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After rally fell just short, Kings get another crack at Blazers
The Trail Blazers and Kings get together for a rematch in Sacramento on Saturday night, just two days after Portland notched a wild victory over the same foe in the opener of a home-and-home set.,Portland recorded a 134-133 overtime home win on Thursday night after blowing a 15-point lead in the fin...

Bryce Lindsay powers Villanova to overtime win against Wisconsin
Bryce Lindsay scored 10 of his 12 points in overtime to pace Villanova to a 76-66 victory over Wisconsin in a nonconference game Friday night as part of the Milwaukee Hoops Showdown.,Wisconsin, which trailed by 15 early in the second half, pulled even at 56-all on Nolan Winter's short jumper with 31...

Candace Parker, Blake Griffin among Basketball HOF nominees
Determining the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 isn't going to be easy, at least judging by the list of eligible candidates released by the organization Friday.,Among the more notable names included for the first time are Jamal Crawford, Mike D'Antoni, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin...

Florida State wallops Mississippi Valley State, ends 5-game skid
Chauncey Wiggins led four Florida State players in double figures as the Seminoles snapped their five-game losing streak with a 96-49 thrashing of Mississippi Valley State on Friday in Tallahassee, Fla.,Wiggins hit 6 of 10 shots and 2 of 5 3-point attempts to help the Seminoles (6-6) secure their fi...

Virginia Tech sharing the ball effectively with Elon on deck
Before conference play begins next week, Virginia Tech has its sights on a fourth straight double-digit win when the Hokies welcome Elon to town Saturday in Blacksburg, Va.,The Hokies (10-2) are coming off an 82-53 thumping of Maryland Eastern Shore on Sunday, when they held the Hawks to 14.8% from ...

Veteran slugger Josh Bell inks one-year deal with Twins
Veteran first baseman Josh Bell inked a one-year deal with the Minnesota Twins on Friday, joining his seventh different franchise as he enters his 11th season in the big leagues.,The contract includes a mutual option for 2027.,Bell, 33, played for the Washington Nationals for the second time in 2025...

Oilers place newly-acquired G Tristan Jarry on IR
The Edmonton Oilers placed newly-acquired No. 1 goaltender Tristan Jarry on injured reserve on Friday with a lower-body injury.,Jarry, who was making his third start for Edmonton on Thursday, awkwardly stretched across the crease late in the second period at Boston. With 3:52 left in the period, he ...

North Carolina State powers past Memphis 31-7 at Gasparilla Bowl
CJ Bailey threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as North Carolina State had an efficient first half in a 31-7 victory against Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday afternoon in Tampa.,Bailey was 14-for-25 passing for 221 yards. Teammate Jayden Scott rushed for 108 yards on 19 carries to he...

Hoffmann family agrees to buy Penguins from Fenway Sports Group
The Chicago-based Hoffmann family has officially agreed to acquire a controlling stake in the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group, the two companies announced Friday.,It was reported by multiple outlets Wednesday that a sale was agreed to in principle, valuing the club between $1.7 and $1.8...

Seasoned coaches collide as No. 23 Virginia renews Maryland rivalry
After they each guided three different programs to the NCAA Tournament, Buzz Williams of Maryland and Ryan Odom of No. 23 Virginia took on new challenges this year.,Which first-year coach has his team in a better position to reach the tournament this year?,The answer will start to become clearer Sat...
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Betting Picks: Best Bets for the Boxing Supercard
Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua in Miami. Full fight breakdown, betting picks, and best bets for the main event and undercard....

3-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka retiring after '26
Three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka announced Friday that 2026 will be his final year on the ATP Tour.,The 40-year-old Switzerland native has won 16 titles and earned nearly $38 million in prize money since 2002.,Known for his one-handed backhand, Wawrinka won the 2014 Australian Open, 2015 F...

No. 12 North Carolina out to avoid lull vs. Ohio State
Facing its final power conference opponent before the arrival of ACC play, No. 12 North Carolina will be searching for a consistent 40 minutes when it meets Ohio State on Saturday in Atlanta.,North Carolina (10-1) is on a four-game win streak, but coach Hubert Davis wants more from his team -- espec...

Stars' Tyler Seguin has ACL surgery, to be evaluated after Olympics
The Dallas Stars announced that Tyler Seguin had surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee earlier this week, and the forward would be evaluated after the Olympic break.,The surgery was performed in Dallas by Dr. Dan Cooper, who also repaired the left ACL of Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback ...

Red Wings looking to spoil Capitals' home point streak
The Washington Capitals are looking to extend their six-game home point streak (5-0-1) when they welcome the Detroit Red Wings to the nation's capital on Saturday afternoon.,The Capitals are coming off an impressive 4-0 home victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.,Jakob Chychrun scored twi...

Chinese tennis player banned 12 years for match-fixing
Chinese tennis player Renlong Pang has been banned from the sport for 12 years for fixing or attempting to fix nearly two dozen matches in 2024. ,The International Tennis Integrity Agency said Friday that Pang, 25, admitted to fixing five of his own matches on the ITF World Tennis Tour, the third pr...
Best NBA Picks for Friday December 19th: 76ers vs Knicks, Cavs vs Bulls
Free NBA picks and betting analysis for Friday, December 19, including 76ers vs Knicks, Cavaliers vs Bulls, and Hawks vs Spurs....
NHL Friday Betting Picks: Hurricanes vs Panthers, Canucks vs Islanders
Friday NHL betting picks and analysis, including Hurricanes vs Panthers and Canucks vs Islanders ahead of the holiday break....
College Football Playoff Full First-Round Betting Picks and Predictions
First-round College Football Playoff betting picks and leans, including Alabama vs Oklahoma, Miami vs Texas A&M, and more....

Reports: Padres to sign RHP Michael King, Korean infielder
The San Diego Padres are signing right-hander Michael King and Korean infielder Sung-Mun Song to free-agent deals, MLB.com reported.,The contract with King is expected to be finalized Friday and is worth $75 million over three years, per the report. It contains opt-outs after each of the first two s...