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Wizards' late spree against Raptors nets rare win
Kyshawn George scored 23 points to help lead the Washington Wizards to a 138-117 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Friday.,CJ McCollum and Bilal Coulibaly added 21 points apiece for the Wizards, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Washington entered play with the league's worst record (...
Wizards' late spree against Raptors merits rare win
Kyshawn George scored 23 points to help lead the Washington Wizards to a 138-117 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Friday.,CJ McCollum and Bilal Coulibaly added 21 points apiece for the Wizards, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Washington entered play with the league's worst record (...
Anthony Davis ailing as Mavericks visit Kings
Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd hopes his team will be better equipped to deal with playing without Anthony Davis when the standout center misses Saturday afternoon's road game against the Sacramento Kings.,Davis experienced right groin spasms early in the second quarter of Thursday's 126-116 loss...
Ducks, Kings hope to bust slumps after holiday break
The Los Angeles Kings aren't where they expected to be in the Pacific Division standings coming out of the Christmas break, but winger Kevin Fiala doesn't seem overly concerned heading into the next matchup on Saturday evening against the visiting Anaheim Ducks.,The Kings are fourth in the Pacific D...
Reports: Michigan set to hire Utah's Kyle Whittingham
Michigan's hiring of Utah coach Kyle Whittingham is imminent, multiple outlets reported on Friday afternoon.,Whittingham, 66, announced earlier this month that he is stepping down after 21 seasons as the Utes' head coach.,He led Utah to a 177-88 record over his tenure, earning one Mountain West Conf...
Division leaders clash as Canes host Red Wings
The Carolina Hurricanes probably needed a break, a chance to wipe away the bitter taste they dealt with prior to their three-day layoff.,They'll try to get back on track when the Detroit Red Wings visit for Saturday night's game at Raleigh, N.C.,While the Hurricanes might have been feeling the holid...
Panthers ride hot streak into clash with rival Lightning
The Florida Panthers are 8-2-0 over their past 10 games and looking to stay hot Saturday night against the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning.,It's a rivalry matchup pitting two teams that have combined to win four of the past six Stanley Cups. In addition, either the Lightning or the Panthers have won th...
Reports: Michigan focuses on Utah's Kyle Whittingham
Michigan's coaching search is focused on outgoing Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, multiple outlets reported on Friday.,Whittingham, 66, announced earlier this month that he is stepping down after 21 seasons as the Utes' head coach. He led Utah to a 177-88 record over his tenure, earning one Mountain We...
NBA Best Bets for Friday, December 26: Top Picks, Predictions
Three NBA best bets for Friday, December 26, including Hornets at Magic, Wizards vs. Raptors and Grizzlies vs. Bucks....
Vikings win fourth straight, knock Lions out of playoff race
Jordan Addison broke free for a 65-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away for a 23-10 win over the eliminated Detroit Lions on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Aaron Jones Sr. also rushed for a touchdown for Minnesota (8-8), which won its fourth ga...
Christmas Day NBA Betting Picks: Best Bets, Props, and More
Best NBA Christmas Day bets, player props, and gambling picks. Stars, revenge games, and value angles worth betting on Dec. 25....
Lions' fleeting playoff hopes on line Christmas Day vs. Vikings
The Detroit Lions are down but not out.,Not yet, at least.,The Lions (8-7) try to keep their dim playoff hopes alive when they take on the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) in a Christmas Day matchup on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Detroit comes off a crushing 29-24 loss Sunday at home against the Pitts...
NFL Christmas Day Bet Picks Lions vs. Vikings, Broncos vs. Chiefs Predictions
Christmas Day NFL best bets targeting struggling offenses as Vikings and Chiefs face brutal matchups....
Vikings place C Ryan Kelly on IR after latest concussion
Ryan Kelly's season is done.,The Minnesota Vikings placed the center on injured reserve Wednesday after he suffered his third concussion of the year Sunday against the New York Giants.,Kelly's career could also be in jeopardy as he now has six documented concussions since he joined the league in 201...
Washington WR Denzel Boston entering NFL draft
Considered a potential first-round selection, Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston is passing on his senior season after declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft on Wednesday. ,In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Boston thanked the program's coaching staff, support staff, teammates and fans for helping him...
CFP ratings plummet 7% as games opposite NFL struggle again
While college football is big business, the NFL remains king as more evidence arrived from last weekend's television ratings.,Even the first round of the College Football Playoff last Friday and Saturday struggled to compete against opposing NFL regular-season games on the airwaves.,The four first-r...
Ben Simmons buys ownership stake in pro fishing team
Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons has reeled in an ownership stake in the South Florida Sails Angling Club, a team that participates in the Sport Fishing Championship.,Simmons joined fellow NBA player Lonnie Walker IV as part of a group that owns 50% of the stake of the club, which SFC commissione...
Agent: Vikings G Henry Byrd lands 2-year extension
The Minnesota Vikings signed guard Henry Byrd to a two-year extension, his agency announced Wednesday.,Byrd, 26, made his NFL debut this season and has played a total of 12 special-teams snaps in two games.,"Congratulations to client Henry Byrd on signing a 2 year deal with the @Vikings," JL Sports ...
Kraken cap California sweep with win over Kings
Jordan Eberle and Frederick Gaudreau both scored for a second consecutive night as the Seattle Kraken defeated the host Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Tuesday.,Ben Meyers also tallied and Eeli Tolvanen had two assists for the Kraken, who swept the three California teams after opening their four-game road ...
Hot-shooting Pistons post 136 points, keep Kings reeling
Cade Cunningham tipped off a 23-point performance with a 10-point first quarter, Jalen Duren recorded his fourth straight double-double and the Detroit Pistons opened a five-game Western swing Tuesday with a 136-127 victory over the Sacramento Kings.,Duren accumulated 23 points and a game-high 13 re...