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Suns eager for Jalen Green's return from injury, possibly on road against Nets
After being the centerpiece of the return package from the Houston Rockets for Kevin Durant in a blockbuster seven-team trade last July, Jalen Green experienced the Phoenix Suns' successful first half mostly as a spectator while patiently waiting for his strained right hamstring to heal.,Limited to ...
Patriots, Seahawks rate as favorites to reach Super Bowl
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are the favorites to reach Super Bowl LX at Santa Clara, Calif.,The Patriots are 5.5-point road favorites over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday. Denver's chances took a big hit when standout quarterback Bo Nix broke his ankle in ...
Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki, moves into sixth on scoring list
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant scored 18 points on Sunday night to pass Dirk Nowitzki and move into sixth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.,Durant made two free throws with 15.2 seconds left in Houston's 119-110 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans. That increased his career point total...
Lakers clamp down on defense in win over Raptors
Deandre Ayton scored 25 points with 13 rebounds and Luka Doncic also had 25 points as the Los Angeles Lakers turned improved defense into a much-needed 110-93 victory Sunday over the visiting Toronto Raptors., ,LeBron James scored 24 points as the Lakers won for just the second time in their past se...
Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant power Rockets past Pelicans
Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points, Kevin Durant moved into sixth place on the career scoring list and Amen Thompson provided support with an all-around display as the Houston Rockets claimed a 119-110 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.,Smith hit seven 3-pointers ...
Reports: Rangers signing veteran RHP Jakob Junis to 1-year deal
The Texas Rangers are adding veteran right-hander Jakob Junis on a one-year, $4 million contract, according to multiple reports Sunday night.,Junis, who began his career as a starter with the Kansas City Royals in 2017, worked exclusively out of the bullpen in 2025 in Cleveland. He was 4-1 with a 2....
Islanders hope for turnaround to start against lowly Canucks
The New York Islanders will look to clean up defensive mistakes as they continue a seven-game road trip in Vancouver against the Canucks on Monday night., ,New York was doubled up 4-2 at the hands of the Flames in Calgary on Saturday, dropping to 2-2-1 on the trip., ,Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anders L...
Ducks bouncing back from extended skid as in-flux Rangers visit
Following a nine-game losing streak that began before the Christmas break, the Anaheim Ducks are suddenly alive and well and intent on returning to their winning ways from early in the season.,After consecutive victories against the rival Los Angeles Kings, the Ducks are on a three-game winning stre...
Former 'Hawks captain, current Jet Jonathan Toews returns to Chicago
Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews checked the box of facing the Chicago Blackhawks for the first time when he earned an assist in a lopsided home win in October.,But skating against his longtime former team at the United Center, as Toews is set to do for the first time when the teams meet in Chica...
Panthers make rare January home appearance as Sharks invade
The Florida Panthers look to build off the solid end to a road trip and keep pace in the crowded Eastern Conference race for a playoff spot when they host the San Jose Sharks on Monday.,Florida just finished a six-game road trip with a 3-3-0 record. The Panthers lost the first two games but then bou...
Shootout-shaken Penguins visit Kraken aiming to flip late-game script
One might assume a team featuring future Hall of Famers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin would excel in the shootout.,But that hasn't been the case for the Pittsburgh Penguins this season.,The Penguins are just 1-7 when they fail to reach a decision in regulation or overtime entering Monday's game at...
Resurgent Klay Thompson, Mavericks visit frustrated Knicks
The Dallas Mavericks were able to win this past week without star rookie Cooper Flagg.,The New York Knicks haven't been nearly as successful in two-plus games without leading scorer Jalen Brunson.,Both teams hope their centerpieces will return Monday when the Knicks host the Mavericks in New York's ...
Coming off rare loss, Thunder visit resurgent Cavaliers
Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder haven't missed a beat, sitting atop the NBA standings past the midpoint of the regular season.,The next stop for the Thunder is a road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who carry a two-game winning streak into ...
Predators' Steven Stamkos fined for unsportsmanlike conduct
Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos was fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct by the NHL on Sunday following an incident in Saturday's matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights.,Golden Knights defenseman Jeremy Lauzon hit Nashville forward Jonathan Marchessault into the Predators' bench during...
Reports: Grant Udinski, 30, to have 2nd interview with Browns
The Cleveland Browns requested a second interview with Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski for their available head coaching position, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.,It is slated to be an in-person interview for Udinski, who also spoke to the Browns on Saturday.,Udinski...
Sliding Bucks, Hawks want to correct course in MLK Day matchup
Struggling teams, each on a three-game losing streak, will try to find their footing when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Atlanta Hawks on Monday afternoon as part of the league's Martin Luther King Jr. Day festivities.,The Bucks last played on Thursday when they were routed 119-101 by San Antonio, a ...
Sam Darnold Silences Doubts as Seahawks Roll Past 49ers
Sam Darnold returns from injury concerns to guide the Seahawks to a dominant playoff win over San Francisco....
Sunday January 18th College Basketball Betting Picks, Predictions
Breaking down three college basketball picks for Sunday, including Milwaukee, Tulsa, and San Francisco....
Reports: Jeff Hafley gets 2nd interviews with Dolphins, Titans
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley has scheduled second interviews with the Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans for their head-coaching vacancies, multiple outlets reported Sunday.,Hafley will meet with Miami on Monday and Tennessee on Tuesday, per the reports.,Hafley, 46, just comp...
Seahawks coach 'optimistic' on RB Zach Charbonnet (knee)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald was cautiously optimistic when discussing the knee injury sustained by running back Zach Charbonnet in Saturday's NFC divisional-round win against the San Francisco 49ers.,Charbonnet was injured in the second quarter after being tackled on a third-and-short...