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Lakers' Luka Doncic (groin) out; Blazers' Deni Avdija (back) questionable
The Los Angeles Lakers will be without their top scorer and the Trail Blazers might be, too, when the teams meet Saturday night in Portland.,Lakers star Luka Doncic was ruled out due to left groin soreness, while Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija was listed as doubtful because of a lower back strain.,D...
Fueled by second-half run, Providence edges Creighton
Stefan Vaaks had a team-high 24 points and a game-high seven assists, Jamier Jones added 18 points and 11 rebounds and Oswin Erhunmwunse posted his fourth career double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds as Providence turned back visiting Creighton 93-88.,With the Big East's leading scorer, Jason...
Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija (back) could miss third straight game
Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija played in each of the team's first 40 games but is now in jeopardy of missing his third straight contest due to a lower-back strain.,Avdija is listed as doubtful for Saturday night's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The All-Star candidate sat out Tues...
White-hot Austin Swartz guides Creighton against Providence
After scoring a career-high 33 points in a comeback win over Georgetown earlier in the week, Austin Swartz hopes to help Creighton continue its strong start in Big East Conference play on Friday evening at Providence.,Swartz averaged 5.9 points as a freshman before transferring from Miami to the Blu...
Nikola Vucevic nets 35, hits late layup as Bulls edge Jazz
Nikola Vucevic scored a season-high 35 points, including the go-ahead layup with four seconds left, and Jalen Smith notched a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double to boost the host Chicago Bulls over the Utah Jazz 128-126 on Wednesday.,Chicago overcame a career-best 43 points off the bench from Utah's...
Rejuvenated Blue Jackets hosting massively slumping Canucks
With a new man in charge, the Columbus Blue Jackets have engineered some immediate success. ,Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks remain mired in an extended run of futility. ,After winning Rick Bowness' first game as coach, the host Blue Jackets can record a third straight victory by handing the Canuck...
Twins claim utility player Vidal Brujan off waivers from Braves
The Minnesota Twins claimed utility player Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.,In a corresponding move, the Twins designated catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper for assignment.,Brujan, who turns 28 on Feb. 9, has played every position except catcher in his major league career....
Fire acquire South African winger Puso Dithejane
Chicago Fire FC acquired South African winger Puso Dithejane and signed him through 2029-30, the club announced Tuesday.,Dithejane, 21, arrives from TS Galaxy FC of the South African top flight. His deal includes a club option for 2030-31.,He will occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot after making 63 ...
After OT thriller, injury-plagued USC hosts Maryland in Big Ten matchup
Southern California returns home to Los Angeles for the first time in 2026 on Tuesday to host slumping Big Ten Conference counterpart Maryland. ,The Trojans (13-3, 2-3 Big Ten) ended their three-game road swing on a high note Friday, recovering from a second-half meltdown to beat Minnesota 70-69 in ...
Rested Creighton eager to bounce back vs. Georgetown
Creighton coach Greg McDermott was hoping his team could find a little bit of extra energy against St. John's on Saturday, but that was not the case.,The Bluejays (10-7, 4-2 Big East) played three games last week, losing 56-54 to Seton Hall on Jan. 4, recording a 76-72 victory versus Villanova on We...
LeBron James Wears Unique Jersey Patch as Retirement Questions Loom
LeBron James will wear a special jersey patch for his 23rd NBA season as retirement speculation grows....
Josh Allen Finally Delivers When It Matters as Bills Advance in AFC Playoffs
Josh Allen delivers a clutch playoff performance to lead the Bills past the Jaguars and quiet postseason doubts....
Dmitri Voronkov's OT goal boosts Jackets over Mammoth
Dmitri Voronkov scored a power-play goal at 1:01 of overtime to lift the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 win against the Utah Mammoth on Sunday.,Zach Werenski sent a pass to Voronkov, who was driving to the net and redirected it stick side on goalie Vitek Vanecek.,Mikael Pyyhtia and Charlie ...
St. John's, Creighton meet for first time since Big East title game
Ten months after facing off in the Big East championship game, St. John's and Creighton meet again on Saturday in Omaha, Neb.,After coming into the season with high expectations and one of the favorites to repeat as conference champions, St. John's (10-5, 3-1 Big East) underwhelmed in nonconference ...
Did Jaxson Dart Just Reveal the Giants’ Next Head Coach on Live TV?
A sideline clip of Jaxson Dart has New York Giants fans convinced he leaked the team’s next head coach in John Harbaugh or Kevin Stefanski. Or did he?...
Vijay Singh, 62, to play PGA Tour in ‘26 thanks to obscure rule
Vijay Singh, who turns 63 in February, has decided to accept an exemption to play on the PGA Tour in 2026 after spending several years on the 50-and-older PGA Tour Champions.,Golf.com confirmed Thursday that the Fijian is using an eligibility rule that allows any player in the tour's top 50 all-time...
Union M Alejandro Bedoya signs 1-year contract
Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya agreed to a one-year contract through 2026 on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for the former U.S. international, who also holds responsibilities in regard to the Union's player development and front office initiatives.,"Alejandro's impact o...
Predicting Three Next NBA Blockbusters After Trae Young Trade
After the Trae Young trade, several NBA blockbusters could be on the horizon. Here are three moves that could reshape the league....
It’s Time for LeBron to Retire and Take Over the Las Vegas Raiders
LeBron James is nearing a crossroads — and one wild idea could redefine his legacy: coaching the Las Vegas Raiders....
Villanova puts perfect Big East record on the line against Creighton
Villanova is one of two undefeated teams left in Big East play. The Wildcats are on pace to win more games, in the Big East and overall, than in any of Kyle Neptune's three seasons as coach.,With Kevin Willard in charge of a high-powered starting five, Villanova returns home Wednesday to meet Creigh...