Run?
The NBA Playoffs will be full of title contenders and pretenders, so we'll help you identify those long before the NBA postseason tips off next month....
Report: Titans agree to deal with K Joey Slye
The Tennessee Titans are signing veteran kicker Joey Slye, NFL Network reported Monday.,Contract terms were not disclosed.,Slye kicked for the New England Patriots last season and made 26 of his 33 field-goal attempts, including a career-long 63-yarder. His 78.8 percentage was the lowest of his care...